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Neanderthals Made Cave Paintings Before Modern Humans Even Reached Europe
According to new research, the oldest paintings known to man appear to be the work of Neanderthals.
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An 8-week immersive experience dedicated to mentored studio time, theoretical concerns, and establishing a professional practice for a career in art.
Opinion
The Illegal Papyrus Trade and What Scholars Can Do to Stop It
In 2012, a remarkable artifact appeared on eBay — and my research into its origins raised troubling questions.
Comics
Love Thy Neighbor, Just Not Their Guns
When you look around you might see your neighbors but do you also see the heat they're packing?
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Restoring Arne Jacobsen's Modernist Copenhagen Hotel to Its Original Glory
The design studio Space Copenhagen is working to breathe life back into Jacobsen's vision for the world's first designer hotel.
Art
Art that Embraces the Incoherence of the Internet
Liu Shiyuan's videos, photos, and installations wrangle with the deluge of information and imagery we're constantly fed without veering into incoherence.
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New Richard Avedon Biography Contains Over 200 Errors, His Foundation Says
A new document released by the Foundation claims Avedon: Something Personal contains mistakes ranging from the photographer's hair color to the dates of major exhibitions.
Film
On Body and Soul Follows a Strange Romance Set in a Slaughterhouse
Ildiko Enyedi's film, which is nominated for an Oscar, is a fantastical reflection on human intimacy and vulnerability.
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11 Foundations Defend NEA and Denounce Trump Budget Proposal
Trump has twice suggested that the NEA be shut down, but for the first time, 11 foundations signed a joint statement of opposition.
Art
How 18th-Century Artists Pieced Together Pastel Portraits
In order to make large portraits of European elites, artists had to literally piece together pieces of paper, circumventing the limitations of their medium.
Art
The Curving Concrete Poetry of a Daring Experimental Architect
In Mexico, the architecture of Félix Candela punctuates landscapes like giant flowers, folded umbrellas, and cresting waves.
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Facebook Censored a Stone Age Nude Sculpture, Venus of Willendorf [UPDATED]
An Italian woman's post featuring the 30,000-year-old artifact was removed late last year; last month, the museum that houses it called out the social network.