Skip to content
Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Boise Chronicle

Boise Breaking News & Events

The location could not be found.
  • News
  • Sports
  • Weather
  • Life
  • Money
  • Tech
  • Travel

Tag: Sculpture

World

Stolen Bust From Jim Morrison’s Gravesite Is Recovered in Paris

May 19, 2025May 19, 2025Victor MatherComments Off on Stolen Bust From Jim Morrison’s Gravesite Is Recovered in Paris

The 300-pound bust was stolen from Père-Lachaise cemetery in 1988 and was found when the police were conducting an unrelated search.

World

Melania Trump Statue Vanishes in Slovenia

May 16, 2025May 19, 2025Lynsey Chutel and Matej LeskovsekComments Off on Melania Trump Statue Vanishes in Slovenia

The bronze sculpture, erected near Ms. Trump’s hometown in eastern Slovenia, was chopped off at the feet and stolen, the police said.

World

Zurab Tsereteli, Polarizing Russian Sculptor of Colossal Works, Dies at 91

April 27, 2025April 27, 2025IVAN NECHEPURENKOComments Off on Zurab Tsereteli, Polarizing Russian Sculptor of Colossal Works, Dies at 91

In bronze, he glorified figures like Peter the Great and Vladimir Putin, often to the public’s distaste. Some works, like a giant Columbus and a 9/11 memorial, were reviled.

World

Francis Wanted a Church of the Poor and Put It Into Practice

April 25, 2025ELISABETTA POVOLEDOComments Off on Francis Wanted a Church of the Poor and Put It Into Practice

Around St. Peter’s Square, the pope offered services to the homeless and migrants, in ways that often did not go down well with his fellow clerics.

World

The Grand Egyptian Museum Is Finally Open. (Well, Mostly.)

April 16, 2025STEPHEN HILTNERComments Off on The Grand Egyptian Museum Is Finally Open. (Well, Mostly.)

The Grand Egyptian Museum, outside Cairo, has been delayed by revolutions, wars, financial crises and a pandemic. At long last, here’s a look inside.

World

Paddington Returns to His Bench. Order Is Restored.

April 9, 2025April 9, 2025Claire MosesComments Off on Paddington Returns to His Bench. Order Is Restored.

Two men vandalized a statue of England’s beloved storybook bear last month. On Wednesday, he was returned to his bench in the town of Newbury — with a marmalade sandwich, of course.

World

Dublin Acts to Protect Molly Malone Statue

April 4, 2025Lynsey ChutelComments Off on Dublin Acts to Protect Molly Malone Statue

The city said it would provide stewards for its statue of the folk song figure — and repair its bust, which has been damaged by excessive touching.

World

Vandals of Paddington Statue Were ‘Antithesis’ of Beloved Bear, Judge Says

March 25, 2025March 25, 2025Michael LevensonComments Off on Vandals of Paddington Statue Were ‘Antithesis’ of Beloved Bear, Judge Says

A jurist in England scolded two members of the British Royal Air Force who damaged the bear, saying their actions “lacked respect and integrity.”

World

A Special St. Patrick’s Day Guest: the Head of King George V

March 17, 2025Ali WatkinsComments Off on A Special St. Patrick’s Day Guest: the Head of King George V

At its show in Australia this weekend, the raucously political rap trio Kneecap brought what appeared to be the missing head of a King George V statue onstage.

World

Cambodia’s Stolen Statues Are Coming Home to an Overflowing Museum

February 19, 2025February 19, 2025MIKE IVESComments Off on Cambodia’s Stolen Statues Are Coming Home to an Overflowing Museum

Foreign institutions and collectors are returning artifacts with deep spiritual meaning for Cambodians. Where and how to display them remain open questions.

Posts pagination

1 2 … 6 Next

Headlines

Zelensky Heads to Berlin in Latest Sign of a Warming Relationship

May 28, 2025May 28, 2025CHRISTOPHER F. SCHUETZE

Wednesday Briefing: Chaos at a Gaza Aid Site

May 28, 2025Justin Porter

Trump’s Tariffs Drive a Rise in Trade Crime

May 27, 2025Ana Swanson and Lazaro Gamio

Wednesday Briefing: Chaos at a Gaza Aid Site

May 27, 2025Emmett Lindner

French Crypto Chiefs Step Up Security After Violent Kidnappings

May 27, 2025May 28, 2025Aurelien Breeden, Catherine Porter and Liz Alderman

King Charles Warns Canada’s Parliament of a ‘Dangerous and Uncertain’ World

May 27, 2025May 27, 2025IAN AUSTEN

Congo’s Former President Returns Home, Accused of Treason

May 27, 2025May 27, 2025Ruth Maclean

Mediators Urge Gaza Cease-Fire Proposal as Israeli Offensive Looms

May 27, 2025May 27, 2025Aaron Boxerman

In a Medieval Greek Fortress, Residents Feud Over ‘Pharaonic’ Cable Car Plan

May 27, 2025May 27, 2025NIKI KITSANTONIS

Zelensky Is Expected in Berlin as Merz Steps Forward as Key Backer of Ukraine

May 27, 2025May 27, 2025Clay Risen and Christopher F. Schuetze
  • News
  • Sports
  • Weather
  • Life
  • Money
  • Tech
  • Travel
  • Tampa Herald
  • Reno Chronicle
  • New Orleans Courier
  • Flint Chronicle
  • St. Louis Herald
  • Boise Chronicle
  • Anchorage Herald
  • Madison Chronicle
  • Chula Vista Chronicle
  • Newark Chronicle
  • Stockton Chronicle
  • Pittsburg Herald
  • Toledo Herald
2020 editorial | Editorial by MysteryThemes.