Francisco Toledo, artist and activist who injected life into Mexican traditions, dead at 79
Francisco Toledo, who shook up the 1960s Mexican art scene with his fresh approach to painting, sculpting, printing, tapestry weaving and preserving the cultural heritage...
Francisco Toledo, artist who injected new life into Mexican traditions, dead at 79
Francisco Toledo, who shook up the 1960s Mexican art scene with his fresh approach to painting, sculpting, printing, tapestry weaving and preserving the cultural heritage...
BofA CEO Moynihan plays down fears of U.S. recession: CNBC
Bank of America Corp Chief Executive Officer Brian Moynihan on Wednesday played down fears of a potential U.S. recession, saying strong consumer spending could keep...
New York City can limit art vendors in popular parks: appeals court
New York City rules limiting the number of art and book vendors in four popular Manhattan parks are constitutional, a state appeals court ruled on...
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...