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Hockney’s famous ‘Portrait of an Artist’ painting is sold for $90.3M, shattering record

November 16, 2018

Hockney’s famous ‘Portrait of an Artist’ painting is sold for $90.3M, shattering record

David Hockney’s famous “Portrait of an Artist [Pool with Two Figures]” at Christie’s on Thursday night, easily breaking the record for a work by a living artist sold at auction.

Banksy calls incomplete shredding a malfunction

October 18, 2018

Banksy calls incomplete shredding a malfunction

Banksy posted a new video to his website Tuesday implying the partial shredding of his “Girl With Balloon” at a London auction was supposed to have been complete.

Banksy painting renamed 'Love is in the Bin' after shredding during live auction

October 12, 2018

Banksy painting renamed 'Love is in the Bin' after shredding during live auction

The iconic Banksy painting turned performance art has been renamed after it was shredded right after being sold at a live auction for $1.4 million, reports said.

800-pound hammer stolen from California community center

October 10, 2018

800-pound hammer stolen from California community center

A massive 800-pound hammer was stolen from a California community center over the weekend.

Las Vegas shooting victims honored in art exhibit 'done with love' opening this month

September 11, 2018

Las Vegas shooting victims honored in art exhibit 'done with love' opening this month

The one-year anniversary of the Las Vegas Massacre that killed 58 people is coming up on Oct. 1, while an art project seeks to memorialize the victims in hopes to help their families heal.

Peggy Noonan: Hats off to Tom Wolfe, who chronicled 20th century America like no other

May 21, 2018

Peggy Noonan: Hats off to Tom Wolfe, who chronicled 20th century America like no other

He was a friend, a wit and a literary inspiration. And what a figure he cut—like a crazed, antique peacock.

Old doors from New York's Chelsea Hotel auctioned for $400G

April 15, 2018

Old doors from New York's Chelsea Hotel auctioned for $400G

A bunch of rotting doors to the rooms of an old New York City hotel recently fetched a total of more than $400,000 at an auction -- because they were saved from a trash heap by a sharp-eyed homeless man.

John McEnroe sells Charles Manson-inspired painting for $10.4M

March 11, 2018

John McEnroe sells Charles Manson-inspired painting for $10.4M

Retired tennis star John McEnroe made some serious cash last week, selling a painting inspired by serial killer Charles Manson for $10.4 million, according to reports.

'LOVE' returns: Philadelphia park gets its sculpture back

February 13, 2018

'LOVE' returns: Philadelphia park gets its sculpture back

“LOVE” returned to Philadelphia on Tuesday, just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Michelle Obama portrait faces brutal mockery, some praise after unveiling

February 12, 2018

Michelle Obama portrait faces brutal mockery, some praise after unveiling

The National Portrait Gallery on Monday unveiled portraits of former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama – to a very mixed reception.