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Sylvester Stallone reveals how he spent his movie millions

Hollywood action man Sylvester Stallone has revealed his biggest pay days have come from his art collection instead of his movie career - admitting he owns several paintings which are worth around $40 million and he's made a fortune from selling his pieces on.

BANG Premier · Oct 23

A rare 1800s Washington folk art drawing, hidden for 60 years, sold at auction for $226,600

A remarkable early 19th-century folk art piece, showcasing George Washington, has achieved a staggering auction price of $226,600 after lying dormant for 60 years. This striking artwork embodies the fraktur tradition of Pennsylvania German heritage, adorned with patriotic imagery. The strong interest stemmed from its superb condition and rich historical…

The Times of India · Oct 23

In 1974, Mississippi domestic worker L.V. Hull bought a 900-square-foot home with her wages; decades later, it became a restored art site and the L.V. Hull Legacy Center

L.V. Hull, a dedicated domestic worker and artist, acquired a modest home in Kosciusko, Mississippi, in 1974, infusing it with her unique art. While the house blossomed into a celebrated art destination, it fell into neglect after her death in 2008. Restoration efforts have since revitalized it, marking its place…

The Economic Times · Oct 23

Art is where you find it, from tip sites to road signs

Using found objects, Rosalie Gascoigne made art that re-envisioned the Australian landscape. Her career is being celebrated with a major retrospective.

AAP · Oct 22

Terry Lee obituary

Other lives: Artist and art teacher who was originally associated with the Kitchen Sink painters of the 1950s

The Guardian - UK · Oct 22

Paradise Garden Preserved: Georgia preacher turns vision into folk art landmark; foundation keeps site open

Howard Finster received a vision in 1976 that led him to create sacred art in Georgia. He produced nearly 47,000 artworks inspired by religious themes and American culture during his lifetime. Finster built Paradise Garden, an outdoor art environment filled with recycled materials and religious messages. After his death, his…

The Times of India · Oct 22

Old Trapper’s Lodge: Folk-art motel turns frontier myths into concrete; sculptures now scattered

John Ehn's Old Trapper’s Lodge, established in 1951, features an array of sculptures and displays that celebrate the American West. Initially showcasing a mock graveyard and an Old West museum filled with artifacts from his trapping past, the lodge became a historical landmark after Ehn’s passing in 1981. The site…

The Times of India · Oct 22

Life After Linard: self-taught potter builds ecumenical quarry cathedral; new owners revive it

Jean Linard dedicated 27 years of his life starting from the early 1980s to create an extraordinary outdoor cathedral in Neuvy-Deux-Clochers, adorned with brick arches and vibrant mosaics. Though the cathedral faced challenges after Linard's passing in 2010, a resurgence in 2022 revitalized it under new leadership, drawing thousands of…

The Times of India · Oct 22

Garden Of Meditations: Robert Tatin starts monumental project at 60; museum still evolves

At 60, French artist Robert Tatin embarked on creating the Musée Robert Tatin, dedicating two decades to this vibrant project filled with painted cement sculptures and a sprawling garden near Cossé-le-Vivien. His vision was to forge connections across cultures through art. Following his passing in 1983, the evolving museum now…

The Times of India · Oct 22

Why has Glasgow removed its Egyptian mummies from public display?

THE news that a number of Egyptian mummies have been removed from a Glasgow museum amid concerns over "informed consent" from the deceased has made headlines worldwide

The National (Scotland) · Oct 22