When he was 17 years old, German artist Anselm ... Stedelijk modern and contemporary art museum in Amsterdam to stage a blockbuster exhibition of Kiefer's work, titled “Sag mir wo die Blumen sind,” a ...

Before it became sordidly meme-efied, Simon and Garfunkel’s ‘Sound of Silence’ was rightfully heralded as one of the greatest folk songs ever written ... At its core is a stunning vocal take by Art ...

A German court is putting its foot down. Birkenstocks are not art. Birkenstocks are cool enough for influencers, Hollywood stars and even Barbie — but they do not qualify as art, Germany’s top ...

Birkenstocks: They are ubiquitous in summer, comfy and very German. Sometimes they look chic and sometimes shabby. But can these sandals be considered art? That’s the question Germany’s ...

There are many things you can say about the popular cork-soled shoes and sandals—but you can’t call them a work of art, according ... This week, the venerable German shoe company, which ...

AFP Frankfurt: They may be the trendy footwear of choice for Hollywood A-listers and pop stars, but Birkenstock sandals are not works of art, Germany’s top court ruled Thursday. The German ...

The German sandal maker had sought a ruling that its footwear, known for its cork and latex soles, could be classified as art and thus afforded strong copyright protections. The company ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. FILE -A Birkenstock sandal is pictured in Birkenstock store in Frankfurt, Germany, Oct. 4, 2023. (AP Photo ...

Famous Birkenstock sandals cannot be considered works of art, ruled a German court on Thursday, dealing a setback to the German brand seeking copyright protection for its products. The German Federal ...

In the southern heartlands of Tamil Nadu, a centuries-old tradition pulses with life—Kaniyaan Koothu, a mesmerizing folk art performed in Sudalaimadan temples. It is more than just a dance ...