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Neuchatel Prescribes Museum Visits for Mental Health

In Neuchatel, a two-year pilot project is covering the cost of "museum prescriptions" issued by doctors to patients who can benefit from museum visits as part of their treatment. The initiative is based on a 2019 World Health Organization report highlighting the benefits of arts for mental health and physical well-being. Local authorities have distributed over 500 prescriptions, with council member Julie Courcier Delafontaine noting that the COVID-19 crisis accelerated the program's development, as people realized the importance of cultural sites during lockdowns.

https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/swiss-town-lets-doctors-prescribe-free-museum-visits-207251

Art
March 24, 2025

PhillipsX Presents SPACES II in Hong Kong

PhillipsX is hosting "SPACES II: Capturing the Ephemera" during Hong Kong Art Week 2025, featuring seven visionary artists including Refik Anadol, Sougwen Chung, Random International, Tyler Hobbs, Addie Wagenknecht, Gina Choy and Maja Petrić. The exhibition explores art, technology and impermanence at Phillips' Asia headquarters in Hong Kong's West Kowloon Cultural District from March 28 to April 15, 2025.

https://www.malaymail.com/news/money/mediaoutreach/2025/03/24/hofa-gallery-and-phillipsx-presents-spaces-ii-capturing-the-ephemera-at-phillips-asia-headquarters-in-hong-kongs-west-kowloon-cultural-district/369798

Art
March 24, 2025

Russian Curator Exposed to Art Forgery Scandal

A growing number of fairy paintings are being sold as authentic, with forgers capitalizing on the genre's popularity. This trend has led to concerns about the authenticity of artworks in the market. In Russia, curator John Varoli recently spoke out about the high levels of criminality in the art market, admitting he was duped by a forger. Meanwhile, nearly 200 paintings forged by John Drewe are believed to remain unidentified, with many potentially being sold as genuine Modernist works.

https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/03/24/bronze-age-corsican-statue-sold-auction-london-is-a-fake-french-cultural-authorities-claim

Art
March 24, 2025

Trump Portrait Removed from Colorado State Capitol

A portrait of President Donald Trump will be taken down from the Colorado state Capitol after he claimed it was "purposefully distorted". The oil painting, created by artist Sarah Boardman, was unveiled in 2019 and had been hung at the Capitol. Republican leaders in the Legislature requested its removal, prompting House Democrats to agree to take it down.

https://www.boston25news.com/news/national/trumps-portrait-be-taken-down-colorado-capitol-after-president-claimed-it-was-distorted/GPLPOTPVE5FLXD5TYPOCPACEF4/

Art
March 24, 2025

Trump Slams 'Distorted' Painting at Colorado Capitol

President Trump has criticized a painting of him displayed in Colorado's state capitol, calling it "distorted" and stating he's never seen anything like it. The painting, created by artist Sarah Boardman, was debuted in 2019 as part of the Gallery of Presidents in the rotunda.

https://www.storifynews.com/trump-colorado-painting/

Art
March 24, 2025

Trump Slams Portrait as 'Worst' Artwork Ever

Former US President Donald Trump has expressed his dissatisfaction with a portrait of him in the Colorado State Capitol, calling it "the worst" and claiming it was distorted. The painting, created by artist Sarah Boardman, is part of an effort to include all US presidents in the Capitol's gallery. However, Trump's criticism comes despite praise from some who attended its unveiling in 2019, including Trump supporter Jerry Grotkier, who said he thought the portrait did him "great justice". Colorado Governor Jared Polis' office has responded to Trump's post, stating they were surprised by his interest in the artwork.

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/donald-trump-calls-his-colorado-portrait-worst-should-be-ashamed-7996560

Art
March 24, 2025

Tutankhamun's Tomb Unearthed by Howard Carter

Tutankhamun, son of Akhenaten, became king at age nine or ten and married his half-sister Ankhesenpaaten. He died at 18 with unknown cause. In 1907, Lord Carnarvon hired archaeologist Howard Carter to excavate the Valley of the Kings. On November 4, 1922, Carter's team discovered Tutankhamun's tomb, leading to a media frenzy. The tomb was found packed with wealth from the 18th Dynasty, and it took Carter's team 10 years to clear it due to its extensive treasures.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-14530013/Archaeologists-uncover-SECRET-Tutankhamun.html

Art
March 24, 2025

Victor Hugo's Guernsey Drawings on Display in Paris

The National Academy of Art in France is hosting an exhibition featuring around 70 drawings by French artist Victor Hugo, who was exiled to the island of Guernsey from 1851. The exhibition showcases Hugo's artistic progression from early caricatures and travel drawings to dramatic landscapes and abstract works. Notable pieces include "Les Chatiments" and "Les Miserables", which reflect his literary work, as well as more enigmatic pieces like "Mushroom". The show also highlights the influence of his political beliefs, evident in works such as "Ecce Lex".

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/london-exhibit-spotlights-victor-hugos-lesser-known-talent-drawing/article69365335.ece

Art
March 24, 2025

Walter Benjamin's Angel of History Unveiled

The article discusses the concept of the "Angel of History," a metaphor coined by philosopher Walter Benjamin in 1940. The idea is inspired by a print by Paul Klee, featuring an angel with its wings spread wide. This image represents the observer's perspective on history, symbolizing the struggle to understand and learn from past events.

https://www.theatlantic.com/books/archive/2025/03/tsushima-wildcat-dome-review/682152/