Lifestyle

In a historic breakthrough, archaeologists working on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) have made a remarkable discovery—a 2,000-year-old receipt carved into stone—within the sacred confines of Jerusalem. The find was recently detailed in the IAA's archaeological journal Atiqot, as conveyed in a statement shared on Facebook as per Artnet.Describing the significance of the discovery, researchers Nahshon Szanton and Esther Eshel expressed that this simple object holds profound meaning, offering a glimpse into the everyday lives of Jerusalem's inhabitants from two millennia ago.The receipt, etched with a sharp tool, appears on a chalkstone slab that was originally repurposed as an ossuary—a burial chest commonly found in the region during the early days of the Roman Empire. The...

Experience a groundbreaking exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art that brings Vincent Van Gogh's iconic trees to the forefront. Titled "Van Gogh's Cypresses," the exhibition shines a spotlight on the awe-inspiring trees that have become synonymous with the Dutch artist's legacy. Prepare to be transported into the vibrant landscapes immortalized in Van Gogh's iconic paintings like Wheat Field with Cypresses and The Starry Night, as they take center stage in this unprecedented showcase.The exhibition unveils Van Gogh's profound fascination with the towering cypress trees that dotted the South of France. Over the course of two transformative years, from his encounters with these trees in Arles to his time spent at the asylum in Saint-Rémy, Van Gogh's imagination was ignited by their et...

New York resident Nancy Cavaliere has taken the phrase, 'one man's trash is another man's treasure', to new heights. Back in 2017, she visited a local Salvation Army and purchased a set of ceramic dishes for a mere $8 USD. Turns out, the plates are actually original works of art by Pablo Picasso that just sold for over $40,000 USD.In a TikTok recap, Cavaliere recalls going to the thrift store, as she often does, but saw nothing that caught her eyes. Upon leaving the shop, she sees a pair of alluring designs across the aisle and decided to check them out. The plates only cost $1.99, so she went on to purchase four and thought they noticeably resembled the loose line strokes that Picasso is known for. "I almost cried and passed out," said Cavaliere, after Google searching the plates. View th...

Interscope Records has collaborated with collectible agency, Trophy, to unveil "The Chronic Masters" collection in celebration of the 30th anniversary of Dr. Dre's seminal album.Marking the first of its kind, the collection's first drop includes three premium Session Tapes fine art print offerings, the Session Tapes 1:1 Replica Set, Session Tapes Oversized Replicas and four limited edition skateboard decks. The 24-inch by 24-inch fine art prints are photographed by Jeremy Deputat and features NUTHIN’ BUT A “G” THANG, RAT-TAT-TAT-TAT & F*CK WIT DRE DAY, LET ME RIDE, LIL GHETTO BOY & THE CHRONIC and BITCHES AIN’T SHIT, and are limited to 310 hand-numbered units with a certificate of authenticity.Meanwhile, the 1:1 Replica Set is available in 310 units includes all three session boxes...