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Jessica Dawson is a former art critic for The Washington Post.
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Would You Buy a URL as Art?
Innovative CanvasYou canât hang them on your wall or loan them to a gallery. But that doesnât mean Rafael Rozendaalâs Internet-based works arenât art. For a relatively reasonable $6,500, you can own one.

The Most Wanted Warhol
CensorshipAt the 1964 Worldâs Fair, Andy Warhol unveiled the only public artwork he ever created. But just a few days later, he was asked to paint over it by none other than Governor Rockefeller.

Why the Art World Coddles Franco
âNew Film StillsâThe art world loves the star attention the actor brings so much so that it accepts his âartâ without much scrutiny. In his new exhibit, though, Franco goes a step too far.

Art World: Wives Don't Count
Silent CollaboratorsThe Grand Palais's Bill Viola retrospective has one glaring omission: recognition of his wifeâs substantial contributions to his work. Itâs 2014âwhy are women still overlooked in the art world?

When Artists AttackâThemselves
COPY ARTIn a blatant act of vandalism, along with ruining the work of Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei, Miami artist Maximo Caminero soiled his own reputation.

Hands-On Art at the New Museum
Grab a Pencil!In his most recent exhibit, conceptualist Pawel Althamer breaks down the barrier between artist and viewers and invites onlookers to help create a collective piece of art.

I Lived Dylan Farrowâs Story
First PersonSexually abused by her uncle at age 5, the author says it was even hard for her to believe what she said. It took decades for her to realize the truth.

The Ace Hotel Founderâs Legacy
New YorkThe Ace Hotel New York set a new standard for hotel design and innovation. The principals of design firm Roman and Williams discuss their collaboration with the late hotelier.

Narcissists Writ Large
Art DocJessica Dawson on âInside Out,â the HBO documentary airing Monday night about the French street artist JR.
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