Arts
Behind the Bleak, Beautiful Stories of Cormac McCarthy
The writer, who died this week at age 89, was an unflinching chronicler of humanity's brutality
Could You Decode a Message From Aliens?
An artist is challenging researchers and amateurs alike to practice parsing an extraterrestrial communication
Françoise Gilot, Whose Art Transcended Her Relationship With Picasso, Dies at 101
Her artistic career began before she met Picasso—and flourished long after she left him
At New Exhibition, Taylor Swift's Outfits Never Go Out of Style
Dresses, props and other ephemera from the pop star's many personal reinventions go on display
What Did the Ancient Romans Smell Like?
Scientists have analyzed the composition of a 2,000-year-old perfume unearthed in Carmona, Spain
Italy Raises Museum Prices to Help Fund Flood Relief
Recent storms damaged museum collections and turned some cultural institutions into shelters
New Musical Spotlights Rosalind Franklin's DNA Discoveries
"Double Helix," a fictionalized account of Franklin's groundbreaking work, premieres this week
Club Ebony, Historic Stop Along the Chitlin Circuit, Reopens
The legendary Black-owned nightclub hosted the likes of Tina Turner, Ray Charles and more
Every Piece in This Exhibition Is a Fake
A new show at London's Courtauld Gallery will explore the value of counterfeit art
Henry Ossawa Tanner Was One of the First World-Famous Black Artists. Now, His Home Is in Danger
The Philadelphia row house hosted generations of Black scholars and leaders
Danish Golden Age Painters Used Beer Leftovers to Prep Their Canvases
Researchers are finding yeast and grain in the works of 19th-century artists in Denmark
Henri Matisse's Stunning Apartment Overlooking the French Riviera Is for Sale
The French artist spent his final years making art from his home in the city of Nice
Tina Turner, Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, Left an Indelible Mark on Music History
The barrier-breaking singer, who died this week at 83, influenced countless musicians who followed in her footsteps
The Evolution—and Reinvention—of the Sari
"The Offbeat Sari" explores the traditional garment's role in fashion, protest, sustainability and more
Supreme Court Rules That Andy Warhol Violated a Photographer's Copyright
Experts are debating what the case will mean for the future of fair-use law
Glasgow Subway Ad Censored for Featuring Michelangelo's 'David'
Citing modesty concerns, an ad firm rejected a poster depicting the Renaissance sculpture
These Artworks Are Good Enough to Eat—Literally
The Blanton Museum in Austin asked bakers to create edible versions of pieces in its collection
To Reach New Audiences, This Museum Is Offering Rembrandt-Inspired Tattoos
The "Poor Man's Rembrandt Project" will allow visitors to forge a permanent connection with the 17th-century artist
Someone Stole Dorothy's Ruby Slippers in 2005. Now, a Minnesota Man Has Been Charged
While the "Wizard of Oz" shoes were recovered several years ago, authorities hadn't previously named any suspects
'Irreplaceable' Artifacts Stolen From a Museum in Sheffield, England
The 12 items are part of the region's rich history as a metalworking capital
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