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A case in the Green Vault's jewel room

Dazzling Jewels Stolen in Green Vault Heist Go Back on Display in Dresden

In the early morning hours of November 25, 2019, thieves made away with 4,300 valuable diamonds and other stones

Commuters pass by Yayoi Kusama's new public sculpture, Infinite Accumulation, at Liverpool Street station in London.

Yayoi Kusama's Largest Permanent Public Sculpture Arrives in London

Stainless steel archways and reflective spheres stretch for more than 300 feet at Liverpool Street station

The last animal-themed mural in Banksy's series appeared on an entrance to the London Zoo.

As Banksy's Animal Art Series Ends, Caretakers Grapple With How to Preserve His Murals

The street artist unveiled nine new pieces in London this month, and many have already been taken down or defaced

The London Fire Brigade responded to a blaze that began on Somerset House's roof.

Firefighters Extinguish Blaze at London's Somerset House

The palatial complex's historic artworks sustained no damage from the fire that broke out on August 17

Andreane Rellou is an actor and filmmaker who saw the photos at the museum and took it upon herself to identify the two women.

Cool Finds

Amateur Sleuth Identifies the Mystery Women in a Museum's Fabergé Frames

The portraits were on display at a museum in England, where staffers had been wondering about the two subjects for years

A police officer poses with the fake Leonardo da Vinci portrait.

Art Dealer Arrested for Trying to Sell a Fake Leonardo da Vinci for $1.4 Million

French customs officers seized the imitation when they discovered the man’s export license had expired

Keith Haring painted the 170-foot-long mural on a hot summer day in 1987.

This Giant Keith Haring Mural Is a Beloved West Village Staple. Can It Be Saved?

The artwork, which adorns a wall by the pool at an old recreation center in New York City, faces an uncertain future

The mosaic was discovered during the construction of a water pipeline.

Cool Finds

Workers Stumble Upon Ancient Greek Mosaic of Dancing Satyrs

Found on the Greek island of Euboea, the pebbled design is part of a 2,400-year-old floor

The 58-foot-long, 10-foot-high sculpture is expected to be the largest free-standing bronze relief in the Western Hemisphere.

The Final Piece of the National World War I Memorial Is Almost Finished

"A Soldier's Journey," the 58-foot-long bronze sculpture created by Sabin Howard, will be unveiled in Washington, D.C. on September 13

Ami Yuasa faces off against India Sardjoe during the women's quarterfinal on August 9.

The Paris Olympics

Breaking Just Made Its Olympic Debut. Will It Return in 2032?

The event won't be featured at the Los Angeles Games in 2028, but that doesn't mean its Olympic journey is over

Banksy's latest mural, which depicts two pelicans eating fish, on August 9.

New Banksy Murals Appeared in London Every Day This Week. What Do They Mean?

The street artist has unveiled five animal-themed artworks, sparking debate about their intended message

American sprinter Noah Lyles rang the Paris 2024 bell after winning the men's 100-meter final.

The Paris Olympics

These Olympic Gold Medalists Get to Ring a Bell Bound for Notre-Dame

The bell was built for the Games, but it will soon get a second life in one of Paris' most beloved landmarks

Philipe Petit walks between the twin towers on August 7, 1974.

Philippe Petit Marks the 50th Anniversary of His World Trade Center Walk With a New High Wire Act

The 74-year-old French artist reflected on his stunt and balanced on a tightrope at two performances in Manhattan

As evidenced by Gordon Parks' A Woman and Her Dog in the Harlem Section (1943), New York pets had evolved from hunting assistants to companions by the 20th century.

See Images of New Yorkers and Their Pets Across Three Centuries

An upcoming exhibition will trace the history of the city's domesticated dogs, cats, horses and other animals

The Three Graces, Raphael, circa 1517-18

See Rare Italian Renaissance Drawings at Buckingham Palace

An upcoming exhibition will feature 160 sketches by Italian masters such as Leonardo da Vinci and Titian

The elephants are spending the summer in Newport, Rhode Island, before making their way to the Meatpacking District in New York City this fall.

Art Meets Science

A Herd of Life-Size Elephant Sculptures Is Marching Across America

Created by artists in India, the artworks are part of a larger effort to promote coexistence between humans and animals

Banksy announced this mural featuring a goat on a ledge on August 5.

Banksy Unveils Two New Animal Murals in Two Days

One piece features a goat perched on a ledge, while the other shows two elephants in windows

A rendering of Iván Argote's giant pigeon statue perched on top of the High Line

This 16-Foot-Tall Pigeon Sculpture Is Coming to New York City's High Line

Artist Iván Argote hopes the artwork, titled "Dinosaur," will inspire "attraction, seduction and fear"

Johnny Cash was born in Kingsland, Arkansas, in 1932.

A Statue of Johnny Cash Is Coming to the U.S. Capitol

Standing alongside civil rights leader Daisy Bates, the singer-songwriter will represent the state of Arkansas in Statuary Hall

After delays and months of uncertainty, triathletes finally took the plunge into the Seine River in Paris.

The Paris Olympics

Olympians Finally Got to Swim in the Seine River

After months of uncertainty, the women's and men's triathlon events kicked off with a dip in the long-polluted waterway that runs through the heart of Paris

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