Two amateur sleuths have uncovered a collection of mysterious rock carvings on the Indian coastal plain south of Mumbai.
Tag: Art
Mavis Pusey, Under-the-Radar Abstract Artist, Is Dead at 90
She favored bold geometric forms, especially in works inspired by urban construction and demolition in New York City.
Notre-Dame: Fate of Priceless Cultural Treasures Uncertain
Many of the Christian artifacts in the cathedral have been saved, said France’s culture minister. But there are grave concerns about art and its acclaimed organ.
An Aboriginal Artist, ‘in Love With Garbage Bins’
Karla Dickens, who scampers over piles of rubbish in search of artistic inspiration for her collages and other creations, is finally having her moment.
German State Drops Investigation Into Political Artist, but Outcry Keeps Growing
An artist who built a replica Holocaust memorial next to the home of a far-right politician was the subject of a 16-month criminal inquiry. Prominent figures want to know why.
He Built a Holocaust Memorial by a Far-Right Leader’s Home. Now He’s Under Investigation.
The artist Philipp Ruch built a section of the Holocaust memorial outside the bedroom window of a far-right politician, Björn Höcke. Now he is the subject of a state investigation.
A Leonardo Made a $450 Million Splash. Now There’s No Sign of It.
Since a Saudi royal, most likely the crown prince, paid $450 million for “Salvator Mundi,” it has vanished from view, and museums hoping to show it say they don’t know where it is.
Critic’s Pick: See Ancient Trade Route Treasures at the Met
“The World Between Empires,” linking present and past, celebrates the distinctive art from all the cultures of the Middle East.
Van Gogh’s Perennial Appeal
At least nine exhibitions on the Dutch artist are in the works at museums around the world.
Shining a Light on Chinese Workers
As a woman, Cao Fei is a notable exception in the world of successful contemporary artists in China.