Postcard reveals site of Van Gogh’s ‘farewell note in color’ before death
One postcard showing gnarled roots and tree trunks along a road in Auvers-sur-Oise bore a remarkable similarity to Van Gogh’s last painting, “Tree Roots”.
Toph Beifong to get own ‘Avatar’ graphic novel in 2021
Toph Beifong—blind earthbending master, mother of metalbending and perhaps one of the most powerful benders ever—will finally have her own book. The beloved “Avatar: The Last Airbender” character will continue her adventures in the graphic novel titled “Avatar: The Last Airbender – Toph Beifong’s Metalbending Academy,” which is dropping next year. Written by Faith Erin […]
Basic tips for Insta-worthy shots
“A picture is worth a thousand words.” This quote has probably never been more true than it is today. In this day and age where we can pretty much sum up even a whole day’s worth of experience and share it with others by simply posting a photo of it on Instagram, it has kind […]
Beep beep! Museums hold drive-thru exhibitions amidst the coronavirus pandemic
Multiple cultural institutions are announcing drive-thru art exhibitions to attract visitors while complying with new health and safety regulations.
Wondering what carrots looked like centuries ago? Art might help you
While Edouard Manet once called still lifes “the touchstones of painting,” a recent study notes that this pictorial tradition also gives valuable insight into how fruits and vegetables have changed over the years. The fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, nuts and seeds we cook and consume in our daily life all originate from wild ancestors that […]
‘The Great Gatsby’ prequel to be published in January 2021
Michael Farris Smith has penned a prequel to F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby”, which has sold more than 25 million copies since its publication.
Philip Pullman to publish ‘His Dark Materials’ sequel in October
Philip Pullman will revisit his bestselling “His Dark Materials” trilogy with a new family-friendly novella, which will arrive in bookstores on October 15.
Tired of the Louvre and MoMa? Create your own museum at home with these AR projects
VR and AR production house Acute Art has announced that it is currently working on a version that art aficionados can use at home, or wherever they are.
LEGO, video games… How the art market is conquering millennial audiences
While the arts and culture industry is estimated to have lost billions due to the coronavirus pandemic, cultural institutions are turning to video games and toys to appeal to a new generation of potential museum-goers. Although museums and galleries are only accessible to a limited number of visitors at the moment, art professionals have turned […]