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11 Solid Facts About Mount Rushmore

Mount Rushmore draws millions of visitors every year. Here are some facts about the controversial monument.

Johannes Vermeer’s ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’

15 Facts About Vermeer’s ‘Girl With A Pearl Earring’

Little is certain about the girl behind the mesmerizing gaze in Johannes Vermeer’s deceptively simple composition.

Someone Ate the $6 Million Banana Taped to a Museum Wall—Again

This banana art has been eaten, replaced, and sold for millions.

15 Things You Might Not Know About Edward Hopper’s ‘Nighthawks’

Edward Hopper and his wife Josephine were the models for the couple in the diner. Here are 14 other facts about the iconic painting.

One of Henri Matisse’s cut-out artworks.

5 Artists Who Created Work While Recuperating From Illness or Injury

From Matisse’s cut-outs to Van Gogh’s self-portraits—and beyond.

Damn Fine Auction: Hundreds of David Lynch’s Personal Items Are Going Up for Sale

Owning Lynch’s personal Mr. Coffee machine would definitely be a conversation starter.

Everything You Need to Know About Labubu

Labubu dolls are more than fashion charms—they‘re rare art collectibles with a cult following.

What Do All the Colors in the Pride Flag Stand For?

The Pride Flag first appeared in 1978, but it's evolved a lot since its initial conception. Here's what all the colors really stand for.

8 Stolen—Then Recovered—Pieces of Art

In this episode of The List Show, Mental Floss editor-in-chief Erin McCarthy is covering works of art that went missing but were thankfully recovered—in the case of a couple of paintings, twice.

The Greggs sausage roll is the first food wax figure at Madame Tussauds.

Madame Tussauds London Will Display a Wax Sausage Roll Alongside Its Celebrities

A sausage roll is stealing the spotlight at Madame Tussauds, marking a tasty first for the famous wax museum.

A male greater sage-grouse performing his mating display.

How Grand Teton National Park Is Using Papier-Mâché Birds to Protect the Greater Sage-Grouse

Greater sage-grouse are at risk near Jackson Hole Airport—but handmade decoys are guiding them to safer ground.

Someone will get to claim this piece of art on May 21.

A Banksy Wall Tagged By Rival Graffiti Artists Is Heading to Auction

Banksy‘s “Battle to Survive a Broken Heart“ is going up for auction with an estimated value of up to $3 million.

Remind your mother how much you appreciate her this Mother‘s Day.

The 10 Most Popular Mother’s Day Activities for 2025

Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day plan? Check out the top trending activities, from pottery classes to wine tastings.

9 Times People Ruined Priceless Works of Art

“Don’t touch the art” is a simple rule stated at almost every gallery and museum in the world—yet for some reason, there are some who ignore it, and they’ve left a trail of mangled artwork in their wake.

9 Things You Should Know About Franz Marc and ‘Yellow Cow’

The cow in ‘Yellow Cow’ (‘Gelbe Kuh’ in German) might be a representation of the artist’s second wife.

A Shattered Flower Pot With a Secret Nets $60,000 at Auction

The ceramic pot was left in a garden for years. It was a genuine work of art hiding in plain sight.

5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Maya Lin, Designer of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Sculptor and architect Maya Lin is best known for her design of the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in Washington, D.C., but modern viewers may not know about her rise to prominence and the subsequent controversy.

10 Facts About St. Peter’s Basilica

Whether you're Catholic or not, it's hard to argue with the claim that St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome is an amazing feat of architecture and art.

Watch Zoo Animals Paint With Their Snouts, Beaks, and Paws

From red pandas to crows, zoo animals across the U.S. are painting works of art as part of enrichment programs.

A museum visitor photographs a painting by modernist artist Georgia O'Keeffe.

15 Colorful Facts About Georgia O’Keeffe

Georgia O’Keeffe’s enchanting floral still life paintings are now a deeply ingrained part of American culture—so much so that they often eclipse her other colorful accomplishments.

Plums are only one of the fruits that the grafted tree can grow.

Temple University Welcomes Tree Bred to Grow 40 Different Fruits

Artist Sam Van Aken grafted a tree that grows dozens of fruit varieties from a single trunk.

White makes a surprising amount of sense for a painter.

Why Do Professional Painters Wear White?

Here’s why the seemingly worst color to use for a messy job is actually the best.

Artists can live a colorful life in these states.

The 10 Best States for Artists

These are the top U.S. states for artists based on art access, finances, and education.

15 Memorable Crayola Crayon Colors That Have Been Retired

Retired Crayola crayon hues like Blizzard Blue and Magic Mint still color our memories.