In the Detroit Institute of Art, a 12-year-old boy stuck a wad of chewed gum on an abstract painting by Helen Frankenthaler. The painting, called "The Bay" has been left with a small stain, but according to the curator of the Detroit Institute of Art, it will not be permanently damaged. Join discussion...

The University of Iowa recently considered selling its most famous piece of art, Jackson Pollock's Mural. The abstract painting comprises the majority of the monetary value of the school's entire collection, and officials said that the money obtained could be used to diversify the collection. The money (an estimated $20-$140 million) could also have been used to purchase other items for the school. Eventually the auction was decided against, as the painting is seen as part of the school, and is now part of the permanent collection. Join discussion...

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