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Art News Roundup: Russian Artist Released, Christie's Supports Ocean Charity, Michelle Obama Partners with Art for Change
A recent prisoner swap between Russia and the West saw Russian artist Sasha Skochilenko released after serving seven years in prison. The release comes as Christie's partners with Blue Marine to support ocean conservation through an art auction. Additionally, Michelle Obama's non-partisan organization When We All Vote has partnered with Art for Change to boost voter turnout ahead of the US presidential election.
The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford has sparked controversy by refusing to return a 11th-century statue of Shiva to India, citing concerns over restitution and Western virtue signaling. Meanwhile, several athletes at the Paris Olympics are showcasing their nail art, sparking debate on whether it provides an edge in competition.
Source: https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/russian-artist-released-in-prisoner-swap-christies-teams-up-with-ocean-charity-michelle-obama-wants-to-win-the-election-with-art-and-more-morning-links-for-august-8-2024-1234713950/
A recent prisoner swap between Russia and the West saw Russian artist Sasha Skochilenko released after serving seven years in prison. The release comes as Christie's partners with Blue Marine to support ocean conservation through an art auction. Additionally, Michelle Obama's non-partisan organization When We All Vote has partnered with Art for Change to boost voter turnout ahead of the US presidential election.
The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford has sparked controversy by refusing to return a 11th-century statue of Shiva to India, citing concerns over restitution and Western virtue signaling. Meanwhile, several athletes at the Paris Olympics are showcasing their nail art, sparking debate on whether it provides an edge in competition.
Source: https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/russian-artist-released-in-prisoner-swap-christies-teams-up-with-ocean-charity-michelle-obama-wants-to-win-the-election-with-art-and-more-morning-links-for-august-8-2024-1234713950/