The Weekend Edition

A round up of top stories from the week

By Google Arts & Culture

Detail of "Un cuento de cartón" Day of the Dead Offering (2011) by Museo Dolores OlmedoMuseo Dolores Olmedo

Trending: Day of the Dead

In Mexico, the Día de los Muertos festival honored the dead and celebrated life with colorful altars, sugar skulls, and vibrant costumes.  Discover more about this magical tradition.

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Your weekly crossword

Discover paintings through unexpected pairings with this arty twist on the classic crossword. Play now.

Fireworks (2015-11-09)Alexandra Palace

This week in history

On November 5th, the UK celebrates Bonfire Night with fireworks, sparklers – and yes bonfires – to commemorate a failed attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament. Discover the history behind the 'Gunpowder Plot.' 

The Ghent Altarpiece (open) (1432) by Hubert and Jan Van EyckOriginal Source: http://www.lukasweb.be/en/photo/the-ghent-altarpiece-open-152

Art obsessions

The Ghent Altarpiece  by the Van Eyck brothers is the most stolen artwork of all time and part of it has been missing for over 80 years... 

Explore the Ghent Altarpiece

King Tut (1922)LIFE Photo Collection

Did you know?

The tomb of Tutankhamun was discovered 98 years ago this week. But have you heard about the curse that brought its discoverers bad luck, illness, and death?

Hardy Plants (1934) by Paul KleeMinneapolis Institute of Art

Relax with art

Tickle yourself pink with the following selection of rosy artworks...

Colorful Mood x Pink

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Your weekly puzzle

Can you solve these artistic jigsaw puzzles? Give them a try

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