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Van Gogh’s Last Painting Poses a Problem for an Idyllic French Village

It was recently determined that the artist painted his final work, “Tree Roots,” in Auvers-sur-Oise. The roots still exist, igniting a fight over their preservation.

The New York Times - 13h

Danh Võ is cultivating an artistic revolution

From a garden oasis in Guangzhou, China, to the turbine halls of M+ Museum in Hong Kong, the artist’s work is springing up in the most unexpected places

Financial Times - 3d

Jamaican reggae artist Max Romeo dies aged 80

Musician best known for tracks such as Chase the Devil and War Ina Babylon rose to fame in the 1960s. Max Romeo, the influential Jamaican reggae artist best known for tracks such as Chase the Devil ...

The Guardian - 3d

‘Like you’re a giant’: Edinburgh artist creates pintsize replicas of city’s pubs

Among Keith Crawley’s detailed tiny models is the Greyfriars Bobby’s Bar that includes statue of the dog. “It’s almost like you’re a giant looking down on something,” says the artist Keith Crawley, ...

The Guardian - 2d

AI-generated action figures were all over social media. Then, artists took over with hand-drawn versions.

As another AI-driven trend gained traction, artists countered by sharing their own human-made takes on the ChatGPT-generated action figures that circulated online in recent days.

NBC News - 2d

There’s AI Inside Windows Paint and Notepad Now. Here’s How to Use It

AI tools have arrived in two of the most basic and long-serving Windows utilities. Here’s what they do and how you can turn them off if you prefer.

Wired - 22h

Con Artists Scamming London Tourists Meet Their Match: Batman and Robin

The police shared video of an unconventional tactic that led to two arrests in London: Going undercover as superheroes.

The New York Times - 4d

Texas A&M basketball lands commitment from Kansas transfer Zach Clemence

Texas A&M men's basketball landed reinforcements in the paint Sunday, with Kansas forward Zach Clemence announcing his commitment to the program.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

This momentous LACMA exhibition called for a group portrait — to the tune of Roberta Flack

Artists in "Imagining Black Diasporas" gathered for a special photograph, which will live on in the archives.

Los Angeles Times - 4d

Between drones and AI, Masters tries to balance past with future

Cellphones are banned at the Masters. Food and drink prices are happily stuck in the 1970s — $1.50 for a pimento cheese sandwich — a charming holdover from yesteryear. And painted leaderboards are ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

‘I sent AI to art school!’ The postmodern master who taught a machine to beef up his old work

Warhol for colour, Hopper for volume … American art world star David Salle is using AI on old paintings of his that had a mixed reception – with wild, sprawling results. Why isn’t he afraid of ...

The Guardian - 16h

An Expedition for Thousands of Sandhill Cranes in Nebraska

Each spring, hundreds of thousands of cranes converge in Nebraska. The phenomenon draws in artists, conservationists and curious friends alike.

The New York Times - 1d

Trans Musicians Are Canceling US Tour Dates Due to Trump’s Gender ID Rules

Two trans Canadian artists are pulling out of US concerts as Donald Trump’s border crackdown sparks ‘panic.’

Wired - 15h

At the Fashion Trust U.S. Awards, everyone understood the assignment

At the third annual Fashion Trust U.S. Awards, a perfectly extra affair celebrating emerging designers, artists from all corners of the industry were grateful for the opportunity to dress up.

Los Angeles Times - 5d

Here Comes the Sun: Elvis Duran and more

Radio host Elvis Duran sits down with Mo Rocca to discuss his ongoing career as host of “Elvis Duran and the Morning Show.” Then, Faith Salie visits the de Young Museum in San Francisco where ...

CBS News - 3d

‘Gaza, it breaks my heart to see you in this state’: three stories from young Palestinian writers

Authors from the We Are Not Numbers project on their dreams of becoming architects or artists, and a report on how a young woman found fulfilment in fast food. Ahmed Alnaouq: ‘It’s our duty that ...