Art
Statue of Civil Rights Leader John Lewis Replaces Confederate Monument in Georgia
The 12-foot-tall bronze artwork depicts the former congressman with his hands over his heart
Historic Theater Discovers 15th-Century Doorway That May Have Led to a Dressing Room
Some experts speculate that Shakespeare could have used the room to change costume during performances in the late 16th century
Dazzling Jewels Stolen in Green Vault Heist Go Back on Display in Dresden
In the early morning hours of November 25, 2019, thieves made away with 4,300 valuable diamonds and other stones
Yayoi Kusama's Largest Permanent Public Sculpture Arrives in London
Stainless steel archways and reflective spheres stretch for more than 300 feet at Liverpool Street station
As Banksy's Animal Art Series Ends, Caretakers Grapple With How to Preserve His Murals
The street artist unveiled nine new pieces in London this month, and many have already been taken down or defaced
Firefighters Extinguish Blaze at London's Somerset House
The palatial complex's historic artworks sustained no damage from the fire that broke out on August 17
Archaeologists Stumble Upon a 2,000-Year-Old Dolphin Mosaic in England
The Roman-era artwork was likely preserved thanks to a remodeling project in the third or fourth century C.E.
Amateur Sleuth Identifies the Mystery Women in a Museum's Fabergé Frames
The portraits were on display at a museum in England, where staffers had been wondering about the two subjects for years
Art Dealer Arrested for Trying to Sell a Fake Leonardo da Vinci for $1.4 Million
French customs officers seized the imitation when they discovered the man’s export license had expired
This Giant Keith Haring Mural Is a Beloved West Village Staple. Can It Be Saved?
The artwork, which adorns a wall by the pool at an old recreation center in New York City, faces an uncertain future
Workers Stumble Upon Ancient Greek Mosaic of Dancing Satyrs
Found on the Greek island of Euboea, the pebbled design is part of a 2,400-year-old floor
The Final Piece of the National World War I Memorial Is Almost Finished
"A Soldier's Journey," the 58-foot-long bronze sculpture created by Sabin Howard, will be unveiled in Washington, D.C. on September 13
For 100 Years, Santa Feans Have Burned New Mexico's Boogeyman in a 'Sacred Rite of Purification, Laughter and Rebirth'
The original “burning man” was the brainchild of a local artist and involves volunteers constructing a 50-foot-tall villain
New Banksy Murals Appeared in London Every Day This Week. What Do They Mean?
The street artist has unveiled five animal-themed artworks, sparking debate about their intended message
Philippe Petit Marks the 50th Anniversary of His World Trade Center Walk With a New High Wire Act
The 74-year-old French artist reflected on his stunt and balanced on a tightrope at two performances in Manhattan
See Images of New Yorkers and Their Pets Across Three Centuries
An upcoming exhibition will trace the history of the city's domesticated dogs, cats, horses and other animals
See Rare Italian Renaissance Drawings at Buckingham Palace
An upcoming exhibition will feature 160 sketches by Italian masters such as Leonardo da Vinci and Titian
A Herd of Life-Size Elephant Sculptures Is Marching Across America
Created by artists in India, the artworks are part of a larger effort to promote coexistence between humans and animals
Banksy Unveils Two New Animal Murals in Two Days
One piece features a goat perched on a ledge, while the other shows two elephants in windows
Poetry Was an Official Olympic Event for Nearly 40 Years. What Happened?
Pierre de Coubertin hoped the modern Games would encourage the ancient Greek notion of harmony between "muscle and mind"
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