Art World Palestinian Artists Create Nativity Scene for the Vatican Pope Francis unveiled the work, which features traditional olive wood carving and a Palestinian keffiyeh. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Dec 9, 2024
Collectibles Iconic Ruby Slippers From ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Sell for a Record-Smashing $32 Million This storied pair was stolen, lost, and rediscovered, before landing on the auction block. By Sarah Cascone, Dec 9, 2024
Pop Culture KAWS Unveils New Figurines Inspired by Netflix’s Smash Hit ‘Squid Game’ The artist has put his signature spin on the series' creepy Young-Hee. By Eileen Kinsella, Dec 9, 2024
Museums & Institutions Roy Lichtenstein’s Iconic Outdoor Sculptures Restored to Original Glory The Parrish Museum's beloved Lichtenstein sculptures, visible from the Montauk Highway, just got a major glow-up. By Tim Brinkhof, Dec 9, 2024
Art World Meow Wolf Announces New Round of Layoffs Ahead of Christmas The layoffs come after previous cuts in April 2024 and in 2020. By Adam Schrader, Dec 9, 2024
Artnet Auctions Here’s What You Need to Know About Julian Opie’s Celebrated ‘Crossing’ Series Four works by the influential British artist are included in the Artnet Auctions Winter Editions sale, now live for bidding. By Artnet Auctions, Dec 9, 2024
Archaeology & History Analysis of Ancient Manuscript Yields the Long-Hidden Identity of a Byzantine Painter Panselinos was one of the great Byzantine artists. His true identity had long been lost—until now. By Richard Whiddington, Dec 9, 2024
Art & Exhibitions Jen Stark’s Dazzling New Mural Brings a Kaleidoscope of Color to Miami Beach The city also bought a work by local artist Nina Surel from Art Basel Miami Beach. By Sarah Cascone, Dec 9, 2024
Archaeology & History Three Surprising Objects Found After the Notre-Dame Fire The cathedral reopened to the public on December 7. By Verity Babbs, Dec 9, 2024
Art & Exhibitions A Prized Renaissance Masterpiece Returns to View After a Spectacular Restoration This painting reportedly stopped soldiers in their tracks during the Sack of Rome. By Vittoria Benzine, Dec 8, 2024
Reviews Artists Grapple With Orientalism’s Thorny Legacy in Doha Museum Show In a Doha exhibition, the work of 25 artists come together to create a picture of how Orientalism—a concept frequently associated with historical movements—continues to evolve today. By Annikka Olsen, Dec 8, 2024
Archaeology & History A French Artist Discovers Ancient Engraving in the Walls of His Studio The stone was engraved between 2100 and 2400 years ago. By Verity Babbs, Dec 8, 2024
Archaeology & History Ancient Treasures Unearthed During Greece’s Metro Construction Now Adorn Its New Stations Construction of Thessaloniki's metro system was repeatedly delayed by the unwitting discovery of these artifacts. By Richard Whiddington, Dec 8, 2024
Gallery Network Spotlight: Lebanese Artist Huguette Caland Gets Her Due in Important Paris Gallery Exhibition Mennour gallery presents its first solo in collaboration with the artist's estate focused on her Paris years between 1970 and 1987. By Artnet Gallery Network, Dec 7, 2024
Art & Exhibitions Richard Avedon’s Luminous Photos of Creative Icons Star in Phoenix Museum Show America’s greatest portrait photographer, Richard Avedon, had a knack for revealing the humanity of larger-than-life celebrities. By Tim Brinkhof, Dec 7, 2024
