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Renovations Unearth the Art Beneath
Renovations at the New York Studio School uncovered several historic murals, including works by Robert E. Locher from 1928 and an early 1992 piece by…
The rising cost of theatre seats in five years
Julia Roberts will make her Broadway debut in *Small Mouth Sounds* in February, while Tom Hiddleston stars in *Much Ado About Nothing* at New York’s…
‘That was all secret’: the ‘gay mole’ who fought the BBC to show the first queer kiss on kids’ TV
In 1987, the BBC pulled the planned broadcast of *Two of Us*, a children’s drama portraying a same-sex relationship between two schoolboys, amid political pressure…
The Dance That Didn’t Happen At the World Trade Center
Choreographer Bill T. Jones premiered “Curriculum IV: Spin and Spin! Turn! Turn! Turn!” 25 years after its original September 11, 2001, debut was canceled due…
Monsoon founder Peter Simon selling vast art collection
Peter Simon, founder of Monsoon and Accessorize, will auction nearly 300 pieces from his art collection next month, with an estimated total value between £87…
Monsoon founder Peter Simon puts art collection up for auction
Peter Simon, founder of Monsoon and Accessorize, is auctioning nearly 300 artworks from his private collection valued between £87 million and £127 million, featuring pieces…
Skyscrapers and smokestacks: the grittier side of Georgia O’Keeffe
The Detroit Institute of Arts has launched an exhibition titled "Georgia O’Keeffe: Architecture," showcasing nearly 40 works that highlight the artist’s focus on urban and…
Tehran artists refuse to surrender to crisis
Tehran has initiated its first-ever Tehran Art Month, a citywide event featuring 45 galleries and multiple artists presenting contemporary works that respond to recent conflicts…
Bayeux boom: get stitching and embrace the new age of craft
The return of the Bayeux Tapestry to Britain has sparked a widespread revival of traditional textile crafts like weaving and embroidery, especially among younger people…
Seniors take to the stage in lease of life
Over 130 senior artists will participate in the second Hong Kong Creative Aging Arts Festival from September 9 to 20, showcasing over 40 performances and…
A place to show the pieces not safe for work
Hong Kong psychiatrist Dr. Brian Ip Pak-in opened Kabinett, a private art space showcasing psychologically intense and diverse works, particularly by female and LGBTQ artists,…
How a Detroit landmark won back its lustre
Ford Motor Company has completed a $1 billion restoration of Detroit’s historic Michigan Central Station, transforming it from a long-abandoned landmark into a vibrant mixed-use…
Manifesto for Listening Closely
Canadian composer Sarah Davachi has released a new album, "The Will of Tongues," featuring over two hours of solo and chamber music performed with ensembles…
What a carve-up! The incredible story of sculpture
The earliest known sculpture, the Lion Man, was carved from mammoth tusk about 40,000 years ago in Germany, highlighting sculpture's ancient role in human culture.…
The irresistible allure of the Korean hanok
The hanok, a traditional Korean house known for its timber craftsmanship and philosophical design, is experiencing renewed cultural prominence through exhibitions and art projects in…
Rugged Americana’s age of innocence
An exhibition at Paris’s Palais-Royal will display vintage photographs by Bruce Bellas capturing American cowboys in the mid-20th century, highlighting their casual, fully clothed portraits…
From 'Rodeo: Bruce of Los Angeles'
A new exhibition showcases Bruce Bellas’s mid-20th century photographs of rodeo performers, highlighting their natural and unembellished portrayal of masculinity. This collection contrasts sharply with…
'I want things that surprise me. I want better art'
British artist Ryan Gander will launch his citywide public artwork “The Find” in Seoul during Frieze Seoul in September, followed by a solo exhibition titled…
I love stately homes — but they should be more than playgrounds for kids
Visits to English stately homes and gardens reveal a growing need to cater not only to families with children but also to adults aged 35…
Catarina and the Beauty of Killing Fascists: A Play on Anti-Fascism and Its Challenges
The play *Catarina and the Beauty of Killing Fascists* by Miguel Rodrigues, which depicts a family's ritualistic anti-fascist killings, is set to be performed at…
‘The technique was revolutionary’: Ha Chong-Hyun, the 91-year-old South Korean artist who turned painting inside out
South Korean artist Ha Chong-Hyun revolutionized painting by pushing oil paint through the back of hemp fabric, creating textured abstract works using his distinctive "back-pressure…
Kennedy Center’s Finances Fell Off Cliff After Trump Name Change
The financial health of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts deteriorated significantly after former President Donald Trump’s name was added to the…
Nick Haymes Chronicles Sons’ Growing Up Through Photography
Photographer Nick Haymes has released *Chronograph*, a book documenting 25 years of his sons' growth through candid images taken mainly in their small Manhattan apartment.…
How billionaires remade art history
Gustav Klimt’s portrait “Adele Bloch-Bauer I” will remain at New York’s Neue Galerie until 2028 before transferring to the Metropolitan Museum, thanks to a donation…
A little more room to Rome
Robert Harris has released a new historical novel centered on Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, exploring his role in the rise of the Roman Empire through a…
New York Rhythm Captured On Poster
Illustrator Eugenia Mello has been chosen to create the official poster for the 2026 U.S. Open, with her vibrant, motion-focused style reflecting both her immigrant…
Obituary: Ron Dutton, Sculptor Reviving Contemporary Medal-Making
Ron Dutton, a sculptor and medallist who played a central role in modernizing British medal-making by expanding its artistic scope, has died at 90. His…
Overlooked Nanyang artist Lai Foong Moi first solo exhibition
A retrospective exhibition titled "Crossings" at the National Gallery Singapore spotlights the work and legacy of Lai Foong Moi, a pioneering female artist and educator…
The Artist Is Part of the Pavilion At the Biennale
The Venice Biennale is featuring an increasing number of national pavilions that incorporate live performance art, showcasing innovative and immersive presentations by countries like the…
Art Remembers explores Southeast Asian artists' use of archives
The National Gallery Singapore has launched the exhibition Art Remembers, showcasing 20 works by Southeast Asian artists that use archival materials to explore history and…