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Is the Trump T1 Just an HTC Phone Painted Gold?

CNET | 2026-06-17, 21:40

CNET's review of the Trump phone found much the same thing as iFixit: It's likely a reskinned HTC phone from two years ago. ...

Greece sent the art; Rome built the empire

Ekathimerini | 2026-06-17, 21:25

An exhibition tracing ancient Greek art’s influence on Roman culture has opened at the Acropolis Museum, running through August 30. ...

Ultra-Rare Leica MP Black Paint Sells for Nearly $700,000

PetaPixel | 2026-06-17, 20:53

The 48th Leitz Photographica Auction concluded over the weekend, and collectors spent huge sums of money to get their hands on rare, classic cameras, lenses, and pieces of photographic culture and history. [Read More] ...

This Greek museum network has its own beer

Ekathimerini | 2026-06-17, 20:31

The Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki (MOMus) is launching its own beer – and we got a first taste before it arrives at the cafés and museum shops across its venues. ...

Yemen Signs Agreement with German Museum to Recover Cultural Property

YemenOnline | 2026-06-17, 20:17

BERLIN — The Republic of Yemen signed an agreement on Wednesday with the Winckelmann Society and Museum in Germany to secure the recovery of cultural artifacts from

On Iran, Trump is committing the cardinal sin from the ‘Art of the Deal’

CNN | 2026-06-17, 19:38

Toward the end of the Obama administration’s negotiations over its Iran nuclear deal in 2015, then-presidential candidate Donald Trump chimed in with some advice from his book, “The Art of the Deal.” “Message to Obama re: Iran: ‘The worst thing you can

10 minutes backstage with Koe Wetzel at the Grammy Museum

The Los Angeles Times | 2026-06-17, 19:22

Koe Wetzel brought his brawny yet soulful new country-rock album, “The Night Champion,” to the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles on Monday night. It’s the 33-year-old Texas native’s follow-up to 2024’s hit “9 Lives,” which spun off a chart-topping single in “High

Hall of Fame Schedules 50th Annual Museum Ball Aug. 7

Bloodhorse | 2026-06-17, 19:01

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will celebrate its 50th annual Museum Ball Aug. 7. This esteemed black-tie gala has been held continuously since 1977 and remains the Museum’s largest fundraising event. ...

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

The Washington Times | 2026-06-17, 18:46

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. ...

Catt. Co. Museum to host program on KA-BAR Knives

The Bradford Era | 2026-06-17, 18:39

MACHIAS, N.Y. — The Cattaraugus County Museum’s “Summer at the

"Un suceso". La feria Arte Peque�o Formato cerr� con r�cord de p�blico, muchas ventas y ...

Clarin | 2026-06-17, 18:36

Casi todas las galer�as vendieron obras, sobre todo en los extremos de precios, muchas en cuotas. Un total de 316 piezas. Sus protagonistas destacan la organizaci�n y el esp�ritu de compa�erismo. Clar�n/� fue medio asociado. ...

‘Prattman,’ Murder by Tractor, and Painted Clowns: How AI Is Transforming the Political Campaign

National Review | 2026-06-17, 18:24

Even as campaigns increasingly rely on ‘deepfakes’ to fool voters, entrepreneurs are harnessing AI to increase political trust. ...

'England must win or I've wasted my time,' says artist

BBC News | 2026-06-17, 18:16

Toby Clark recreates the England crest in sand and pebbles at this local beach. ...

The Utah Arts Festival bounces back from financial challenges to celebrate a landmark 50th year.

Salt Lake City Weekly | 2026-06-17, 18:16

After nearly touching fire in 2024, the Utah Arts Festival is back this year strapped with feedback and modifications to bring downtown Salt Lake an evolved version of its multidisciplinary art festival in its 50th anniversary year. Launched in 1977, the UAF

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

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.