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Photos of Frida Kahlo’s locked-away belongings go on display in London
May 17, 2015
Photos of Frida Kahlo’s locked-away belongings go on display in London
For 50 years, the colorful wardrobe and personal belongings of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo were hidden away in a bathroom. Her…
Billboard awards to show Taylor Swift, Mariah Carey, Kaney
May 17, 2015
Billboard awards to show Taylor Swift, Mariah Carey, Kaney
Mariah Carey hitting high notes. Taylor Swift debuting a star-studded music video. And Kanye West possibly rushing the stage.Those are…
Africa: ‘the next China’ for contemporary art
May 17, 2015
Africa: ‘the next China’ for contemporary art
Giles Peppiatt, from Bonhams in London, had good reason to make the trip to Nigeria's financial capital, Lagos, for the…
Iconic Danish designer Jensen, behind Bang & Olufsen look, dies
May 17, 2015
Iconic Danish designer Jensen, behind Bang & Olufsen look, dies
Jacob Jensen, the iconic Danish designer credited with creating the sleek but simple look of luxury stereo maker Bang &…
French design show lands in Miami’s blossoming artistic landscape
May 16, 2015
French design show lands in Miami’s blossoming artistic landscape
The popular Parisian luxury design show, Maison&Objet, drew crowds of visitors this week to Miami Beach for the event's first…
Palestinian artist finds beauty and acclaim from Gaza bedroom
May 15, 2015
Palestinian artist finds beauty and acclaim from Gaza bedroom
Confronted with war, devastation and persecution, Palestinian artist Nidaa Badwan has gone to extremes to make her artwork flourish: She’s…
Antiquities Minister urges amendment of UNESCO 1970 agreement
May 14, 2015
Antiquities Minister urges amendment of UNESCO 1970 agreement
Antiquities Minister Mamdouh al-Damaty said on Thursday he agreed with the UNESCO to establish an Egypt-chaired international advisory committee that…
Bill Cosby to advocate for education in rural Alabama
May 14, 2015
Bill Cosby to advocate for education in rural Alabama
Embattled actor and comedian Bill Cosby will visit Alabama on Thursday and Friday for events aimed at highlighting schools in…
Picasso painting sells for US$179.4 million, smashing art auction record
May 12, 2015
Picasso painting sells for US$179.4 million, smashing art auction record
A Picasso oil painting from 1955 smashed the record for the most expensive artwork ever sold at auction when it…
Power, community, consumerism: art mimics politics on Turner shortlist
May 12, 2015
Power, community, consumerism: art mimics politics on Turner shortlist
Art for politics' sake is the dominant theme on this year's Turner Prize shortlist with works featuring power structures, consumer…