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California officials ticket the 'Bubble Pirate,’ an artist and Navy veteran, for 'fluid littering'

August 30, 2024

California officials ticket the 'Bubble Pirate,’ an artist and Navy veteran, for 'fluid littering'

A Navy veteran who dubs himself the "Bubble Pirate" was given a ticket for "liquid littering" after a performance in La Jolla, California, and is ordered to appear in court.

Masterful Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer rendered famous 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' during Golden Age

August 27, 2024

Masterful Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer rendered famous 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' during Golden Age

"Girl with a Pearl Earring" is Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer's most famous work. The painting is on permanent display at the Mauritshuis museum.

Cirque du Soleil performer falls to ground during Portland performance in front of audience

August 27, 2024

Cirque du Soleil performer falls to ground during Portland performance in front of audience

An aerialist has been captured on video suffering a fall during a performance of "KOOZA" over the weekend at the Portland Expo Center in Oregon.

Cirque du Soleil performer falls during Portland show

August 27, 2024

Cirque du Soleil performer falls during Portland show

Witness describes tension at Portland Expo Center following incident during KOOZA performance. (Credit: KPTV)

Meet the American who invented the folding beach chair, Fredric Arnold, WWII hero, innovator, artist, actor

August 23, 2024

Meet the American who invented the folding beach chair, Fredric Arnold, WWII hero, innovator, artist, actor

Artist and World War II combat pilot Fredric Arnold famously invented the collapsible beach chair, but his most important work was a monumental tribute to American war heroes.

Gustav Klimt masterpiece ‘Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer,’ dating back over a century, took 4 years to complete

August 21, 2024

Gustav Klimt masterpiece ‘Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer,’ dating back over a century, took 4 years to complete

"The Portrait of Adele Bloch Bauer I" was created by artist Gustav Klimt. The portrait was taken by Nazis but eventually returned to the family's heirs.

Musical instruments for beginner musicians that are easy to learn

August 18, 2024

Musical instruments for beginner musicians that are easy to learn

No matter how old you are, it's never too late to learn an instrument. As a beginner musician, consider something like the ukulele or harmonica.

On this day in history, August 17, 1945, George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' is published

August 17, 2024

On this day in history, August 17, 1945, George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' is published

Written by visionary George Orwell, "Animal Farm," a political fable still studied all over the world, was published on this day in history, Aug. 17, 1945.

Fans of elusive artist believe Banksy has completed weeklong series of artwork with gorilla silhouette

August 13, 2024

Fans of elusive artist believe Banksy has completed weeklong series of artwork with gorilla silhouette

Banksy, the elusive street artist, has left behind a series of works of art which depict various animals in silhouette and color. Fans have flocked to his recent work to photograph it.

On this day in history, August 9, 1854, influential 'Walden' by Henry David Thoreau is published

August 9, 2024

On this day in history, August 9, 1854, influential 'Walden' by Henry David Thoreau is published

On this day in history, August 9, 1954, the influential "Walden, or a Life in the Woods," by Henry David Thoreau was published, about the virtues of simple living in a modern world.