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At 90, self-taught sculptor Thaddeus Mosley finally found fame in 2018 after seven decades of solitary work. His monumental totems, crafted in Pittsburgh, are now the subject of a new documentary.
Parshuram Gangavane, from a community that painted epics, transformed a Sindhudurg cowshed into a museum. He's now building new ways for youth to learn Chitrakathi.
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will open this December! The long-awaited fourth Guggenheim Foundation art museum is finally here.
May his soul find the peace that his words so abundantly gave." Ian McDonald, a consummate writer and master of various genres, captivated readers with his deep insights and unique voice.
Ed Sheeran, a musical genius known for hits with Bieber, Swift, and BTS, just dropped a new track with KATSEYE. This collaboration? It started with Sheeran as a fan.
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Guggenheim Abu Dhabi opens December 11 on Saadiyat Island! Announced by DCT Abu Dhabi, this Frank Gehry-designed museum, planned since 2006, will be the largest Guggenheim globally.
The Booker Prize longlist is out! 13 books, from thrillers to sci-fi to love stories, made the cut. Two past winners, Douglas Stuart and Marlon James, are back for more.
Ryan Reynolds: the ultimate fun-loving star. But even for him, public outings are tough. So when he surprised fans at Comic-Con, it was pure magic.
An acrobat balances on a violin in an absurd scene. This artwork draws on the Russian artist's favored motifs, creating a surreal and captivating image.
Step into The Nostalgia Box and relive gaming history! Over 100 consoles showcase video game evolution from the 1970s to today, honoring the creators behind every pixel.
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Catania explodes each February for Saint Agatha, one of Europe's largest religious festivals. But beside the cathedral, the city's devotion quietly waits year-round.
London's most fashionable portrait artist, Katherine Read, captured the elite before moving to India. Her specialty? Stunning portraits of women and children.
Detroit Institute of Arts just received one of its largest gifts ever: over 2,000 modern and contemporary artworks from the Gilbert B. and Lila Silverman estate, featuring nearly 500 artists.
Told to lose weight for acting, Anjali Anand defied body-shaming and rejection. After her father's early passing, she watched her mother work tirelessly, fueling Anjali's fight to prove critics wrong.
Archie Rand's "Letter Paintings," a cult favorite for decades, are heading to an unexpected new home: Italy's Modena FC. The football club acquired 44 works made by Rand as a teenager.
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A child immigrant from 1970s Korea, UC Berkeley author Bora Lee Reed draws on family history and Korean War research to craft a deeply human novel of struggle, loss, and reunion.
A lost Marc Chagall artwork, forgotten on a warehouse shelf for 20 years, was finally gifted to a French museum this week after languishing in bureaucratic purgatory.
A "Fake or Fortune?" episode confirmed a painting inherited by retired accountant Mary-Louise Wedderburn is an authentic 18th-century work by Scottish artist Katherine Read.
Pattern and Decoration artist Joyce Kozloff, founder of Heresies magazine, just revealed she's a founding member of the Guerrilla Girls in an Art Journal Open interview.
Hip-hop meets classical: The Illharmonic Orchestra, an all-Black ensemble, fuses lyricism with instrumentation. Leaders discuss building community through high-energy performances.
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Weekend plans feeling dull? Discover unique events worldwide! Explore exciting happenings in Amsterdam, Berlin, London, NYC, Tokyo, and 10 other global cities.
Jessica Morgan promises adventurous shows and accountability at Tate. Meanwhile, SANAA designs Ecuador's $100M museum, and a Viking ship from Nolan's *Odyssey* sparks a payment dispute.
Betty Parsons: the fearless dealer who shaped postwar American art. Within a year of opening in 1946, she signed Newman, Pollock, Reinhardt, Rothko, and Still.
The Beatles boast a discography packed with hits, securing 18 #1 singles in the UK. Only Elvis Presley, with 21 chart-toppers, surpasses the Fab Four in their home country.
Seoul's Kansong Art Museum returned two Qing Dynasty stone lions to China on July 23. A ceremony, attended by top cultural officials from both nations, marked the sculptures' repatriation.
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Looted cultural artifacts are returning home! The U.S. repatriated a collection to Indonesia on July 22, handed over during a meeting between President Subianto and FBI Director Patel in Jakarta.
Hammer Museum just tapped Michael Wellen and José Luis Blondet to curate its 8th Made in L.A. biennial, opening Fall 2027. Wellen is the Hammer's new chief curator; Blondet is a senior curator at LA MOCA.
Vanderbilt University will keep art central at the former CCA campus thanks to a $75M gift from Jensen and Lori Huang. A new study reveals art-world inequality stems from institutional networks.
Bob Dylan: Nobel laureate, legendary songwriter. From "Like a Rolling Stone" to "Mr. Tambourine Man," his classics explore religion, politics, and love, cementing his place as one of history's greatest.
Jessica Morgan, Dia Art Foundation's director, is the new head of the Tate network! Plus, the Watermill Center just launched new creative and advisory councils.
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Award-winning novelist Daniel Mason never expected to write a comedy. But then Miles arrived, sparking a hilarious road trip from California to rural Vermont in his fifth novel, "Country People.
Homer's "Odyssey" gave us mythical islands, but legend says Ogygia, home to Calypso, was inspired by Greece's real Othonoi. This Ionian island was key to Odysseus's journey.
Black modernism gets a boost! The Getty Foundation and National Trust just awarded $750,000 to preserve Black architects' work, funding projects from parks to malls.
Frank Gehry's "Icehenge" desk shattered records, selling for $243,200—over ten times its estimate—at Freeman's Chicago. This monumental 2012 design now holds a new auction record for Gehry objects.
Lucy Sparrow turns everyday spaces—supermarkets, pharmacies—into vibrant felt wonderlands. Her art, celebrated for its tactility and childhood allusions, transforms the mundane into playful, fine art experiences.
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Jessica Morgan, after a decade at Dia Art Foundation, will lead the Tate museum network as its new director starting January 1, 2027, overseeing England's premier art institution.
Wallace Chan traded monkhood for masterpieces. After six months as a Buddhist ascetic, he now channels spirituality into glittering art, pioneering titanium techniques for his Venice and Shanghai shows.
Liverpool: The birthplace of a legend. In 1960, John, Paul, Ringo, and George united, forming The Beatles. They sold 500M+ albums, forever changing music.
Robin Williams' unscripted moments were pure magic. His improvisations transformed simple scenes into film sensations, so much so that directors rewrote scripts to flatter his genius.
Happy Music Monday! Marlon West is back to guide you through dub reggae. Discover its electronic sound and the vibrant sound system culture that grew from reggae in 60s and 70s Jamaica.