New York City 5 days ago NYC art 'portal' to Dublin to close temporarily following bad behavior, including nudity, mischief Bad behavior and mischief has prompted the temporary closure of a 24/7 art portal that connects residents in New York City and Dublin, Ireland.
LIFESTYLE May 11 On this day in history, May 11, 1888, Irving Berlin, composer of 'God Bless America,' is born Irving Berlin was born on this day in history, May 11, 1888. The composer would go on to write 800 songs, many of them American classics, after starting his career as a boy singing in the streets.
Arts May 10 Bob Ross' 'The Joy of Painting' series revival brings audiences 7 unseen Ross paintings Bob Ross' final paintings are now being shared with audiences through a new series called “The Joy of Painting with Nicholas Hankins: Bob Ross’ Unfinished Season."
Museums Exhibits May 6 Painting thought to be lost Caravaggio is confirmed as authentic by Spain's Prado Museum The Prado Museum in Spain has confirmed the authenticity of a painting titled "Ecce Homo" by Italian Baroque master Caravaggio, previously thought lost.
LIFESTYLE May 2 Sheriff's office celebrates major 'baby boom' as law enforcement poses for sweet photo with their 15 kids The Boone County Sheriff’s Office in Burlington, Kentucky, is celebrating a big "baby boom" as more than 15 officers welcomed a child within a one-year span.
Italy May 2 Italy has right to seize Greek bronze from Getty Museum, European court affirms The ECHR rejected an appeal of its ruling that Italy has the right to reclaim a prized bronze statue, nicknamed the “Getty Bronze," by the Getty Museum in California.
LIFESTYLE May 1 On this day in history, May 1, 1931, Empire State Building opens during Great Depression The Empire State Building, the world's tallest skyscraper at the time and perhaps still the most famous in the world, opened on this day in history, May 1, 1931.
Pope Francis April 29 Pope visits Venice Biennale exhibit inside women's prison, consoles prisoners Pope Francis attended the Venice Biennale of Arts and visited the Vatican's exhibit, which was inside of a women's prison and created with the help of some prisoners.
Washington DC April 29 Climate activist who defaced National Gallery of Art exhibit sentenced A climate activist who smeared paint on the protective case of Edgar Degas' "Little Dancer Aged Fourteen" sculpture at Washington, D.C.’s National Gallery of Art was charged.
Italy April 24 Italian Culture Ministry bans loans to Minneapolis Institute of Art over ancient statue dispute Italy’s Culture Ministry confirmed on Wednesday that it has banned loans to the Minneapolis Institute of Art because of an ongoing dispute over an ancient statue.