The council's top executive said he offered the government its art collection in exchange for writing off the debt.

Gary Conklin, an L.A.-based documentary filmmaker who covered subjects including art, literature and cinema, died Dec. 26. He ...

The Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, a hub of ancient Chinese Buddhist art and spirituality, fell victim to extensive looting in the early 20th century. Today, the priceless relics taken from this sacred ...

Art Deco celebrates 100 years in 2025, making it the perfect time to explore the striking transformations of three Art Deco ...

The origins of the cards - explored in new exhibition - might surprise many of those who use them for spiritual guidance ...

The new administration in Washington has somewhat startled its critics by issuing a blizzard of executive orders during its opening weeks in office. So far the reaction from the American left might ...

In “The Uncanny Muse,” David Hajdu offers a lively survey of centuries of machines that have served as instruments of ...

One of the most beautiful castles in Europe and likely the most recognizable in the world, Neuschwanstein served as the ...

The golden timepiece made for the French queen is still the peak of high horology, and it’s now on show in London ...

Are people getting naughtier? Is it any wonder we’ve less interest in the rules when fewer of us feel we have a stake in ...

The death of Marianne Faithfull last week at the age of 78 has got me thinking again about female beauty. The obituaries were ...

By Ayesha ShabirSocial mobilization plays a pivotal role in addressing societal issues, particularly those related to human ...