Here's The Artist That May Have Inspired Rex Ryan's Tattoo
Rex Ryan's now-famous tattoo of what appears to be his wife wearing nothing but a Mark Sanchez jersey seems to have at least been inspired by the work of illustrator Robert Ullman.Among other things,...
View ArticleThis Time-Lapse Video Of An Art Installation Made Of Garbage Is Oddly Soothing
Small Moons is an art installation by SuttonBeresCuller, a collective of three artists (John Sutton, Ben Beres, and Zac Culler), that was displayed at the Land of Tomorrow gallery in Louisville,...
View ArticleThis 'Geolocated' Twitter Photography Is Beautiful And Surreal
Artists Nate Larson and Marni Shindelman are the brains behind an intriguing photography project that starts simply by finding interesting tweets that have location data attached to them.It's called...
View ArticleArchitect Frank Gehry Is Still Obsessed With Fish
Frank Gehry — one of the most celebrated and prolific architects living today — has a thing for fish. He's been quoted as saying, "The fish is a perfect form," and previously devoted an entire gallery...
View ArticleSteven Cohen Is Auctioning Off His Richter Painting For An Expected $15 Million
A painting by German abstract artist Gerhard Richter that's owned by "king of hedge funds" Steven Cohen is going on the auction block in New York City.Christie's said "Prag 1883" is estimated to sell...
View ArticleA Controversial Portrait Of The Queen Is Finally On Display After 60 Years
It is a face known throughout the world, but the public will see a different side of the Queen today as a portrait banished for 61 years goes on display.The controversial painting was once banned from...
View ArticleKate Middleton Portrait Artist Lashes Out Against 'Vicious' Criticism
When artist Paul Emsley unveiled his official portrait of Kate Middleton, the world was surprised to see the beautiful Duchess of Cambridge's not as attractive painting.The press was somewhat harsh,...
View ArticleWashington DC's Kennedy Center Unveils Plan For $100 Million Expansion
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is planning its first major expansion since it opened in 1971 as a "living memorial" to President John F. Kennedy, with new features...
View ArticleIt's Hard To Believe That These Portraits Are Not Photographs
A picture is worth 1,000 words, but the pieces by young artist Rubén Belloso Adorna may be worth even more than that.Born in Seville, Spain, Belloso is trained in the fine arts from the University of...
View ArticleHow Food Photographers Make Every Plate Look Like Art
Let's face it, food can be fickle.How many times have you taken a picture of whatever delicious dish you're eating to post on Instagram—probably to the chef's dismay— and your photo made the food look...
View ArticleFox Reveals A 35-Foot-Tall Mural Of Bruce Willis In Honor Of 'Die Hard'
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of "Die Hard," Fox has installed a giant mural of Bruce Willis as John McClane on its studio lot in Century City.The 35-foot mural was installed on the side of...
View ArticleSteve Wynn Paid $33.7 Million For Jeff Koons' Gigantic 'Tulips' Sculpture
Jeff Koons' giant steel sculpture "Tulips"sold to an anonymous buyer for $33.7 million during Christie's post-war and contemporary art sale last fall.It turns out the buyer was hotel mogul Steve Wynn,...
View ArticleHow Christie's Sells $157 Million Worth Of Art In A Single Evening
As Christie’s prepares to raise an estimated £100 million in one evening, Alice Vincent visits the auction house to find out how the rich buy art.Christie's has all the hallmarks of one of London’s...
View ArticleHacker Reveals That Since Leaving The White House, George W. Bush Has Become...
A hacker named Guccifer apparently got access to private emails and photos from the Bush family, and has sent them along to The Smoking Gun. The cache includes several photos of paintings allegedly...
View Article20 Gorgeous Art Hotels Around The World
For busy vacationers who want to do it all, it can be hard to pack in tours, museums, landmarks, restaurants, nightlife, and shopping.Sometimes you have to give one up. But why not cut some corners by...
View ArticleFashion PR Guy Busted At JFK For Allegedly Swiping A Dali Painting
Phivos Lampros Istavrioglou, Moncler's head of international relations is accused of stealing Salvador Dali's 'Cartel Des Don Juan Tenorio 1949' from a New York art gallery in 2012.French fashion brand...
View ArticleVisitors Stripped Down For A Nude Art Exhibit In Vienna
Visitors to a special after-hours showing of an exhibition based on the theme of “naked men” were encouraged earlier this week to shed their clothes."Life imitates Art far more than Art imitates Life",...
View ArticleThe Report Of Graffiti Artist Banksy's Arrest Is Definitely A Hoax
There's a press release making the rounds on the internet this afternoon saying that London police have arrested famed graffiti artist Banksy and revealed his identity.Don't believe it — the whole...
View ArticleToday Is Steve Jobs' Birthday. Here's A Wild Tribute From His Loyal Fans (AAPL)
Steve Jobs was born on February 24, 1955. He would have been 58 today.Although he is gone, he will never be forgotten, if his loyal fans have anything to say about it.And they do.Here's a great...
View ArticleHEDGE FUND LEGEND MICHAEL STEINHARDT: 'I'd Like To Die Broke'
Hedge fund legend Michael Steinhardt is selling his private collection of Jewish ceremonial art at auction on April 29th, says WSJ. The collection is valued at around $11 million and will be sold at...
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