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How did medieval Europeans depict faraway peoples and places? And what did they think about them? “The Book of the Marvels of the World,” provides fascinating glimpses and answers. https://t.co/R2Gsb8tV3e

This Jackson Pollock painting could become one of the priciest works by the artist ever sold at auction: https://t.co/Cs1Mt4dPOj https://t.co/lfkq0OWC40

Japanese dessert artist Mocha Mocha creates confections that look like adorable hamsters. https://t.co/yNxt67TDVL

"Number 31" (1949), featuring Pollack's signature ‘drip’ style, will hit the block during an evening sale on May 12 dedicated to art produced in the 20th century. https://t.co/WvgnQ5bJu3

Hermann Nitsch, the founding member of Viennese Actionism—a movement known for its violent, ritualistic performances that often confront moral taboos—died on 18 April at the age of 83. https://t.co/ywg1Z9mt4d

There are just a few days left to visit 'Tres sonetos,' Abraham Cruzvillegas's exhibition of new sculptures, paintings, and printed textiles, closing this Saturday, April 23 at Regen Projects. ⁠Stop by the gallery this week from 10 am – 6 pm. ⁠ Photos: Evan Bedford⁠ ⁠ autoconstruido #AbrahamCruzvillegas #Tressonetos #RegenProjects

France will open a mysterious lead sarcophagus found in a graveyard beneath Notre Dame, + more art industry news: https://t.co/SWd8oyYgBE https://t.co/timWFeh9G8

The manuscript weaves together tales based on ancient sources, medieval folklore, and the supposed travels of eyewitnesses. Learn more about the recent acquisition from Manuscripts assistant curator Larisa Grollemond: https://t.co/QfMDESbyG9 https://t.co/tRfKkSzyHy

This adorable 28-pound rabbit, named Alex the Great, is the newest therapy animal to join the San Francisco Airport's “Wag Brigade.” https://t.co/DzxKAPRZm9

From Simone Leigh's transformation of the US Pavilion's exterior with a thatched wrapping to Zineb Sedira's cinephilic French Pavilion and Yunchul Kim's algorithmic skeleton in the Korean Pavilion, our team's highlights from the Giardini at @la_Biennale. https://t.co/xU4raBRGvJ

“... No, I Don’t Want to Put Headphones On,” and BINGO! https://t.co/VLU7tkJkvT

How Zineb Sedira turned the streets of Venice into her studio to make her installation for the French pavilion: https://t.co/R8E6S0DNQe https://t.co/MXx1GxPmpn

Images: 1. Book of the Marvels of the World, 1470, Master of the Geneva Boccaccio. Getty Museum 2. Book of the Marvels of the World, 1470, Master of the Geneva Boccaccio. Getty Museum

At NYU's Latinx Project, a group exhibition explores how Latin, African, and Asian diaspora artists promote sustainability beyond borders. https://t.co/0ZuEugOtpv

The Souls Grown Deep Foundation holds the largest collection of artworks by Black artists from the Southern United States. https://t.co/pniS1XXZWL