Beloved British singer Dame Vera Lynn dies at 103
Dame Vera Lynn, the endearingly popular “Forces’ Sweetheart” who serenaded British troops abroad during the Second World War with favourites…
Discovering Romare Bearden
Part 1 of my delightful interview with Russell L. Goings, author of the epic African-American book The Children of Children…
Memory, Music and Movement: The Art of Romare Bearden
Dory Kanter teaches about Painted Paper Collage as inspired by Romare Bearden, one of the projects in Arts Matter: An…
The First Black Enka Singer in Japanese History
Jerome “Jero” White never imagined that he would one day grow up to be a star in the Japanese music…
“Portrait of Humanity” shortlists best 200 photos
Gemma Padley is a photography writer and editor. The following is an edited excerpt from the book “Portrait of Humanity…
These films explore black lives impacted by white authority
Written by Craigh Barboza Craigh Barboza teaches film journalism at New York University and writes about race, entertainment and culture.…
Van Gogh and Gauguin’s letter detailing brothel visits could sell for $282K
Written by Oscar Holland, CNN The only known letter to have been jointly written by Vincent Van Gogh and Paul…
The people creating art to remember George Floyd
Written by Ananda Pellerin, CNN This feature includes artwork with language that some might find offensive. In the wake of…
American portrait innovator Elsa Dorfman has died at age 83
Written by Hena Sharma, CNN American photographer Elsa Dorfman, known for her intimate large-scale portraits of well-known figures including Bob…
Arthur Lewis on his dynamic collection of black art
Written by Essence Harden This article was published in partnership with Artsy, the global platform for discovering and collecting art.…
Rashid Johnson writes about making art during the coronavirus pandemic
Written by Rashid Johnson Rashid Johnson’s online exhibition of “Untitled Anxious Red Drawings” can be viewed here. Anxiety is part…
Spencer Tunick stages artistic nude shoots amid lockdown
Written by Oscar Holland, CNN American artist Spencer Tunick is best known for bringing hundreds — and sometimes thousands —…
EA sees full-year revenue above estimates as home-sheltering boosts gaming
(Reuters) – Video game publisher Electronic Arts Inc forecast full-year adjusted revenue above Wall Street estimates on Tuesday, riding on…
MSCHF cut up a $30K Damien Hirst — and the pieces are selling for seven times as much
Written by Oscar Holland, CNN After cutting a $30,000 Damien Hirst print into pieces, a US art collective is on…
Adrian Cheng plans to distribute 10 million face masks in Hong Kong vending machines
Written by Rob Picheta, CNN Renowned art collector Adrian Cheng has announced plans to distribute millions of surgical face masks…
Virtual culture: Concerts, plays and museums to enjoy from home
Museums, galleries, theaters and exhibitions from all over the world have been quick to react to forced closures amid the…
Surf photos: See Jeff Divine’s 1970s pictures from the sport’s golden age
Written by Oscar Holland, CNN Amid the glistening waves and youthful grins in Jeff Divine’s photos of 1970s surfers, there’s…
Japanese calligrapher revivving forgotten female ancient script
As a teenager, Kaoru Akagawa couldn’t read her Japanese grandmother’s letters, but she put it down to her unclear handwriting.…
Artist KAWS goes virtual with augmented-reality Companions
Written by Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Two decades after artist KAWS released his first collectible “Companion” — an 8-inch figurine riffing…
Lucy Liu on making art to find a sense of belonging
This article was published in partnership with Artsy, the global platform for discovering and collecting art. The original article can…
Portrait of a Lady: Painting found hidden in Italian gallery wall confirmed as long-lost Klimt
Written by Amy Woodyatt, CNN Italian authorities have confirmed a painting found hidden in the wall of a Piacenza art…
Madame Tussauds removes Meghan and Harry waxworks
London’s Madame Tussauds museum has announced that it has removed the waxworks of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex from…
Masterpiece found in kitchen sold for $26.8 million. See why sale is being blocked
The French government has given “national treasure” status to a 13th-century Cimabue painting, sold for $26.8 million this year, blocking…
Banksy unveils ‘modified nativity’ scene in Bethlehem
Written by Nadeem Muaddi, CNN Banksy wants people celebrating Christmas to consider what’s happening in present-day Bethlehem. The elusive street…
Banksy Makes Poignant Statement About Homelessness With New Reindeer Street Art
Street artist Banksy is highlighting the issue of homelessness with his new holiday-themed artwork in Birmingham, central England. Two reindeer…
Louvre debuts its biggest ever Leonardo exhibition
The Louvre in Paris, the world’s most visited museum, is opening its largest ever Leonardo da Vinci exhibition, in celebration…
Candid portraits explore the experiences of LGBTQ African migrants
Mikael Owunna is an American photographer of Nigerian and Swedish descent, and a finalist in the 2019 FotoEvidence Book Award…
Stolen gold coffin displayed at the Met returned to Egypt
An ancient gold coffin displayed at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art is going home to Egypt — where it…
Lost Cimabue masterpiece worth $6.5M found in French woman’s kitchen
Written by Jack Guy, CNNSaskya Vandoorne, CNN A lost masterpiece by 13th-century Florentine painter Cimabue has been found in a…
Banksy: Artist’s Brexit mural mysteriously disappears from the side of a Dover building
Written by Alaa Elassar, CNN Banksy’s mural of a workman chiseling away at a star in the European Union flag…
Where is Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘Salvator Mundi’?
Written by Oscar Holland, CNN When bids for Leonardo da Vinci’s “Salvator Mundi” hit $200 million there was an audible…
The man on the phone: What’s it like making history’s highest auction bid?
Written by Oscar Holland, CNN In November 2017 at Christie’s New York, Alex Rotter uttered a phrase never before heard…
EA’s ‘Fortnite’ rival wins 10 million gamers in three days
(Reuters) – A game developed by Electronics Arts Inc as a competitor to the wildly popular “Fortnite” has signed up…
Chale Wote Art Festival 2015 (Accra)
Welcome to The Only Way Is Ghana web-series: This was the fun we witnessed and experienced at Chale Wote Art…
Visual arts Ghana: sculpture & céramique (trailer AfricaFilms.tv)
Rent or buy on / A louer ou acheter sur AfricaFilms.tv: http://www.africafilms.tv/fr/documentaire/fiche/531_VISUAL_ARTS_GHANA__SCULPTURE_%26_CERAMIQUE_ Visual arts Ghana, by Richard Prempeh, (Ghana, 2010,…
INDIA: Inflation hits Bollywood
For many Indians, Bollywood movies offer them the only chance to see exotic foreign locations. However with the drop in…
Standard Bank Young Artist Award 2009 – Visual Art
Standard Bank and the National Arts Festival profile the 2009 recipients of one of South Africa’s leading arts prizes. Profile…
Willie Cole – NJN/State of the Arts Showcase
New Jersey artist Willie Cole discusses his early artistic influences and the inspiration behind his sculpture and prints in this…
Social Media: Sacrificing privacy for sake of success
Making a splash in the modern world means having accounts on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. They’re no longer an option,…
Superorganism Tells Us About Their Trippy New Single | Verse, Chorus, Bridge (HBO)
Superorganism breaks down “Everybody Wants to be Famous,” their trippy, electro-pop bop from their self-titled debut EP out March 2nd,…
SINGAPORE: Women’s Hall of Fame
More than 100 women were honoured last night for their contributions to Singapore spanning two centuries. Representing various fields such…
The Artists of And Still We Rise: Race, Culture and Visual Conversations
The Women of Color Quilters Network, the artists of And Still We Rise, discuss the inspiration and history behind their…
Mr. P’s African American Studies Project
History of African American Music and Dance. source
Black History Month Media Arts Harlem Renaissance and African American Digital Art
My students studied a variety of artists and then digitally altered those works of art with a variety of photo…
Girls In The Boy Scouts & Nigeria’s Scrabble Champions: VICE News Tonight Full Episode (HBO)
This segment originally aired November 3, 2017, on VICE News Tonight on HBO. When the Boy Scouts of America announced…
Andrew W.K.’s New Music Corner Ep. 3: VICE News Tonight (HBO)
Subscribe to VICE News here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-News In this week’s Music Critic rock star Andrew W.K. reviews songs: Rich Brian’s, “See…
JAPAN: Declining advertising dollars
Japan is one of the world’s largest spenders on advertising. But that spending fell significantly following the 2011 earthquake and…
Weezer’s New Music Corner Ep. 2: VICE News Tonight (HBO)
Our music critic, Weezer reviews new music in VNT’s weekly installment of Music Critic. Today’s songs include: “P.O.V.” by dvsn.,…
VISUAL SIGNATURES: featuring Abdul Badi
VISUAL SIGNATURES is a Public Service Announcement (PSA) that highlights a vast cultural array of visual artists who share with…
VISUAL SIGNATURES: featuring Charles Lilly
VISUAL SIGNATURES is a Public Service Announcement (PSA) that highlights a vast cultural array of visual artists who share with…
Music Streaming Career & Passing Gun Restrictions: VICE News Tonight Full Episode (HBO)
This is the March 22, 2018 FULL EPISODE of VICE News Tonight on HBO. 3:59 On Saturday, student organizers around…
Custom Portrait painting (Acrylic painting techniques on canvas) with ARTYSHILS
If you would like to learn how to draw and paint some beautiful paintings, with someone who promises to be…
Ethiopia demands UK return plundered treasure taken 150 years ago
Ethiopia is calling for the return of valuable artefacts plundered by British forces 150 years ago. The East African treasures…
Dominique Moody — 20 Years Ago Today
Dominique Moody discusses what it means to be a Los Angeles-based artist. Her work is part of the exhibition “20…
UFC President Dana White calls Conor McGregor’s bus assault ‘criminal’ | FIRST THINGS FIRST
UFC President Dana White discusses the potential fallout from Conor McGregor attacking a bus full of fighters at the UFC…
UFC President Dana White calls Conor McGregor’s bus assault ‘criminal’ | FIRST THINGS FIRST
UFC President Dana White discusses the potential fallout from Conor McGregor attacking a bus full of fighters at the UFC…
Perspectives October 2013: Creativity in Asia
This month on Perspectives, we look at the state of creativity in the Asian region. And we are not just…