The British Museum announced Mark Jones as its interim director this Wednesday, aiming to rebuild its tarnished reputation after approximately 2,000 artifacts vanished from its collection. Mark Jones expressed his gratitude, stating, “I’m both pleased and privileged to collaborate with the Museum’s…
In a secluded cave in the Israeli desert, four swords, estimated to be 1,900 years old and accompanied by wooden and leather sheaths, have been unearthed. These findings suggest they might have belonged to Jewish rebels fighting against the Romans. The design…
The Frieze Art Fair graced South Korea for its second consecutive year this Wednesday. The art community is hopeful that this event will invigorate the emerging local art scene, especially after a dip in sales due to economic challenges this year. Enthusiasts…
Claude Ruiz-Picasso, Pablo Picasso’s younger son, has passed away in Switzerland at the age of 76. The news of his death was confirmed by his long-time lawyer, Jean-Jacques Neuer. In a statement released, Neuer mentioned, “Claude Ruiz-Picasso, the son of the legendary…
The esteemed British Museum is currently in the process of reclaiming items that were illicitly removed and subsequently sold online, according to its chair, George Osborne, who addressed the matter this past Saturday. This comes in light of recent disclosures indicating the…
Vermont-based artist, Sam Kerson, faced a legal setback when his attempt to compel a law school to showcase a mural, criticized by some as having “cartoonish” and “racist” portrayals of enslaved Black individuals, was rejected. Kerson, a 76-year-old multifaceted artist passionate about…
Bassie Maluleka is more than a talented photographer. When she captures a moment, whether for an iconic brand like Nike or a feature in Vogue, she often focuses on one consistent theme: celebrating Black women. This purposeful choice comes from her drive…
In 2017, a devotee of antique collectibles bought a painting from a thrift store, which seemingly carried N.C. Wyeth’s signature. Half in jest, she mused that her $4 acquisition might genuinely be an artwork by the esteemed Maine artist and founding figure…
In the predawn hours of Thursday amidst Nevada’s Black Rock Desert, a towering 26-foot by 13-foot box was set aflame. As the flames soared upwards, the wooden monolith burned for over 20 minutes, finally crumbling to reveal its core: a majestic steel…
In the historic ruins of Palenque, located in Mexico’s southeastern Chiapas state, archaeologists have uncovered a beautifully detailed nose ornament from the Mayan era, crafted from human bone. The artifact, shaped with a gentle curve and dimensions of approximately 2.4 by 2…