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August 15, 2026

Largest Exhibition of Afro-Cuban Art Ever Staged Is Now on View in Miami

Afro-Cuban culture has shaped Cuba’s music, religion, visual language, and artistic identity for centuries. Now, the Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami is celebrating that legacy with the largest survey of Afro-Cuban art ever staged. Two exhibitions bring together more than 100 works by 58 artists, tracing 200 years of creativity and exploring the many ways African heritage has shaped Cuban art.

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August 14, 2026

Banksy Artworks Have Cost UK Taxpayers Nearly £150,000

Sometimes, art can come with surprising costs. Three Banksy artworks in London have cost British taxpayers nearly £150,000 (about $200,000) in removal, security, and other expenses. The mounting costs have renewed a familiar debate surrounding the elusive street artist’s work: Is it vandalism or valuable public art? The largest bill comes from a mural that Banksy painted on London’s Royal Courts of Justice in September 2025.

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August 14, 2026

Leonardo DiCaprio Leads $200 Million Project to Help Save 100 Critically Endangered Species

Animal extinction isn’t a given; however, it is an unfortunate end to some species, if immediate action isn’t taken. That’s why the Phoenix Species Project, a global effort to recover a hundred of the world’s most threatened species, exists. Led by actor Leonardo DiCaprio’s conservation group Re:wild alongside Jeff Bezos’ Bezos Earth Fund, Age of Union, and the Todd Graves Family Foundation, the initiative has kicked off with a $200 million commitment.

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August 13, 2026

Johnny Depp Reveals a More Personal Side in New Shanghai Art Exhibition

Known predominantly for his film work, including the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, Johnny Depp is stepping further into the visual arts with Figures of the Fringe, an upcoming exhibition in Shanghai. Bringing together Depp’s paintings, videos, texts, and immersive installations, the exhibition promises to reveal a more personal, unmasked side of the famous actor.

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