last week in art
Harlem Is Finally Getting Its Hip-Hop Hall of Fame
Last week, organizers announced they had won a bid for a building and development, with plans to start construction in February 2018.
Scientists Have Discovered The Oldest Art Store in History
The Porc-Epic cave served as a hub for powdered ochre pigment production for at least 4500 years.
Banksy Is Offering Free Art to Anyone Who Votes Against Britain’s Conservatives [UPDATED]
Bristol-area residents just have to take a picture of their ballot to receive a limited edition "souvenir" in the mail—gratis.
A Noose Was Found Hanging Outside the Hirshhorn Museum
Park Police have launched an investigation into the purported hate crime.
An Angry Artist Installed a Peeing Dog Statue Next to “Fearless Girl”
Alex Gardega says he made the work extra crappy to further “downgrade” the statue.
Rent-Your-Own Rain Rooms Become Big Business in China
Numerous online companies are renting out copycat installations of Random International’s widely acclaimed artwork.
Giant Hands Emerge From a Venice Canal to Raise Climate Change Awareness
Italian sculptor Lorenzo Quinn’s massive new sculpture, 'Support,' is a stark warning on the impact of rising sea levels.
George R.R. Martin Announced Not Four but FIVE Game of Thrones Spin-offs
The author took to his personal blog to update fans about new scripts in the works.
This Might Be Your Last Chance to See 'The Great Wave' in Person
The British Museum is showing their copy for a temporary exhibit this year before putting it into storage for conservation purposes.
The Met Museum May Start Charging Tourists
The museum's new proposal is awaiting approval from the New York City Mayor's office.