Sculpture
Rubin Museum Agrees to Return Stolen Religious Artifacts to Nepal
An investigation launched by the New York cultural institution concluded that the 14th- and 17th-century carvings were "unlawfully obtained"
How the Much-Debated Elgin Marbles Ended Up in England
For two centuries, diplomat Thomas Bruce has been held up as a shameless plunderer. The real history is more complicated, argues the author of a new book
U.S. Postage Stamp Will Honor Edmonia Lewis, a Sculptor Who Broke the Mold
As a Native American, Black and Roman Catholic woman, Lewis overcame prejudice to become a sought-after sculptor in late 19th-century Europe
A Time Capsule Found Beneath Richmond’s Robert E. Lee Monument Confounds Historians
An almanac, a silver coin and a cloth envelope were among the intriguing artifacts found in the box
Hong Kong Removes 'Pillar of Shame' Honoring Tiananmen Square Victims
The move arrives amid continuing crackdowns on pro-democracy protesters in the Asian city
Why Baltimore Is Poised to Become a Major Hub for Henri Matisse Fans
The Baltimore Museum of Art recently opened a research center dedicated to the French artist
Master Artisans Fixed Mistakes Made by Apprentices at Ancient Egyptian Temple
New research reveals how reliefs on the walls of the Temple of Hatshepsut in Thebes were crafted—and corrected
Crayons Aren't Just for Kids
Mixed media artist Lisa Solomon describes how she and five other artists have embraced Crayola in their work
Art Enthusiast Spots Long-Lost Sculpture by Black Folk Artist in Missouri Front Yard
William Edmondson had a solo exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in 1937 but was buried in an unmarked grave following his death in 1951
Trio of 'Astounding' Roman Statues Found Beneath Medieval Church in England
The well-preserved sculptures—believed to have stood in an ancient mausoleum—depict a woman, man and child
Ancient Stone Ram Heads Unearthed on Egypt's 'Avenue of the Sphinxes'
The newly restored road, once lined with around 700 towering sculptures, is set to open to the public in the coming weeks
Survey Identifies Correlation Between Confederate Monuments and Lynchings
Counties with higher numbers of statues honoring the Confederacy recorded more racially motivated killings of Black Americans
Statue of Pre-Hispanic Woman Will Replace Columbus Sculpture in Mexico City
The towering likeness is an oversized replica of a 15th- or 16th-century limestone artwork discovered earlier this year
Why a New Plaque Next to Oxford's Cecil Rhodes Statue Is So Controversial
The sign identifies the 19th-century statesman as a "committed British colonialist"
A Monumental Portrait of NASA Astronaut Stephanie Wilson Crops Up in Atlanta
The earthwork is the latest in land artist Stan Herd's impressive, decades-spanning portfolio
Scholars Spent a Year Scrutinizing America's Monuments. Here's What They Learned
A major audit of nearly 50,000 monuments reveals the historical figures, themes and myths that dominate the nation's commemorative landscape
Why a String Quartet Set Sail on a Giant Violin in Venice's Grand Canal
Local artist Livio De Marchi views the wooden replica as a symbol of the Italian city's rebirth following Covid-19
This Civil War–Era Eagle Sculpture Was Made Out of Abraham Lincoln's Hair
The unusual artifact also contains tresses from First Lady Mary Lincoln, members of the president's cabinet and senators
Richmond Removes Robert E. Lee Statue, Largest Confederate Sculpture in the U.S.
Workers sawed the controversial monument into pieces before transporting it to an undisclosed Virginia storage facility
Seven 9/11 Memorials to Visit Across the United States
These lesser-known monuments honor the lives lost in the terrorist attacks 20 years ago
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