The Hole Gallery Sued Over Unpaid Back Rent

The Hole, a prominent contemporary art gallery founded by Kathy Grayson, has shuttered its West Hollywood location amid a wave of legal and financial troubles. Court filings reveal that the gallery faces multiple lawsuits for unpaid rent and real estate taxes across its Los Angeles and Manhattan outposts, with debts totaling over $180,000. Beyond real estate disputes, the gallery has been dogged by allegations of financial instability and delinquent payments to artists, including a 2019 lawsuit from artist Dan Lam regarding unpaid sales and damaged works.

Strikes Damage UNESCO Sites in Israel and Iran; Cologne Cathedral to Charge Tourists Entry

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Escalating conflict in the Middle East has resulted in significant damage to UNESCO World Heritage sites in both Israel and Iran. In Tel Aviv, Iranian missile strikes damaged Bauhaus-style buildings in the White City district and the Habima National Theater, while Israeli and US bombings reportedly struck Tehran’s historic Golestan Palace. Meanwhile, the Cologne Cathedral announced it will begin charging tourists an entry fee in July to address a financial crisis, following a trend of European landmarks seeking new revenue streams for monument upkeep.