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Hunter Biden's art massively overpriced, experts say: 'What is being sold is the Biden name'

July 29, 2021

Hunter Biden's art massively overpriced, experts say: 'What is being sold is the Biden name'

Hunter Biden's artwork, the prices for which range between $75,000 and $500,000, are highly overpriced and indicate that buyers will be paying for the Biden last name, rather than the art itself, experts say.

Hunter Biden's art dealer said he wanted to be the 'lead guy in China' in 2015

July 26, 2021

Hunter Biden's art dealer said he wanted to be the 'lead guy in China' in 2015

Georges Berges, who is representing Hunter Biden as he ventures into the art world, has talked about his business dealings in China in the past, but his reported ties could pose an ethics issue as he sells Biden's art to anonymous buyers.

Obama ethics chief blasts Biden WH 'blind spot' over Hunter Biden meeting with potential art buyers

July 22, 2021

Obama ethics chief blasts Biden WH 'blind spot' over Hunter Biden meeting with potential art buyers

The younger Biden will be attending the small LA shows before a larger New York City exhibition of art at his promoter Georges Berges’ gallery.

Chaffetz claims 'direct evidence' Joe Biden was privy to Hunter's business deals, as House GOP seeks documents

July 15, 2021

Chaffetz claims 'direct evidence' Joe Biden was privy to Hunter's business deals, as House GOP seeks documents

Government Accountability Institute fellow Jason Chaffetz claimed Wednesday on “Hannity” that there is direct evidence being laid out by one of his GAI colleagues that shows President Joe Biden was privy to Hunter Biden's foreign business dealings.

'GOD BLESS ABORTIONS' banner hung on Christ of the Ozarks statue in Arkansas by activist art group

July 9, 2021

'GOD BLESS ABORTIONS' banner hung on Christ of the Ozarks statue in Arkansas by activist art group

Indecline, a two-decade-old activist art collective, hung a 44-foot banner that reads "GOD BLESS ABORTIONS" on a massive monument of Jesus in northwestern Arkansas this week.

Steyn: $500K can get you a Renoir, Picasso, or a Hunter Biden; 'a better racket than the Clinton Foundation'

July 8, 2021

Steyn: $500K can get you a Renoir, Picasso, or a Hunter Biden; 'a better racket than the Clinton Foundation'

Author and columnist Mark Steyn, hosting "Fox News Primetime" on Thursday, remarked that many classic art pieces can easily fetch $500,000 at auction, but that some lesser pieces can now also be purchased for that lofty amount.

Prehistoric deer bone believed to be among world’s oldest pieces of art

July 5, 2021

Prehistoric deer bone believed to be among world’s oldest pieces of art

Researchers found an engraved deer bone that is at least 51,000 years old in northern Germany, which they believe might be among the oldest pieces of reliably dated art.

Picasso painting sells for $150K after sitting in Maine closet for 5 decades

July 4, 2021

Picasso painting sells for $150K after sitting in Maine closet for 5 decades

A painting by Pablo Picasso has sold for $150,000 after it sat in a closet in Maine for 50 years, according to local reports.

Lady Liberty canceled? Washington Post writer claims statue is ‘meaningless’ symbol of hypocrisy

July 4, 2021

Lady Liberty canceled? Washington Post writer claims statue is ‘meaningless’ symbol of hypocrisy

The Statue of Liberty has been known for more than a century as one of the most preeminent symbols of American freedom – but now a Washington Post writer appears to be making the statue another target of cancel culture.

Obama ethics chief: Hunter Biden selling art at 'obviously inflated prices' to mystery buyers feels 'grifty'

June 21, 2021

Obama ethics chief: Hunter Biden selling art at 'obviously inflated prices' to mystery buyers feels 'grifty'

Walter Shaub, the former Office of Government Ethics director under Obama, ripped into Biden for selling his art for up to $500,000, saying that, while the issue would not involve his governmental alma mater, “common sense should have steered him away from this sale.”