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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he departs the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 1, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
SKETCHY SITUATION

Iconic Artist’s Family Slams Trump Goons for Abusing Work

The Trump administration has a habit of using art and music without permission.

Ewan Palmer

Kristi Noem and Daisy Rockwell
NOT COOL

Norman Rockwell’s Kin Slams the MAGA Makeover of His Art

The legendary painter’s family said his work was also used without authorization.

Julia Ornedo

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White House Treasure Up for Auction After Nasty Family Feud

The White House Historical Association would have to smash its previous record to buy the work.

Harry Thompson

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Masterpieces by the Sea

Newport’s Secret Norman Rockwells

Behind the hedges in Newport, a treasure trove from America’s golden age of illustrators, from N.C. Wyeth to the creator of Santa Claus as we know him.

William O’Connor

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The Painter of Light

The Genuine Art of Thomas Kinkade

The late Thomas Kinkade made and lost a fortune selling kitschy paintings, but there was more to him than that, writes Blake Gopnik.

Blake Gopnik

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Donkeygate! Bush Officials Banned the Democrat Mascot

In the aftermath of 9/11, Congress approved a magazine designed to win over Arab hearts and minds. In an excerpt from his new book, The Zeroes: My Misadventures in the Decade Wall Street Went Insane, Randall Lane describes how Bush officials forbade using photographs of a donkey, in order to avoid any positive reflection of Democrats.

Randall Lane

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Stars with Art Collections

This weekend the Smithsonian American Art opens an exhibition of Norman Rockwell’s work from the private collections of two major American filmmakers, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas. Their Rockwell pieces may be notable, but they aren't the only celebrities with a taste for fine art.

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The Yes List - A Norman Rockwell Double Take

Each week, The Daily Beast scours the cultural landscape to choose three top picks. This week, two Norman Rockwell exhibits celebrate the American master, a new memoir reveals the secrets of happiness, and Guy Ritchie reimagines Sherlock Holmes.

The Daily Beast

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Norman Rockwell Double Takes

A fascinating exhibit of the all-American master’s work reveals Rockwell’s meticulous use of photography to create his iconic paintings. VIEW OUR GALLERY.

Paul Laster

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Week in Culture

This week, Keira Knightley makes her London stage debut, Tim McGraw has the top song of the decade, and Jamie Oliver wants America to be skinny. VIEW OUR GALLERY

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