Dust Storm Blows Away Ukrainian Artwork at Burning Man

Ferocious desert stormwinds have swept away a colossal Ukrainian artwork within hours of its installation at the annual Burning Man cultural festival in Nevada. A visual metaphor for the impending threat of war, the 50-foot-tall (~15.2-meter-tall) inflatable “Black...

Why Did Eco-Activists Get Years in Prison for Only $588 in Damages?

Vincent van Gogh says a little soup is fine, as a treat. (edit Hrag Vartanian/Hyperallergic) In October 2022, many members of the public were shocked when two environmental activists threw Andy Warhol’s favorite soup muse at a Vincent van Gogh painting. New evidence...

Ancient Sculptures Recovered From Sunken City Off Alexandria 

Pieces of limestone buildings, marble and granite royal statues, and the remains of a merchant ship are among the relics of an ancient sunken city retrieved by Egyptian authorities off the shores of Alexandria. Dating back more than 2,000 years, the artifacts were...

Lawsuit Condemns Pro-Slavery Message in North Carolina Monument 

As the Trump administration sets its sights on reinstalling Confederate monuments toppled at the height of the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests, a lawsuit over one statue at a North Carolina courthouse quietly advances in federal court. Outside the Tyrrell County...

A Cézanne Celebration as Sweet as a Bowl of Apples

The south of France is known for its idyllic coastal climate, lush vineyards, and charming villages that date back to Roman times. But for now, the region wants you to think of Paul Cézanne, a Provence native son whose focus on the underlying geometrical shapes of...

A Cézanne Celebration as Sweet as a Bowl of Apples

The south of France is known for its idyllic coastal climate, lush vineyards, and charming villages that date back to Roman times. But for now, the region wants you to think of Paul Cézanne, a Provence native son whose focus on the underlying geometrical shapes of...