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London's Public Gallery is hosting a new group exhibition dedicated to the American art critic, Craig Owen, who championed postmodernist theory in the second half of the 20th century. Owens passed away in 1990 due to AIDs-related complications and is remembered for his time serving on the staff of Art in America, first as a associate editor, then to senior editor within the 1980s. Curated by Nicole Estilo Kaiser, the show features work from 13 international artists spanning seven decades whose work is united through the echoes of postmodern debate within the context of the present. Owens, who identified as gay and favored feminist theory, challenged the debate regarding cultural authority in the decades after the Second World War, particularly in the problem of representation. “Allegorical...

Update: Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat's 'Untitled' collaborative painting from 1984 has exceeded expectations, selling for a total of $19,400,000 USD -- setting a new record for their collaborative series.Measuring almost 10 feet by 13 feet, the work's monumental scale makes it one of the largest in the series and notably enabled the artists to work side-by-side during its creation. Recently, the work was featured as a backdrop for a rare McLaren F1 offered by Sotheby's Sealed, putting into perspective the grand scale of the piece.Continue reading the original article below to learn more about the work's significant history and the cultural weight of the collaboration.Original: The 1980s was a time filled meteoric personalities and creative movements — from music to fashion to art. ...

On Friday, May 10, two activists part of the climate group Just Stop Oil broke the glass protecting an original copy of the Magna Carta at the British Library in London. Reverend Dr. Sue Parfitt and Judy Bruce, both in their 80s, were recorded in a social media video working in unison as they used a lump hammer to crack the display encasing the 13th century manuscript, which was not damaged during the protest. As they cracked the glass, Parfitt unfurled a white banner with the statement: "THE GOVERNMENT IS BREAKING THE LAW."Fearing a civil war, the Magna Carta was enacted by English monarch King John on June 15, 1215, outlining that no one was above the law, even those of royalty. In addition to the two copies stored at the British Library, several more originals exist at Lincoln Castle an...

British rapper and grime artist Big Zuu is taking his talents beyond the stage, marking a new venture that makes hydration fun for everyone. Named Drip, the natural mineral water is changing the way you drink still and sparkling liquids — breaking boundaries with bold can designs that eliminate single-use plastics. Big Zuu and Olaolu Slawn are bringing something new to the table, joining the celebrated artist to launch his "Drip Curates" art series. The MC is championing his local community, enlisting Slawn for a one-off artwork in his signature graffiti style. Exclusively on display at Brighton's Helm Gallery, the artwork is blasted on a convertible car, featuring Slawn's signature smiling cartoon illustrations in black-and-white hues. "Drip is, first and foremost, a lifestyle brand, so w...