Researchers Studied a 11,000-Year-Old Rock Art Motif—and Uncovered a Fascinating Story
Deep in the Colombian Amazon region of Serrania De La Lindosa, a roughly 12-mile stretch of rock is covered in a vast ...
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Elemental Shifts and Enigmatic Narratives Anchor Rupy C. Tut’s Mystical Paintings
Tut's ethereal works tread the boundaries between abstraction, portraiture, pattern, and traditional Indian painting.
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This New Year, Try Treating Snakes With Respect, Not Fear
Snakes weren’t always “little dragons.” In early Chinese cultures, they were powerful symbols of vitality and strength in ...
How we captured this photo of researchers holding a king cobra
(From left) Dr. Rachunliu (Chun) G. Kamei, Research Associate Stephen Mahony and Dr. Sara Ruane hold a Ophiophagus Salvatana at the Field Museum, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. Researchers are ...
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As We Enter the Year of the Snake, Let’s Revisit the Serpent’s Starring Role in Art
From mythical guardians to symbols of transformation and terror, the snake has slithered its way into the annals of art ...
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Ernesto Neto Crochets an Enormous Snake to Slither Inside Le Bon Marché
A 28-foot snake coils up through the atrium for "Le La Serpent," a monumental project evoking the creation myth of Adam, Eve, ...
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How Will the Art Market Fare This Year? Feng Shui Masters Share Predictions
What kind of paintings will perform well? What are the auspicious colors? Feng shui masters shared their predictions for the ...
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Chinese year ushers in fresh wave of serpent-themed jewellery
The new Chinese year promises to usher in a fresh wave of snake jewellery, with pieces from the likes of Bulgari and Jessica ...