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Why Lajja Gauri Is Shown in a Birth-Giving Pose

At first glance, the ancient Lajja Gauri idol at Siddhanakolla in Karnataka can look unusual, even startling. The goddess is shown with her legs raised in uttanapada, a posture associated with childbirth, while a fully opened lotus appears where her head would normally be. But this unusual form was not…

MyLifeXP · Oct 5

UK collector's £15 teapot sold for £575,000 after experts identified rare Bartlam piece

A broken teapot bought for £15 at a 2016 auction was identified as a rare piece made by John Bartlam in South Carolina in the 1760s. It later sold for £460,000 at auction, reaching £575,000 with the buyer’s premium, and was acquired by The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New…

The Times of India · Oct 4

John Galliano Exhibition Cancelled: Why Did The Met Scrap His 2027 Show?

John Galliano's 2027 exhibition at The Met has been cancelled due to controversy over his past remarks, with both parties agreeing it could be painful for some and distract from the museum's mission.

International Business Times UK · Sep 1

Shiva & Parvati: The Strange Truth About Their Marriage

Some couples are alike in everything. Shiva and Parvati? Not exactly. One is famously associated with meditation, mountains, ashes, serpents and a life far removed from ordinary comforts. The other is often portrayed as graceful, powerful, deeply connected to family and capable of taking fierce forms such as Durga. Yet…

MyLifeXP · Aug 10

Everything to Know About the 2027 Met Gala Theme After John Galliano: Horizons Was Canceled

Why the announcement is already generating debate, and how it could shape the biggest night in fashion.

Marie Claire · Aug 3

Archaeologists uncover rare 2,000-year-old Liubo game boards in Han Dynasty tombs, but its rules remain one of history's greatest mysteries

Ancient Liubo boards discovered in Han Dynasty tombs shed light on a beloved game that transcended social classes for centuries. Archaeologists have detailed the game's equipment and venues of play, yet the precise rules of Liubo continue to elude scholars, presenting an enduring enigma in the realm of archaeology. The…

The Times of India · Jul 24

NYC Legionnaires Outbreak Kills Two as Cases Climb to 72; Guggenheim and Met Cooling Towers Test Positive

Two people have died in NYC's Upper East Side Legionnaires' outbreak. Cases have risen to 72, with bacteria found at the Guggenheim and Met cooling towers. Here's what you need to know.

Medical Daily · Jul 21

Beyoncé's Fashion Delivers a Showstopping Celebrity Style Moment at Jay-Z's Yankee Stadium Concert

Beyoncé fashion delivers another unforgettable celebrity style moment with a custom Giuseppe di Morabito ensemble at Jay-Z's anniversary show in Yankee Stadium.

Fashion Times · Jul 16

London Designer Accuses The Met for Displaying ‘Temu Version’ of Her Work

Shein and other online retailers are guilty of letting mass-produced rip-offs fly under the radar. But Anouska Samms (@anouskasamms) told TikTok that her design wasn’t being plagiarized by any seedy platform. Instead, the Metropolitan Museum of Art—yes, the same institution that hosts the Met Gala—has taken and displayed her work…

The Mary Sue · May 26

Meet Leonard Lauder: The man turned a private Cubist collection into public history

Leonard A. Lauder's monumental gift of his Cubist art collection to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2013 transformed private treasures into public assets. This significant donation, featuring masterpieces by Picasso and Braque, democratized access to art history and bolstered the Met's modern art offerings. The accompanying research center further…

The Times of India · May 15