This week's art news roundup covers several major stories: an AI system successfully identifies a previously unknown painting, a Russian artist has been murdered, and renowned photographer Duane Michals has died. The article also includes additional updates from across the art world, as compiled by MutualArt.
These events highlight the intersection of technology and art, the ongoing dangers faced by artists in politically volatile regions, and the loss of a significant figure in photography. The AI identification story underscores the growing role of machine learning in art authentication and discovery, while the murder of a Russian artist draws attention to the risks artists face under repressive regimes. Duane Michals's death marks the end of an era for conceptual and narrative photography.