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The Guardian - UK · Oct 2

1852 California Gold $50 coin from Gold Rush era sells for $367,875 in auction

A remarkable California Gold $50 coin from 1852 fetched an impressive $367,875 at auction, showcasing its extraordinary rarity. This piece was part of the esteemed Centennial Collection of Territorial Rarities, consisting of eight certified coins and linked to Augustus Humbert and the Gold Rush era. The auction highlighted strong interest,…

The Times of India · Oct 2

Why Washington’s National Gallery is putting broken statues on display — from ancient Egypt to Mussolini

The exhibition titled 'Broken: The Power of the Fragment' will showcase over 80 works in Florence. These works will demonstrate how damage can enhance appreciation of art's meaning and historical context. It explores how broken sculptures reflect cultural shifts and transformations over time. Some fragments were intentionally created to embody…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Gem hunter finds potential $1 million diamond while livestreaming on TikTok

The Navy reservist’s livestream on TikTok showed the six‑carat stone, the largest found at Crater of Diamonds State Park this year

The Independent UK · Oct 2

In 1969, Frank Van Zant began building beside a Nevada highway; 20 years later, his desert compound had more than 200 concrete sculptures

In the late 1960s, World War II veteran Frank Van Zant began creating the Thunder Mountain Monument in Imlay, Nevada, using scrap materials from the desert landscape. Designed to honor Native American history and spirituality, the monument faced challenges after his death in 1989, including vandalism. Nonetheless, restoration by his…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

'Sense of unease': art show explores nation's dark past

An exhibition of the work of one of Australia's most famous painters, Sidney Nolan, explores the darker aspects of the nation's history, its curator says.

AAP · Oct 2

Two Singers, One Barranquilla: How Aria Vega Is Bringing Her Caribbean Sound to Shakira's Madrid Residency and Beyond - INTERVIEW

Colombian singer Aria Vega grew up watching Shakira take their hometown of Barranquilla to the world. Now, after a Billboard No. 1, a Latin Grammy nomination and a new Warner Music Latina deal, Vega is bringing her own "Costeñita Core" to Madrid

Latin Times · Oct 1

American artist traded a painting and $10 for 153 acres in 1882; farm later became a landscape devoted to art

In 1882, Julian Alden Weir purchased a farm in Connecticut that transformed into his home and creative workspace. Initially focused on portraits and still life, he later immersed himself in the surrounding landscape. His shift towards Impressionism inspired numerous visiting artists. Today, the site is known as Weir Farm National…

The Times of India · Oct 1

12 paintings hidden for 50 years head to auction for $450M, including a $180M Van Gogh and $120M Cézanne

An exceptional auction is on the horizon for November 18, 2026, showcasing a collection of twelve remarkable impressionist and post-impressionist pieces, valued at almost $500 million. Highlighted artworks include Vincent van Gogh’s 'Châtaigniers en fleurs' and Paul Cézanne’s 'Arlequin,' which have not been publicly available for decades. Sotheby's is optimistic…

The Times of India · Oct 1

This Artist Created 39 Color-Rich Paintings Where Ordinary Subjects Become Striking Compositions

The most interesting thing about Alai Ganuza’s paintings may be how little they need to be extraordinary subjects. A plate of food, a cluster of flowers, a houseplant catching the light, or an object sitting quietly on a table can become enough for a painting. Ganuza works from real things…

Bored Panda · Oct 1