Culture & Arts — Exhibitions & Literature

Martial Arts Icon Chuck Norris Dies at 86

Chuck Norris, the legendary martial artist and action star, has died at 86 in Hawaii. His career spanned martial arts, film, and internet culture.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Slam Tom Bower’s Royal Book as ‘Deranged Conspiracy’

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's representatives have criticized Tom Bower's new book as 'deranged conspiracy.' The book, Betrayal, was acquired by Blink in a six-figure deal.

John Cleese Warns of Arrest Over Free Speech in UK

John Cleese warns he may be arrested in the UK for expressing his views on Islam and cultural nationalism.

António Lobo Antunes, Esteemed Portuguese Writer, Dies at 83

António Lobo Antunes, a revered Portuguese novelist, has died at 83.

Elton John praises sons Zachary and Elijah in heartfelt portrait unveiling

Elton John expressed pride for his sons during the unveiling of a family portrait at London's National Portrait Gallery.

Cause of Death Confirmed for Martin Short’s Daughter Katherine Short

Authorities have confirmed the cause of death for Martin Short's daughter Katherine as suicide by gunshot wound to the head.

Loie Hollowell Mania: The Trippy Body Paintings Everyone Wants On Their Wall

Loie Hollowell's abstract depictions of pregnancy and the female body are commanding high six-figure prices at major auctions. Collectors and museums alike chase her sculptural canvases, blending erotic abstraction with glowing, three-dimensional forms.

Mathemagic: The beauty and truth of maths

Two influential books dismantle the image of mathematics as a cold, abstract pursuit, portraying it instead as a poetic tool for uncovering universal truths. Authors K.C. Cole and John Allen Paulos use everyday examples to show how math simplifies complex realities from risk assessment to cosmic patterns.

THE GOOD STUFF: Nancy Pheasant blends artistry with history – The Cherokee One Feather

CHEROKEE, N.C. — Nancy Pheasant, a storyteller and multimedia artist from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, draws crowds with tales of sacred Kuwohi mountain and her hands-on pottery creations. She shared Medicine Lake legends with students during Kuwohi Connection Days on Sept. 9, 2025.