Smithsonian Magazine6h
Archaeologists Uncover Two Nearly Life-Size Statues Carved Into the Wall of a Tomb in Ancient Pompeii
The figures appear to represent a married couple. Experts think the woman, who is holding laurel leaves, may have been a ...
North Country Public Radio7h
This art exhibition is 'divisive' or 'eye-opening' — it depends who you ask
A new White House executive order says the exhibition is an example of how the Smithsonian portrays "American and Western ...
Artnet News9h
A Life-Sized Statue of a Bejeweled Ancient Priestess Is Unearthed in Pompeii
Two life-sized statues have been unearthed in Pompeii, including a bejewelled priestess of the ancient goddess Ceres.
Rare, near-life-sized statues discovered in Pompeii tomb
Two very rare, almost-life-sized statues have been discovered during the excavation of a massive tomb in Pompeii.
Woman Finds $3 Statue in Thrift Store—Then She Turned It Over: 'Incredible'
An incredible thrift store find has left the internet amazed after a woman stumbled on a rare 19th century marble statue for ...
Condé Nast Traveler1d
Visiting the Louvre's Hidden Gift Shop—and the Atelier Where Its Prints Are Made
In the suburbs of Paris, magic is made in the Louvre’s little-known ateliers, writes Elaine Sciolino in this excerpt from her ...
Obedir Announces Sponsorship of Leading Female Sculptor Sophie Ryder at Art Paris
March 31, 2025) - Obedir, the innovative compliance technology firm, today announced its sponsorship of renowned French-British sculptor Sophie Ryder at the prestigious Art Paris exhibition. This ...
Greek Reporter3d
When Persians Destroyed Athens: The Burning of Acropolis and the Rebuilding of a City
In 480 BC, Persian forces led by King Xerxes I burned down the city of Athens, as well as the Acropolis, in what is called “the Persian Destruction of Athens.” The destruction of the great city took ...
Let us know what you think about the quirky sculpture outside Cambridge Station
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...
The Park Record8d
In statue, Picabo Street hopes future generations find inspiration
In the moment, seeing her Olympic downhill tuck in bronze, pigtails flying, for the ages proved overwhelming for Picabo ...
Artnet News9d
Why Leonora Carrington’s Otherworldly Sculptures Are Generating Interest—and Controversy
The otherwordly paintings by Leonora Carrington are broken records at auction. Will collectors also go crazy for her ...
Greek Reporter13d
Honoring Women: Renowned Greek Sculptor Unveils Work at UN
Greek-born sculptor George Petrides presented Greece's UN representative with a sculpture of an ancient Greek female figure ...