Art

June 18, 2025

Artist Preserves Childhood Memories With Handmade Miniature Models of Historic Architecture

Miniature art has a unique way of capturing the imagination, transforming real-life spaces into tiny, handcrafted worlds rich with detail. Chinese artist A Du is a master at turning homes and buildings into scaled-down replicas filled with thoughtful architectural details, tiny figures, and little props. A Du is based in Changchun, the capital of Jilin province in northeast China.

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June 10, 2025

Stunning Dale Chihuly Exhibition Coming to Sculpture Garden in Michigan

World-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly is once again bringing his stunning sculptures to Michigan's Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. When CHIHULY at Meijer Gardens opens in May 2026, it will mark the third time that the glassmaker has exhibited his work at the Grand Rapids sculpture garden, capping decades of collaboration. Meijer Gardens already counts several Chihuly pieces as part of its permanent collection, including a site-specific chandelier and sprawling installation in the museum's cafe.

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June 9, 2025

How an $18 Throw Pillow Led to the Discovery of a Famously Stolen Painting

One night in June 1978, while Robert Stoddard was peacefully sleeping, thieves were sneaking through his 36-acre Worcester estate. By the time they escaped, they’d gathered 12 paintings—worth about $10 million today—across the residence, many of which still haven’t been recovered. Once he woke up the next morning, Stoddard quickly realized he had been the victim of what would become one of the art world’s most infamous heists.

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