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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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January 14, 2025

10,000+ Historical Images Are Now Free To Explore and Use in New Public Domain Image Archive

As its name suggests, The Public Domain Review (PDR) spotlights works that have fallen into the public domain, all through the lens of articles that distill the history of art, literature, and ideas. The journal has just launched a new initiative that expands upon this goal, bringing together more than 10,000 images currently in the public domain. Meticulously curated by the PDR, The Public Domain Image Archive (PDIA)

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September 8, 2024

Public Work Uses AI Tagging to Organize Over 100,000 Copyright-Free Images

If you are among the many who struggle to find the right image without worrying about copyright restrictions, Public Work may be the perfect solution for you. Built by Cosmos, Public Work features over 100,000 public domain images compiled from online archives and institutions like the MET, Art Institute of Chicago, and the New York Public Library. The website offers a user-friendly, straightforward design that emphasizes functionality and simplicity.

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June 15, 2024

Ancient Library in Tibet Creating Digital Archive of Its 84,000 Scriptures

Tibet's Sakya Monastery is home to many wonders. Founded in 1073, its collection includes some of the oldest Tibetan artwork, as well as 84,000 ancient manuscripts and books. Given its remote location, the contents of this library may seem out of reach for international scholars. Luckily, in an attempt to preserve these ancient documents, the Sakya Monastery Library began digitizing its assets in 2011 and is well underway in its mission.

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