Arts - Page 6

July 11, 2025

Statue of Liberty mural intentionally placed in migrant city stirs up controversy

A controversial new mural titled "The Statue of Liberty's Silent Protest" in Roubaix, France, is generating heated responses worldwide and sparking debates about immigration.

July 5, 2025

Ghost town brought back to life is now a thriving tourist magnet thanks to street murals

A small town in Italy has transformed itself from a declining community to vibrant tourist destination with 140 colorful murals, bringing new businesses through an annual street art festival.

July 3, 2025

Why are major museums pushing climate change instead of celebrating the spirit of America?

Major museums face scrutiny as the Smithsonian undergoes review to eliminate political bias. But climate change messaging and ideological content remain.

June 29, 2025

Rockefeller heir vanished in tribal waters after eerie last words

Michael Rockefeller's mysterious disappearance near an island inhabited by the Asmat people remains unsolved, with theories ranging from drowning to cannibalism

June 23, 2025

Democratic senators host Pride concert at Kennedy Center to protest Trump takeover

Five Democratic senators announced a gay pride concert on Monday in a symbolic protest of President Donald Trump taking over the Kennedy Center earlier this year.

June 16, 2025

Museum staff leaves 'Mona Lisa' fans high and dry as Louvre shuts down without warning

The world's most visited museum, the Louvre, closes its doors as staff strike due to overtourism concerns, highlighting the "Mona Lisa" display, which attracts 20,000 visitors daily.

June 12, 2025

Archaeologists uncover 4,500-year-old baby rattles that reveal ancient parenting techniques

The National Museum of Denmark recently announced the discovery of 19 ancient baby rattles in Syria, showing that some Bronze Age societies had commercial markets for children's toys.

June 9, 2025

Rare medieval Bible returns to Israel for public exhibit after centuries-long journey

The 14th-century Shem Tov Bible is now being exhibited at the National Library of Israel, a year after a family bought it for a whopping multimillion-dollar sum.

June 5, 2025

Mural honoring baseball icon Jackie Robinson defaced in Miami; police investigating

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick called vandalism of the art a "hate crime." A 7-year-old boy discovered Nazi symbols on the murals of the baseball legends.

May 30, 2025

Donald Trump fires National Portrait Gallery director for being 'strong supporter' of DEI

President Donald Trump dismisses Kim Sajet from the National Portrait Gallery, citing her support for DEI as inappropriate, amid a broader purge of officials opposing his agenda.