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March 14, 2025

World’s Largest Iceberg Has Run Aground Off a Remote Island Teeming with Penguins

In 1986, the world’s largest and oldest iceberg calved from the Antarctic shelf. Known as A23a, the iceberg weighs one trillion tonnes and was stuck on the seabed for decades before breaking free in 2020. Now, scientists are grappling with a new development. As of early March, A23a has run aground in the water about 50 miles from the remote British island of South Georgia.

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February 17, 2025

Frieze Los Angeles 2025: The Sixth Edition of the Iconic International Art Fair Will Open in Late February

From February 20 to February 23, 2025, Frieze Los Angeles will return to Santa Monica Airport for its sixth annual edition. The fair will encompass more than 100 galleries from over 20 countries, while also incorporating an ambitious program of installations and collaborations with nonprofit organizations as well as beloved local restaurants. Since 2019, Frieze LA has offered a critical venue through which to engage with the world’s most innovative contemporary art.

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January 16, 2025

Newly Established LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund Will Offer Critical Aid to Artists and Art Workers

A new fund has recently been established for artists and arts workers impacted by the destructive Los Angeles firestorms. Led by the J. Paul Getty Trust, the LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund launched on January 15 with $12 million, and is rapidly growing in response to wildfire devastation. Several other local art institutions are participating in the fundraising effort, including MOCA, LACMA, and the Hammer Museum.

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