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December 23, 2024

Immersive David Hockney Exhibition Presents Colorful and Intimate Journey Through the Artist’s Inner World

One of the world’s most influential living artists, David Hockney, once claimed: “I believe that the very process of looking can make a thing beautiful.” A new retrospective dedicated to the British artist beautifully proves this point, inviting visitors not only to look but to plunge head first into his art. Originally staged at London’s Lightroom in 2022, Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away)

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December 17, 2024

Judy Garland’s Ruby Slippers From ‘Wizard of Oz’ Sell for $28M at Auction

On December 7, Heritage Auctions celebrated a historic sale. Judy Garland’s iconic ruby slippers, worn during her role as Dorothy in the film The Wizard of Oz, sold for an astounding $28 million at auction. According to Heritage Auctions, the final price of the slippers made them the most valuable movie memorabilia ever sold at auction. Bidding commenced in November, with a starting price of $800,000.

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December 3, 2024

31-Year Treasure Hunt for a Golden Owl Comes to an End With Discovery in France

One of the world’s longest-running and elaborate treasure hunts is finally over, thanks to the discovery of a buried bronze replica of the golden owl in France. The statue was first buried by French writer Régis Hauser in 1993 who released 11 clues to its location in a picture book, On the Trail of the Golden Owl. He promised that whoever found the treasure would receive a matching owl made of gold, silver, and gemstones.

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