From orange peels to bottle caps: Thousands of artists create their own ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’ Posted April 26, 2025 After sending its most famous work to be featured in Amsterdam's blockbuster 2023 exhibition of nearly every work by Johannes Vermeer, the Mauritshuis museum found itself with a b…
Artists battle it out in Sydney art competitions Posted April 12, 2025 Large crowds, loud music, and time pressure aren't typically considered the best environments for artistic expression. But in Sydney, on-stage art battles are turning painting int…
South African artist’s vibrant sculptures fill Johannesburg parks with color and joy Posted April 8, 2025 James Delaney wants his public art in South Africa's biggest city to be more than a magnet for selfies and a delight for children. He's determined to have the vibrant metal sculpt…
Thieves used stolen card to buy $523,000 French lottery ticket, the victim wants to share jackpot Posted March 22, 2025 Thieves used a stolen card to buy a winning French lottery ticket worth 500,000 euros ($523,000). But they vanished before cashing in—and now they’re among France…
Bakery owner in New England says he was offended over town’s decision against pastry painting Posted March 16, 2025 A bakery owner in New Hampshire testified that his excitement about displaying a painting by high school students of giant pastries quickly turned to annoyance after a zoning code…
Cats won’t be banned in Scotland, the government confirms Posted March 8, 2025 The Scottish government wants everyone to know it does not plan to ban cats. First Minister John Swinney was forced to issue the statement after a report by independent experts…
Pug Paradise: South African couple create sanctuary for hundreds of pugs Posted February 22, 2025 A pug rescue center in South Africa has taken in more than 2,500 pugs since opening in 2008, with more pugs needing assistance in the last few years. Pug Rescue is home to over…
Luxury AI-powered hotel promises to be the future of hospitality Posted February 9, 2025 In Las Vegas, a new type of hotel experience was on show. The Otonomus Hotel, showcased at CES 2025, was described by its developers as the world’s first fully AI…
Mysterious googly eyes go viral after appearing on public art in Oregon Posted January 18, 2025 Googly eyes have been appearing on sculptures around the central Oregon city of Bend, delighting many residents and sparking a viral sensation covered widely by n…
End of an era for the largest model railway in southeastern Europe Posted January 5, 2025 It’s the end of an era for the largest model railway in southeastern Europe. The Backo Mini Express—a 1.5-kilometer model railway with 150 mini locomotives—has it…