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A Parisian art enthusiast has won a Pablo Picasso painting with a $117 raffle ticket.
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A Parisian art enthusiast has won a Pablo Picasso painting with a $117 raffle ticket.
The Victoria and Albert East Storehouse, a warehouse that holds items unable to fit in the renowned British museum's main space, offers the public a rare glimpse at history -- including David Bowie's trousers and an enormous Picasso piece.
The fake paintings were being offered for between about $465,000 and $150 million, police said in a statement.
The artwork had been displayed at Tasmania's Museum of Old and New Art for more than three years before its provenance was questioned.
Russian artist Andrei Molodkin says he's planning to destroy up to $45 million worth of art, including pieces by Rembrandt, Picasso and Andy Warhol, if Wikileaks founder Julian Assange dies in prison. He says the masterpieces had been donated to him.
This year, nearly 50 museums and galleries around the world are marking the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso's death, by honoring the artist's revolutionary vision while also, in the era of #MeToo, reappraising the master's reputation. Correspondent Anthony Mason talks with the artist's daughter, Paloma Picasso; art critic Deborah Solomon; and artist Mickalene Thomas, about how Picasso should be viewed today.
This year, nearly 50 museums and galleries around the world are marking the 50th anniversary of the artist's death by honoring his revolutionary vision while also, in the era of #MeToo, reappraising his reputation.
Picasso and Marie-Thérèse Walter kept their relationship a secret because of her age and because Picasso was married to Olga Khokhlova, a Russian-Ukrainian ballerina.
"We're trying to build a bridge between the NFT world and the fine art world,"the famed artist's great-grandson said.
The Picasso piece was personally donated by the Spanish artist in recognition of Greece's resistance against the Nazi occupation during WWII and features the inscription: "For the Greek people, a tribute by Picasso."
On Sunday's season premiere of "60 Minutes," Bill Whitaker brings us a story about Pablo Picasso's former electrician and his wife who came forward with 271 never-before-seen pieces of work, claiming they were a gift from the painter. But was this trove really a gift? Whitaker joins "CBS This Morning" with a preview.
When 271 never-before-seen Picassos appeared in 2010 the art world was stunned. Were they really a gift or was the artwork stolen? Bill Whitaker reports on Sunday, Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m. ET and 7 p.m. PT.
A $15M Picasso masterpiece called "The Hairdresser" has been recovered by custom agents in New Jersey. CBS News' Weija Jiang has the latest on recovery.
Art history was made at Christie's auction house Monday when a Pablo Picasso painting sold for more than $179 million, the most ever paid for an artwork at auction.
The art and food worlds collide at Edible Masterpieces, an auction held by The Art Fund in London. Amateur bakers take their best shot at duplicating the famous works of legendary artists such as Picasso, Dali and Warhol in cake or pastry form. The charity helps raise funds for galleries and museums across Great Britain. CBS News' Alphonso Van Marsh reports.
During Adolf Hitler’s rise to power in the 1930s, one of the many groups he targeted during his quest to remake the world in his image was modern artists. The Nazis confiscated works by Matisse, Van Gogh, Picasso and others, and at a historic art show in 1937 displayed modern art pieces as "degenerate art." Erin Moriarty of “48 Hours” takes us on a tour of the recreated event at the Neue Galerie in New York City.
It is one of the most famous tapestries globally, depicting the work of one of the most famous artists in the world. Now the work is being reclaimed by its owner after it was on display for more than three decades. Jeff Glor has the details.
The famous tapestry was retrieved by Nelson A. Rockefeller Jr., whose father loaned it to the United Nations in 1984.
For the first time ever, a painting from Pablo Picasso's own collection will be raffled off for charity. "The Man in the Opera Hat" will be raffled, rather than offered at a million-dollar auction. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Sotheby's Paris is raffling off "Man in the Opera Hat," a million-dollar work by Pablo Picasso, and it only costs $130 for a charity raffle ticket. CBS News correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
The estate of David and Peggy Rockefeller goes up for auction at Christie's in New York next week. The sale includes masterpieces by Picasso, Monet and Matisse and is expected to be the highest-grossing, single-owner auction in history. Anthony Mason previews what some are calling the sale of the century.
The work is valued at $28 million and was designated a Spanish national artistic treasure.
Three of her sketchbooks have been published in a book by Taschen
French artist Francoise Gilot has made a name for herself with her paintings, but it's two other names that have given her special notoriety. She was a longtime companion of Pablo Picasso and later she was the wife of renowned scientist Dr. Jonas Salk. As a couple, they traveled all over the world and now three of her sketchbooks from those trips have been published in a book by Taschen. Anthony Mason reports.
The poem features lines like "I am the Kanye West of Kanye West/ The Kanye West/ Of the great bogus shift of bulls**t culture"
The Supreme Court rule 6-3 in a decision that has implications for the scope of the landmark Voting Rights Act.
As Trump warns Iran to "get smart soon" and make a deal to end the war, an Iranian lawmaker vows Tehran will "never relinquish its control over the Strait of Hormuz."
FEMA's disaster relief fund has dropped below $3 billion, triggering Imminent Needs Funding, which means the agency must limit spending to only the most urgent, life-saving needs amid the partial government shutdown.
Cole Allen was charged Monday in federal court with three counts, including attempting to assassinate the president. The other two charges involved the use and transport of firearms.
The Supreme Court is weighing the Trump administration's attempt to rescind Temporary Protected Status for 6,000 Syrian and 350,000 Haitian immigrants.
A grand jury on Tuesday issued the indictment against Comey, alleging that an Instagram post that said "86 47" in seashells was a threat to assassinate Mr. Trump.
OneTaste, a company in San Francisco that prosecutors likened to a sex cult, has embarked on a campaign to court allies of President Trump as it seeks pardons for its two convicted leaders, CBS News has learned.
London's mayor says police will increase patrols after an "appalling attack on two Jewish Londoners," amid a "series of shocking antisemitic attacks" in the city.
OpenAI boss Sam Altman recently apologized after a teen who went on to kill eight people was banned from ChatGPT for violent activities but police were never alerted.
Photos show some of the highlights as King Charles III and Queen Camilla with President Trump and first lady Melania Trump during an official state visit to Washington, D.C.
FEMA's disaster relief fund has dropped below $3 billion, triggering Imminent Needs Funding, which means the agency must limit spending to only the most urgent, life-saving needs amid the partial government shutdown.
TSA is trying to encourage young travelers to enroll in its PreCheck program before summer travel kicks off.
The deposition was announced moments after Democrats said they filed a civil contempt resolution against Bondi.
The Supreme Court rule 6-3 in a decision that has implications for the scope of the landmark Voting Rights Act.
TSA is trying to encourage young travelers to enroll in its PreCheck program before summer travel kicks off.
Senators voted along partisan lines, with Republicans backing Warsh's nomination to lead the Fed and Democrats on the panel opposing him.
An Indian man dug up his sister's body and carried it to a bank branch to prove she was dead after being refused access to her account without a death certificate, the lender says.
But after some early hiccups, the U.S. government's hub for businesses seeking tariff refunds is running smoothly, an expert says.
The regulatory agency issued the order after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump urged ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
Photos show some of the highlights as King Charles III and Queen Camilla with President Trump and first lady Melania Trump during an official state visit to Washington, D.C.
FEMA's disaster relief fund has dropped below $3 billion, triggering Imminent Needs Funding, which means the agency must limit spending to only the most urgent, life-saving needs amid the partial government shutdown.
The new map, propsed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, will now go to the Florida Senate, where it is expected to be approved.
The deposition was announced moments after Democrats said they filed a civil contempt resolution against Bondi.
The Supreme Court rule 6-3 in a decision that has implications for the scope of the landmark Voting Rights Act.
A new approach to suicide prevention shifts the focus from stopping harm in moments of crisis to upstream policies that give people reasons to live.
A $50 billion federal fund is supposed to modernize rural healthcare. But community clinics and advocates fear that the contractors administering the money for states will bite off a big chunk before it reaches patients.
Tim Fitzpatrick, a father of a chronically ill child, saw the story of a boy in need of a new kidney and felt compelled to help.
The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.
Drug-making giant Johnson & Johnson will officially start marketing four of its medications on the Trump administration's TrumpRx website on Friday, CBS News exclusively learned.
Nine people were arrested in raids on the U.K. headquarters of the AROPL religious sect, on suspicion of modern slavery, forced marriage and sexual offenses.
Eugenio Molina-Lopez is accused of heading up a gang that allegedly trafficked U.S.-bound cocaine from South America to Mexican cartels.
Acting U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Julie Davis is stepping down, but officials deny reports that it follows disagreements with President Trump
London's mayor says police will increase patrols after an "appalling attack on two Jewish Londoners," amid a "series of shocking antisemitic attacks" in the city.
A snake, reported to be a cobra, crawled into the victim's pants and bit him as he watched a show, police said.
Constance Zimmer, who co-hosts the podcast "Talk 50 to Me," talks about reframing the conversation among women about aging. The podcast features interviews with women in their 50s, talking about the realities of midlife.
The FCC has ordered an early review of the broadcast licenses for eight local stations owned by ABC. The move comes after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump demanded ABC fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. Ed O'Keefe reports.
The Federal Communications Commission says it wants the Walt Disney Company to file for early license renewal for its television stations. The announcement comes one day after President Trump and the first lady called on ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe joins with analysis.
One day after President Trump called on ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, the FCC said it will begin reviewing eight broadcasting licenses owned or managed by Disney due to the company's diversity policies. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
"Tracker" star Justin Hartley reveals how he feels about the upcoming finale of the third season of the show. He also discusses his wife making appearances in the series and the best advice he's received in the industry.
Elon Musk took the stand Tuesday in a trial against fellow billionaire Sam Altman that could change the future of AI. Musk accused the OpenAI co-founder of lying and stealing, adding that he has "extreme concerns" about AI and who controls it.
OpenAI boss Sam Altman recently apologized after a teen who went on to kill eight people was banned from ChatGPT for violent activities but police were never alerted.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Opening statements began on Tuesday in Tesla CEO Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman. Maxwell Zeff, senior writer at Wired, joins with more.
Jury selection began Monday in the legal battle between tech leaders Elon Musk and Sam Altman. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the latest.
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world.
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
Nine people were arrested in raids on the U.K. headquarters of the AROPL religious sect, on suspicion of modern slavery, forced marriage and sexual offenses.
A gunshot fired during the Secret Service encounter with Cole Allen at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday may have hit an officer's cellphone placed in a bulletproof vest pocket, two sources tell CBS News' Nicole Sganga.
A man is in custody after two people were stabbed at a Jewish neighborhood of North London, according to British authorities. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Robert McDonald, a retired supervisory agent at the U.S. Secret Service, joins CBS News with his take on the security protocols during the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Former FBI Director James Comey is facing a second Justice Department indictment. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
SpaceX's most powerful operational rocket boosted a high-speed ViaSat internet data relay satellite into space to complete a globe-spanning constellation.
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine are testifying before the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, are testifying before the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday. CBS News contributor Elliot Ackerman has the latest.
The Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's new congressional map in a 6-3 decision on Wednesday. The ruling is a major win for Republicans and weakens the Voting Rights Act. CBS News' Jan Crawford, Katrina Kaufman and contributor Jessica Levinson have the latest.
Iran and the U.S. are still at odds over Tehran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz and the American blockade of Iranian ports. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.
A gunshot fired during the Secret Service encounter with Cole Allen at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday may have hit an officer's cellphone placed in a bulletproof vest pocket, two sources tell CBS News' Nicole Sganga.