In a bloody, carnal survey, 'The New Grotesque' tests whether an old aesthetic can metabolize modern anxieties.

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On July 14, at an auction held within Sotheby’s Breuer building in New York, a 67-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil set a new record with its $50.1 million purchase price, as per The New York Times. Nicknamed “Gus,” the T....

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Cuban artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara has been reported missing following the expiration of his jail sentence. Otero Alcántara, who was serving five years on charges of showing disrespect to national symbols, was set to be released from Guanjay, a...

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Between 2010 and 2011, Marlow documented all 42 Anglican cathedrals across the breadth and length of England. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little...

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According to a new report from the New York Times, new candidates for the Smithsonian’s Board of Regents have not yet made their way before Congress, as can usually be expected, due to Vice President JD Vance’s efforts to...

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Legionella, the bacteria that causes the virulent form of pneumonia known as Legionnaires’ disease, has been detected in a cooling tower at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on New York’s Upper East Side. The bacteria grows in warm water...

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New research suggests that the treasured bronze artifact is an assemblage of different parts, each hailing from different locations and dates.

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Satterwhite called the grants "a necessary bridge" for artists like him, who are often left unable to support themselves while they go through treatment and recovery.

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For the artist, death was not an ending.

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Anne and Arthur Goldstein have previously donated more than 160 works to the institution.

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The bacteria were previously detected at the Guggenheim Museum, as authorities continue searching for the source of the outbreak.

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Artist MPA is staging new live interpretations of Yoko Ono's landmark piece from 1964.

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A large-scale, immersive exhibition of her work opens today at Tate Modern. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The...

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We asked illustrators what they charge and how they're feeling out there. The answers were more honest than we bargained for. Here's a number we didn't expect: £350. That's the median day rate amo...

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We asked illustrators what they charge and how they're feeling out there. The answers were more honest than we bargained for. Here's a number we didn't expect: £350. That's the median day rate amo...

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"We had our best first half in five years at Christie's, growing in all departments and regions, at every price point," chief executive Bonnie Brennan said.

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Known for his retro illustrations for big-name clients, the Argentine artist explains how he stays human in the age of AI. Ask most illustrators to name their career highlight, and you'll get thei...

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The global agency's co-founder explains why they're putting themselves on the line by launching their own font foundry, CcType. It's a little weird when you think about it. Creative studios spend...

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M+C Saatchi lands Boss, Mother Design opens a real, physical shop, Oliver makes a big TikTok hire, and plenty more besides. Welcome to Booms & Shakes, our monthly round-up of the hires, launch...

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May 1 – August 1, 2026

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