Chagall’s famed ‘Fiddler’ painted on a tablecloth – researchers
Marc Chagall, the 20th century French-Russian artist who delighted fans with his vividly coloured, whimsical works, did many of his paintings using the same nine...
‘Blindsided by the beauty’: architects struggle to save Cairo’s historic heart
Alaa al-Habashi was looking for ingredients for a Ramadan feast when he stumbled on an Ottoman-era mansion being used as a slaughterhouse and butcher’s shop...
UK’s Johnson sticking to Brexit plans, says foreign minister
Prime Minister Boris Johnson remains determined to pull Britain out of the European Union on Oct. 31 come what may, his foreign minister said on...
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...