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Meet the Dubai artist whose work has sold for millions — and turns down 99% of prospective buyers
One of Sacha Jafri's paintings sold for $62 million at a charity auction, making him one of the world's most expensive artists.CNBC - Business -
Long-Lost Klimt Painting Sells for $37 Million at Auction
The portrait was left unfinished in the painter’s studio when he died, and questions persist over the identity of the subject and what happened to the painting during Nazi rule in Austria.The New York Times - Business -
Lost Gustav Klimt painting sells for €30m at auction in Vienna
Unfinished Portrait of Fräulein Lieser resurfaced in private collection but questions remain about its journey and its subject. A painting by the Austrian artist Gustav Klimt that was considered lost for 100 years has sold for €30m (£26m) at an ...The Guardian - World -
Treasures From the Titanic Are Up for Auction, Exciting Collectors
Numerous artifacts from the Titanic, including a violin case, are up for auction this weekend in England. Collectors are ready to pounce.The New York Times - World -
Omar says Johnson stirring up 'anger and hate' with Columbia visit
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) took aim at Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) visit to Columbia University Wednesday, saying he was creating more “anger and hate” by making the visit. “This is a man who is holding on to his Speakership. He knows he might ...The Hill - Politics -
‘People think I hate pop’: super-producer AG Cook on working with Beyoncé and honouring his friend Sophie
As the boss of PC Music, the godfather of hyperpop confounded critics but won over Beyoncé and Charli XCX. Now, with a supersized new solo album, he’s continuing his mission to make pop more unpredictable. Everything about AG Cook is exhausting. ...The Guardian - World -
German far-right lawmaker whose assistant was arrested for spying for China keeps up election bid
A prominent German far-right lawmaker says he will dismiss an assistant who was arrested on suspicion of spying for China, but will remain the Alternative for Germany party’s top candidate in the upcoming European Parliament electionsABC News - World - China -
The explosions of colour that painted a Glasgow estate
Sony’s 2006 “Paint” advert is widely considered one of the most ambitious in history - but how was it made?BBC News - Top stories -
Aaron Sorkin says he blames Facebook for Jan. 6, has movie in the works
Writer and director Aaron Sorkin revealed during a live interview Thursday in Washington that he blames Facebook and its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, for the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. Sorkin, who created the film "The Social Network," which ...The Hill - Politics - Facebook -
Blinken says Israel must still do more to boost humanitarian aid to Gaza
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel must still do more to increase the flow of humanitarian aid into the besieged Gaza StripABC News - World - Israel
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