Culture and Arts
Drawing of the Bastille Cherished by George Washington Goes to Auction
” Despite its seemingly simple appearance, the drawing holds immense historical significance. It represents the friendship between two revolutionary leaders from different continents, as well as the shared ideals of…
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The Museum of Bad Gifts Is a Celebration of Outlandish Objects, From Ceramic Clowns to Cat Nail Clippings
Visitors are also encouraged to participate by drawing and describing the worst gifts they’ve ever received. One drawing shows a…
Near Liverpool, a One-of-a-Kind Art Environment by Ron Gittins Is Saved — Colossal
Ron Gittins' home in Birkenhead, England, is a hidden gem behind its unassuming red brick facade. A talented artist with…
Pippa Garner, Ingenious Conceptual Tinkerer, Dies at 82
I could be hacked just like a car or a toaster. And I thought, ‘Why not?’” Garner’s body-hacking experiments included…
New York City Is Getting Rid of Its Iconic Orange and Yellow Subway Cars
The iconic orange and yellow subway cars that have been a staple of New York City for half a century…
In Paintings and Quilts, Stephen Towns Spotlights Black Leisure in the Jim Crow South — Colossal
Ocala National Forest in central Florida is a picturesque area filled with over 600 lakes and rivers. One of the…
Conservators Are Uncovering Elaborate Angel Murals Hidden Behind Seven Layers of White Paint at a Colonial-Era Church
Conservators are currently undertaking a fascinating project to restore colorful angels that were painted nearly 300 years ago at Boston’s…
A “Both Sides” Approach to Orientalism
A recent exhibition in DOHA, Qatar titled Seeing Is Believing: The Art and Influence of Gérôme aimed to challenge the…
Apply for the 2026 Arts/Industry Residency at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center — Colossal
The prestigious John Michael Kohler Arts Center is currently accepting applications for its renowned Arts/Industry program. This program, which has…