Tag: Art
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Man gets probation for faking Native American heritage to sell art in Seattle
A Washington state man who falsely claimed Native American heritage to sell his artwork at downtown Seattle galleries was sentenced Wednesday to federal probation and community service. The U.S. attorney’s office said Lewis Rath, of Maple Falls, was sentenced Wednesday in U.S. District Court to two years probation and 200 hours of community service. He…
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Savannah to contribute half a million dollars to restore house that hosted an African-American art museum
Savannah’s $500,000 Boost for Historic African American Art Museum In a significant move, the city of Savannah has decided to allocate $500,000 towards the restoration of the Kiah House, a historic property that once served as an African American art museum. The decision was made during a recent vote by the Savannah City Council, with…
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I made millions selling my art with one piece going for £70k but lost it all… I ended up broke and homeless
From Riches to Homelessness: The Journey of Artist Kevin Sharkey Imagine going from a life of luxury to facing homelessness. That’s exactly what happened to Kevin Sharkey, a man who once made millions selling his artwork but ended up broke and without a place to call home. Kevin Sharkey, now 62, discovered his passion for…