Russian police have seized a painting from a St. Petersburg gallery that depicts President Vladimir Putin brushing PM Dmitry Medvedev's hair while … [Read more...] about Russian Police Seize Painting of Putin in Women’s Lingerie, Shut Down St. Petersburg Gallery
Art and Design
Watch a Brooklyn Artist’s Intimate 84-Minute Gay Kiss: VIDEO
Brooklyn-based artist Idan Bitton writes us:I recently posted one of my videos on YouTube. The video features a kiss between me and a fellow male … [Read more...] about Watch a Brooklyn Artist’s Intimate 84-Minute Gay Kiss: VIDEO
Lady Gaga Unveils Details on New Single, App, Album ‘ARTPOP’
At approximately 3 am ET, Lady Gaga posted a set of images to her Facebook announcing her new single would be released on August 19th, along with an … [Read more...] about Lady Gaga Unveils Details on New Single, App, Album ‘ARTPOP’
Ancient Egyptian Statue Mysteriously Starts Turning in British Museum: VIDEO
So, this is wild: a nearly 4000-year-old Egyptian statue in the collection of England's Manchester Museum has recently started to spin slowly in … [Read more...] about Ancient Egyptian Statue Mysteriously Starts Turning in British Museum: VIDEO
Andy Warhol’s Summer Portraits Up for Auction at Christie’s: PHOTOS
Lot 70ANDY WARHOL (1928-1987) Fire Island Party dated 'Aug 02 1982' (on the reverse) unique gelatin silver print 10 x … [Read more...] about Andy Warhol’s Summer Portraits Up for Auction at Christie’s: PHOTOS
Who Stole a Massive ‘Pink Bulldog’ Statue off Santa Monica Blvd. During L.A. Pride? – VIDEO
Someone stole a 200-pound statue off Santa Monica Boulevard during L.A.'s Pride celebration, the L.A. Times reports:Authorities say the bulldog is … [Read more...] about Who Stole a Massive ‘Pink Bulldog’ Statue off Santa Monica Blvd. During L.A. Pride? – VIDEO
‘Is This Statue Real?’ — Video
YouTube user and New Yorker Jeff Greenspan felt that the statue "Human Statue (Jessie)" (2011) by Frank Benson on display in the … [Read more...] about ‘Is This Statue Real?’ — Video
New Sculpture of Alan Turing on Display: PHOTO
(wynn abbott - instagram) A new sculpture of Alan Turing has been put on display in Paddington, London. During World War II, Alan Turing, who is known … [Read more...] about New Sculpture of Alan Turing on Display: PHOTO
Mosaic Artist Completes Lindsay Lohan Portrait Made of Trash: TIME-LAPSE VIDEO
Jason Mecier, the genius mosaic artist (we've featured his Channing Tatum 'Magic Mike and Ike' candy portrait and his Honey Boo Boo … [Read more...] about Mosaic Artist Completes Lindsay Lohan Portrait Made of Trash: TIME-LAPSE VIDEO
Tilda Swinton Sleeping in Glass Box at the MoMa
Gothamist writes: Tilda Swinton has currently taken up residency sleeping at MoMA. It's part of an unannounced, surprise performance piece called … [Read more...] about Tilda Swinton Sleeping in Glass Box at the MoMa