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Biden awards National Medals of Arts and Humanities in White House ceremony
“Above all, you are the masters of your craft that have made us a better America with all of you have done,” Biden said at the White House ceremony.
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Uncovering the mysterious side of art pricing. ‘Everyone's trying to make money'
Galleries don’t always display prices, making the art world mysterious, or possibly even “shady,” according to some insiders.
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Merriam-Webster is expanding its vocabulary with 200 new words and definitions
Some new additions include touch grass, nepo baby, burrata and MAGA.
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‘Back to the Future' hits the stage: Dazzling new musical at Cadillac Palace
The beloved 1985 classic “Back to the Future” is getting a high-energy makeover in its new musical adaptation, now showing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre with stars Zan Berube and Burke Swanson, playing Lorraine Baines and George McFly.
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Death of female participant at Burning Man 2024 under investigation
The death of a woman at the Burning Man Festival in the Nevada desert is under investigation, according to the festival organizers.
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‘Banksy woz ere.' London Zoo is the latest to remove street artist's animal mural for protection
The London Zoo has removed Banksy’s gorilla mural from its entrance gate.
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Exploring the timeless art of stained glass at Baltic Art Studio
‘Chicago Today’ dives into the world of stained glass at Baltic Art Studio on the Northwest side. The studio, known for its work on monumental projects like the Chicago Cultural Center Dome, also offers hands-on classes for enthusiasts.
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Banksy unveils new rhino art in an animal-themed collection that has popped up across London
The elusive graffiti artist, who has never confirmed his full identity, has been posting the new work on his Instagram account every day since last Monday.
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Parents and Gen Alpha kids are having unintelligible convos because of ‘brainrot' language
Gen Z’s “slay” and “tea” are officially vintage, giving way to “sigma,” “gyatt” and “fanum tax.”
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WATCH: How this sports journalist matches iconic Olympic moments with fine art
Rader is the creator of the popular “Art But Make It Sports” blog, where he draws comparisons between sports moments and pieces of art.
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This sports journalist matches iconic sports moments to fine art, showing ‘time is a flat circle'
LeBron James in “The Ascension?” Snoop Dogg as “The Smoker?” See how the creator of the popular “Art But Make It Sports” blog pairs 2024 Olympic highlights in Paris with iconic fine art pieces.
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Chicago Today celebrates 2024 with Paris Olympics ‘Queen of Can-Can'
Celebrating the start of Paris Olympics this week, “Chicago Today” invites a touch of French culture to the studio in honor of the Olympics, featuring a lively can-can dance lesson from Andrea De La Torre, the “Queen of Can-Can.”
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‘Garters' blends queer romance and fantasy in immersive Shakespeare experience
“Garters,” a queer immersive romantasy play now showing at Otherworld Theatre, features a non-binary knight and elements of magic in a medieval setting. T
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Renaissance painting once stolen and found at bus stop could sell for $32 million at art auction
A Renaissance painting stolen from an English nobleman’s home and found at a bus stop in London may sell for $32 million at an art auction next month.
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus says criticism like Jerry Seinfeld's of political correctness is a ‘red flag'
Julia Louis-Dreyfus countered former co-star Jerry Seinfeld’s comments blaming political correctness for killing comedy, saying that having an “antenna about sensitivities” is a good thing — and that such PC bashing is a “red flag.”
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National Spelling Bee competitors try to address weaknesses, including ‘super short, tricky words'
The Scripps National Spelling Bee kicked off Tuesday, with 245 spellers competing in preliminary rounds at a convention center outside Washington, D.C. When the bee concludes Thursday night, a champion will receive a trophy and more than $50,000 in cash and prizes.
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National Spelling Bee reflects the economic success and cultural impact of immigrants from India
Since 1999, 28 of the last 34 Scripps National Spelling Bee champions have been Indian American. And most of those winners are the offspring of parents who arrived in the United States on student or work visas.
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A portrait by Gustav Klimt once believed to be lost sells for $32 million at an auction in Vienna
A portrait of a young woman by Gustav Klimt that was long believed to be lost has been sold at an auction in Vienna for 30 million euros ($32 million).
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Yoko Ono to receive Edward MacDowell Medal for lifetime achievement
One of the country’s leading artist residency programs, MacDowell, has awarded a lifetime achievement prize to Yoko Ono.
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A new Banksy mural has sprouted beside a cropped tree in London
A new Banksy mural drew crowds to a London street on Monday, even before the elusive graffiti artist confirmed that the work was his.