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A redditor is making super-fancy marble Steam Machine faceplates, *allegedly* sourced from the same quarry as Michelangelo

My faceplate's made from wood, from the same forest as trees.

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This Page Shared 14 Paintings By Famous Artists That Rarely Get The Attention They Deserve

Some paintings become so famous that they end up defining an artist's entire legacy. As a result, hundreds of other works, often just as technically impressive or historically fascinating, remain largely overlooked. Looking beyond the masterpieces offers a different perspective, revealing unexpected subjects, experimental ideas, and lesser-known moments in the…

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‘He made Damien Hirst look like a sideshow’: the bloodsplash horrors of Gunther von Hagens

The German scientist showman turned corpses into gruesome entertainment and scored a global hit – but he sidestepped the moral questions truly great art asks

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Sculptor spent $100,000 making lifesize Charlie Kirk statue but has no takers

New York artist Sergio Furnari spent his own money on steel and resin monument to the slain Turning Point USA founder and had assumed he would be able to recoup the cost

The Independent UK

$100,000 Life-Size Charlie Kirk Statue Falls Short of Sculptor's Million-Dollar Hopes

New York sculptor Sergio Furnari's £74,000 statue of Charlie Kirk faces financial struggles and personal setbacks, raising doubts about the project's success and potential curse.

International Business Times UK

New York sculptor spent $100,000 to make a Charlie Kirk statue no one wants to buy

Sergio Furnari said he thought the lifesize sculpture – which no one commissioned – would raise ‘millions’ of dollars

The Guardian - US

Hockney’s Pop pals, Warhol’s American republic and Linder punks Blackpool – the week in art

David Hockney is shown alongside Richard Hamilton, Claes Oldenburg and Jasper Johns and Helen Chadwick’s provocations have a wild Welsh setting

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Lamine Yamal a genius ‘like Dalí or Michelangelo’, says Spain’s De la Fuente

Luis de la Fuente urged people not to compare Lamine Yamal to Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona or ‘anyone’ – but said he was like two famous artists

The Guardian - UK

Kapoor’s sublime spectacle, Hepworth’s sculpture sings and Hockney passes away – the week in art

Anish Kapoor gets a blockbuster showing, Barbara Hepworth’s pioneering use of colour is showcased and we look back at our beloved David Hockney – all in your weekly dispatch

The Guardian - UK

‘How can you have a Ferrari without any vroom?’: electric model shocks owners’ club

Suggestion the Luce EV should be stripped of prancing horse logo shows strength of feeling from Ferrari fans

The Guardian - UK

Tickets Now on Sale For One of the Year's Standout Cultural Events

SYDNEY, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sistine Chapel: Revelations – An Immersive Exhibition opens for a limited season from May 16 to July 19 at St Mary's Cathedral, offering a rare opportunity to step inside one of the world's greatest artistic achievements. Created in collaboration with the Vatican and the…

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60 Times People Managed To Capture The Spirit Of Renaissance Paintings In Photos

Renaissance art is known to exude sophistication. If we’re talking about being cultured, this form of artistic expression remains a benchmark. So when a random snapshot looks like art from said era, amazement ensues. Here are some examples of these accidental masterpieces we’ve compiled from across the internet.

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Vatican approves unique exhibition for Aussie cathedral

The Pope's offices have approved a modern exhibition to be displayed in Australia, with advanced technology to project artworks from Vatican City.

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Fans Brutally Roast Celebs At Met Gala 2026 For Adding Extra Arms And Hands To Their Outfits

“I’m not religious, but why does everything look like it’s in need of an exorcism?”

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77 Paintings That Feel Way Ahead Of Their Time, As Shared By Art Lovers Online

A recent Reddit thread on r/ArtHistory invited people to share old paintings that feel modern or ahead of their time. It didn’t take long for the discussion to go viral, with history and art enthusiasts flooding the comments with mind-blowing examples from different centuries. Some of these pieces really make…

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A rare look inside the Sistine Chapel for a private concert about angel encounters

The Vatican’s Sistine Chapel hosted a concert debuting a composition focused on interactions with angels found throughout the Bible

LiveScience

Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius: The only surviving larger-than-life-size statue of a pagan Roman emperor — a rarity that Michelangelo refurbished

The giant, one-of-a-kind statue of a Roman emperor on horseback depicts him addressing his troops.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: US attacks Iran’s mine-laying boats in strait of Hormuz as tensions rise over oil

Iran’s IRGC has said it will not allow even ‘one litre’ to leave the region if US-Israeli attacks continue. Plus, how gen Z women are conquering country music

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Michelangelo or bust? Researcher divides experts with attribution of sculpture

Author claims archive documents show Christ the Saviour bust was one of the artist’s secret works

The Independent UK

EU recovery funds fuel frenzied restorations around Rome, including at famed basilica

The San Pietro in Vincoli basilica in Rome is home to one of Michelangelo’s most famous works, the massive marble statue of Moses, as well as the purported chains that imprisoned the first pope

PC Gamer

Turtle Team-Up turns Magic: The Gathering into a chill co-op game so you don't have to beat your friends and feel bad about it

The power of friendship.

Total Film

R-rated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie isn't "off the table", says franchise co-creator: "I think it will happen"

The Last Ronin movie might still happen

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Fancy pizza with a view when visiting the Vatican?

The Vatican unveils plans to expand the visitor experience to mark the 400th anniversary of St. Peter’s Basilica.

The Independent UK

Vatican expands tourist experience at St. Peter’s Basilica as pizza now offered

Fancy a pizza with a view?

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I'm Shook After Learning How TMNT's Scrapped Last Ronin Movie Would've Connected To Past Ninja Turtles Films

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