Culture
page 2 of 2
Yayoi Kusama, Visionary Japanese Polka Dot Artist, Dies at Age 97
Yayoi Kusama, whose bold polka-dot patterns and immersive installations transformed contemporary art worldwide, has died at 97, prompting tributes from artists and institutions across Japan and beyond.
52 sources · over 4 days
Tens of Thousands Attend London Vigil for Late Professor Jason Arday
The death of Jason Arday, Cambridge's youngest Black professor, has ignited debate over racism, media scrutiny, and academic pressure in the UK, as an inquest and disciplinary probes continue.
23 sources · over 13 days
Villena Treasure Heist: Bronze Age Gold Stolen in Four-Minute Museum Raid
Thieves stole over 50 priceless Bronze Age gold artifacts from the Villena Museum in Spain in under four minutes, raising concerns about the security of European cultural treasures and the fate of irreplaceable heritage.
17 sources · over 2 days
Four Antonello da Messina Masterpieces Stolen in Sicilian Museum Heist
During Italy's Ferragosto holiday, thieves stole four Renaissance paintings by Antonello da Messina from a Messina museum, exploiting security lapses and prompting a nationwide debate on art protection.
19 sources · over 5 days