An art exhibition on gender diversity has been cancelled in Brazil in response to social media protests.

The Mideast outpost of France's iconic Louvre Museum will open in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 11, officials announced Wednesday, ending a decade-long wait for a gallery whose construction was beset by economic turmoil and criticism over laborers' working conditions

John Ashbery, an enigmatic giant of modern poetry whose energy, daring and boundless command of language raised American verse to brilliant and baffling heights, died early Sunday at age 90.

A good roasting hasn't caused a meltdown at Boston's new wax museum.

David Hockney has become world famous, not for self-portraits, but for colorful painted landscapes, portraits of others and brilliant photo collages of everything from backyard swimming pools to scenic desert vistas.

To a full house and applause more suited to one of his sold-out productions, Russian theater and director Kirill Serebrennikov appeared in court and was placed under house arrest pending an investigation into charges that he embezzled government funds.

A few years ago Javier Echenique began painting his own clothes. His unique designs brought him such attention that he has created his own clothing line, called "12:05." EDGE caught up with the Ptown-based artist, interior designer & entrepreneur.

In a break with tradition, President Donald Trump and the first lady have decided not to participate in events honoring recipients of this year's Kennedy Center Honors arts awards to "allow the honorees to celebrate without any political distraction."

Graffiti resembling the work of elusive artist Banksy and showing President Donald Trump kissing an Israeli army watchtower has appeared on Israel's West Bank separation barrier.

The famed Uffizi Gallery in Florence is taking a swipe at so-called "hit-and-run tourism," announcing on Monday price increases on single-entry tickets, while inaugurating three-day and annual passes that offer discounted entry with priority access.