Topic: Art Galleries

Johannesburg no longer a no-go for tourists, investors

Johannesburg has a reputation for high crime, but efforts to rejuvenate the South African city are having an impact.

Picasso painting stolen in Greece during art heist

A Picasso and a Mondrian were stripped from their frames at Greece's biggest state art museum.

Critical Exposure: students focus on reforming schools

The Critical Exposure program lets student photographers document what is wrong – and right – about their schools.

Iran's artists struggle to find space for expression

Tehran's artist community's strength is dwindling, both because of an exodus to Europe, where there are more opportunities, and because of the repressive nature of the Islamic Republic.

Michael Jackson statue not wanted in Czech Republic

Michael Jackson is not wanted in the Czech Republic. Or at least a statue of Michael Jackson is being protested

Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

New spectacular nature series narrated by Oprah, Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s must-have album, a modern-day warrior’s life on the History channel’s ‘Samurai,’ and more.

China courts its creative types in a massive way

It aims to repeat its manufacturing success by grouping artistic professions the way it did its factories.

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Big Easy's new biennial energizes arts community

Influx of foreign art work around the city is complemented by 'unofficial' local installations.

A painting called 'Hope' wins fans as Barack Obama's inspiration

A London museum attracts tourists with the artwork that inspired the famous phrase, 'audacity of hope.'

Our family's souvenir bookshops

Bookstores offer a welcome respite from busy vacation schedules.

'My family collects bookstores'