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David Zwirner and Star Artist Part Ways, Guerrilla Artists Stink-Bomb the Whitney Biennial Party, and More Art-World Gossip
Every week, Artnet News brings you Wet Paint, a gossip column of original scoops. If you have a tip, email Annie Armstrong at [email protected]. DAVID ZWIRNER AND HAROLD ANCART PART WAYS It’s pretty rare to see an artist leave behemoth David Zwirner gallery, so you can imagine my surprise when Wet Paint learned that Belgian-born, New York-based painter Harold Ancart is officially no longer represented by the gallery. Ancart, who made his debut with Zwirner in 2018, is known for his large-scale abstract paintings that are often comic-like depictions of horizons and the natural world. He was introduced to Zwirner by Harry Scrymgeour, a former partner at Clearing gallery who told Artnet News in 2018…
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Shooting spree victim described as part of Chicano artist community
DENVER (KDVR) — Just one of the victims in Monday’s lethal shooting rampage by way of Denver and Lakewood, Alicia Cardenas is becoming remembered for instructing aspiring system artists. Her father, and all those who ended up influenced by her, stated her legacy will live on in those she taught. Nicely-wishers have been leaving bouquets and candles outside the store she owned, Sol Tribe Tattoo and Piercing, near Broadway and 1st Avenue in Denver. From tattoos to piercings and even murals, Alicia Cardenas was very well known in the course of Denver’s increased art scene and outside of. Artist killed in capturing spree painted dozens of murals about Denver “She…