Aaron Chown - PA / AP Photo Small Crowd Stands and Watches as Thief Steals Public Work of Art, Makes Off Without Being Caught "We said, ‘What are you doing? But no one really knew what to do, we sort of just watched it happen," one onlooker said. By The Associated Press December 23, 2023
Jessica Vincent / AP Woman Picks Up Cheap Old Vase at Goodwill, Later Finds Out It Is Worth $107,000 “I bought it thinking it would look beautiful in my house somewhere. I definitely didn’t buy it thinking, ‘Oh, I’m going to sell this.’ ” By The Associated Press December 19, 2023
@therealmissjo / X screen shotCommentary Transgender Artist Wins Prestigious Award for Work That Closely Resembles a Pile of Garbage One social media user called the piece of visual art, which won the Turner Prize, like something "picked up from a junkyard." By C. Douglas Golden December 7, 2023
Buda Mendes / Getty Images Exorcist Warns Against Attending Taylor Swift Concerts, Says Artist Is 'Probably' Attracting Demons Reehil said that despite Swift being an "incredibly talented and influential artist," young people should steer clear of her concerts. By Ben Kew November 29, 2023
AFRICA BRIDGE TV NETWORK / YouTube screen shot Christian Dance Group's Routine Opposing Trans Agenda Results in Disqualification from National Competition A Christian dance group is fighting back after it was expelled from a national competition for a routine that said there are two genders. By Jack Davis November 28, 2023
@reviewwales / X screen shot 'Devil-Like Figure' Hidden in Renowned Artist's 1700s Painting Emerges After Restoration A recent restoration uncovered a once hidden devilish figure lurking in the background of a famous 18th century painting. By Anthony Altomari November 23, 2023
Just Stop Oil via AP Climate Activists Smash Protective Glass Panel of Historic Painting in London National Gallery Police said officers also arrested dozens of other Just Stop Oil protesters who were “slow marching” and obstructing traffic. By The Associated Press November 6, 2023
Szigetvary Zsolt - MTI / AP National Museum Director Fired After Displaying LGBT Photos That Violated Child Protection Laws The director of the Hungarian National Museum was fired for violating the country's "child protection" law after displaying LGBT content. By The Associated Press November 6, 2023
Patrick Semansky / AP; Leon Neal - AFP / Getty ImagesCommentary Musk Says What We Are All Thinking About Hunter Biden's 'Art' Business "Did he actually sell paintings for large sums of money?" an incredulous Musk asked during the interview with podcaster Joe Rogan. By C. Douglas Golden November 2, 2023
Charles Sykes / Invision / AP Hillary Clinton to Return to White House for Special Event as Jill Biden Battles with COVID The former first lady if finally headed back into the White House -- just not in the way she had earlier hoped. By George C. Upper III September 8, 2023