Culture•Feb 3
An angel in a restored fresco in Rome reportedly resembles Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, sparking official investigations by the culture ministry and the Diocese of Rome. The artist denies th
Art Business•Jan 30
MFA Boston has laid off 33 employees, 6.3% of its staff, to address a projected $13 million deficit. The cuts affect various roles, including 16 union members, sparking concern among workers.
Art History•Jan 9
A painting bought for less than €100,000 at auction has been identified as a genuine Peter Paul Rubens study. The artwork uniquely features an old man's head painted over an earlier depiction of a wom
Art•Jan 6
A key Pierre-Auguste Renoir painting, "The Henriot Family," returns to the Barnes Foundation after extensive conservation, restoring its original vibrant colors.
Art World•Jan 2
Minnesota's arts and culture scene is undergoing significant transformations, with new galleries opening, established venues adapting, and major investments in public facilities and cultural programs.
Photography•Dec 29
Artist Rama Duwaji, wife of NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, features in a captivating photoshoot by Szilveszter Mako, praised for its originality and artistic depth.
Art World•Dec 27
The National Gallery of Canada has launched a major exhibition featuring 164 international artworks centered on the theme of winter and its impact on people and animals. The collection highlights dive
Art•Dec 25
A Lawrence, Kansas family is seeking the public's help to find a cherished painting of a cardinal, accidentally sold at an estate sale in May 2024. The artwork, a gift from artist Charlotte Hastings,
Architecture•Dec 24
The Wilbur J. Cohen Federal Building in Washington, D.C., faces an urgent demolition threat as the White House reportedly bypasses preservation laws. This New Deal-era landmark houses irreplaceable ar
Art•Dec 22
Banksy has confirmed a new mural in West London depicting two children pointing skyward, his latest work to appear in the city.
Art World•Dec 21
Austrian abstract artist Arnulf Rainer, a pioneer of Art Informel renowned for his "overpainting" technique, has died at 96, leaving a significant legacy in the global art world.
Art•Dec 21
The Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena completed a $15 million renovation for its 50th anniversary, upgrading gardens and its facade. The museum features works by Degas, Picasso, and Rembrandt, alongside
Art•Dec 20
Joe Krings, a Nebraska artist, transforms trees into stunning wildlife sculptures like eagles and bears using a chainsaw, a craft he began in 2016. His commissioned works, some reaching 16 feet tall,
Art•Dec 20
Toshiko Takaezu's ceramic sculptures, often enormous, required her entire body to create, using a unique leg movement at the potter's wheel to shape monumental forms.
Art World•Dec 18
The Louvre Museum faces a severe crisis with ongoing staff strikes, a $102 million jewel heist exposing security flaws, and structural building issues.
Art•Dec 18
Portland's historic Thompson Elk statue will return to downtown by spring 2026 after extensive restoration, including a new sustainable fountain system. The project, costing $2.2 million, aims to brin
Art•Dec 17
A 27-foot-tall Buddha sculpture, "The Light That Shines Through the Universe" by Tuan Andrew Nguyen, will replace a pigeon on Manhattan's High Line, paying tribute to the destroyed Bamiyan Buddhas.
Art Business•Dec 15
Louvre Museum staff initiated a strike on Monday, closing the doors to thousands of visitors. The action protests security failures, overcrowding, and poor working conditions, exacerbated by a recent
Art World•Dec 14
Two generations of the Rothschild family are in a legal battle over a priceless art collection at Chateau de Pregny, Switzerland, featuring works by Goya and Rembrandt.
