Chinese artist Ai Weiwei turns to opera with ‘Turandot’
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, known for his politically charged contemporary works, will try his hand at opera by directing “Turandot”, which is set in his...
From Batman to Holy Land, comics artist sees heroes on all sides
An American comic book illustrator once feted for a portfolio including Batman and Wonder Woman covers has found a new calling in the Holy Land...
Pistol that Van Gogh used to shoot himself sells for $145,000
The gun Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh is believed to have used to commit suicide in France in 1890, shooting himself in the chest after...
Cuban artist sketches under the sea among fish and coral reefs
Some artists like to go on a countryside retreat to foster their creative process....
Tiny bulletproof vests centerpiece of New York art exhibit on school shootings
Rows of tiny bullet-proof vests hang on clothing racks and “safety defense” lunchboxes adorn the walls. It looks like an apparel store — almost....
Cairo’s ‘mother of Egyptian museums’ set for revamp
Egypt on Sunday launched a revamp of the Egyptian Museum, promising to preserve and enhance the storied site even as it loses its most famous...
Ancient Afghan citadel collapses, cultural heritage sites at risk
An ancient tower dating back 2,000 years in the historic Afghan city of Ghazni collapsed this week, local officials said, raising concerns about the vulnerability...
Picasso, Leger paintings seen fetching millions at London auction
Abstract paintings depicting the female form by Pablo Picasso and Fernand Leger are expected to fetch tens of millions of dollars at auction when they...
Lost voice of Mexican icon Frida Kahlo surfaces
Few Mexican icons have enjoyed greater recognition than the painter, Frida Kahlo. Only her voice seemed doomed to oblivion....
Swiss court blocks Italy’s bid for possible da Vinci portrait
Switzerland’s highest court has rejected Italy’s request for the return of an oil painting attributed by some to Leonardo Da Vinci, ruling no Swiss laws...
