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…
In 1999, I had the pleasure of witnessing the talented Filipino artist Lea Salonga perform her iconic role as Kim in “Miss Saigon” on the Broadway stage. It was already a significant decade since her first appearance in the show’s London premiere…
As billows of smoke ascended from Damien Hirst’s London-based Newport Street Gallery on a recent Tuesday, it marked the incineration of 1,000 of his famed “spot” paintings. By month’s end, thousands more will have faced the same fate. This wasn’t a mishap,…
Upon stepping out from the Peckham Rye train station in southeast London, a vibrant tapestry of life unfolds. The pulsating beat of Afrobeat fills the air as buses navigate the crowded Rye Lane, where shoppers explore an array of stores. Street art…
The British Museum recently disclosed the unfortunate disappearance, theft, or damage of several items from its collection. In the aftermath, one staff member has been terminated, and a legal proceeding against the individual has commenced. This alarming incident has further prompted the…