The bold, the bizarre, and the breathtaking—art as seen through the lens of internet obsession.
‘Is it real?’: TikToker finds alleged Picasso painting with exhibition stamps at their local Goodwill
Art historians cast doubt on the painting’s authenticity.
On Dec 4, 2021 by Brooke Sjoberg
The Australian government accidentally commissioned furry art for the Olympics
The ‘Aussie Heroes’ campaign involves a series of Olympics-themed fursonas.
On Jul 16, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Black artist says Walmart is selling her Nipsey Hussle painting it stole off Twitter
‘Next time remove the watermark.’
On Mar 3, 2021 by Samira Sadeque
People cannot stop dunking on viral painting of Trump in a Revolutionary War uniform
Trump, a well-known draft dodger, isn’t exactly a war hero.
On Dec 30, 2020 by Claire Goforth
This art restoration fail turned a sculpture of a delicate lady into a ‘potato head’
It’s also drawing comparisons to Donald Trump.
On Nov 12, 2020 by Siobhan Ball
These ‘crisp’ black cow memes are the result of a controversial piece of art
There is definitely something off about this cow.
On Oct 16, 2020 by Stacey Ritzen
Restaurant owner smashes artwork after artist allegedly mistreats employees
The incident took place at the Brazilian artist’s meet-and-greet.
On Aug 14, 2020 by Samira Sadeque
Another comically bad restoration of a Spanish painting inspires memes
This copy of ‘The Immaculate Conception of El Escorial’ looks…different.
On Jun 23, 2020 by Siobhan Ball
Lisa Frank chose this moment to finally deny stealing designs from a Black artist
The company called the artist ‘opportunistic.’
On Jun 9, 2020 by Samira Sadeque
Read the fine print before submitting to J.K. Rowling’s ‘Ickabog’ art contest
The publisher can use your artwork for any purpose, even if you don’t win.
On May 27, 2020 by Michelle Jaworski
Artist wears bikini made of masks outside of Trader Joe’s to protest lockdown measures
But she refused to wear a mask over her mouth.
On May 25, 2020 by Siobhan Ball
Vietnamese curator told not to attend art event because of ‘coronavirus anxiety’
‘Your presence on the stand would unfortunately create hesitation on the part of the audience to enter the exhibition space.’
On Mar 5, 2020 by Allyson Waller
People are shook to learn Picasso’s death date
‘I thought this man lived in 1500.’
On Mar 1, 2020 by Rachel Kiley
Swipe This! Social media makes me feel like my career is lagging. Will I ever catch up?
Step away from the phone. You are too close to the phone.
On Jan 27, 2020 by Nayomi Reghay
Aaron Carter accused of stealing lion art for merch
Carter called the artist a ‘d*ck’ and said he should have ‘taken it as a compliment.’
On Jan 18, 2020 by Rachel Kiley
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