Art

June 25, 2026

Stolen Picasso Painting Unexpectedly Resurfaces During a Drug Raid Near Paris

Embed from Getty Images A portrait painted by Pablo Picasso depicting his famed muse Marie-Thérèse Walter has been recovered after unexpectedly surfacing during a drug raid in Champigny-sur-Marne, a suburb east of Paris. During the June 15 raid, authorities discovered the stolen painting alongside €200,000 ($229,000) worth of luxury clothing, nearly 40 pounds of cannabis, and €7,000 ($8,000) in cash.

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June 20, 2026

Artist Honors Filipino Heritage With Expressionist Techniques and Playful Compositions [Interview]

In the work of artist Gracinha “Inha” Arceo, women take center stage. After all, to the painter, her medium of choice is a vehicle for empowerment. On her canvases, Arceo makes room for connection and emotion, filling them with rich colors and thorough details that elevate the female characters, reminding us that few things are as brave as taking up space. Sharing the spotlight is Arceo’s heritage.

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June 18, 2026

Immersive ‘Balloon Museum’ Lands a Permanent Home and New Exhibition in NYC

Come July 15, 2026, New York City will have a new reason to be called the “City of Dreams.” Since 2021, the iconic Balloon Museum inflatable art exhibition has immersed viewers in the magical world of air-filled art installations. Originally launched in Italy, the exhibition has traveled the globe, from Miami to Madrid to Paris, and 20 other cities globally.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.