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These Delicate Tea Time Desserts Mirror Modern Art

What does a Mark Rothko painting taste like? Apparently, raspberry and coconut.

French Town Needs Help Restoring Van Gogh's Grave

The artist's headstone was damaged last year after a stormy spring.

This Museum Wants to Match You With Your Ancient Statue Doppelgänger

The winning twins will be featured in an exhibit.

An Exhibition of Retro Screensavers Opens in the Netherlands

From 3D pipes to flying toasters.

The World's Tiniest Art Biennale Will Eventually Sink Into the Sea

The event takes place on a tiny island off the coast of Guadeloupe that's slowly succumbing to rising sea levels.

15 Facts About 'Portraits of the Duke and Duchess of Urbino'

'Portraits of the Duke and Duchess of Urbino' is one of the most famous portraits from the Italian Renaissance.

The Met Opens Early for High Culture Fitness Classes

Be prepared to sweat if you want to avoid the crowds.

The Hidden Room Behind Mount Rushmore

Just behind Lincoln's hairline sits a massive chamber. What's inside may never be seen by human eyes again.

These Museums Are Offering Free Admission on Inauguration Day

Mark the occasion with some culture.

15 Facts About Monet's Water Lilies

Claude Monet's 'Water Lilies' is beloved around the world, a radiant example of French Impressionism and the glory found in nature. But their path from the artist’s yard to museum walls was one paved with obstacles, perfectionism—and a lot of gardening.

Facebook Censors Image of Nude Neptune Statue

Make sure your favorite deities are wearing pants before you post a picture of them.

Barney Smith’s Toilet Seat Art Museum/Facebook

Get an Up-Close Look at a Toilet Seat Art Museum

In San Antonio, Texas, a retired master plumber has created a bizarre roadside attraction known as Barney Smith's Toilet Seat Art Museum.

Left: NY, Morgan, MS G.24, fol. 25v / Right: British Library, Add 62925, fol. 67r

5 Very Weird Themes in Medieval Manuscripts

This list could easily read “butts butts butts butts butts.”

In 1990, Art Went on Trial in Cincinnati—and Won

Robert Mapplethorpe didn’t live long enough to see his art come under the microscope.

Watch Iconic Film Scenes Paired With Their Original Storyboards

Gain insight into the creative processes behind 'The Dark Knight,' 'No Country for Old Men,' and 'The Empire Strikes Back.'

Pop-Up Video Store to Offer 14,000 Copies of Jerry Maguire

The Jerry Maguire Video Store will open in Los Angeles on January 13, 2017.

1515 Netherlandish prayer bead via Art Gallery of Ontario

See 500-Year-Old Miniature Boxwood Carvings in Toronto

Some of these tiny, intricate religious scenes have never been on display in North America before.

Johnny Depp and David Lynch Help Teen with Cancer Make a Horror Film

"The Black Ghiandol" features love, heartbreak, and zombies.

9 Ways Science Helps Catch Counterfeit Art

It’s estimated that anywhere from 2 to 50 percent of art in museums and on the market are counterfeits.

Creative Activities Like Baking and Knitting Boost Mental Well-Being

Research shows that the "flourishing" effect extends to the next day.

9 Photos That Show the Enduring Power of Evolution

A new book gathers 200 beautiful images showing evolution’s influence on the flora and fauna of the world.

Terry Fincher/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

15 Pieces of Inspirational Advice From Artists

Let quotes from artists like Vincent van Gogh and Diane Arbus get you through the day.

New Art Project Allows People to Adopt Pieces of Space Junk That Will Tweet at Them

The art project 'Adrift' aims to illustrate the dangers of space junk through music, visuals, and social media.

9 Breathtaking Images of the Botanical World

A new book traces how people have depicted flora from ancient times through the modern era.

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