Art Bites: How a $20-Million Art Sale Was Won in a Game of Rock Paper Scissors
Christie's vied to sell the European art collection of a Japanese electronics firm. To win, they had to play rock, paper, scissors.
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Art Bites: What Sparked Rudy Giuliani's Quest to Close the Brooklyn Museum?
Rudy Giuliani tried to evict the Brooklyn Museum for hosting a provocative exhibition with a painting of the Virgin Mary made from dung.
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Art Bites: What Happened to Jesus's Feet in Leonardo's 'Last Supper'?
Leonardo's depiction of the messiah and his disciples deteriorated soon after it was painted. It is also missing Jesus' feet.
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Art Bites: Is This Famed Manet Painting Also a Beer Ad?
An Édouard Manet painting of a popular Parisian establishment doubles as advertising for a British beer brewery.
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Art Bites: How Damien Hirst Got His Shark(s)
After his success at Frieze, Charles Saatchi commissioned Damien Hirst to create whatever he desired. What he wanted was a shark.
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