Art

October 31, 2025

18 Toddler-Friendly Art Supplies for Teeny Tiny Artists

Pablo Picasso famously said that “every child is an artist.” While little ones of all ages illustrate his point, it is particularly prevalent among toddlers, a demographic known for their bottomless enthusiasm and boundless creativity. In order to foster your tot's artistic flair, we've put together a collection of gifts for every type of tiny artist. For little ones who love scribbling, we recommend some star-shaped crayons and grab-able (and washable) markers.

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October 30, 2025

Lost Dalí Work Originally Bought for $200 at House Sale Snags Over $60,000 at Auction

Two years ago, a local antiques and art dealer purchased a watercolor and felt-tip painting at a house clearance sale in Cambridge for £150 (about $200). Since then, the artwork has been positively identified as Salvador Dalí’s long-lost Vecchio Sultano. Then, on October 23, 2025, the Surrealist composition went to auction in the U.K., where it snagged a whopping £45,700 (nearly $61,000).

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October 28, 2025

Kirigami: The Ancient Art of Paper Cutting and How Artists Are Keeping It Alive

When you think of Japanese paper crafts, origami is likely the first art form to come to mind. If you're familiar with this age-old practice, you know that a work of origami art is created by manipulating a single sheet of paper with nothing but a series of strategic folds. While this is the most well-known approach to the ancient art form, there are also adaptations.

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