Painting
February 23, 2026

Artist Uses Pops of Color To Highlight Portraits of Black Kids and Teens [Interview]

Artist Guy Stanley Philoche creates work blending realistic portraiture with abstraction. The juxtaposition is visually striking, showcasing his rendering abilities alongside an emotional core. This is best exemplified in his series titled Higher Learning, which features Black children rendered in a monochromatic palette, standing against bright, solid-color backgrounds with some stenciled elements. “My work is figurative,” Philoche explains to My Modern Met.

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Wedding
February 20, 2026

Disneyland Is Opening Its Haunted Mansion’s Courtyard To Wedding Ceremonies

Beginning July 2026, the Haunted Mansion Courtyard at Disneyland Park will operate as an official ceremony venue. Located in Anaheim, Calif., the site allows couples to hold intimate weddings directly in front of one of the park’s most recognized attractions. Disney manages the experience through Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons. The venue sits at the entrance to the Haunted Mansion in New Orleans Square.

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Renaissance Art
February 19, 2026

Rare Rediscovered Michelangelo Sketch of Sistine Chapel Sells for $27.2M at Christie’s

A rare red chalk drawing by Renaissance master Michelangelo has set a new auction record, selling for $27.2 million at Christie’s in New York on February 5, 2026. The small but significant work is a preparatory sketch for the right foot of the Libyan Sibyl, one of the monumental figures painted on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.

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My Modern Met

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