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George W. Bush's Paintings: Hacker Gains Access to Dubya's Self-Portraits

George W. Bush's Paintings: Hacker Gains Access to Dubya's Self-Portraits

A hacker under the alias "Guccifer" gained access to some personal photos and sensitive correspondence from members of the Bush family and friends, including Dubya's paintings.

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If Government Subsidizes Art, It Will Always Be Censored

If Government Subsidizes Art, It Will Always Be Censored

As long as art remains subsidized by the government, it will always be censored.

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5 Things That Can Help You Understand Modern Art

5 Things That Can Help You Understand Modern Art

How can someone without any artistic background understand and appreciate modern art? American curator Linda Green explains.

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Egypt Pyramids And Other Wonders of the World Are Being Destroyed

Egypt Pyramids And Other Wonders of the World Are Being Destroyed

The destruction of historical monuments erases the record of past civilizations for the short-sighted egoism of today's living people. We should do something about it.

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George Bush Paintings: What Do They Mean?

George Bush Paintings: What Do They Mean?

President Bush has taken up painting, and the subject of his art may say more than the former leader of the free world is at liberty to tell the public.

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Jew in a Box Exhibit: Controversial German Art Installation Could Help Eliminate Stereotypes

Jew in a Box Exhibit: Controversial German Art Installation Could Help Eliminate Stereotypes

A “Jew in a Box” might be controversial and uncomfortable, it might feel gimmicky or contrived, but it is also encouraging dialogue within a typically skirted subject.

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Euro Debt Crisis: The Surprising Possible Answer to European Economic Woes

Euro Debt Crisis: The Surprising Possible Answer to European Economic Woes

"Creative Europe"will allocate more than €1.5bn for European arts for 2014-2020. However, can it be the solution to the problematic framework due to austerity? Is money the problem?

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Banksy Olympics Street Art May Be Unfairly Destroyed in London Graffiti Crackdown

Banksy Olympics Street Art May Be Unfairly Destroyed in London Graffiti Crackdown

Censorship of graffiti and street art critical of the Olympic Games is wrong. New Banksy street art brings this controversy to the limelight.

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