ArtsLabor
BSO Musicians Authorize First Strike in 145 Years
BSO musicians unanimously authorize first strike in orchestra's 145-year history amid contract dispute and fallout from Andris Nelsons' forced departure.
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Betye Saar, Pioneering Assemblage Artist, Dies at 99
Betye Saar, the renowned assemblage artist who transformed racist memorabilia into powerful symbols of Black liberation, has died at 99 in Los Angeles.
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ObituariesArts
Belgian Photographer Bart Herreman Dies at 81 in Milan
Belgian photographer Bart Herreman, known for iconic images spanning fashion, architecture, and surrealist art, has died at 81 in his Milan studio.
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PoliticsArts
Kennedy Center Tarps Still Shrouding Trump Name Removal
A week after Trump's name was removed from the Kennedy Center by court order, tarps remain covering the facade, sparking accusations of a coverup.
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PoliticsArts
Trump's Name Removed From Kennedy Center After Judge's Order
The Kennedy Center removed President Trump's name from its facade after a judge ruled the name change unlawful, ending a months-long legal battle.
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TechnologyArts
AI Chatbot Helps $100 Thrift Store Painting Sell for $254K
Google Gemini AI identified a $100 thrift store painting as a lost Scottish masterpiece by F.C.B. Cadell. It sold at auction for $254,000.
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Society & CultureArts
Yue Opera Marks 120 Years with Landmark Gala Performance
A star-studded gala for Yue Opera's 120th anniversary aired on CCTV, uniting five generations of artists and all 13 major schools of the beloved art form.
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CultureArts
Belgian Artist Marie-Jo Lafontaine Dies at 75
Marie-Jo Lafontaine, pioneering Belgian video artist known for Documenta 8's 'Les larmes d'acier' and royal portraits, has died at 75.
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CultureArts
Queen Elisabeth Competition Cello Finals Open in Brussels
Queen Elisabeth Competition cello finals begin in Brussels, marking 75 years of the contest and 150 years since the births of its founder and Pablo Casals.
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ArtsObituary
Sonny Rollins, Saxophone Colossus of Jazz, Dies at 95
Sonny Rollins, the legendary jazz saxophonist known as the Saxophone Colossus and one of the most influential improvisers in music history, has died at 95.
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