In the 1980s, she created a series of paintings depicting the horrors she endured in forced-labor camps during World War II.
Tag: Art
Brazilian Police Seek Husband in Brent Sikkema Murder Inquiry
Police officers investigating the murder of Brent Sikkema, a New York gallerist, in Rio are now seeking the arrest of his husband, Daniel Sikkema. His lawyer said he was innocent.
Old-Time Modernity: Cycladic Art at the Met
A major collection of early Greek figures and vessels takes up long-term residence in New York — a transformative event.
Protesters at the Louvre Hurl Soup at the Mona Lisa
Two women from an environmental group threw pumpkin-colored soup at the artwork, which is behind bulletproof glass at the Louvre and did not appear to sustain damage.
Months After Cyberattack, British Library Crawls Back Online
Britain’s national library made the first major steps in its recovery process after a ransomware group took down its website and online catalog.
The Louvre Is Raising Ticket Prices Ahead of the Summer Olympics in Paris
The increase, going into effect in January, comes amid broader concerns about rising costs for lodging and transportation ahead of the Summer Olympics in Paris.
Climate Protesters Damage a Celebrated Velázquez Painting in London
For over a year, climate activists in Britain have performed stunts in museums to draw attention to their cause. They’ve often damaged frames, and now appear to have damaged a painting, too.
Four Men Charged in the Case of the Missing Golden Toilet
The fully functioning 18-karat gold toilet, an artwork estimated to be worth $5.9 million, was stolen in 2019 from an exhibition at a stately British home.
Five Wounded as Russian Missiles Strike Odesa, Damaging an Art Museum
In another setback, Ukraine said 19 soldiers had been killed in a strike on a medals ceremony last week. Unusually, the ceremony had been held in the open, rather than a protected space.
Rothko, in Pain and Glory
An illuminating new museum retrospective. Plus, a new podcast for kids and the latest from the Middle East.