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New Banksy Anti-War Piece Stolen in Broad Daylight
A video online shows two men removing the work less than an hour after the artist posted about it on Instagram.
Zany Takes on Holiday Wreaths Now on View in Central Park
Using everything from artificial hot dogs and candy wrappers to Metrocards, NYC Parks employees and commissioned artists reimagine a Christmas classic.
Banksy Hotel in Occupied West Bank Shutters
The Walled Off Hotel in Bethlehem, founded by the street artist to criticize Israel’s violence against Palestinians, is temporarily closing as Israeli attacks in the region continue.
Gaza Art Gallery Reportedly Destroyed by Israeli Airstrike
Eltiqa Gallery once operated on the bustling Omar Al-Mukhtar Street in downtown Gaza City and participated in Documenta 15 last year.
Van Gogh’s First Painting of the Outdoors Heads to The Met
It’s part of a trove of 200 artworks gifted to the museum by Law & Order producer Dick Wolf.
Space Telescope Captures Radiant Close-Up of Uranus
The Webb Telescope images could prove “invaluable” in planning future missions to the planet, NASA said.
Femicide Artwork “Censored” From Greek Consulate in New York
Artist Georgia Lale’s flag artwork was removed from an exhibition following backlash from far-right Greek politician Dimitris Natsiou.
Iowa Republican Arrested After Beheading Satanic Statue
The Satanic Temple contributed a statue of the deity Baphomet for the Iowa Capitol’s holiday display.
British Museum Announces $63M Partnership With Oil Giant
The museum said it will use the BP funds to pursue environmental goals, prompting climate activists to call out the institution’s hypocrisy.
Artist Richard Hunt, Maestro of Metal Sculpture, Dead at 88
The first Black artist appointed to the National Council on the Arts, Hunt is celebrated for public works rooted in civil rights and the natural world.
“Extraordinary” 2,000-Year-Old Roman Mosaic Found Near Colosseum
Studded with precious glass, shells, minerals, and blue Egyptian tesserae, the mosaic was unearthed by archaeologists in what was once a wealthy townhome.