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Kelly Grovier

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Why the Statue of Liberty is at the heart of a culture war

Controversy over an Amy Sherald painting of the Statue of Liberty reveals divides over US national symbols, joining debates that have centred on the...

02.08.2025 80

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Kelly Grovier

Five works that reveal Banksy's hidden philosophy

Banksy's new mural in Marseille is not the first image he has connected to the history of ideas. From Plato to Foucault, a Banksy expert reveals the...

03.06.2025 90

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Kelly Grovier

Five ways to spot a fake masterpiece

The recent discovery of an art forger's workshop reminds us of the long history of fraudulent artworks – here are the simple rules to work them out....

13.03.2025 70

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Kelly Grovier

Eight portraits found hidden inside masterpieces

In the past month alone, shadowy portraits have been found hidden in longstanding masterpieces by Titian and Picasso. What can they and other such...

23.02.2025 60

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Kelly Grovier

12 of the most striking images of 2024

From the awe-inspiring photo of a surfer in Tahiti to the iconic shot of US President-elect Trump captured after an assassination attempt, these...

21.12.2024 60

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Kelly Grovier