Artist Misplaces Picasso, Draws ‘Latest News’ Instead

Artist Misplaces Picasso, Draws ‘Latest News’ Instead
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In a daring display of conceptual confusion, an anonymous artist delivered 'A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.' The piece boldly claims to capture the zeitgeist, though viewers are left wondering if that means '2024 or last Tuesday.' As the artist puts it, 'a drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings' speaks volumes, even if it speaks mostly in abstract scribbles and vague headlines. If this is high art, hold my coffee while I pretend to understand it.

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Source: Newyorker | Published: 8/4/2025 | Author: Daniela Gilsanz