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Met Museum President Announces Retirement

Cleo Fagela   | Jul 30, 2014 09:09 AM EDT

The president of the Metropolitan Museum of Art Emily K. Rafferty has announced that she was stepping down from her role after 10 years and almost 40 years in the institution last July 29. read more

Opera-style Bikini Show Stirs Critics Citing that it is a ‘Desecration to Traditional Art’

Erika Villanueva   | Jul 29, 2014 05:01 AM EDT

Photos of bikini models in Fujian province wearing Chinese opera-style headpieces on a business event upset Chinese netizens who called the act ‘an insult’ to traditional art. read more

Spanish Parishioners Flock to Masses of Flamenco Dancing Priest

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Jul 27, 2014 08:39 AM EDT

His parishioners love him for it. read more

Liu Yi Qian Drinks from 500-year Old ‘Chicken Cup’, Sparks Controversy

Cleo Fagela   | Jul 26, 2014 12:48 AM EDT

A Chinese billionaire named Liu Yi Qian, who purchased one of the rare Qing Dynasty Chenghua Meiyintang 'chicken' cups at an auction, was photographed taking a sip from the antique cup, sparking outrage among antique enthusiasts around the world. read more

Paulo Coelho’s ‘The Alchemist’ Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Jovelyn Javier   | Jul 29, 2014 05:00 AM EDT

“The Alchemist,” Paulo Coelho’s most popular novel and international bestseller was first published in 1988 celebrates a milestone by coming out with the 25th anniversary edition of the book. read more

Why Did This Japanese Artist Send a Bonsai Tree Into Space?

Ana Verayo   | Jul 24, 2014 07:47 AM EDT

Artist Makoto Azuma sends plant life into space and the results are literally out of this world. read more

'Little Big Man' Author Thomas Berger Writes 30

Kat De Guzman   | Jul 24, 2014 08:10 AM EDT

Just days before his 90th birthday, Thomas Berger died at 89 years old. read more

Popular songs make you happy, sad, excited: Spotify study

Jovelyn Javier   | Jul 23, 2014 08:57 PM EDT

Spotify, one of the most popular commercial music streaming services knows what popular songs make you feel various kinds of emotions. So if you are feeling down or need some positivity, Spotify verified today’s hit songs to give you just what you need. read more

"We cannot be satisfied until every child has some exposure to the arts."- First Lady Michelle Obama

Kat De Guzman   | Jul 17, 2014 09:01 AM EDT

In the Grammy Museum's Jane Ortner Education Award Luncheon, important public figures have declared speeches which were about the importance of arts education. Amongst these prominent people are First Lady Michelle Obama and Janelle Monae. read more

Flower Power is back but this time, it's on those bushy beards

Katherine De Guzman   | Jul 16, 2014 11:12 PM EDT

Flower Beards is the latest trend. It has been said that it is an artful take to the classic look. read more

Japanese Artist Arrested for Distributing 3D Images of Her Vagina

Katie Collom   | Jul 16, 2014 05:14 AM EDT

A Japanese artist has been arrested for distributing "obscene" 3D images of her vagina. The move was part of a project she started in order to create a kayak in the shape of her vagina. read more

Singapore Literature Prize Judges Resign Over Withdrawal of Children's Books

Katie Collom   | Jul 16, 2014 05:05 AM EDT

Three judges from the Singapore Literature Prize board have resigned in protest of the NLB's decision to remove several children's books from its collection due to their questionable themes. read more

Only "Oysters" Can Ride London's Buses

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Jul 07, 2014 06:24 AM EDT

London's buses have gone cashless with the mandatory but controversial use of Oyster Cards read more

Xu Bing's Sculpture Displayed at Chatsworth

Trisha Cerdena   | Jul 07, 2014 07:39 AM EDT

The Sea Horse Fountain of Chatsworth will be temporarily removed from its current location for refurbishments. read more

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