Rubens painting lost for over 4 centuries sells for $2.7 million

A long-lost painting by 17th-century Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens sold at auction for well beyond its asking price.

• Dec 1

One artist's unique look at the human body

Misha Japanwala doesn't identify as a sculptor, but rather someone who documents people and their bodies. "CBS Saturday Morning" met the artist at the Hannah Traore Gallery in New York City, where her latest exhibit is on display.

• Nov 29
• 06:47

Previously unseen Renoir painting of his son sells for over $2 million

The painting features Auguste Renoir's son Jean, who went on to become an Oscar-winning filmmaker, shown sitting with his nanny.

• Nov 25

Frida Kahlo self-portrait sells for $54.7 million, shattering record for female artists

A 1940 self-portrait by Frida Kahlo has sold for $54.7 million and made auction history at Sotheby's in New York.

• Nov 20

Gustav Klimt portrait painting sells for record $236 million at New York auction

A Gustav Klimt portrait painting has sold for a record $236 million at an auction where a solid gold toilet also sold for $12.1 million.

• Nov 18

Police bust plot to sell fake artwork purportedly by Rembrandt, Picasso

The fake paintings were being offered for between about $465,000 and $150 million, police said in a statement.

• Oct 24

Stolen art in famous heist located?

Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum has doubled its reward to $10 million to help solve the biggest art heist in history. Thieves made off with 13 masterpieces 27 years ago, and the stolen artwork is valued at around half-a-billion dollars. Seth Doane spoke to the art investigator who claims he knows where the art is today.

• Jul 12, 2017
• 05:30

Louvre robbery evokes notorious "Pink Panther" gang

The brazen daylight robbery at the Louvre in Paris is reminding some of a notorious gang of European thieves.

• Oct 21

Amy Sherald: The 60 Minutes Interview

Amy Sherald spent years painting in obscurity, and almost died from a rare heart condition. Now 52, the artist behind Michelle Obama's official portrait is one of America's most celebrated painters.

• Oct 19
• 13:11

Amy Sherald | Sunday on 60 Minutes

Painter Amy Sherald, best known for her portrait of former first lady Michelle Obama, sits down with Anderson Cooper to discuss her rise from obscurity to stardom and the resilience behind her vibrant, optimistic work. 60 Minutes, Sunday.

• Oct 17
• 00:29

White House fires nearly all NEH members

Last week, the White House fired all but four members of the National Council on the Humanities. The counsel advises an independent federal agency that helps fund public programs with a focus on art and history called the National Endowment for the Humanities. Robin Bronk, the CEO of the Creative Coalition, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

• Oct 10
• 03:44

Mystery behind famous Rembrandt artwork solved 4 centuries later

The Rijksmuseum museum said that it had finally sniffed out a sketch that inspired the dog in Rembrandt's iconic "Night Watch" painting.

• Sep 24

Using art to educate teens about migraines

The Headache and Arts Program, co-founded by NYU neurologist Dr. Mia Minen, utilizes the intersection of arts and science to teach middle and high school students about neurological conditions such as migraines and concussions.

• Jun 2, 2023
• 03:42

Making fine art out of migraine pain

Priya Rama, a lifelong artist and migraine sufferer, paints what she sees and experiences during her flare ups. Her vibrant, detailed work has earned her praise from people with migraines and other neurological conditions.

• May 18, 2023
• 03:39

Penn Medicine nurse leans on art as she weaves her way through life, health care

Taking care of people and knowing about their medical conditions supplies this Penn Medicine nurse with all kinds of ideas for her art.

• Sep 18

A new look at French Impressionist Gustave Caillebotte

Now showing at Chicago's Art Institute, an exhibition of works by Gustave Caillebotte offers a fresh perspective on a French painter ripe for rediscovery.

• Sep 14

Artist's painting celebrates Eagles' iconic spirit ahead of home opener

Hayden Richard, a Chester-based painter, began a bold piece long before the Eagles lifted the Lombardi Trophy — envisioning a massive bald eagle bringing the championship home.

• Sep 9

Urban sketching movement pops up around the world

Flash mobs started as a playful social experiment in the early 2000s. A new movement sweeping the globe is urban sketching, like a flash mob with pencils. Itay Hod has the story.

• Sep 6
• 02:20

Crayola hopes to inspire you to #StayCreative

A 9-year-old Texas girl's drawing using Crayola's iconic 64-count crayon box inspired people from around the world to share their own artistic creations using the hashtag #StayCreative. Crayola's Chief Marketing Officer Victoria Lozano joins "CBS Mornings" to share more details about the brand's "Campaign for Creativity," which aims to redefine what it means to be creative. (Sponsored by Crayola)

• Sep 5
• 03:45

Tattoos embraced as art form but stigma remains

Once viewed as rebellious, tattoos have become increasingly popular and even celebrated — but many still face bias and regret. Lilia Luciano reports.

• Sep 4
• 03:06

Long-lost Italian painting looted by Nazis recovered in Argentina

Before the presentation of "Portrait of a Lady" on Wednesday in the Argentine coastal city of Mar del Plata, the painting had not been seen publicly in 80 years.

• Sep 3

Nazi's heirs held by police after stolen portrait seen in real estate ad

The lost Dutch painting "Portrait of a Lady" was believed to be discovered in a real estate listing for a home once owned by a Nazi.

• Sep 2

Artists turning trash into masterpieces

As climate concerns take center stage, repurposed art is getting more wall space and less side-eye from the art world. Itay Hod reports.

• Aug 31
• 02:22

"Painting Energy": Alex Katz spotlights his favorite artists

A master of figurative art is now focused on the work of other artists, gifting a collection of more than 100 paintings by emerging and established artists to Maine's Portland Museum of Art.

• Aug 31

Rita Braver tours a N.Y. museum exhibit of graffiti, some of which is worth upwards of $100,000

When people hear the word graffiti, many no doubt think of vandalism, but these days a growing number of enthusiasts are calling it art. Rita Braver tours a N.Y. museum exhibit of graffiti, some of which is worth upwards of $100,000.

• Mar 30, 2014
• 05:52

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