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 ...

Hans Coper was a British and German ceramic artist known for his contributions to the 20th century studio pottery movement ... His works are held in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, ...

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 ...

The new primary bathroom alone—with its John Derian French Empire–inspired chandelier, Victoria and Albert soaking tub, ...

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...