Arts December 15, 2020 UK homeowner still selling property after Banksy mural appears: 'Hell of a shock' A homeowner in England is still selling her property after a Banksy mural appeared on an exterior wall last week. The woman and her family briefly suspended the sale to determine the best course of action, as the surprise from the famous artist could send the home’s value soaring.
Europe November 12, 2020 Botched Spanish sculpture restoration draws laughs, criticism: ‘The potato head of Palencia’ The sculpture, which sits on the exterior of an ornate office building in the city.
CRIME October 29, 2020 Judge allows would-be Reagan assassin John Hinckley to display his artwork A federal judge on Wednesday ruled that John Hinckley, the man who attempted to assassinate President Ronald Regan in 1981, may display his artwork under his name.
Arts October 22, 2020 Banksy artwork sells for nearly $10M at auction Banksy's "Show Me the Monet" painting, a playful take on an Impressionist piece of art, sold at an auction for $9.8 million.
Arts October 20, 2020 Kate Middleton, Prince William view 'incredible images' in lockdown photo exhibit Kate Middleton and Prince William visited sites of the 'Hold Still' art exhibit, which the Duchess of Cambridge launched in May
Arts October 14, 2020 Sculptor will be 1st Black woman to represent US at Biennale Simone Leigh is renowned for creating artworks that transcend race and gender to celebrate Black women and give them a voice. Now she’s sculpting her way into history.
Arts October 13, 2020 'Black-ish' shares family portrait ahead of season 7 premiere In celebration of the new season, the show has shared a family portrait created by artist Kadir Nelson.
Arts October 8, 2020 Louise Glück becomes first American woman to win Nobel Prize for literature in 27 years American poet Louise Glück won the Nobel Prize in Literature on Thursday for her “candid and uncompromising” work – she’s the first American woman to win the major award in 27 years.
US August 26, 2020 NYC's Central Park unveils first statue of real women on anniversary of 19th Amendment's ratification The first-ever statue in New York City's Central Park to portray real women was unveiled Wednesday on the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment’s ratification.
US August 20, 2020 Intricate plans to remove Richmond's Robert E. Lee statue snarled by lawsuit Relocating the 21-foot tall monument, which rests atop a granite pedestal nearly twice as high, has proven a conundrum. It's complicated further by a lawsuit against Gov. Ralph Northam.
World August 8, 2020 Austrian tourist taking photo with 200-year-old sculpture breaks its toes The tourist, who took the photo at an art museum in northern Italy last week, has apologized.