Art

Thieves Steal Four Antonello da Messina Works from Sicilian Museum

Thieves stole four Renaissance paintings by Antonello da Messina from a Sicilian museum overnight without triggering alarms, prompting a professional-heist

ECB Hike Reverses FTSE 100 Gains as Oil Surge Rattles London Stocks

The FTSE 100 reversed gains Thursday after the ECB raised rates and oil prices surged, with markets split 50-50 on another October hike.

Trump Says Iran War Will End Right After November Midterms

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the war with Iran would end immediately after the November midterm elections, tying oil prices to the same date.

JPMorgan Upgrades Meta to Buy, Citing AI Models and Agent Apps

JPMorgan raised Meta to buy on September 10, citing the company's frontier AI models and agentic app as drivers with meaningful headroom for the stock.

US Wholesale Prices Rose 0.4% in August, Lifting Treasury Yields Before Fed Meeting

US producer prices climbed 0.4% in August as expected, lifting Treasury yields before the Federal Reserve's rate decision next week.

Ballet Legend Yuri Grigorovich Honored at Bolshoi Theatre Following His Death

Russia paid a solemn tribute to ballet legend Yuri Grigorovich on Friday at the Bolshoi Theatre, where he served as artistic director for many...

Moscow Metro Celebrates 90 Years of Grandeur, Innovation, and Expansion

A marble plaque at Sokolniki station marks the beginning of one of the world’s most iconic underground railways, which opened on May 15, 1935....

Postapalooza Festival Celebrates Bold, Rule-Breaking Poster Design in Hong Kong

What makes good design? For too long, Hong Kong’s creative output has been shaped by the practical, risk-averse tastes of corporations and institutions. Seeking...

Exiled Russian Filmmaker Roma Liberov Reflects on Leaving Home and the Future of His Culture

Roma Liberov, a Russian filmmaker long captivated by the fate of exiled writers after the 1917 revolution, never imagined he would one day share...

Mr Blank 2.0 Delivers a Dark Vision of Surveillance and Humanity

As the audience enters the auditorium of the Kwai Tsing Theatre, they are immediately confronted by a stark message displayed on wall-mounted screens: “These...

Ulana Switucha Wins Photography Award for Capturing Tokyo’s Innovative Public Toilets

On April 16, the winners of the 18th edition of the Sony World Photography Awards were announced during a ceremony held in London. Among...

Heartbeat Opera Brings Big Operatic Vision to Intimate Stages

Dan Schlosberg vividly recalls the humble beginnings of Heartbeat Opera. Eleven years ago, the company staged its very first performance in a yoga studio...

Germany Secures Hohenzollern Artifacts for Public Display

Thousands of cultural treasures once belonging to Germany’s former Hohenzollern imperial family will remain in public museums in Berlin and Brandenburg, following a historic...

Rare Chinese Calligraphy Ignites Bidding War Amid Downturn in Hong Kong Art Market

Even during the peak years of Hong Kong’s art market, a 95-minute bidding war would have made headlines. That’s why the recent fierce competition...

Bob Dylan Unveils “Point Blank” Art Exhibition in London

Renowned singer-songwriter and Nobel Prize laureate Bob Dylan is showcasing a new collection of his visual art in London, offering a glimpse into his...

Exploring Darwin’s Vibrant Street and Indigenous Art Scene

Darwin, the capital of Australia’s Northern Territory, offers a vibrant artistic journey where street murals and Indigenous art intertwine to create a city alive...

Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Honoring History, Culture, and Resilience

Nearly 50 years ago, the United States began officially recognizing the contributions of Asian-Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. What began as a week-long...

Legacy of Lui Shou-kwan: How a Chinese Ink Master Shaped Hong Kong’s Art Scene

Fifty years after his passing, Lui Shou-kwan continues to be revered as a pioneering force in Hong Kong's modern art scene. Best known for...

Digital Nomad Artist Sarah Tse Explores the World Through Her Art

Hong Kong-born artist Sarah Tse Man-heng has created a life where the world serves as her studio. A digital nomad, Tse combines her love...

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