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Classic Mexican art stood the test of time with the help of this secret ingredient
A mysterious plant-based oil could help art conservators restore the shine to centuries-old masterpieces.
AI turned a Rembrandt masterpiece into 5.6 terabytes of data
Algorithms and museum grunt work helped restore a centuries-old painting—so you can enjoy it at home.
Set a spooky Halloween scene with these painted marbled pumpkins
It's all in the wrist.
Pour all your creativity into digital art with these drawing tools and apps
You don't need paint or Paint to make a masterpiece.
Grime-loving bacteria could save priceless art
We think of bacteria as dirty, but sometimes they can actually clean up after us humans.
This Iowa man carves the cutest wooden tractors you’ve ever seen
Jim DeBoer has carving John Deere equipment for 80 years, but his productivity has rocketed since retirement.
Want art you can’t look away from? These 5 visual illusions will entrance your mind
Surprise: An optical illusion isn't the same as a visual illusion.
Why is watching Bob Ross paint so dang soothing? We decided to investigate.
A somewhat scientific breakdown of how the prolific painter achieved his zen.
How Abebe Bikila won the Olympic marathon without shoes
Plus other wild Olympic facts from The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week.