Archaeology & History 2,000-Year-Old Lost Temple Discovered Beneath Italian Waters The ancient temple was built by the Nabataeans, the same culture that carved out Jordan’s Petra. By Tim Brinkhof, Oct 26, 2024
Art History The Surprisingly Artful History Behind the Garden Gnome The motif has inspired everyone from Jacques Callot to Paul McCarthy. By J. Cabelle Ahn, Oct 26, 2024
Art World The Surprising Origin of Salvador Dalí’s Luscious Mae West Sofa Dalí considered the American film star the ultimate sex symbol. By Richard Whiddington, Oct 26, 2024
Art & Exhibitions Taryn Simon’s Participatory New Sculpture Makes a Game of Politics Inspired by Ancient Athenian polling device, Simon's monolithic work operates as an interactive game for visitors. By Annikka Olsen, Oct 26, 2024
Art History How Two Artists Built a Prada Store in the Middle of the Desert “It’s almost like being a parent who experienced children growing up and going a direction they never intended,” Elmgreen said of the project. By Vittoria Benzine, Oct 26, 2024
Art & Tech What Art Gets Your Heart Racing? The Art Gallery of Ontario Is Putting It to the Test The experiment profiles users to reveal their "art persona". By Verity Babbs, Oct 26, 2024
Art World Ever Wanted a Studio Visit With Jeff Koons or Mickalene Thomas? Now’s Your Chance Tickets for studio visits with 11 art stars go up for sale November 9, with proceeds going to the IFPDA’s grant-making programs. By Brian Boucher, Oct 26, 2024
Archaeology & History Archaeologists Unearth a 2,000-Year-Old Inscription Honoring an Ancient Wrestler The inscription is entirely intact, making it the first of its kind discovered in the region. By Verity Babbs, Oct 26, 2024
Archaeology & History A Priceless Amber Jewel, Beloved by Royals and Lost to Conflict In this edition of "The Hunt:" The priceless chamber that stood for more than two decades in a royal palace. Then came World War II. By Min Chen, Oct 25, 2024
Art World Meow Wolf’s New Houston Outpost Goes Interdimensional: ‘We Venture Off Into the Unknown’ The former art collective's latest offering explores the mysterious happenings at a community radio station—and beyond. By Sarah Cascone, Oct 25, 2024
Archaeology & History Pristine Roman Statue Unearthed by Construction Workers in Bulgaria The artifact bears the name of Gaius Marios Hermogenes. By Adnan Qiblawi, Oct 25, 2024
Art Collectors A Major Shift in Art Collecting Is Happening. Here Are Some of the Indicators Art Basel and UBS's latest collector survey polls 3,660 high net-worth individuals on their buying behavior. By Margaret Carrigan, Oct 25, 2024
Archaeology & History First Dinosaur Fossils Unearthed in Hong Kong Make Their Museum Debut Further research is necessary to determine what kind of dinosaur the fossils originally belonged to. By Tim Brinkhof, Oct 25, 2024
Museums & Institutions London’s Massive Storehouse Dedicated to David Bowie’s Life and Legacy Gets an Opening Date The museum is offering visitors unprecedented access to its world class collection - all for free! By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Oct 25, 2024
Pop Culture Here’s What to Know About the Artist Behind Kanye West’s New Album Cover The rapper recently teased the cover of his upcoming album, by Japanese photographer Daidō Moriyama. By Tim Brinkhof, Oct 25, 2024