Arts and culture news covering museums, exhibitions, performing arts, cultural events, and artistic developments worldwide.
US artist Wyland filed a $25m lawsuit against FIFA and others for painting over his 1,580-square-meter whale mural in Dallas to promote the 2026 World Cup. FIFA stated it has no involvement and referred inquiries to the local organizing committee, while the building's management said local organizers requested the wall space and claimed Wyland had been notified.
French Minister of Culture Catherine Pégard announced the Bayeux tapestry will be moved to the UK in a top-secret operation using a specially constructed container to absorb vibrations. The 11th-century embroidery will be displayed at the British Museum from September 2026 to July 2027 while its permanent home in Bayeux undergoes renovations.
This article describes the making of Ken Burns and David Schmidt's documentary series 'The American Revolution,' highlighting its decade-long production, use of reenactments, and focus on underrepresented voices such as African Americans, Native Americans, and women. It argues that the series aims to move beyond mythology to present a more inclusive and dimensional history.
This commentary reflects on the process and results of a reader poll to identify the 100 greatest living American songwriters. It discusses the challenges of defining songwriting, the dominance of singer-songwriters, and the diversity of reader tastes, arguing that the list reveals both consensus and a vast landscape of individual musical preferences.
This review argues that Terry Guest's play "Andy Warhol Presents: The Cocaine Play" effectively explores the cost of fame and artistic success through fictionalized portrayals of Warhol, Monroe, and Sedgwick. The critic contends that despite its length, the production's captivating performances and tragic themes make it worthwhile.
This commentary explores the origins and cultural significance of the Nutbush line dance in Australia, arguing that it has become an unofficial national tradition despite its American roots. It investigates how the dance spread through schools and social events, and why it remains uniquely Australian.
This commentary argues that dance in New York City has shifted from a mainstream cultural force to a niche passion, contrasting past enthusiasm with current obscurity. It suggests that while extraordinary dancers and choreographers still exist, they lack broad public recognition, reflecting a broader decline in dance's cultural relevance.
Ben Folds warned that the National Symphony Orchestra 'may not survive' amid Kennedy Center turmoil, urging fans to contact Congress to protect federal arts institutions. The NSO has only a few June dates and no announced programming for the upcoming season.
This commentary argues that the exhibition "Looking for America" at the Ogunquit Museum of American Art is the most important show in Maine, presenting Hank Willis Thomas's work as a calm yet incisive repudiation of the Trump administration's vision. It contends that the art speaks truth to power without polemics, using facts and collaboration to critique exclusionary nationalism.
This commentary reports on UCLA students' hopes for the revival of Westwood Village's Village Theatre, highlighting the cultural and social significance of a nearby movie theater for the campus community. It argues that the theater's restoration, led by prominent directors, could restore a walkable gathering place and enhance student life.