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A Puebla mansion, La Casa del Mendrugo, hides a 2,000-year-old secret. Excavations in 2010 unearthed a burial site, including a woman buried with a 3,500-year-old offering.
Vienna's art scene rebounds! After two fair cancellations, 35 galleries launch Astoria Artshow, Sept 10-13. This new fair takes over the historic Astoria Garage, a 1923 landmark.
Step through history! Fischland-Darß-Zingst boasts 18th-century, brightly painted doors. These UNESCO World Heritage treasures await discovery, especially on Prerow's Front Doors Path.
Shakira, Burna Boy, and Jason Sudeikis ignite the 2026 World Cup Halftime Show! See them with performers at the Spain vs. Argentina final in New York/New Jersey.
The performing arts world mourns a legend. Robert Cole, Cal Performances Director (1986-2009), was a singular force in American arts presenting—a conductor and musician by training.
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Walt Disney's private plane, the "Air Force One of cartoons," is back! After 15 years in Florida's heat, a multi-year restoration returns its 1960s glory, complete with Mickey Mouse details.
A queer French couple, Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore, launched a sly psyop on the Gestapo from Jersey in the 1940s. Their "paper bullets" taunted soldiers to defect, now on view.
West Haven, CT houses an unofficial shrine to Black culture: Felandus Thames's studio. Since 2008, this space has been his creative hub, recently displaying beaded portraits of Black luminaries.
Get ready to build a masterpiece! LEGO and Vienna's Belvedere Museum unveil a 4,000-piece set of Klimt's "The Kiss." This largest-ever painting set drops August 1 for $299.99.
A ten-person team just shattered a Guinness World Record, toppling 29,193 dominoes in a 3D pyramid. Witness the incredible chain reaction in Garden City, Michigan!
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Leonardo DiCaprio and Eva Chow will host LACMA's Art+Film Gala on Nov. 7, honoring artist Vija Celmins and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve. The event funds LACMA's art and film programs.
Fleeing Cuba as a child refugee in 1961, Ana Mendieta returned in 1980. Her powerful works from these visits, including cave sculptures, now open Tate Modern's major retrospective.
Hauser & Wirth expands its empire! A new gallery opens October 3 in downtown Palo Alto, marking its first permanent Silicon Valley location. It debuts with "Calder | O'Keeffe.
Paris's oldest bridge, the Pont Neuf, became a mountain cave last month. Artist JR draped it in fabric, but this cave offered no escape from the brutal heat wave.
Dolly Parton isn't just a country star; she's an American icon. With a six-decade career, her impact on pop culture is undeniable.
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The Kelly Clarkson Show, a fan favorite since 2019, will end after its current season. Kelly announced in February 2026 that season seven would be its last, following her ex-husband's passing.
Superblue, the experiential art venture, debuts in India! Cofounded by Pace CEO Marc Glimcher, their sprawling nine-work exhibition of immersive installations is now at Mumbai's NMACC.
World Cup controversies exploded: Iran's team denied entry, Somali referee Omar Artan barred, and Trump intervened to delay a US player's red card suspension. The final match is Sunday.
Oscar-winner Ron Howard is a Hollywood legend, but decades ago, he was "scared to death" at his first Happy Days live taping. He'd never filmed before a live audience.
Ireland's hidden gem: The Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens. One of only two in the country, these tranquil gardens honor a remarkable Irish-Greek writer, traveler, and man of the world.
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North America is buzzing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the biggest in history! Stars like Haaland, Kane, Mbappe, and Messi are delivering epic performances, captivating fans across the continent.
Felix Art Fair is making a bold move. Starting in 2027, the LA fair will ditch its split hotel layout, unifying all exhibits around the Hollywood Roosevelt's cabana complex.
Australia boasts two of the world's oldest aquaculture sites. Indigenous people farmed fish and eels for millennia, showcasing spectacular innovation and social complexity.
A lost painting, once owned by Jewish art dealer Jacques Goudstikker, will finally return to his heirs. This Dutch Golden Age masterpiece, depicting Amsterdam's Nieuwe Kerk, has a remarkable history.
Finally, a gallery built for women. Launched in 2024, MAG The Women Gallery is the first to exclusively represent women artists, tackling historical underrepresentation by connecting their art with global collectors.
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Writers shouldn't run the rat race," says Viplob Pratik. This leading Nepali poet, novelist, and translator has shaped Nepal's literary landscape for over four decades with his lyrical work.
Under police escort, the 1000-year-old Bayeux Tapestry arrived secretly at London's British Museum Friday. This controversial loan from France was welcomed at 2:48 am by a select crowd.
Houston's Museum of Fine Arts just unveiled stunning new acquisitions! From a 17th-century Indian courtly wall hanging to Anicka Yi's animatronic sculptures, discover diverse art spanning centuries.
Robert Rauschenberg (1925–2008) was protean and prolific, creating an estimated 10,000 works. His expansive vision saw art everywhere, fostering collaboration with other artists.
The Beatles found inspiration everywhere. From Paul McCartney's dog Martha to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, real people and animals shaped their catalog—but so did real places, fueling their most iconic lyrics.
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HoMA welcomes David Odo as its new Director and CEO, starting September 1. He succeeds Halona Norton-Westbrook, who departed for the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.
Forget Pokémon. India's Ganjifa cards, hand-painted and circular, captivated Mughal royalty for centuries. This ancient art survives today thanks to one royal family's dedication.
In summer 1996, a new British invasion arrived: The Spice Girls. Their hit "Wannabe" dropped July 8, changing the world with platform shoes, thick highlights, and iconic nicknames.
California modernist James Jarvaise (1924-2015) oozes cool in Henry Taylor's vibrant impasto portrait. Slouched with shades and slicked-back hair, Jarvaise dominates Taylor's glowing yellow canvas.
Dolly Parton's musical, "Dolly: A True Original," hits Broadway's St. James Theatre in December 2026, with opening night on her 81st birthday, January 19, 2027.
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Justin Bieber joins the first-ever World Cup final halftime show! Organizers expect billions to tune in for the 11-minute performance, a historic first for the tournament.
The Andy Warhol Foundation just awarded nearly $5.2 million to 78 arts organizations in its Spring 2026 grant cycle. Funds are split across four grant types, supporting diverse projects.
Before The Beatles, Paul McCartney (15) met John Lennon (16) in 1957. McCartney saw Lennon's skiffle group, The Quarrymen, play a church event—a legendary first encounter.
A solitary tree adorned with yellow ribbons stood on stage, a powerful symbol in Global Voices' July 2026 "Statelessness" series. This series explores how statelessness impacts freedom and opportunity.
Frida Kahlo's family just launched a new biennial art prize! The Kahlo Art Prize, underwritten by Phillips, offers $50,000 and a Mexico City exhibition for emerging Mexican artists.