Vatican to Return Art Taken from Indigenous Canadian Groups a Century Ago
The Vatican Returns Indigenous Artifacts to Canada The Vatican declared on Saturday its decision to return 62 artifacts from its collection related to Indigenous art and culture to tribes in Canada. This move is seen as part of the church’s efforts to atone for its historical role in diminishing Indigenous cultures across the Americas. Pope […]
Sale of cosmetics magnate Leonard Lauder’s art collection is projected to bring in $500 million
Excitement in New York’s Art Scene Over Leonard Lauder’s Collection Even those who’ve seen it all in New York’s art world are buzzing about Leonard Lauder’s collection, set to go on auction next week. Page Six reports there was a dinner on Friday night to celebrate the impending auction of this cosmetics mogul’s personal art […]
Preserve America’s New Deal art heritage
The U.S. General Services Administration is currently contemplating the sale of the Wilbur J. Cohen Federal Building in Washington, DC, which was constructed in 1939. At first glance, this might seem like just another routine government task, but it goes way beyond that. Selling this building could jeopardize one of the last significant monuments from […]
Art Teacher Reportedly Executes Fatal Halloween Stabbing Attack On Video, Asserts Self-Defense
Former Art Teacher Charged with Murder Following Fatal Stabbing Incident A former art teacher from Colorado is facing several charges, including first-degree murder, stemming from a stabbing incident captured on video Friday night. Matthew Renier, as he has been identified, is also charged with two counts of attempted first-degree murder, two counts of first-degree assault, […]
Art teacher reportedly recorded himself attacking others on Halloween
An art teacher is accused of filming himself stabbing three individuals, resulting in one death, shortly after he had distributed Halloween candy to local children, as reported by authorities. Matthew Renier, 33, who teaches at Monument Academy in El Paso County, was discovered “naked and covered in blood” while holding his 2-year-old child when police […]
Master the art of carving with these 8 Thanksgiving knives
Carving a Thanksgiving turkey can feel pretty intense. All those eyes on you, and you’re waiting to dig into that meal? With the right knife, it shifts from a messy job to smooth slicing. We’ve gathered some great options, ranging from powerful electric models to classic sharp sets to ensure your carving is effortless. If […]
Cindy Crawford and Kaia Gerber impress at the 2025 LACMA Art + Film Gala
Cindy Crawford and Kaia Gerber Shine at LACMA Gala Cindy Crawford and her daughter, Kaia Gerber, showcased their family bond at the 2025 LACMA Art + Film Gala. This past Saturday, both attended the event wearing stunning Gucci gowns. Kaia sported a striking red sequined dress, accompanied by wavy hair and eye-catching earrings. On the […]
John Leguizamo’s ‘The Other Americans’ prioritizes art over activism
“Do you happen to know John?” Sure, I know John Leguizamo, at least on LinkedIn. It’s probably safe to say John has no clue who I am, but I decided to take the plunge and send him a connection request based on a suggestion from a networking site. I haven’t really followed his career lately. […]
The left’s masquerade: Showing off values as a form of art
Protests as a Fashion Trend Interestingly, protests have evolved into something of a fashion statement. Remember the hippie movement in the 1960s? Participants would often flaunt long hair and bright clothing, making quite the impression on color TV. Fast forward to today, and social media has spun this into a new type of madness focused […]
Degraded art: Why should intentionally unattractive sculptures take over our public areas?
We seem to be grappling with a real crisis when it comes to public “art,” and, well, sculptures are often at the forefront of this issue. Before we plunge into a deeper discussion about the aesthetics—or lack thereof—of modern art, let’s take a moment to remind ourselves of what true beauty looks like. I remember […]