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The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
3 months ago
Design

An expert's guide to Constantin Brancusi: five must-read books on the Romanian sculptor

Constantin Brâncuși's work greatly influenced 20th-century sculpture, drawing inspiration from ancient mythology and Cycladic art.
The largest survey of Brâncuși's work will be displayed at the Centre Pompidou in Paris, featuring almost 200 sculptures. [ more ]
The New Yorker
4 months ago
Books

When Women Commit Violence

The figure of the avenging woman has long fascinated the public
Many ancient cultures represented justice in female form [ more ]
BKReader
6 days ago
Brooklyn

Annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade Survives The Heat

The Mermaid Parade in Coney Island celebrates ancient mythology and seaside ritual while highlighting diverse attendees and participants. [ more ]
Washington Post
2 weeks ago
OMG science

DNA reveals surprise about the children ancient Mayans chose to sacrifice

The research at Chichén Itzá challenges the belief that sacrificed individuals were mostly young women, revealing all-male infant burials and the significance of twins in Mayan mythology. [ more ]
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