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The Vatican has revealed a newly authenticated El Greco painting, The Redeemer (c. 1590–95), which had long been concealed beneath a forgery. Now on view at the Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo, the restored work is presented alongside another El Greco painting

A coin used to pay bus fare in Leeds in the 1950s has been identified as ancient Phoenician currency from Gadir, a Carthaginian settlement in modern Cádiz. After decades of uncertainty, its owner has donated the bronze relic to the Leeds Discovery

Alexandre Singh and Natalie Musteata’s short film Two People Exchanging Saliva (2024) has won a 2026 Academy Award. The Live Action Short Film category ended in a rare tie with The Singers, marking only the seventh such result in Academy history.

Researchers from France’s National Centre for Scientific Research have identified a lost page from the Archimedes Palimpsest at the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Blois. The page contains geometric diagrams beneath later religious text, and scientists plan advanced imaging to expose more of

William Kentridge, a prominent South African artist, shares insights into his creative process in a new book based on a 2024 Oxford lecture. The book includes a chapter on lapis blue and creativity, available on Hyperallergic.

Misan Harriman will resign from the Southbank Centre amid controversy over his social media comments. Harriman states his decision predates recent criticism. Over 100,000 complaints were filed against right-wing media coverage, and a celebrity-backed letter supports him.

Hyperallergic's tarotscope series melds tarot with astrology, offering insights for the arts during solstices and equinoxes. This Summer Solstice, the reading uses the 'Getting Unstuck' spread to guide creatives toward a new flow state, embracing mystery and change.

The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans offers up to $90,000 to support immigrant artists pursuing graduate studies in the U.S. The program fosters a diverse community, valuing creativity and achievement.

New Epstein files reveal Jeff Koons attended a 2013 dinner at Epstein's home. The files highlight connections between the art world and Epstein, underscoring the need for scrutiny.

New renderings of the 9/11 Museum's exhibition design have been released, showcasing the ongoing progress of the project. While the museum's completion is awaited, the detailed visualizations offer insight into its future layout.