Armed robbers entered the Pinacoteca Museum in Sao Paulo. When there they stole four pieces of art. Two of the were by renowned artist Pablo Picasso. The other two were by Brazilian artists. Join discussion...

Even in the light of the sluggish economy some art sells. A painting by Juan Gris made a record of 21 million Us dollars. His painting, "Book, Pipe, and Glasses", was one of several paintings that sold. Unfortunately, this was not for all of the paintings being auctioned. Over 40% were not even sold. Join discussion...

Zaha Hadid has just unveiled his newest work of architecture in Central Park, New York. The new work is located in the Chanel Pavilion in Central Park. This is the buildings final stop on a world wide tour. It is made of 55 fiberglass panels that can be assembled and disassembled. It is designed to look like a Chanel 2.55, a Chanel handbag. Join discussion...

The ruins of Ostia, a Roman port 15 miles from Rome, could challenge Pompeii as the worlds most beautiful example of Roman art. The site contains several beautifully restored frescoes. In fact the site excavator, Angelo Pellegrino calls it "the most important ensemble of second- and third-century frescoes in the world." Join discussion...

The restoration of an ancient Roman ruin could challenge Pompeii as the most beautiful Roman ruin. The site, known as Ostia, was a port only 15 miles from Rome at the mouth of the Tiber River. The director of the excavations call this "the most important ensemble of second- and third-century frescoes in the world." Join discussion...

The artist, Damien Hirst, is selling over 200 different works of at at Sotheby's Auction House. All of the works of art have been made in the last 2 years. There were worries that, due to the economy, the auction would flop. The first half was a general success generating more the 12 million more than what was originally expected. Join discussion...