Umberto Eco

May 4

The Met’s ‘Heavenly Bodies’ Curator on How Catholicism Influences Fashion

The Met Museum's 'Heavenly Bodies' curator, Andrew Bolton, talks about about coming up with the idea for an exhibition that mixes style and spirituality, and how he expects Met Gala guests to get glam for God.

By David D'Arcy

Feb 23

Smithsonian Hangs Francis Underwood Portrait, Nordic Pavilion Names Curator—and More

A painting of Kevin Spacey as his villainous character from Netflix’s 'House of Cards' is now hanging in the National Gallery alongside famous portraits of U.S. presidents.

By Alanna Martinez

Feb 22

NASA to Send Art to an Asteroid, Umberto Eco Dead at 84—and More

The Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security-Regolith Explorer (OSIRIS-REx) spacecraft will be traveling to the Bennu asteroid, and NASA is hoping the ship will carry with it a trove of space-inspired art.

By Alanna Martinez

Nov 13

Umberto Eco, Lost (and Found) in Translation

By Jonathan Liu

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