Banksy Alters Painting Found at a Thrift Shore and Donates to Charity
Two months ago, a painting by K. Sager was bought at a NYC thrift shop for $50. Yesterday, the work was dropped back off at the shop without being noticed by who, with a small yet very important alteration. British … More…
Street Artist Actually Tries Sending His Work Into Space
As Banksy ends his month long tour around Manhattan a new European street artist has popped up the Big Apple. French artist, known as Invader, has been pasting his mosaics of vintage video game creatures around the city. His art … More…
Happy Birthday Angelica Kauffman!
Happy Birthday to the 18th century painter, Angelica Kauffman! When Kauffman was younger, her father toured her around Italy exposing her to the fine arts throughout the ancient cities. Her painting talent grew stronger and stronger as the years passed … More…
Photographer Puts Two Strangers Together For Intimate Photographs, And The Results Are Surprising
Photographer Richard Renaldi has an interesting concept that pairs strangers in his photographs posed as individuals who have a previous relationship. The results are pretty surprising, as (most of) the images portray incredible emotion, making it seem there is a … More…
Happy Birthday Niki de Saint Phalle!
Happy Birthday to the painter, sculptor, and filmmaker Niki de Saint Phalle! Niki de Saint Phalle (1930-2002) was a revolutionary French-American artist and sculptor known for her vibrant, whimsical works and pioneering spirit in the world of modern art. Born … More…
Heirs Win Back Nazi-Looted Art, Lose Others in Auction
Heirs Win Back Nazi-Looted Art, Lose Others in Auction – here is an interesting story concerning Nazi looted works of art … this time it revolves around the recovery and loss of works owned by Max Stern, a Jewish art dealer, … More…
Government shutdown cost Smithsonian nearly $3m
The Smithsonian has estimated a $2.8 million loss caused by the 16-day government shutdown. Closing their doors to over 800,000 visitors, revenue from their cafeterias, gift shops and theaters at the institutions 19 museums and the National Zoo took an … More…