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US Politics · United States

Statue of Confederate General Albert Pike to be reinstalled in Washington

56% Center coverage: 133 sources

A statue of Confederate General Albert Pike, which was overturned in 2020 during the "Black Lives Matter" protests after George Floyd's murder, will be reinstalled in Washington, the National Park Service said on Monday.See the Story

Politics · United States

Capital Jewish Museum shooting suspect indicted on murder and hate crime charges and could face death penalty

56% Center coverage: 120 sources

Federal prosecutors secured an indictment Wednesday detailing nearly 10 charges connected with the killings of Israeli Embassy staff members Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim earlier this year. See the Story

Donald Trump · United States

Smithsonian restores Trump to impeachment display in museum with revisions

48% Center coverage: 23 sources

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Judge Issues Injunction Against Cancellation of Humanities Grants

50% Center coverage: 12 sources

Oregon Politics · Oregon See the Story

Midjourney Slams Lawsuit Filed by Disney to Prevent AI Training: Can’t ‘Have It Both Ways’

In a response to a copyright lawsuit filed Wednesday evening, Midjourney argued that AI training is protected “fair use."Disney See the Story

Christophe de Menil, Patron with Deep Connections to Top Artists, Dies at 92

Christophe de Menil, a collector, designer, and patron who forged long-lasting connections with many key artists of the past century, died in New York on August 5 at 92. The New York Times first reported her death on Monday. She was a member of the wealthy, mega-collecting Menil family; her parents, John and Dominique de Menil, had significant art holdings in their own right and founded the Menil Collection, a museum in Houston, Texas. In part…New York City · New York Read Article

Matt Bangser Joins Art Intelligence Global as Senior Director

Matt Bangser, long a fixture at Blum and a discreet broker of high-stakes deals, will join Art Intelligence Global (AIG) as senior director on September 8, the firm announced Tuesday. Bangser’s appointment brings to the advisory firm a mix of gallery savvy, auction-house discipline, and a rolodex built over two decades in the trade. He spent 16 years at Blum (formerly Blum & Poe), where he oversaw global sales, secured major estates such as Ro…New York City · New York Read Article

A Massive ‘Ugly and Pornographic’ Mermaid Statue Will Officially Be Removed From Public View

The Danish government has decided to remove a massive sexualized mermaid statue from public view in Dragør Fort, Copenhagen. The decision comes after the 13-foot tall Big Mermaid sculpture received continual criticism, including most recently from critic Sorine Gotfredsen, who wrote in the Danish newspaper Berlingske, “Erecting a statue of a man’s hot dream of what a woman should look like is unlikely to promote many women’s acceptance of thei…Denmark · Denmark See the Story

Ralph Lauren’s Iconic Mascot Is an Art Thief in New Film

Ralph Lauren’s fluffy mascot, Polo Bear, is now the star of his very own animated film. The fashion brand dropped a teaser trailer today for The Polo Bear Chronicles: Operation Black Tie, which marks Ralph Lauren’s first-ever animated project. The playful story follows the bear as he sets out to solve a mysterious theft. And what a mission it is as it finds him in action that wouldn’t be out of place in a film starring James Bond or Ethan Hunt…New York City · New York See the Story

Family Says Firm Funding Its Legal Battle for ‘Stolen’ Paintings Sought Control of Lawsuits

The son of the late Palestinian businessman Uthman Khatib, who died in July, is suing the investor who was financing lawsuits they brought against Israeli Russian, Mozes Frisch, for allegedly stealing 135 Russian avant-garde paintings. Among the works are paintings attributed to El Lizzitsky, Kazimir Malevich, and Wassily Kandinsky. Khatib’s son, Prince Castro Ben Leon, argues that they are worth $323 million. He claims the works were stolen fro…Russia, Moscow Oblast · Russia Read Article

Museum of Plastic Pollution Opens, Clearing Gallerist Talks End of Business, and More: Morning Links for August 11, 2025

To receive Morning Links in your inbox every weekday, sign up for our Breakfast with ARTnews newsletter. The Headlines DEATH OF A PATRON. Matthew Christopher Pietras was a familiar face at some of New York City’s most elite cultural events, from Metropolitan Opera galas to American Ballet Theater soirées and Frick Collection openings. He also gained a reputation for sponsoring major events and giving generous donations, like the $10 million…New York State · New York Read Article

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Statue of Confederate General Albert Pike to be reinstalled in Washington

Capital Jewish Museum shooting suspect indicted on murder and hate crime charges and could face death penalty

Smithsonian restores Trump to impeachment display in museum with revisions

Judge Issues Injunction Against Cancellation of Humanities Grants

Midjourney Slams Lawsuit Filed by Disney to Prevent AI Training: Can’t ‘Have It Both Ways’

Christophe de Menil, Patron with Deep Connections to Top Artists, Dies at 92

Matt Bangser Joins Art Intelligence Global as Senior Director

A Massive ‘Ugly and Pornographic’ Mermaid Statue Will Officially Be Removed From Public View

Ralph Lauren’s Iconic Mascot Is an Art Thief in New Film

Family Says Firm Funding Its Legal Battle for ‘Stolen’ Paintings Sought Control of Lawsuits

Museum of Plastic Pollution Opens, Clearing Gallerist Talks End of Business, and More: Morning Links for August 11, 2025

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