Couple Makes Mistake And Paints Over $500,000 Piece Of Art
A couple thought they were allowed to paint over an existing piece as participatory art, and made a mistake at Seoul’s Lotte World Mall. The damaged 95-by-275-inch untitled piece they painted over was worth $500,000. https://nypost.com/2021/04/02/couple-accidentally-paints-over-500000-work-of-art/ (Photo courtesy of Reuters’s)
Buying Art From San Quentin Death Row Inmates
Buying art from San Quentin death row inmates https://www.vice.com/en/article/bvx4ed/how-to-buy-art-from-san-quentin-death-row-inmates (Photo courtesy of Etsy)
32 Tons Of Carrots Dumped On London Street For Art
There were 32 tons of carrots dumped on a London street. It was revealed to be an art installation. https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2020/09/30/32-tons-of-carrots-dumped-on-London-street-for-art-installation/9821601498408/ (Photo courtesy of Inverness Courier)
Rare Miniature Rock Art Found In Australian Rock Shelter
Rare and distinctly miniature ancient rock art has been discovered in an Australian rock shelter traditionally owned by the Marra Aboriginal, making it only the third known example of this style in the world. https://apple.news/AauJFHeXIRHi_1IRhzAYJ7Q (Photo courtesy of Flinders University)
Banana Duct Taped To Wall Art Sold For $120,000; Visitor Ate It
Piece of art that sold for $120,000, which consisted of a banana duct taped to a wall in the gallery, had unfortunate end. A visitor ate the banana. https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2019/12/09/120000-banana-eaten-by-art-gallery-visitor-wall-vandalized/2161575912832/ (Photo courtesy of Teller Report)
Fires Burn Near Getty Museum; Priceless Art Safe
Priceless art at Getty Museum in California won’t be destroyed by wildfires burning in area. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7624199/California-fires-wont-destroy-Getty-Museum-art-fire-resistant-fortress.html (Photo courtesy of Ventura County Star)