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Say “Freeze!”: An Innovative High-Resolution Camera Captures the Stunning Intricacies of Snowflakes

Snowflake photography is a tricky business, so one innovative cameraman built a whole new device for it.

A pasta vendor in Naples during the late 19th or early 20th century.

Anti-Pasta: When Italian Futurists Tried to Ban Pasta in Italy

Futurist leaders considered pasta an “absurd Italian gastronomic religion” that went against the grain of fascism (literally).

Vincent van Gogh's original Portrait of Dr. Gachet wasn't stolen, but it hasn't been seen in 30 years.

New Online Art Exhibition Needs the Public’s Help to Track Down Lost Masterpieces by Van Gogh, Monet, and More

A priceless Van Gogh painting was snatched from a Dutch museum in March 2020. You wouldn’t happen to know anything about that, would you?

Alvin Langdon Coburn, Wikimedia Commons // Public Domain

7 Fascinating Facts About Henri Matisse

With innovative techniques and a palette of dazzling colors, French artist Henri Matisse revolutionized modern art in the first half of the 20th century.

Puppy by artist Jeff Koons is now sporting a face mask.

Jeff Koons's Puppy Sculpture, at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Is Donning a Face Mask

The 40-foot-tall sculpture is covered in flowers and changes with the seasons. Now it's changing with a pandemic.

Andrew Scott as the "Hot Priest" in Fleabag.

Someone Created an Amazing LEGO Portrait of Fleabag's "Hot Priest" Andrew Scott

Andrew Scott’s unforgettable performance in Phoebe Waller-Bridge's 'Fleabag' warrants a LEGO portrait or two.

China Is Now Home to What May Be the World’s Most Stunning Bookstore

With its high arches and mirrored ceilings, Dujiangyan’s latest bookstore seems like it goes on forever.

This year's first place finisher is a young zebrafish photographed from above.

See the Big Winners of Nikon’s Microscopic Photo Competition

Snail tongues and nylon stockings are surprisingly beautiful. Fruit bat skeletons, on the other hand? Terrifying.

B.I.G. as the (K.O.N.Y), taken by Barron Claiborne.

The Notorious B.I.G.'s Iconic "King of New York" Crown Is Expected to Fetch More Than $200,000 at Auction

The photo of Biggie Smalls crowned “King of New York” was taken just three days before his death in 1997.

Kenya's Wangari Maathai isn't a household name, but she should be.

Meet Nina Chhita, the Artist Celebrating Diverse Female Scientists With Her Instagram Illustrations

From ‘Hidden Figure’ Katherine Johnson to female Nobel Laureates you may not have heard of, Nina Chhita's Instagram is giving us some important history lessons.

A photograph of Alexandre Dumas by Nadar, circa 1855.

Google Pays Tribute to Alexandre Dumas’s The Count of Monte Cristo With Doodle

Alexandre Dumas’s action-packed adventure novel is definitely a classic, but the inspiration behind it isn’t very well-known.

Goldfish crackers have nothing on this guy.

Amezaiku: The Nearly Lost Japanese Art of Candy Sculpture

For anyone who’s used the phrase “too pretty to eat,” we have a new benchmark for you: amezaiku, the ancient Japanese art of sugar sculpture.

Former curator of paintings Jennifer Scott in the Picture Gallery in 2011.

Buckingham Palace’s Most Enviable Artworks Are Getting Their Own Exhibition for the First Time Ever

Queen Elizabeth II’s purported favorite painting—a portrait by Rembrandt—will be included in the display.

Audrey Munson, America’s First Supermodel—And First Nude Movie Star

No matter what Manhattan neighborhood you’re in, there’s probably a sculpture of Audrey Munson nearby.

Fever in the mornin', fever all through the night.

New Study Suggests That Raphael Died from Bloodletting and Pneumonia—Not Syphilis

Many have long believed that Italian painter Raphael’s excessive philandering led to his untimely death.

Claude Monet

Learn about Claude Monet, the Impressionist painter of 'Water Lilies' and 'Impression, Sunrise.'

In Bordeaux, France, a Former Nazi Submarine Base Has Been Transformed Into a Digital Art Gallery

The Bassins de Lumières in France uses the concrete walls of the former Nazi bunker as canvases for projected paintings.

Next month, the city council will vote on the removal of this Confederate statue in Pensacola, Florida.

Confederate Monuments Are Coming Down Across the Country—And Historians Aren’t Surprised

Here’s some history to help explain why so many Confederate statues are being taken down (or toppled).

8 R-Rated Adult Coloring Books That Add a Little Edge to Your Relaxation

If you’ve grown tired of coloring mandalas or scenes from nature, these R-rated adult coloring books might be more your speed.

These waves won't unexpectedly soak your beach towel when the tide comes in.

Watch: This Crashing Wave Art Installation in South Korea Brings Seaside Tranquility to a Busy City

The screen’s resolution is nearly twice ultra-HD, making the installation even more realistic than ocean footage on your TV at home.

Magic Eye illusions continue to captivate.

When Magic Eye Pictures Ruled the World—and Frustrated Millions of People

The biggest fad of 1994 was an optical illusion that had people staring at abstract images and getting upset when nothing happened.

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Explore 4.5 Million Objects in the British Museum's Digital Archives

Customize your own virtual tour of the British Museum by exploring and downloading high-resolution images of its most precious items.

Johannes Vermeer's Girl With a Pearl Earring, circa 1665.

Researchers Discover New Details In Vermeer’s Girl With a Pearl Earring

Some scholars believe Vermeer’s enigmatic subject was abstract, but a new investigation suggests she might’ve been a real model.

Occupy White Walls: Free Video Game Lets You Design Your Own Virtual Art Gallery

You may not be able to visit your favorite museums in real life, but you can bring world-class art to you with this free video game.

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