Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.

Since Brian De Palma made the horror classic “Carrie” in 1976, bestselling author Stephen King has been a Hollywood favorite ...

With apologies to all the exciting events left out, here are 10 theatre shows to watch out for in the year ahead. Ray ...

The rayograph has been long admired but largely misunderstood. This important retrospective gives Man Ray’s eponymous ...

Nicknamed ‘the divine one’, Titian was the Best of the Best. With 500 paintings under his belt, how will we pick our top ten?

For those of us north of the equator, winter officially arrived last week. The early darkness and the chill in the air demand ...

Madelyn Cline and Chase Stokes started dating after getting close on the set of Outer Banks. But their relationship wasn’t meant to be, and they broke up. The two navigated their professional ...

From auspicious horse-themed phrases and couplets to whether your luck is in, check out ourYear of the Horse 2026 series to discover all you need to know about the coming Lunar New Year. For thousands ...

What does it take to keep Chicago running? Chicago Works goes behind the scenes to explore the massive operations and fascinating jobs that power the city. Join host Geoffrey Baer as he meets the ...

Two armed men stole over a dozen pieces of art from a São Paulo exhibition featuring works by the French painter and other artists. By Jin Yu Young Two armed men stole more than a dozen works of art, ...

When Georgia B. Smith recently walked into the Metropolitan Museum of Art on June 24, she felt nervous. The 34-year-old wasn’t there to admire 18th-century paintings alongside New York City’s summer ...

Frank Gehry’s passing at 96 has sparked tributes worldwide, but in California, his influence isn’t just remembered—it’s visible. From the gleaming curves of Walt Disney Concert Hall to the inventive ...