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.

Kosovo Artist Turns Bras into Bags to Support Breast Cancer Awareness with “Shliroj Cicat”

Under Pristina’s October sun, women gather at a stall, each bringing a unique item to donate: a bra. These bras, part of a breast...

Hong Kong Exhibition Celebrates Artistic Talents of People with Disabilities

In Hong Kong’s Wan Chai district, the Morning Relay exhibition features ceramic figurines that stretch the limits of imagination, offering a glimpse into the...

Mundano’s Powerful Mural in São Paulo Uses Ash and Mud to Protest Deforestation

Brazilian street artist Mundano has unveiled a striking new mural in São Paulo, incorporating ash from forest fires and mud from recent floods in...

Hong Kong Ballet’s The Butterfly Lovers Shines with Emotion and Innovation

The Butterfly Lovers, the first full-length ballet co-created by Ricky Hu Songwei, Hong Kong Ballet’s choreographer-in-residence, is a captivating work that successfully merges classical...

Photographer Chronicles the History of Incheon’s Chinatown in New Book

In the 1980s, photographer Kim Bo-sub frequently visited Incheon’s Chinatown in South Korea, drawn to its unique atmosphere and rich Chinese heritage. The area,...

13th Zhengzhou International Shaolin Wushu Festival Showcases Martial Arts Excellence

The 13th Zhengzhou International Shaolin Wushu Festival commenced in Dengfeng, Henan Province, China, bringing together over 2,500 martial arts professionals from around the world...

Rediscovering Kim Lim: The Abstract Sculptor Who Defied Categorization

In the mid-1960s, Singapore-born artist Kim Lim made her mark on British television, speaking confidently about her monumental sculpture Day, which stood alongside works...

“Fragments of Curiosities” Exhibition in Hong Kong Explores Memory Through Art

The "Fragments of Curiosities" exhibition at Hart Haus in Hong Kong's Kennedy Town brings together seven artists who explore the concept of memory through...

Discover China’s Ancient Civilisations Through Rare Artefacts at Hong Kong Palace Museum

A new exhibition at the Hong Kong Palace Museum titled "The Origins of Chinese Civilisation" showcases over 100 rare archaeological treasures, offering a unique...

Dutch Museums Celebrate 150 Years of Impressionism and Showcase Andy Warhol’s “Royal Edition”

In 1874, a group of young artists in Paris revolutionized the art world by showcasing their paintings in defiance of the rigid norms of...

Controversial Artwork by Gaetano Pesce Unveiled in Naples, Sparking Debate

A new 12-meter-tall sculpture by the late Italian designer Gaetano Pesce has sparked conversation and controversy in Naples, Italy. Installed in Piazza del Municipio,...

Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo Faces Leadership Change Weeks Before Event

The executive director of the Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo (HKPAX), Heidi Chu Ching-han, resigned in mid-September, just weeks before the high-profile international event...

The Historical Significance of Silk in Chinese Musical Instruments

Silk, a natural fiber as iconic to China as paper and gunpowder, has long been associated with fine fabrics and clothing. However, its influence...

Microbiologist and Art Restorer Mother-Daughter Duo Use Bacteria to Restore Historic Paintings

In an extraordinary fusion of science and art, Spanish microbiologist Pilar Bosch and her mother, art restorer Pilar Roig, have teamed up to restore...

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