Visual Arts
Swedish artist to paint Mohammed after receiving death threats
Despite having received death threats over his previous depictions of the Prophet Mohammed, Swedish cartoonist Lars Vilks has announced that…
Quincy Jones launches app which teaches users how to play piano
Music producer Quincy Jones has launched new music education app Playground Sessions, which will teach budding musicians how to play…
Dali thief arrested in New York
The man behind one of the most bizarre art thefts of our time has been arrested for stealing a Salvador…
Missing Banksy mural listed for auction in Miami
Londoners are angry over the removal of a Banksy mural which has been put up for auction in Miami.
Indian police use The Beatles to educate pedestrians
Police in the Indian city of Kolkata are using The Beatles ‘Abbey Road’ cover to educate pedestrians on the dangers…
Deaf community welcomed to WOMAD festival
New Zealand’s WOMAD festival is increasing its accessibility by providing sign language interpreters for the deaf at its upcoming events.
Why the arts are a central force in the economy
Economists should understand the arts as the very centre of a production system that derives benefit from the things the…
Rethinking our dated philanthropy approach
Research by Melbourne University released this week found arts organisations could do better when approaching trusts and foundations.
Stolen Matisse returns to Venezuela
A $3 million stolen painting by Henri Matisse will be returning to Venezuela.
Comedian’s sister among those detained in Jerusalem
Comedian Sarah Silverman’s sister is among a group of women being detained in Jerusalem for trying to pray at a…