150 artists of African descent celebrated in 'Black Paris' exhibition at Pompidou Center

‘The colour of my skin didn’t matter’: exhibition shines light on black artists in postwar Paris

Pompidou Centre show featuring 150 artists of African heritage is the last before the gallery shuts for five years. For many black artists and intellectuals, postwar Paris was a cosmopolitan hub. ...

The Guardian - 2d

Visitors flock to Paris’s Pompidou Centre before it closes for renovations

Art lovers catch last glimpse of prestigious art collection before gallery shuts for five years for major revamp. Visitors from around the world have been flocking to the Pompidou Centre in Paris ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

Supersized pearls and crystal bows: Chanel lures celebrity crowd to Paris

Fashion week also brings Louis Vuitton showcasing cinematic romance of train travel. Chanel came gift-wrapped in black ribbon at Paris fashion week. The ribbon was made of steel, not silk. It was ...

The Guardian - Mar. 11

Larry Stanton: the artist who captured New York’s gay scene at a time of crisis

A new exhibition in Los Angeles celebrates the life and work of a painter who died at 37 of Aids as he tried to preserve a record of those around him. Taken too early by the Aids pandemic, the ...

The Guardian - Mar. 13

Bay Area musician connects to his roots with a West African instrument

Amid Black History Month celebrations in February, some local musicians say they are finding more opportunities at various venues to share their work and stories.

CBS News - Mar. 3

7 stand trial over cyber death threats against Paris Olympics artistic director

The trial of seven people charged in connection with alleged cyberbullying targeting the artistic director of last summer’s Paris Olympics’ opening and closing ceremonies has started in a Paris court

ABC News - Mar. 5

Black Panther artist's painting of jazz legend catches eye of Spike Lee

Sitting in the window of the Artfunk gallery on Jackson Street in San Francisco is a painting of jazz legend John Coltrane. While most people walking by will see the image of a great musician, ...

CBS News - Mar. 3

Where the art of Edvard Munch comes alive: a city break in Oslo

As a new exhibition celebrating the portraits of Edvard Munch opens at London’s National Portrait Gallery, we take a trip to the artist’s home city in Norway. I reach Ekeberg Park at sunset and ...

The Guardian - Mar. 12

Was Catherine Mann right to pivot? With charts and historical enquiry, we fail to answer that question

The Descent of Mann

Financial Times - 2d

With 100 Pounds of Blue Pigment, an Artist Conjures Spirits of the Past

The ghost of George Washington Carver hangs over the studio of Amanda Williams, where hues are inspired by the Alabama soil Black farmers worked.

The New York Times - 6d

National Trust creates living gene bank of endangered native black poplar

Cuttings of tree captured by John Constable being planted on restored Devon floodplain. Captured by John Constable in one of his most celebrated paintings, the black poplar tree was once as common ...

The Guardian - Mar. 14

Inside the Former ‘Underworld’ Where Ai Weiwei Makes Art

Ahead of his largest-ever exhibition in the U.S., the dissident artist reflects on collecting jade and living below ground.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

How Picasso became the ultimate prize for China’s new collectors

In recent years, major works have gone to private buyers in Asia — a new exhibition puts the artist’s relationship with the region in the spotlight

Financial Times - 2d

Trump Reimagines the Kennedy Center: Elvis, ‘Cats’ and Babe Ruth

A recording of President Trump’s private remarks at a Kennedy Center board meeting shows that he mused about bestowing honors on dead celebrities and people from outside the arts.

The New York Times - 3d

‘Like a game of black-belt level Jenga’: inside the ancient art of Japanese carpentry

From the earthquake-defying joints that support a 13th-century temple to the delicacy of sashimono puzzle boxes, a new exhibition shows off the myriad possibilities of this centuries-old craft. Do ...

The Guardian - 4d

CBS Soccer Pundit Thierry Henry Swarmed By Panama Players Celebrating Last Minute Goal In Surprise Win Against USMNT

CBS soccer pundit Thierry Henry became the center of wild celebrations last night in Los Angeles after Panama netted a last-minute goal to clinch a surprise win over the USMNT. Henry, a legend of ...

Yahoo Sports - 11h

Black Medal of Honor recipient removed from US Department of Defense website

Page honoring Charles C Rogers for his Vietnam war service is now defunct with letters ‘DEI’ added to website address. The US defense department webpage celebrating an army general who served in ...

The Guardian - 5d

Borderline genius: how José María Velasco’s landscapes redefined perceptions of Mexico

An exhibition of works by the 19th-century artist shows his role in creating a sense of Mexican identity – revealing that he was more polymath than painter . Due to the longstanding political and ...

The Guardian - 4d

‘I spent six years just repeating dots and lines’: the great painter Arpita Singh on a lifetime in art

She has been painting for 60 years – yet it’s taken until now for her to have an exhibition outside her native India. The artist reluctantly takes time out from her studio in order to grant a rare ...

The Guardian - 10h

Kensington Palace Mounts New Exhibition on Court Dress Codes

Garments worn by Diana, Princess of Wales, and Queen Victoria are among the exhibits.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Trae Young donates 150 tickets to Oklahoma youth for Sooners NCAA Tournament game

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young donated 150 tickets to his hometown youth for Saturday's NCAA Tournament.

Yahoo Sports - 18h

God Of War's 20th Anniversary Event Will Have Donuts And Beach Towels, But No New Announcements

Sony Santa Monica and Gallery Nucleus are collaborating on an exhibition to celebrate God of War's 20th anniversary later this month, but don't expect any new announcements.. "With such a stellar ...

GameSpot - Mar. 10

Rembrandt’s Amsterdam – walking the Amstel River 750 years after the city’s birth

To celebrate this significant milestone, our writer follows the flow of the artist’s inspiration, taking in sights that would have been familiar to the Old Master. For visitors in search of scenic ...

The Guardian - Mar. 13

Trump Offers South African Farmers Expedited Citizenship

The president falsely claimed on social media that the South African government was confiscating farmland, echoing previous statements that the country was mistreating white people.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

Is AI coming for art fairs? This android artist has a proposal — with a twist

Doku, the digital avatar of Chinese artist Lu Yang, is hosting a pop-up store at Art Basel Hong Kong

Financial Times - 1d

WATCH: Partially blind artist overcomes vision loss to create stunning paintings

Meet Ed Urena, an artist who turned vision loss into inspiration, using his talent to express himself despite a challenging eye condition.

ABC News - Mar. 12

What's behind Trump offering White South African farmers U.S. citizenship?

Trump says he'll offer White South African farmers "safe refuge" as U.S. citizens, but do they actually want it?

CBS News - Mar. 10

East African Housekeepers Face Rape, Assault and Death in Saudi Arabia

East African leaders and Saudi royals are among those profiting off a lucrative, deadly trade in domestic workers.

The New York Times - 5d

Coperni Mixes Fortnite and Fashion at Paris Show

A fashion show in Paris was staged against a backdrop of 200 people playing Fortnite together. It was a distraction, at best.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

Chelsea, Liverpool Receive Transfer Boost on €30M-Rated PSG Target as Sevilla Set for Firesale

With Milan Skriniar now at Fenerbahçe, Paris Saint-Germain could be in the market for a new center-back this summer, as they are expected to move on from the veteran permanently.Last fall, SPORT ...

Yahoo Sports - 14h

A pitch-black art gallery — now that’s a bright idea

Empty Gallery, a ‘black-cube’ arts space situated in a Hong Kong high-rise, has a reputation for immersive, experimental experiences

Financial Times - 2d

The Black barbershops are helping boys fall in love with reading

Barbershop Books is bringing hundreds of free books to Black barbershops across the country to help more boys become better readers.

NBC News - 6h

Fossil Fuels Are the Future, Chris Wright Tells African Leaders

Chris Wright’s remarks were welcomed at a time when countries across the region have felt whipsawed by cuts to longstanding African energy initiatives.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

Trump admin. expels South African ambassador, accuses him "race-baiting"

Marco Rubio declared South African envoy Ebrahim Rasool persona non grata and accused him of being a "race-baiting politician who hates America."

CBS News - 4d

‘Painting was my final act of defiance’: how a chef from war-torn Eritrea wowed the art world after his death

Ficre Ghebreyesus, who died in 2012, made vertiginous paintings celebrating family, the diaspora and his own turbulent story. His first European solo exhibition charts this remarkable journey. What ...

The Guardian - Mar. 12

Balmain gives softness with an edge at Paris Fashion Week

Doja Cat took her front-row seat at Balmain’s fall show at Paris Fashion Week, fresh off her Oscars performance in a custom beaded Balmain gown

ABC News - Mar. 5

Vingegaard withdraws as British duo denied in Paris-Nice

Two-time Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard withdraws from Paris-Nice as British duo Josh Tarling and Sam Watson lose out in a sprint finish on stage six.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

American Jorgenson defends Paris-Nice title

Defending champion Matteo Jorgenson won the eight-day Paris-Nice race on Sunday, crossing the finish line on the French Riviera in second place as another American, Magnus Sheffield, won the stage ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Fanmio lawsuit claims Ryan Garcia 'feigned' injury to get out of exhibition fight

An entertainment company says boxer Ryan Garcia feigned an injury last year to back out of an exhibition fight, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in California. Fanmio, ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

150 artists of African descent celebrated in 'Black Paris' exhibition at Pompidou Center

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