J.D. McClatchy, a revered and versatile man of letters praised as a poet, librettist, educator, editor and translator, died Tuesday night at his home in Manhattan. He was 72.

The Museum of the American Revolution is a year old this month and officials say it has landed a decisive victory in capturing tourists' attention in a city with lots of revolutionary competition.

A museum is opening in the Venetian hometown of Giacomo Casanova, the 18th-century adventurer and bon vivant, in hopes of educating visitors about more than just his notorious womanizing.

A new mural in New York by British artist Banksy features the imprisoned Turkish artist and journalist Zehra Dogan. The mural features a picture of Dogan behind bars.

In 1932, Pablo Picasso was 50 years old and art critics were asking whether he was yesterday's man.

A 19th century statue that some say is degrading to Native Americans will be removed from its touristy public spot near San Francisco's City Hall, joining a growing list of historic markers being ousted under pressure from the public.

New York's Metropolitan Museum is now charging a mandatory $25 entrance fee to most adult visitors who don't live in New York state.

This Saturday, March 3, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), hosts a new MFA Late Nites party from 8 pm - 2 am, the last chance to see Takashi Murakami: Lineage of Eccentrics after hours before the exhibition closes on April 1.

A highly anticipated New York City museum show highlighting the life and work of David Bowie will feature exclusive perks for those willing to pay $2,500 for a ticket.

French customs officers have found an impressionist painting by Edgar Degas stowed on a bus, more than eight years after it was reported stolen.