Arts
Someone Vandalized Banksy's New Mural in London. Now, It's Been Covered Up
The coverings were added to protect the art, but critics worry they detract from the artist's intentions
This Museum Needs Your Help Identifying the Subject of a 19th-Century Painting
Nobody knows the name of the child in "The Black Boy," but a museum in Liverpool is hoping someone will recognize him
Louvre Receives Bomb Threat Against 'Mona Lisa' and Other Masterpieces
The message came in through the museum's online contact form on March 17
Five Museums Unveil Audio Guides Celebrating Lesser-Known Women Artists
The project—titled Museums Without Men—debuted in the U.S. and the U.K. during Women's History Month
Two Decades After They Were Stolen, Dorothy's Ruby Slippers Returned to the Scene of the Crime. Will They Stay There?
Federal investigators have handed over the shoes to their rightful owner, who plans to sell them at auction later this year
Family Finds Stolen Japanese Artifacts While Cleaning Out an Attic in Massachusetts
The FBI has returned the rare objects to Okinawa, where they were looted during World War II
Archaeologists Discover 2,000-Year-Old Rock Art in Brazil
Recurring symbols across 16 sites suggest that many of the artworks were created by the same cultural group
New Banksy Mural Appears on a Building in London
Located on a wall behind a bare tree, the work features towering streaks of green meant to look like foliage
A Vincent van Gogh Self-Portrait Is at the Center of a New Exhibition on the 'Art of the Selfie'
The National Museum Cardiff is encouraging visitors to snap photos with the 1887 artwork, which is on view in Wales for the first time
Construction Worker Stumbles Upon Mysterious Roman Statue Hidden Beneath a Parking Lot in England
Found near a lavish historic estate, the nearly 2,000-year-old artifact has baffled researchers
Book Banning Attempts Are at Record Highs
A new report from the American Library Association found that the number of challenged titles increased by 65 percent in 2023
Françoise Gilot's Artistic Career Persisted Long After She Left Picasso. Now, She's Getting an Exhibition in Paris
At the Picasso Museum, the talented painter's artistic legacy is finally getting the recognition it deserves
Who Will Design London's First Permanent HIV/AIDS Memorial?
Five artists have been shortlisted for the project, which will be located near the site of the U.K.'s first dedicated AIDS ward
Spanish Police Shut Down a Crime Ring Accused of Selling Fake Banksy Artworks
The suspects allegedly recreated the famous street artist's work using spray paint and cardboard to rake in over $10,000
Pro-Palestinian Activists Damage Balfour Portrait at Cambridge University
The 1917 Balfour Declaration was a pivotal declaration of British support for a "national home for the Jewish people"
A Lost Gershwin Musical Has Been Found Nearly 100 Years After It Was Last Performed
A researcher found a box containing 800 pages from the composer's first musical, "La, La, Lucille"
Mr. Darcy's Famous Wet Shirt Sells for $25,000
Actor Colin Firth’s costume from the BBC's “Pride in Prejudice” doubled auction house estimates
This Banksy Mural Was Salvaged From the Wall of a London Office Building
Conservators have been working for a year to restore "Happy Choppers," which is going to auction on March 20
Rare 'Jungle Book' Watercolor Goes on Display at Rudyard Kipling's Home in England
"The Return of the Buffalo Herd" is one of only four surviving illustrations from the book
A Remarkable Fresco Depicting a Scene From Greek Mythology Has Been Found in Pompeii
The vibrant painting portrays siblings Phrixus and Helle as they flee from their stepmother
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