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.
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The brazen daylight robbery at the Louvre in Paris is reminding some of a notorious gang of European thieves.
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.
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.
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.
The Rijksmuseum museum said that it had finally sniffed out a sketch that inspired the dog in Rembrandt's iconic "Night Watch" painting.
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.
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.
Taking care of people and knowing about their medical conditions supplies this Penn Medicine nurse with all kinds of ideas for her art.
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.
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.
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.
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)
Once viewed as rebellious, tattoos have become increasingly popular and even celebrated — but many still face bias and regret. Lilia Luciano reports.
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.
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.
As climate concerns take center stage, repurposed art is getting more wall space and less side-eye from the art world. Itay Hod reports.
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.
"Over the Rainbow" almost never saw the light of day. It's a reminder that art is often fragile and contingent, where even greatness can be killed on a whim. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Federal investigators returned a 500-year-old document signed by Hernán Cortés, the Spanish conquistador who captured the Aztec empire, to Mexico.
The Trump administration has ordered a review of Smithsonian museums and exhibits. It is the president's latest effort to shape what people learn about this country. Samuel Redman, history professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
People are swarming to a new exhibition in New York showcasing works of art made by flies. CBS News national correspondent Michael George has the story.
Most of us work under the illusion that with enough planning, we can control the outcome. Artists know better. Photographer Diane Arbus, whose choice of subjects might appear random, was deliberate. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson looks back on Arbus' work.
Cardboard sculptor Kambel Smith will be working on a new work at the Smith Memorial Playground in Fairmount Park on Thursday.
In a world obsessed with likes and legacy, a new wave of artists is embracing the opposite: impermanence. CBS News' Itay Hod shows that sometimes beauty is meant to disappear with artist Andres Amador.
Arthur Brand, nicknamed the "Indiana Jones of the Art World," said the latest discovery was among his most significant.