Massive steel sculpture takes pride of place on Belgian highway
A 60-metre tall semi-circle of steel cast to look from a distance like a towering but incomplete ring, is set to surprise drivers taking a...
Greek sculptor Takis, whose works used magnetism, sound and light, dies aged 93
Greek sculptor Takis, whose kinetic artworks were admired at major art museums around the world in a career spanning over 70 years, died on Friday...
Laughter in dark places at most international Edinburgh Festival yet
The world’s biggest celebration of the performing arts begins on Friday in Edinburgh, with its most international line-up yet grappling with issues every bit as...
Cruz-Diez, Venezuelan kinetic artist, dies in Paris at 95
Carlos Cruz-Diez, a Venezuelan artist who shaped the field of kinetic and optical art during the 20th century, died in Paris on Saturday, his foundation...
Nike shoes race to $437,500 world record auction price for sneakers
A pair of 1972 running shoes, one of the first pairs made by Nike Inc , sold for $437,500 on Tuesday, shattering the record for...
At $437,500, Nike running shoes smash auction record for sneakers
A pair of 1972 running shoes, one of the first pairs made by Nike, sold for $437,500 on Tuesday, shattering the record for a pair...
World Cup countdown starts for South Africa, Australia at Ellis Park
South Africa and Australia ramp up their World Cup preparations when they clash in their opening game of the shortened Rugby Championship season at Ellis...
The highs and lows of fans watching the Africa Cup of Nations
“If football was a president we would have a peaceful and exciting country,” – the words of a young South Africa fan speaking to Reuters...
Japan may take South Korea wartime labor dispute to International Court of Justice: NHK
Japan is considering taking a dispute with South Korea over its compensation of wartime forced laborers to the International Court of Justice as the deadline...
Argentine photo exhibit stirs memories of 1994 bombing attack on Jewish center
Julio Menajovsky was one of the first photographers to reach the scene of a devastating bombing at a Jewish cultural center in Argentina on the...
