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Peter Besharo was a Pennsylvania handyman whose secret paintings were found only after his death; 69 works were discovered in a garage, and some are now at the SmithsonianPeter Besharo, a talented handyman from Pennsylvania, had his paintings unearthed after his passing in 1960. Discovered in an unassuming ga...- J.B. Murry was a Georgia sharecropper when a religious vision at 70 led him to start painting; 10 years later, his work had entered major US museum collectionsJ.B. Murry was a self-taught African-American artist who began painting after retiring from farming. He experienced a vision at the age of ...
- William Edmondson began carving discarded limestone in the early 1930s; by 1937, he had a solo exhibition at MoMAWilliam Edmondson discovered his passion for carving sculptures during his retirement, unaware of his artistic potential. He shaped gravest...
- In the mid-1980s, retired GM worker Dmytro Szylak began decorating two Detroit garages; nearly 30 years later, his backyard was drawing thousands of visitors a yearHamtramck Disneyland is a vibrant outdoor art installation designed by Dmytro Szylak in Hamtramck, Michigan. This ambitious project sproute...
- In the late 1920s, Ohio barber Elijah Pierce carved a small wooden elephant for his wife; decades later, the Columbus Museum held more than 100 of his carvingsElijah Pierce, a barber from Ohio, began crafting wooden sculptures as heartfelt gifts for his wife. What started as a personal endeavor bl...
- Sabya, now Christmas at marble palace?Sabyasachi Mukherjee's Diwali festivity lit up New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art on October 21, featuring renowned figures such as Rani...
- In 1961, Georgia waiter Dilmus Hall retired and began filling his home and yard with handmade figures; decades later, the Smithsonian was preserving his storyDilmus Hall ingeniously transformed his residence into a vibrant artistic haven, brimming with sculptures shaped by his personal beliefs an...
- Two New York waitresses in 2015 discovered he had left them $1 million in tip after his death. He had dined in his favourite restaurant for 50 yearsSometimes, good service is all it takes to earn generous tips, even from patrons who have left the world. In 2015, two waitresses at a Manh...
- ‘The human mind is my favourite tool’: Artist Shilpa Gupta on AI, morality and what matters in artArtist Shilpa Gupta discusses how perception, borders, power and technology have shaped her artistic practice. She reflects on her use of i...
- Rehearsing for UtopiaThe Kochi-Muziris Biennale promotes public engagement through art workshops, student exhibitions and community initiatives. However, questi...
- In 1942, Wisconsin furniture worker James Tellen began making concrete figures; over 15 years, he created more than 30 historical, religious and mythical sculptures in his family’s woodsIn the year 1942, inspired by the stunning views from his hospital window, James Tellen embarked on a remarkable journey to create a mesmer...
- At 60, Wisconsin farmer Albert Zahn covered his home with carved birds; surviving Bird’s Park sculptures are now preserved in a public museumAfter retiring from dairy farming, Wisconsin native Albert Zahn found a new passion in carving. His impressive collection of intricately ca...
- Creation is a movement from a woundArt is an essential medium for personal and communal expression, shedding light on our cultural identities. The Kochi Biennale epitomizes s...
- Maharashtra's Shabari Naturals earns global award for tribal-inspired packaging; PM lauds initiativeShabari Naturals, an initiative from Maharashtra, has received the G-Mark Global Design Award for its packaging. The packaging is inspired ...
- Mona Lisa off limits as Paris shuts museums over protest fearsTourists in Paris encountered unexpected closures of museums and art venues due to safety measures. Many cultural institutions shut down af...
- In 1974, Mississippi domestic worker L.V. Hull bought a 900-square-foot home with her wages; decades later, it became a restored art site and the L.V. Hull Legacy CenterL.V. Hull, a dedicated domestic worker and artist, acquired a modest home in Kosciusko, Mississippi, in 1974, infusing it with her unique a...
- Nick Engelbert was a Wisconsin dairy farmer when a sprained ankle led him to make one concrete sculpture; 15 years later, his yard held more than 40 statuesIn Wisconsin, Nick Engelbert, a dedicated dairy farmer, turned his farm into a unique art landscape featuring over 40 concrete sculptures i...
- US Postal Service releases new Diwali postage stamp featuring Indian artist's rangoli artThe US Postal Service has introduced a new postage stamp to commemorate the festival of Diwali. This stamp features a beautiful rangoli des...
- Trump behind Iranian bars? Tehran installation puts 'US President' in a mock prison cell | WatchA live performer impersonating US President Donald Trump behind bars has drawn attention at Tehran's busy Tajrish Square, where a billboard...
- New York couple on modest salaries, built an art collection worth millions inside one-bedroom apartment. Then gave it away for freeA postal clerk and a librarian in New York built a collection of more than 4,000 artworks despite living their life on a modest income. The...
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