Art World Artcore: When Buildings Became Blobs Blobitecture may take inspiration from nature, yet it would not be possible without cutting-edge technology. By Tim Brinkhof, Aug 26, 2024
Artists The Unexpected Art Star of the Fall Season? A Franciscan Friar Making Textile-Based Art in Rome Sidival Fila makes art out of unused ancient fabrics and finds a balance between contemporary art and religious life. By Vivienne Chow, Aug 26, 2024
Archaeology & History Discovery of Massive Ancient Egyptian Observatory Shines Light on Astronomical History The building dates to the 6th century B.C.E. By Artnet News, Aug 26, 2024
Museums & Institutions Cranach Painting, Sold Under Duress During WWII, Now Bound for Auction Allentown Art Museum is selling the painting and will split the proceeds with the heirs of the work's one-time Jewish owners. By Richard Whiddington, Aug 26, 2024
Gallery Network 5 On-the-Rise Artists From Artnet’s Gallery Network to Get On Your Radar Before the Fall There's always a new gallery to explore or artist to discover on the Artnet Gallery Network. By Artnet Gallery Network, Aug 26, 2024
Art World U.S. Mint Delivers L.A. Olympic Medallion to Paris The coin features an engraving of 'The Winged Victory of Samothrace' and the L.A. Coliseum. By Sarah Cascone, Aug 26, 2024
Archaeology & History The Hunt: The Mysterious Fate of the Florentine Diamond The 137-carat diamond cycled through a who’s who of European nobility before disappearing entirely. By Tim Brinkhof, Aug 26, 2024
Art World Art Bites: Did These Drawings Help Muhammad Ali Win Fights? With special guest star, LeRoy Neiman. By Vittoria Benzine, Aug 25, 2024
Archaeology & History Huge! A Giant Altar to Zeus in the Middle of Berlin Berlin’s Pergamon Museum has rejected calls to return the giant altar to its place of origin. By Tim Brinkhof, Aug 25, 2024
Art & Exhibitions A New Exhibition Reveals Leonardo’s Secret Obsession With Perfume The show also delves into the world of Renaissance perfumery. By Tim Brinkhof, Aug 24, 2024
Art World Art Bites: How Women Shaped Monet’s Artistic Journey The women in Monet's life provided essential inspiration, creative collaboration, and practical support. By Vittoria Benzine, Aug 24, 2024
Law & Politics Fraudster Martin Shkreli Must Surrender His Copies of the Wu-Tang Clan’s Unique Art Album A federal judge in Brooklyn has sided with the crypto collective that currently owns the one-of-a-kind disk. By Eileen Kinsella, Aug 23, 2024
Archaeology & History Did This Doorway Once Lead to Shakespeare’s Dressing Room? An archway has turned up in a theater in the U.K. where the Bard's company once performed. By Vittoria Benzine, Aug 23, 2024
Art World Want to Show Your Priceless Paintings on The High Seas? This Niche New Service Specializes in Art on Yachts The concept has been floating around for years. Now an industry veteran has made it an official business. By Eileen Kinsella, Aug 23, 2024
Collectibles This Hebrew Bible From Medieval Spain Could Make $7 Million at Auction The seller, Jaqui Safra, acquired the Shem Tov Bible in a private sale in 1994. By Richard Whiddington, Aug 23, 2024