Category: Arts

For centuries, the dodo bird has been mocked as the ultimate symbol of stupidity fat, flightless, and foolish. But according to new research, this reputation is more myth than fact. The dodo, native to Mauritius, became extinct in the late 1600s after human colonization and the introduction of invasive animals. Because no living specimens were […]

Denmark’s controversial “Big Mermaid” statue, criticized as “ugly and pornographic,” will be permanently removed after being relocated twice since 2006. Other removed statues include slave trader Edward Colston’s statue toppled by protesters in Bristol in 2020, and Cristiano Ronaldo’s unflattering bronze bust in Madeira replaced within a year due to ridicule. Recent thefts include Melania […]

In Talamone, Italy, a fisherman is turning art into ocean armor — sinking mermaids, giants, and colossal eyes beneath the Mediterranean to break trawling nets and protect fragile marine life.

16 July 2025 A colossal piece of Mars is set to make space history — right here on Earth. The rare Martian meteorite, known as NWA 16788, is going up for auction today at Sotheby’s in New York, where it’s expected to sell for a staggering $2–4 million (£1.5–3 million). Weighing an impressive 25 kilograms, the massive rock is the […]

From a childhood obsession with doodling to becoming a global sensation, Sam Cox, aka Mr Doodle, has lived a life outlined in ink—but beneath the playful scribbles lies a far darker story. Airing tonight (July 9) on Channel 4 at 10pm, The Trouble With Mr Doodle is an eye-opening documentary that dives deep into how Cox’s art took over his […]

A small marble sculpture long believed to be a mere copy of Auguste Rodin’s work has been revealed as an original — and just sold for nearly $1 million at auction in France. Titled “Despair”, the 28.5cm (11-inch) sculpture depicts a woman hugging her knees and holding one foot — a symbol of sorrow first crafted […]

On December 15, LXAR, the innovative art collective founded by Anietie Robert (Anny Robert) and Alexander Ashimole (Lex Ash), hosted a deeply moving art exhibition that captured the hearts of its attendees. Held in Lekki, Lagos, the event featured 41 powerful artworks that explored themes of vulnerability, exhaustion, and the transformative strength of community. Titled […]

The UK government is stepping up to address growing concerns among artists and creators over generative AI tools that mimic their work. A new review has been launched to explore updating “right to personality” laws, potentially offering stronger safeguards against AI companies that use digital content for training their models. This move comes amid rising […]

A dark chapter of art theft has been transformed into a celebration of cultural recovery in Milan. “Save Arts: From Confiscations to Public Collections” opened on December 3 at the Palazzo Reale, showcasing 80 masterpieces once hidden in the shadowy networks of organized crime. The exhibit features iconic works by Andy Warhol, Salvador Dalí, and Robert Rauschenberg, among others. Highlights […]

A generous anonymous donation of $3.54 million is making waves at the Milwaukee Art Museum (MAM). The gift will establish an endowment, allowing children 12 and under to enter the museum for free, forever. The announcement, made on December 3, 2024, marks the start of a new era for the museum, making it more accessible […]

The descendants of Ethiopian military commander Ras Desta Damtew are fighting to recover his stolen gold star medal, which recently appeared in an online auction by La Galerie Numismatique. Listed with a provenance linking it to an Italian soldier involved in Desta Damtew’s execution during the Second Italo-Ethiopian War, the medal carries an estimated value […]

On November 30, 2024, France handed over three prehistoric artifacts to Ethiopia in what French officials clarified as a “diplomatic handover” rather than a formal restitution. The ceremony, held at the National Museum of Ethiopia in Addis Ababa, was attended by France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and Ethiopia’s Tourism Minister Selamawit Kassa. The artifacts—two stone […]

ART X Lagos, West Africa’s renowned international art fair, is back for its ninth edition, running from October 31st to November 3rd, 2024. Since its debut in 2016, the fair has brought together artists from over 70 countries, cementing itself as the go-to hub for African and diaspora creativity. This year’s theme, “Promised Lands,” delves […]

A painting of legendary mathematician Alan Turing by the AI-powered artist Ai-Da Robot sold for an impressive $1,084,800 (£836,667) at Sotheby’s, far surpassing its original estimate of $120,000 to $180,000. The artwork, titled A.I. God, drew 27 bids before a final sale to an undisclosed buyer, marking a groundbreaking moment as the first artwork by […]