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Indonesian artist Dian Suci just won the prestigious 2025–27 Max Mara Art Prize for Women! Announced at the Venice Biennale, this award includes a six-month Italian residency.
Forget marathons. These iconic films, from horror classics to Oscar winners, prove tight schedules can still produce lasting impact.
Baltic pavilions at the 2026 Venice Biennale—Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia—walked in solidarity with Ukraine on May 6. The procession honored Ukrainian cultural workers creating amid war, and those lost to violence.
Wegmans and Wells Fargo brought suburban polish to the Brooklyn Navy Yard's entrance. But inside, its vast, post-industrial landscape remains a surreal, haunted sanctum of hissing buildings and crumbling tracks.
In Australia's remote Tanami Desert, Warlpiri men and women gathered. Staring at the ground, they read a story in the tracks: a dingo, a python, and a hopping mouse had all passed by.
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A single Facebook post launched self-taught Bengaluru artist Namita Kulkarni from obscurity to the United Nations. In December 2021, she was selected to create a series for ICAAD, New York.
This Venice Biennale is unprecedented. Controversies plague pavilions from Israel to Australia, but the unexpected death of curator Koyo Kouoh, who defined the "In Minor Keys" exhibition, looms largest.
The Bahamian Pavilion returns to Venice after 13 years! Reintroduce the Caribbean nation through its contemporary art, featuring master John Beadle and Lavar Munroe, framed by Junkanoo.
Michael, the 2026 Michael Jackson biopic, hit theaters April 24, 2026! Fans packed seats to see Michael's nephew, Jaafar Jackson, as the King of Pop, giving it rave reviews.
Georg Baselitz, the renowned painter who challenged perspective by flipping canvases on their head, has died at 88.
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Nearly $14 million in stolen antiquities are going home! Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg Jr. announced the return of 657 trafficked items to India, recovered by his Antiquities Trafficking Unit.
Venba: an Indian mother's journey to Canada, told through food. This video game honors the developer's South Asian immigrant heritage.
Ceramics are everywhere! From NYC to LA, museums and galleries are showcasing ancient pottery transformed into modern art, from classic vases to abstract sculptures.
Anne Boleyn lost her head to Henry VIII. Now, researchers claim she also lost her face—hidden among dozens of mislabeled portraits in a royal art collection.
Heidi Klum, Halloween's undisputed queen, always delivers the unexpected. This year, she stunned at the 2026 Met Gala, proving she's no one-trick pony.
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A "Norwegian Church" in Wales? Cardiff Bay's landmark church reveals an unexpected historical link between Norway and South Wales, rooted in the booming 1860s coal trade.
Ronnie Scott's, the legendary jazz club, is making a surprising move! Its refurbished upstairs venue now hosts weekly orchestral performances, bringing classical music to the forefront.
Donnie Yen's iconic character, Ip Man, was a real martial arts master. Born wealthy in 1893 Foshan, he began Wing Chun at 13, then moved to Hong Kong for school.
In fall 2005, 19-year-old Kellie Pickler charmed Simon Cowell and fans on American Idol. Finishing sixth, her bubbly personality launched a successful music career and enduring fame.
Amy Sherald transformed into her own masterpiece at the Met Gala! She embodied the girl from her iconic 2014 painting, "Miss Everything (Unsuppressed Deliverance)," with designer Thom Browne.
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Fashion's biggest night unfolded Monday as extravagantly dressed celebrities and designers ascended the Met staircase for its annual fundraiser.
Sharing music with your kids builds special bonds, but their endless replays can make you despise your favorite songs. It's not their fault; kids just love repetition.
Schlesinger Library's scrapbook collection reveals hidden histories and the texture of everyday life. These "mundane" arrangements offer scholars surprising insights into bygone eras.
For 40+ years, Theo Eshetu has crafted mesmeric films for cinema, TV, and exhibitions, always innovating how they're shown. From mirror boxes in "Brave New World" to ovoid frames, his work redefines viewing.
May 1, 1893: 200,000 people, dignitaries, and President Cleveland converged on Chicago. They witnessed the "White City" open, ushering in the electric age with a single telegraph key press.
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New rules protect writers and actors from AI exploitation and expand international film eligibility.
A 1775 dream of a mechanical volcano is now real! Two Melbourne engineering students recreated Sir William Hamilton's design from an 18th-century watercolor and sketch.
A new statue in Waterloo Place depicts a man proudly hoisting a flag. But there's a catch: the flag is blinding him.
A centuries-old Buddha, stolen from Nepal in the 1980s, is finally home. This priceless artifact returns to its Kathmandu temple, part of a growing wave of repatriated heritage.
The Queen made history this week, becoming the first British royal to visit the library. Her mission? To complete Christopher Robin's original set of toys.
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Steven Spielberg, the genius behind Jaws, E.T., and Jurassic Park, is known for brilliance. But even he makes mistakes. Josh O’Connor revealed Spielberg's hilarious text mix-up.
Two months in, new Met trustee Jennifer Rubio (Away founder) and husband Stewart Butterfield (Slack co-founder) pledge $23 million to the museum.
Philadelphia boasts world-class art, from the encyclopedic Philadelphia Museum of Art to the contemporary Institute of Contemporary Art. But is the City of Brotherly Love ready for its own art fair?
Sotheby's rising auctioneer Kimberly Pirtle just launched Gabriel Advisory Group. Her new firm bridges art advisory and cultural philanthropy, filling a gap she saw with clients beyond transactions.
YBCA names Essence Harden senior curator, starting May 18. Harden, also curator for Expo Chicago and Frieze Los Angeles's Focus section, brings extensive experience to San Francisco.
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Montclair Art Museum welcomes Kate Kraczon as its new chief curator. Kraczon, laid off from Brown University's Bell Gallery last year, steps into the role June 15, succeeding Gail Stavitsky.
Michael Jackson's music transcended all boundaries, uniting millions worldwide. The 1980s were his peak, a time the new biopic "Michael" celebrates, already a box-office hit.
Born with star power, some kids just captivate. Karsen Roberson's daughter, celebrating her 5th birthday, wowed millions with a punk "You Are My Sunshine" rendition.
Edward the Confessor's rediscovered royal seal unveils how Byzantine and European influences shaped early English rule.
Your US passport will soon feature John Trumbull's "Declaration of Independence" painting. Trump's State Department announced this limited-edition design for the nation's 250th anniversary.