The art world, in context
News and developments across US.
A new book on the cultural history of the color white revisits Frank Lloyd Wright's furious battle against white paint at the Guggenheim Museum, where the architect pushed for red marble cladding and objected that a white background was fit for a sepulchre.
Source date ·Bonhams New York will sell dozens of Cyndi Lauper's stage-worn outfits, instruments and memorabilia this month in "Suitcase of Memories" — including her MTV Awards red plaid dress and the leopard-print pajamas from the "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" video.
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LACMA has named BLACKPINK's Rosé the musical guest for its 2026 Art+Film Gala on November 7, honoring artist Vija Celmins and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, with trustee Eva Chow and Leonardo DiCaprio co-chairing.
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Image: ArtskMuseums · Public Art · Miami
Wynwood Walls Museum has partnered with Rockstar Games to give all Miami-Dade residents free admission through 2028, unveiling 10 new murals featuring original Grand Theft Auto VI artwork that will remain on view through January 1.
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