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Kim Kardashian denies purchasing 'smuggled' Roman statue sought by feds

May 5, 2021

Kim Kardashian denies purchasing 'smuggled' Roman statue sought by feds

Kardashian reportedly only recently learned of the large purchase, which was allegedly bought by her estranged husband Kanye West and was part of a larger purchase of expensive art, according to a report Thursday.

George Floyd mural covered up in Phoenix; drew complaint it ‘celebrates White violence’

April 30, 2021

George Floyd mural covered up in Phoenix; drew complaint it ‘celebrates White violence’

Artist Jeremie "Bacpac" Franko painted a George Floyd mural in Phoenix last year to "start a conversation" about the Minneapolis man’s death in police custody.

George W. Bush weighs in on the immigration debate through art on Fox Nation

April 26, 2021

George W. Bush weighs in on the immigration debate through art on Fox Nation

Fox News' Dana Perino discusses art with the former president and highlights his most recent collection in "43 Portraits: George W. Bush," available to stream now on Fox Nation.

Charlotte, NC, arts group doubles down after apologizing for funding 'Eurocentric' orchestra

April 26, 2021

Charlotte, NC, arts group doubles down after apologizing for funding 'Eurocentric' orchestra

"ASC has been complicit in upholding funding practices that elevate certain cultures, creative traditions, identities and art forms above others," the report said.

Dutch police arrest suspect in thefts of Van Gogh, Frans Hals paintings

April 6, 2021

Dutch police arrest suspect in thefts of Van Gogh, Frans Hals paintings

A 58-year-old man has been arrested in the Netherlands for allegedly swiping two paintings by Dutch masters Vincent van Gogh and Frans Hals from museums shuttered by the coronavirus pandemic, officials said.

The Louvre putting art collection online for free viewing with museum closed

March 30, 2021

The Louvre putting art collection online for free viewing with museum closed

The Louvre is now offering free virtual viewings to art lovers as it remains closed temporarily during the pandemic.

San Francisco to pay 'essential' artists $1,000 per month basic income in pilot program amid pandemic

March 28, 2021

San Francisco to pay 'essential' artists $1,000 per month basic income in pilot program amid pandemic

San Francisco plans to start paying 130 local artists $1,000 a month starting in May through the fall in a pilot program.

Psaki won’t say why Dr. Seuss was dropped from Biden reading proclamation

March 2, 2021

Psaki won’t say why Dr. Seuss was dropped from Biden reading proclamation

White House press secretary Jen Psaki wouldn’t say why President Biden dropped Dr. Seuss from "Read Across America Day," the annual celebration of reading in honor of the legendary children’s author.

Phil Collins’ Alamo artifacts collection go on display in Texas

March 2, 2021

Phil Collins’ Alamo artifacts collection go on display in Texas

The former drummer and front-man for Genesis fell in love with the Alamo’s story as a 5-year-old when he saw the Disney production of “Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier.”

Van Gogh's rarely seen 'Street Scene in Montmartre' painting exhibited ahead of auction

February 25, 2021

Van Gogh's rarely seen 'Street Scene in Montmartre' painting exhibited ahead of auction

A rare painting by the Dutch impressionist will be publicly displayed for the first time before its auction at Sotheby's Paris next month.