China is putting a US-based artist on trial for a sculpture he made 15 years ago, and the world is learning about it | Fanboy Attack

China is putting a US-based artist on trial for a sculpture he made 15 years ago, and the world is learning about it | Fanboy Attack

Image courtesy of futureatlas.com, CC BY 2.0. | Published: April 19, 2026 7:15 p.m. Gao Zhen, a 69-year-old artist and permanent resident of the United States, recently faced a secret trial in China for “insulting the heroes and martyrs of the revolution.” As detailed by the BBC and Human Rights Watch, the charges stem from … Read more

Gallup artist creates giant jackrabbit sculpture from salvaged car

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Movement of vehicles with restricted access from driveways. A new roadside attraction is gaining attention along Route 66. Alyssa Muñoz caught up with the artists behind the work. Roadside attractions have drawn travelers away from Route 66 for nearly 100 years. It’s the car, it’s the billboard, and Gallup’s latest installation, a sculpture called “RUN,” … Read more

Former Marvel Studios artist talks about Disney layoffs and the potential use of AI in the MCU

Explore the history of Marvel's Cinematic Universe with new museum exhibits

This week, the Walt Disney Company began company-wide layoffs, impacting departments across the organization, from the home video team to ESPN. According to reports, certain sectors were hit hard. Marvel Studios lost almost its entire visual development team. Over the past two decades, these artists have shaped the look of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, from … Read more

Gagosian Beverly Hills hosts first Frank Gehry exhibition since iconic architect’s death

Frank Gehry, Bear with Us, 2014, 316L stainless steel

Most Angelenos know Frank Gehry as the rebel architect whose deconstructionist architecture revitalized Los Angeles during its turn-of-the-century identity crisis. Few know him as the sentimental sculptor who is the focus of the upcoming Frank Gehry exhibition at Gagosian Beverly Hills. This will be the first time Gehry’s work will be on display since his … Read more

Gallup artist creates Route 66-inspired jackrabbit sculpture from salvaged car

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As we continue celebrating the 100th anniversary of Route 66, we’re watching the news on Court Action Seven. A new roadside attraction is drawing attention to the Mother Road. Alyssa Muñoz met the artist behind the work. Click here for more information. inspiration. Roadside attractions have drawn travelers away from Route 66 for nearly 100 … Read more