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Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum: Delhi's North and South Blocks to house world's largest museum, 1st gallery to open by 2027 as govt clears Rs 3,230-crore project; museum's 1-lakh-sq-metre display area to exceed Louvre and British Museum

The Times of India | 2026-11-12, 03:42

NEW DELHI: North Block, which once housed the home and finance ministries, will reopen in less than a year from now, showcasing the first gallery of one of the largest museums in the world.Announced three years ago, Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum (YYBM) will be

Traditional crafts and healing arts find new purpose

China Daily | 2026-11-12, 01:56

A small crowd gathers around a table at the ninth China Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo in Chongqing municipality, waiting for a chance to experience a traditional Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region healing technique. Standing at the crowd's center, Lin Chen,

3 Underrated Artists You Should Check Out Ahead of Coachella 2027

Vice | 2026-11-12, 01:47

People typically go to Coachella for a couple reasons. They’re dying to see whoever the headliners are in a given year or they’re there for the vibes and experience itself or both. Then, lots of photos are taken for Instagram and fans get to see

English councils displaying only one in 20 publicly owned artworks

BBC News | 2026-11-12, 01:32

More than 500,000 pieces of art are owned by 225 councils, the BBC finds, but most of it is storage.

SMC Public Policy Institute Fall Forum to explore art, politics and democracy

Santa Monica Daily Press | 2026-11-12, 01:03

The Santa Monica College Public Policy Institute will present its 2026 Fall Arts and Cultural Affairs Forum from Nov. 16 to Dec. 6. The forum features three panel discussions and performances of “The Nutcracker.” This year’s theme is

15,000-year-old clay figurines rewrite origins of symbolic art in Southwest Asia

Heritage Daily | 2026-11-12, 00:58

Archaeologists have identified 154 clay figurative artefacts from Natufian sites in Israel, revealing an early tradition of symbolic clay modelling among some of Southwest Asia’s first sedentary communities. The artefacts were recovered from el-Wad Terrace on

Abdul El-Sayed's art of deception

The Washington Times | 2026-11-12, 00:28

Michigan's Abdul El-Sayed made history by becoming the U.S. Senate's first elected devout Muslim. His youth, charisma and blended progressive-populist message charmed Michigan's voters. ...

Seoul Performing Arts Company Protests Gwangju Relocation Push

Chosun Ilbo | 2026-11-12, 00:12

“Stop the unilateral push to relocate to Gwangju!” “Stop it!” On the afternoon of November 11, in front of the main gate of Seoul Arts Center in Seocho-gu, Seoul. Members of Seoul Performing Arts Company, busy rehearsing ahead of the November 14 opening of

'YoruPop' Artist Solana Joins Sony’s Since ’93 Records

Billboard | 2026-11-12, 00:11

Lagos-born singer Solana has signed with Since ’93 records, the label and management group has revealed exclusively to Billboard U.K. The deal sees the emerging Nigerian artist join the U.K.-based company, which has also been home to African artists including

Father painted this 1955 Chevy Bel Air in 1972, then parked it for 30 years. ...

Auto Evolution | 2026-11-12, 00:01

Three young men took on an incredible project back in the early 1970s: to build the ultimate 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air show car. They went around Canada winning awards for a while, but then, its owner parked it and hardly ever touched it in the next 30 years.

Artist invites viewers to look beyond the surface

White Rock Lake Weekly | 2026-11-12, 00:01

Art on Main presents Reflection: Figurative Explorations, a solo exhibition by Dallas artist Pam-ela Harrelson. On view November 5-28, the exhibition explores the beauty, complexity and

Lekki Port Holds Art Exhibition, Winners Emerge in Painting, Others

This Day | 2026-11-11, 23:27

Business | 6 seconds ago The management of Lekki Port, promoters of Lekki Deep Seaport, has hosted an art exhibition featuring paintings and sculptures at its facility in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, showcasing creative works inspired by the port’s history,

Proposed federal budget creates new arts, recreational opportunities for Lambton County, MP, musician say

CBC | 2026-11-11, 22:56

Components of the new federal budget could help bring more original arts and culture events and better recreational facilities to Lambton County, according to the MP for the region and an Order of Canada-winning musician from the area. ...

A neglected Mississippi pocket alley became a miniature museum with a tiny theatre, murals, and a dance spot with disco lighting, drawing an estimated 300,000 visitors

The Times of India | 2026-11-11, 22:52

A neglected alley in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, has been transformed into an unusual attraction filled with miniature artworks, a tiny movie theatre, colourful murals and a motion-activated dance spot. Known as the Hattiesburg Pocket Museum, the space offers

Qatar Museums volunteers return from Marrakech after 10 days supporting women’s economic empowerment

Gulf-Times | 2026-11-11, 22:50

A delegation of 26 volunteers from Qatar Museums (QM) and the Community College of Qatar has returned to Doha after a 10-day community programme in Marrakech, Morocco. From October 22 to 31, the volunteers worked alongside the Amal Centre for Women’s

French café at top Austin art museum almost ready to open after 2 years

Culture Map | 2026-11-11, 22:45

Visitors to the Blanton Museum of Art will soon have an excuse to linger even longer over breakfast, a cocktail, or other French classics. Café Fleurs de Nuit, a new concept by the team behind Austin's leading French restaurant, Justine’s Brasserie, will open

Can A.I. Help Us Engage More Closely with Art? Some Museums Think So.

New York Observer | 2026-11-11, 22:10

While A.I. technologies promise deeper engagement, their adoption by institutions raises fresh questions about privacy and the human touch. Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images Predictions about artificial intelligence taking our jobs or, if claims about its

Rock-Cut Thrones and Red Paint Reported at Monte Abatone, Cerveteri

Ancient Origins | 2026-11-11, 22:09

Emergency work at the Etruscan necropolis of Monte Abatone in Cerveteri has recorded rock-cut throne-like seats, surviving red wall paint and a nearly intact decorated pottery vessel. The investigation followed collapses and structural instability in the

Sporting Art Auction to Offer Unique Looks at Racing

Bloodhorse | 2026-11-11, 21:53

Thoroughbreds, racing scenes, landscapes—and even a hippopotamus—are among the attractions at this year's 14th annual Sporting Art Auction. ...

Historical bibles taken into combat by US soldiers on display at DC museum

Wtop | 2026-11-11, 21:36

1:17Bibles taken into combat by US soldiers are now on display at a DC museum A new display at a D.C. museum highlights a common item that was carried by countless American service members since the start of the country 250 years ago. The Museum of the Bible

Artists at Work Across Mediums

The East Hampton Star | 2026-11-11, 21:24

In Process @ the Watermill Center, an ongoing series of studio visits and open rehearsals featuring its artists in residence, will return tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. with presentations by Egle Budvytyte, Ana Mazzei, Wei Xiong, and Emma Ofosua Donkor. The