Orlando Museum of Art boots CEO amid FBI probe into suspected fake Basquiat paintings

1 hour ago | New York Post

FBI agents raided the Orlando Museum of Art Friday and seized 25 purported pieces by Jean-Michel Basquiat amid growing suspicions that they are fraudulent.
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Artists Scrutinize Nazi Family Past of Julia Stoschek

1 hour ago | NY Times

As word circulated of a link between Julia Stoschek's fortune and forced labor in World War II, some began questioning the ethics of working with the billionaire art patron.
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‘Bush league stuff:' Orlando museum missed Basquiat ‘red flags,' ex-FBI agent says

3 hours ago | Orlando Sentinel

Everything from the proliferation of fake Basquiat works to the art world's skepticism should have set off alarm bells, said Bob Wittman, a former FBI agent who specializes in...
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Your guide to 2022 Fourth of July celebrations in the Baltimore area

5 hours ago | Boston Herald

For the first time since 2019 , Fourth of July fireworks are poised to light up the Baltimore skyline Monday. A variety of events and musical performances in and around the...
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Live updates | NATO, EU leaders dine in Prado Museum

5 hours ago | Boston Herald

The Associated Press MADRID - The Latest on the NATO summit in Madrid: NATO country leaders and European Union heads of state and government got to admire some of the world's...
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1,500-Year-Old Wine Jars Reveal Secrets Of Roman Art Of Winemaking, Study Finds

6 hours ago | Forbes | 2 articles

Ancient Romans used domesticated wild grapevines and non-local pine tar to make wine in waterproofed jars, a recent study found using archaeobotanical analysis.
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Here's why officials believe the Orlando Museum of Art's Basquiat exhibit was a fake

7 hours ago | WESH

Officials say forensic information indicates the cardboard one of the paintings was made on contains a typeface that was created in 1994, which was long after Basquiat had died.
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U.S.T.A. and the Armory Show to Bring 5 Artists to the U.S. Open

8 hours ago | NY Times

Sculptures by the artists, from underrepresented communities, will be on display as part of the U.S. Tennis Association's Be Open social justice campaign.
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Indian Actors Kajol, Suriya; Filmmakers Pan Nalin, Reema Kagti Invited To The Academy

8 hours ago | Forbes

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences extends invitations to artists and many Indian artists are also on the list.
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How a Syrian artist turns artillery shells into art

9 hours ago | Business Insider

Akram Abu Al-Fawz paints artillery shells and bullet casings to bring attention to the war in Syria. He found most of the casings in the streets of his hometown of...
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Jan. 6 committee subpoenas Pat Cipollone, Trump's former White House counsel

Testimony in the Jan. 6 hearings so far has shown Cipollone present at key points in the leadup to Jan. 6 and on the day of the attack. He figured heavily in Tuesday's... Read more ...

UFC 276's Pedro Munhoz says Sean O'Malley is 'legit,' but believes a...

LAS VEGAS - Pedro Munhoz is buying into Sean O'Malley's hype, but still thinks his momentum will be halted on Saturday. The long-time UFC bantamweight contender is not... Read more ...

Driving to Griffith Park? New road closure aimed at keeping bicyclists safe...

As part of a new pilot program, the north end of Griffith Park Drive near the 134 Freeway is now closed to drivers from Travel Town to the top of the hill near the Mount... Read more ...

Atiana De La Hoya thanks fans for ‘love, prayers' amid Travis Barker's...

The 23-year-old, who's currently in New York with Landon Barker, spoke out for the first time Wednesday after her stepdad was rushed to the hospital. Read more ...

Harris says Abbott went ‘straight to politics' after Texas migrant truck horror

Vice President Kamala Harris took a swipe at Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Tuesday after he blamed the death of 53 migrants in a tractor-trailer on the Biden administration. Read more ...

Ohio issues state-wide Amber Alert for missing two-week-old baby out of...

An amber alert has been issued for missing two-week-old infant from Richland County. Read more ...

Ukrainian and Syrian victims of Russian wartime attacks on hospitals should...

Residents carry their belongings near buildings destroyed in the course of Ukraine-Russia conflict, in the southern port city of Mariupol, Ukraine April 10, 2022... Read more ...

Graney: UNLV's basketball recruiting proves downright defensive

Eight new faces - many of them known for their ability at the defensive end - highlight UNLV's basketball roster under second-year coach Kevin Kruger. Read more ...

Disneyland employed a pro wrestler accused of sexual harassment

Former pro wrestler Joey Ryan, who has faced several accusations of sexual misconduct, worked briefly on the Jungle Cruise before he was dismissed. Read more ...

Calls to the Iowa DOT Highway Helper program increase

The number of calls to Highway Helper calls from drivers who have run out of gas is on the rise. Read more ...