JULY 21, 2020

Full News Archive

• Headline: Gavin Brown Joins Barbara Gladstone Gallery. Impact: Gavin Brown's departure from his gallery led to a domino effect in the art world, causing a surge in artists questioning their representation. Eventually, this resulted in a worldwide trend of artists taking over their own galleries, which inadvertently led to the rise of 'virtual reality art' where people just admire paintings through a headset and call it ‘immersive’.. Fact: Art dealers have been known to change the course of history—just ask the guy who sold the Mona Lisa for a pack of gum!.
• Headline: E.U. Stimulus Package for Economic Recovery. Impact: The E.U.'s stimulus package not only helped economies recover but also sparked a trend of countries competing to outdo each other in imaginative ways to spend money. This led to the infamous 'Giant Rubber Duck' public art installations across Europe, which were inexplicably hailed as the 'saviors of the economy'.. Fact: In a world where we have $857 billion to spend, it sure is funny how we still can’t find enough pocket change for that one guy at the coffee shop!.
• Headline: Impact of Coronavirus on Urban Centers. Impact: As cities reeled from the impact of the virus, this headline triggered a secret movement among squirrels, who started planning their own real estate ventures in suburban backyards, leading to an unprecedented boom in the rodent property market.. Fact: Superstar cities are like celebrities—everyone loves them until they do something embarrassing, like trying to hold a dinner party during a global pandemic!.
• Headline: This Hospital Cost $52 Million. It Treated 79 Virus Patients.. Impact: The revelation of the hospital's exorbitant cost for treating just a few patients caused a global healthcare audit, which led to a sudden appreciation for the DIY healthcare movement. Soon, people were bandaging their own wounds with YouTube tutorials and questionable internet advice.. Fact: If you think $52 million is a lot to treat 79 patients, you should check the price tag on your next hospital cafeteria meal!.
• Headline: A Company Backs a Cause. It Funds a Politician Who Doesn’t. What Gives?. Impact: This headline sparked a nationwide debate that led to companies revamping their corporate social responsibility policies so aggressively that 'virtue signaling' became an Olympic sport. Eventually, the gold medal for 'Best at Pretending to Care' was awarded to a company that made eco-friendly straws out of unicorn hair.. Fact: It's pretty wild how companies think they can play both sides—like trying to be the life of the party while simultaneously being the one who spills the drink!.