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Kingdom Hearts 4’s Art Style isn’t a Deal Breaker, But it Could Become One

Game Rant | 2026-06-17, 18:03

Kingdom Hearts 4 came out of hibernation with a brand-new trailer

Gemini Turned a $100 Painting Into $250K—Could You Own a Hidden Treasure? 

Newsweek | 2026-06-17, 17:50

A painting bought for less than $100 and left hanging on a wall for decades has

Killing of Russian artist in Poland has hallmarks of political assassination, prime minister says

Wtop | 2026-06-17, 17:23

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk Wednesday said the killing of a Russian artist who was critical of President Vladimir Putin has the hallmarks of a political assassination. Robert Kuzovkov, known by the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, was shot and killed at

Art seen: June 18

Otago Daily Times | 2026-06-17, 17:19

Digital Oils, by Nick Austin. (2018-2025). Mixed media, digital video, audio at Dunedin Public Art Gallery. PHOTO: NICK AUSTIN “What Did People Do All Day?”, Nick Austin (Dunedin Public Art Gallery) ...

Dissident Russian Artist's Shooting in Poland Likely 'Political Murder' – PM Tusk

Moscow Times | 2026-06-17, 17:16

The fatal shooting in eastern Poland of a Russian artist known for his caricatures of President Vladimir Putin was likely politically motivated, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Wednesday. "All indications are that this is a political murder," Tusk said

The Funniest Possible Thing Happened After Trump Painted the Lincoln Reflecting Pool Blue

Futurism | 2026-06-17, 17:10

If there’s one thing the Trump administration excels at, it’s turning just about anything into a culture war issue. One of the latest manufactured flashpoints has been the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, or more specifically its color. No longer

Art, Food and Football Come Together at The President Hotel's South Africa vs Mexico Viewing Event

Independent online (SA) | 2026-06-17, 16:49

On Thursday, 11 June 2026, The President Hotel welcomed guests to Senate Bar for the World Cup Opening Ceremony and South Africa vs Mexico viewing event that brought together food, music, art and community around one of the year's biggest sporting moments. Set

7 underwater sculptures transforming the ocean floor

Indian Express | 2026-06-17, 16:44

These underwater sculptures are not just artistic marvels, they also help revive marine ecosystems.

AI arts and gold-mining in mud: photos of the day – Wednesday

The Guardian | 2026-06-17, 16:19

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world ...

Toledo YouTube woodworker steps into his first art show

Toledo Blade | 2026-06-17, 16:10

Nearly a million YouTube subscribers know David Picciuto for making something. ...

Artist Melodee Strong, lover of color, murals and community, dies at 53

Star Tribune | 2026-06-17, 15:48

Strong championed north Minneapolis, painted more than 50 community-centered murals, wrote children’s books and empowered kids through art education. ...

26th Famagusta Culture and Arts Festival opens on June 23

Daily Sabah | 2026-06-17, 15:37

The 26th International Famagusta Culture and Arts Festival will open on June 23 and run through July 16, bringing music, theater and dance performances to historic venues across th ...

Artist crafts England badge on beach as World Cup campaign nears kick-off

London Evening Standard | 2026-06-17, 14:16

Toby Clark created the giant ‘three lions’ badge using stones found on the shore as England prepare to play Croatia. ...

Putin-critic Russian artist's shooting in Poland likely 'political murder': PM Tusk

LBC International | 2026-06-17, 14:10

The fatal shooting in eastern Poland of a Russian artist known for his

Irish arts champion and former Capital Irish Film Festival director Pat Reilly passes away

Irish Central | 2026-06-17, 14:08

The Killybegs native transformed the Washington cultural landscape by elevating Irish cinema and providing a vital platform for emerging storytellers in the United States. ...

Highlanes Gallery Young Creatives Art Competition launched as part of their 20th anniversary

RTE | 2026-06-17, 12:53

Highlanes 20: Young Creatives Art Competition, an art competition and exhibition for children 18 years and under, is open for entries. Marking 20 years of Highlanes Gallery in Drogheda, Co Louth, the competition celebrates imagination, originality and

New exhibitions for Anish Kapoor: Art on the edge

Deutsche Welle | 2026-06-17, 12:47

His art challenges our perception: Forms vanish and perspectives shift. Anish Kapoor leads the viewer to the edge of the abyss — and sometimes, even beyond. Two new exhibitions revisit his work. ...

‘There’s a kind of magic to her work’: Maren Hassinger’s one-of-a-kind sculptures

The Guardian | 2026-06-17, 12:43

The artist has her most significant retrospective to date in a new exhibition that encourages attenders to take part