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The age-old concept of time is often perceived as linear, unwavering, and absolute. Yet, The Lower Manhattan Cultural Council's (LMCC) 2023 season at The Arts Center at Governors Island asks visitors to rethink this perception, with a diverse array of exhibitions thematically centered around this intangible force.The first of these exhibitions is Where Time Runs Backwards by artist Daniel Shieh, accompanied by works from Chia-Lun Chang and Arleene Correa Valencia.Shieh, an alumnus of the LMCC's Arts Center Residency program and a Taiwanese-born artist, offers an evocative approach to the season's theme. Where Time Runs Backwards is designed to be an immersive experience composed of five new site-specific works. While traditionally, the majority of art exhibits are visual, Shieh's installat...

Baltimore-based artist Vinnie Hager is growing his potential across global corners, preparing to release public artwork in his largest project to date. Hager's playfully creative approach is equally chaotic and balanced, delivering hand-scribbled graphics that awaken your inner child. Hager will unveil his intimate personal project, "Diary," early next month, combining diverse artistic practices across detailed illustrations. "Diary" guides us through his creative evolution since 2016, releasing an open edition NFT with 100 physical drawings going to select digital artwork holders. These 100 pieces were created over seven years and tell a touching story about Hager’s personal life, including parental and personal loss.Hager's "Diary" series previews collage-style illustrations with cartoon...

Update:A private investigation has determined that former British Museum curator, Peter Higgs, allegedly stole over 1,500 artifacts from the institution's collection. The news comes off the heels of last week's Daily Telegraph report, which first named Higgs as the prime suspect in the case, stating that the 30-year curator had been looting precious gems and gold jewelry and selling them under a pseudonym on eBay — many times for far less than the actual value. For example, one of the Roman antiques resold dates back over 2,000 years and carries a value of up to $64,000 USD. A buyer on the e-commerce site claimed it for a mere $51 USD.Christos Tsirogiannis, a UNESCO-affiliated expert who deals with antiques trafficking, calls the heist “probably the worst case so far…No one expects that to...