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A tourist at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence damaged an 18th-century painting while taking a selfie, leading to the exhibition's temporary closure for repairs. The incident highlights increasing issues with visitors causing harm to artworks for social media content, prompting the museum to implement stricter rules and pursue legal action against the offender.
Linda Bean, heiress to the L.L. Bean fortune and a passionate art collector, is working to rebuild the Port Clyde, Maine, waterfront after a devastating fire destroyed several commercial buildings, including a gallery housing Wyeth family artworks. With a deep admiration for the Wyeths, Bean has enlisted painter Jamie Wyeth to assist in the restoration efforts, which include plans to finance the rebuilding through donations and the contribution of Jamie's paintings. Despite the loss of significant artworks, including a recently purchased N.C. Wyeth painting, Bean is determined to restore the area while preserving its character as a working waterfront for the local fishing community.