By Karin Maraney

Art news from around the world:

Surviving in Spain – why the Spanish art world is struggling (more than most) http://bit.ly/h9IaJ6

Smithsonian backs off from buying the endangered LA murals http://lat.ms/fVTfg3 (read http://lat.ms/hHC6Z5 if you missed the mural story)

Not so rosy after all – the arts in France, where culture and education remain resolutely separate http://bit.ly/f3gDc6

Challenges to Dedalus’ authentication process, and why it matters for the art world http://on.wsj.com/gAboFG

The artwork that was created by crawling miles underground – and what it tells us about Native American culture http://slate.me/hinvpm

Cash now or art left for later? The UK debate rages http://bit.ly/hiK5Od

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