WASHINGTON, DC.- The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture will co-host two weekend programs to help northeastern Kansas-area residents identify and preserve items of historical and cultural significance tucked away…
Archaeologists Find Hall for Human Sacrifice in Northern Coast of Peru
LIMA (REUTERS).- An ancient ceremonial ground used by a Pre-Columbian civilization for human sacrifices has been uncovered on Peru’s northern coast, archaeologists said on Thursday. The discovery appears to reinforce prevailing theories about a ceremon…
Painting by Spanish Baroque Master Francisco Ribalta Restored After Being Hidden in Church
VALENCIA.- The old Church of San Esteban, on Colón de Valencia Street, had been its hiding place for centuries. The piece, which was completely blackened, had gone unnoticed for many years. The weather had harmed the painting, in fact, 40% of the pain…
Smithsonian Names Directors of Consortia for the Four Grand Challenges of the Strategic Plan
WASHINGTON, DC.- Following a yearlong strategic planning process, the Smithsonian identified four Grand Challenges that would be the focus of its efforts in the coming decade. Secretary Wayne Clough has named four Smithsonian scholars to serve as direc…
Christopher Henry Gallery Shows Licensing Company Ignite Exhibit
NEW YORK, NY.- T MINUS 20 is organized by IGNITE, the artist
representation and licensing company founded by Jason LeBlond and Ves Pitts,
coinciding with the launch of Ignite’s website plus on-line store: www.ignitelicensing.com
Christ…
Scientists Now Say Prehistoric Man Enjoyed 3D Cinema Too
VIENNA.- As far back as the Copper Age our
ancestors viewed
“films” in an open air cinema setting – and, moreover, in 3D with
surround
sound. This conclusion arises from the discovery of sites containing
prehistoric
rock engravings, wh…
Scientists Say Prehistoric Man Enjoyed 3D Cinema Too
VIENNA.- As far back as the Copper Age our ancestors viewed “films” in an open air cinema setting – and, moreover, in 3D with surround sound. This conclusion arises from the discovery of sites containing prehistoric rock engravings, which provided an a…
Chaïm Soutine and Modernism at the Kunstmuseum Basel
BASEL – The Kunstmuseum Basel opened the exhibit Chaim Soutine and Modernism through July 6. In comparison to the much more renowned work of friends and contemporaries, such as Amedeo Modigliani or Marc Chagall, Chaïm Soutine’s oeuvre still has an…