UK museum reclassifies Roman Emperor Elagabalus as transgenderThe museum said it will follow new research findings and begin referring to the ruler with the pronoun "she" in displays at the institution.
The next Met Gala theme has been unveiled. Here's what it meansThis year's Met Gala theme at the Metropolitan Museum of Art has been unveiled, and it involves glass coffins.
Is there a secret room where Michelangelo created art?A popular belief is that Michelangelo hid in this space for about two months in the year 1530 while evading a death penalty.
4 charged in theft of $5.9M gold toilet from Churchill's birthplaceA fully-functioning gold toilet, an artwork titled "America," was stolen from Winston Churchill's birthplace in 2019.
Jagger, Scorsese among stars still flourishing in their 80sNobody can stop getting older, but research shows that the arts just may be our modern-day fountain of youth.
Scientists learn new secret about how 'Mona Lisa' was paintedScientists have gained new insight into the techniques that Leonardo da Vinci used to paint his groundbreaking portrait.
Here's how you can access free audiobooks on SpotifySpotify is pushing its way into the audiobook market by offering some premium users free access to a portion of titles.
10-year-old artist gets a new spotlight at the White HouseParis Robinson's art is part of a new permanent display at the White House that curates art from children in military families.
Artwork believed stolen during the Holocaust seized by authoritiesThree artworks believed stolen from a Jewish art collector and entertainer during the Holocaust have been seized from museums.
Stolen van Gogh painting recovered 3 years later in Ikea bagA Dutch art detective received a missing Vincent van Gogh painting in a blue Ikea bag, more than three years after it went missing.
Two giant inflatable ducks are floating in a Hong Kong harborThe ducks, which are nearly 60 feet tall, are part of an art exhibit.
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Darryl McDaniels from Run-D.M.C. shares his love for comicsDarryl McDaniels shares his love for comics at this year's MomoCon in Atlanta.
The art of Basquiat: personal exhibition opens in Los AngelesSince Jean-Michel Basquiat's death in 1988, his art has soared in value, with "Untitled" selling for $100.5 million.
Creating art as activism against gun violenceStephanie Mercedes, who melts down bullets and guns to create art, sees her exhibits as a memorial of sorts.
Photographer shares passion of capturing the beauty of golf coursesYou may not know his name, but you've probably seen his pictures. Channing Benjamin is one of the world's top golf course photographers.
Using improv comedy to gain new social and creative skillsEmployees across the U.S. are using improv comedy as a tool for increasing their confidence and becoming more extroverted.
This basketball magazine is mixing art with 'outlandish' sport storiesFlagrant Magazine is carving out its own space in the sports media industry by mixing abstract basketball art with culture stories from off the court.
The arts are revitalizing neighborhoods across the countryCities across the country are using the power of art to revitalize neighborhoods.
LGBTQ+ choirs help their community heal from trauma through musicDating back to the AIDS crisis, LGBTQ+ choirs have served as a place of safety and healing throughout tragedies within the LGBTQ+ community.
How museums are preparing for climate-related natural disastersFor decades, museums nationwide set strict, uniform standards for temperature and humidity. But now, different regions call for different guidelines.
This Indigenous artist uses comics to illustrate her Cherokee heritageKindra Swafford grew up inspired by the stories and nature of her Cherokee heritage, and she's wanting to bring the curious along for the adventure.
Artist paints with snow to raise awareness about climate changeA Utah-based artist, who is a big skier, uses the snow below her feet to paint and start conversations about climate change.
Black artists hope to inspire more in the industryA recent report shows Black artists made up only about 6% of major museum exhibitions between 2008 and 2021.
How do we value art?How much do you think the Andy Warhol painting of Marilyn Monroe sold for at auction last year? A record-breaking $195 million.
How do art appraisers place value on artwork?Art appraisers explain why people spend so much money on artwork, and how they determine its monetary value during a sale.
10 annual festivals that celebrate Black history and cultureThere are events throughout the entire year across the U.S. that celebrate Black American history while teaching attendees about it.
Quirky creations find a loving home at Museum of Bad ArtThe Museum of Bad Art in Dorchester, Massachusetts, features hundreds of paintings that all missed the mark in one way or another.
Bringing musicians from underrepresented backgrounds to AmericaA year-long training and mentorship opportunity is specifically designed for early-career musicians from underrepresented racial backgrounds.
How we can reflect on Black History Month's theme of resistanceArt is a powerful medium for any message, and for Black artists, it's been a way to document history and what's needed for future change.
Ukrainian theater lives on in a bunkerThe Mykolaiv Art Drama Theatre was nearly destroyed by a Russian strike. Now, audiences fill seats in the bunker below.
This Las Vegas 'Grocery Store' Adds Mystery To The MundaneMeow Wolf's Omega Mart seems like a regular supermarket, but one step can take a visitor to a different world.
Famed Painting 'The Scream' Targeted By Climate ActivistsPolice said two climate activists attempted to glue themselves to the 1893 Edvard Much painting at the National Museum of Norway.
Ukrainians Wish They Knew Panchenko Better; The Artist Died in BuchaUkrainians and the art world are learning about nationalist artist Lyubov Panchenko — but only after she died in Bucha.
Nonprofit Brings Music To Overlooked CommunitiesThis nonprofit brings concerts by professional musicians into prisons, centers for autistic children and underserved communities.
