Archaeology & History Did Ancient Egyptians Drink a Hallucinogenic Cocktail from This Vessel? The 2,000-years old container pays tribute to the god Bes. By Richard Whiddington, 29 mins ago
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Art World Historic Land Transfer to Osage Nation Facilitated by Arts Group Counterpublic and Osage Nation have now confirmed negotations with the last holdout. By Adam Schrader, 18 hours ago
Archaeology & History Two Ancient Roman Mosaics Barred from Leaving the U.K. British culture experts say the rare intact mosaics merit further research to gain new insights into Roman customs. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, 18 hours ago
Law & Politics U.S. House Passes Controversial Bill Targeting Arts Nonprofits Among others, the Association of Art Museum Directors argues the bill would give the Treasury overly broad powers. By Brian Boucher, 19 hours ago
Art & Exhibitions A Major New Show Traces 200 Years of Black Artists’ Synergistic Relationship With Ancient Egypt The Met's enthralling "Flight into Egypt" is more about reclamation than escape. By Journey Streams, 19 hours ago
Gallery Network How Chinese Artist Pu Yingwei Uses International Travel as a Form of Artistic Experimentation Pu continues to redefine what it means to be a Chinese artist in a globalized society. By Artnet Gallery Network, 20 hours ago
Museums & Institutions Axe-Wielding Thieves Stage Shock Heist at Paris Museum In front of visitors and staff, a gang of thieves used axes to smash a display case and seize its contents. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, 21 hours ago
Artists María Berrío on Masks, Migration, and the Chaotic Magic of Her New Work The Colombian-born artist's solo show "The End of Ritual" is on view at Victoria Miro Gallery. By Emily Steer, 22 hours ago
Travel British Artist Ptolemy Mann Enlivens Rimowa Cases with Vivid Abstraction Rimowa marks the latest chapter in their long partnership with the arts by asking Ptolemy Mann, known for her fiber works, to collaborate. By Vittoria Benzine, 22 hours ago
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Archaeology & History Rare Amulet Depicting Solomon Defeating the Devil Unearthed in Turkey The amulet depicts Solomon, a prophet revered in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic teachings. By Richard Whiddington, 1 day ago
Art & Exhibitions Marie Antoinette’s Legendary Watch, Once Lost, Makes Its Way to London The Breguet masterpiece embodies the queen’s unmatched opulence and taste. By Tim Brinkhof, 1 day ago
Archaeology & History An Archaeologist’s 150-Year-Old Message in a Bottle Is Uncovered by Norwegian Researchers Lorange placed a letter, his business card, and some coins in a bottle. By Richard Whiddington, 2 days ago
