On March 6, 1981, Marianne Bachmeier pulled out a .22-caliber pistol in the courtroom and shot her daughter’s murderer in cold blood, 6 shots hit him and ended his life almost instantly. Bachmeier was sentenced to spend 6 years in prison, she was released in 3 years on probation. Considering
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In March 2024, pro-Palestinian activists destroyed a 1914 painting of Lord Balfour at Trinity College, part of the University of Cambridge in the UK. The artwork had been cut and spray painted in protest of the notorious Balfour Declaration and its relevance in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Arthur James Balfour
In the 1990’s lowriding was banned from San Diego, California. Lowriding was banned in National City because counsel members believed lowriding events attracted crimes to local business, strained police resources, and caused traffic congestion. However, the lowriding culture has changed over time. Lowriding used to be a territorial event in
Jackson Pollock is one of the most celebrated and influential American artists of the 20th century, known for his unique style of abstract expressionism. However, in recent years, the authenticity of his works has been called into question, with some experts alleging that many of the artist’s works are forgeries.
Sports have always been considered a symbol of healthy competition and fair play. However, as with any other human activity, there is a dark side to sports that often goes unnoticed: art and crime. From high school to professional leagues, athletes are not immune to engaging in criminal behavior or
Can artists be separated from their artwork if they are accused or convicted of a heinous crime? Does their criminality mean that we can no longer enjoy their work? Or can we separate the two and find a way to see the art as it is without the artist coming
Public rivalry: The ultimate art crime. Christopher Wallace and Tupac Shakur, popularly known as The Notorious B.I.G and Tupac respectively, changed the genre of hip-hop forever and for the best. Only born a year apart, both rappers made music that spoke on the struggles many African American faced in the
Redefining art in the 1960’s, well-known artist Andy Warhol created pieces to reflect on American capitalism and the things we consume. With the multiple locations to create his artwork, Warhol became one of the greatest artists in New York City. One of these well-known locations was known as “The Factory”,
The art world is often perceived as a place of beauty, culture, and sophistication, but behind the scenes lies a dark reality that is rarely discussed. Art crime has been an issue for centuries, and it has only increased with the rise of the global art market. The art market
The subject of graffiti on city walls has been a major cause of concern in many urban developments, with many debating on whether the art is a form of expression or a blatant act of vandalism. While art activists often support graffiti as a form of expression and, thus, a