2023 Underground Art Market Report
The British art dealer Robert Newland, who last year pleaded guilty for his part in a string of fraudulent art deals with one-time wunderkind Inigo Philbrick, was sentenced to 20 months in prison by a New York court on Wednesday. Sidney H. Stein, the judge …
Read MoreAn anti-hate rally will be held Friday at Freeport Town Hall after several recent instances of vandalism involving racist graffiti. Town Councilor John Egan organized the event, which will be held at 4 p.m. on the front lawn. A microphone will be available for people …
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Guerilla Artchitects Brunei (GA) members participated in the annual graffiti event organised by Diton King in Sunter, North Jakarta, Indonesia from September 16 to 17. The ‘King Royal Pride 2023’ event featured nearly 1,000 artists showcasing their creative journey simultaneously, painting in their allotted areas …
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Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that ROBERT NEWLAND, the business partner of convicted art dealer INIGO PHILBRICK, was sentenced today to 20 months in prison in connection with a multi-year scheme to defraud various individuals …
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A financial adviser to Inigo Philbrick, the former high-flying art dealer who’s serving a seven-year prison sentence for an $86 million fraud, was sentenced to 20 months for helping him. Robert Newland, a former consultant for McKinsey & Co. and Christie’s International, pleaded guilty to …
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SALEM, Mass. — A 25-year-old Beverly man has been arrested in connection with “multiple incidents” of anti-LGBTQIA+ graffiti and vandalism throughout Salem, police said Wednesday. Mohammed Saeed Rajab is facing multiple vandalism-related charges including destruction of a place of worship and hate crimes, police said …
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Under Review How Comic Books Became Classics The strongest comics in these new books not only captured their era but pointed beyond it.Source photographs courtesy Penguin Classics Save this storySave this story Save this storySave this story In September, 2023, Penguin Classics, the venerable publisher …
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S1: Welcome back. You’re listening to Kpbs Midday Edition for Hispanic Heritage Month. We are highlighting artists and creators in the community. It’s been 50 years since the birth of hip hop and it’s since spawned regional scenes and cultural movements across the country. San …
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The 92nd annual Plaza Art Fair returns to Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza this weekend, bringing hundreds of artists and thousands of people to the area. The Plaza Art Fair is set for Sept. 22-24 for the beloved celebration of art, …
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Author Art Spiegelman and the cover of his graphic novel about the Holocaust, “Maus” (via Arlington Public Library) Arlington Public Library says it is taking a stand against book banning across the U.S. and in Virginia, declaring itself a “book sanctuary.” “Everyone should read whatever …
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