Tag: artwork

3 of 9 Enter Pleas in Burglary Ring in Theft of Art, Sports Memorabilia

SCRANTON, Pa.—Three of nine people have pleaded guilty to federal charges in a burglary ring that authorities in northeastern Pennsylvania say stole artwork—including works by Andy Warhol and Jackson Pollock—as well as antique weapons, sports memorabilia, and other items from museums and other institutions over two decades. Ralph Parry, 45, and Francesco “Frank” Tassiello, 50,…


‘Art Is Sacred’: Experience the Silent Grandeur of Realistic Art—NTD International Figure Painting Competition

Traditionally, the most revered works of art focused on portraying virtues like benevolence, bravery, sacrifice, and righteousness, thereby capturing the brilliance of humanity on canvas for posterity. One such unique platform dedicated to reviving these fading essentials of mankind and upholding the traditional art of realistic oil painting is NTD Television’s International Figure Painting Competition (NIFPC)….


Hong Kong Government Demands to Take Down American Artwork

A large LED display outside SOGO Department Store in Hong Kong Causeway Bay recently exhibited works of the Italian art institution Art Innovation Gallery as part of Art Basel 2023. Patrick Amadon, a renowned Los Angeles artist in the United States, was asked to submit a contribution. Still, Art Innovation Gallery said it was taken…


Artist ‘Grows’ Corals, Flowers, and Fungi on Discarded Objects Turning Them Into Artworks

Stéphanie Kilgast’s delightful artwork is a kaleidoscopic display of flowers, coral, sea creatures, and fungi appearing to grow out of pieces of trash. The intricate models would be extraordinary on their own, but the way they’ve been placed onto discarded objects, emerging from the trash, gives them a deeper meaning. It was an exploration of…


Climate Activists Vandalize 1934 Emily Carr Painting With Maple Syrup in Vancouver

Two women claiming to be climate activists allegedly vandalized an Emily Carr painting titled “Stumps and Sky” at the Vancouver Art Gallery on Nov. 12 and then issued a press release on Twitter saying it was to demand an end to the Coastal GasLink Pipeline in Northern B.C. Erin Fletcher, 19, and Emily Kelsall from a…


Missouri Cave With Ancient Native American Drawings Sold

O’FALLON, Mo.—A Missouri cave containing Native American artwork from more than 1,000 years ago was sold at auction Tuesday, disappointing leaders of the Osage Nation who hoped to buy the land to “protect and preserve our most sacred site.” A bidder agreed to pay $2.2 million to private owners for what’s known as “Picture Cave,”…


California Artist, 29, Became Paralyzed, but Learns to Create Stunning Artworks With His Mouth

Everyone has their own battles in life. Something California artist Henry Salas knows only too well. The young man from Orange County has been fighting his battle since becoming a quadriplegic a decade ago. But, alongside faith, artwork has played an important role in that fight, turning into a positive force in the artist’s life. Salas…


Blue Origin Launches Artwork, Moon-Landing Test Into Space

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—Blue Origin launched artwork painted on a capsule and a moon-landing navigation experiment into space Thursday, a month after sending founder Jeff Bezos on the company’s first passenger flight. No one was aboard for Thursday’s 10-minute flight, which included other experiments from NASA and others. The paintings by Ghana artist Amoako Boafo were…


Deliciously Miniature Clay Fruits and Veggies Are the Cutest Must-Have Art Pieces

Drawing inspiration from different cultures and places, a passionate clay artist from Vietnam has taken her craft a notch higher by sculpting miniature kitchenware and food items. Her artwork’s intricate details make every piece a must-have collectible. Nhu Quynh Thi Nguyen, 33, from Hanoi, began clay modeling 10 years ago. With her supportive husband, The Dung…