A Lifelong Party of ‘Puzzle-Making Tomfoolery’

In 1978, Jerry Slocum assembled the first International Puzzle Party in his living room. Now it’s a global event.

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The South Korean Collector Who Fell for Posters From Communist Poland

Oh Hwangtaek has amassed one of the largest collections of Polish posters outside Poland. He shares his unlikely passion at his own museum in Seoul.

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Christophe de Menil, Art Patron and Designer, Is Dead at 92

A Parisian-born oil heiress, she collected art and supported major artists, designed costumes and moved in rarefied social and cultural circles.

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Ancient Gems Linked to Buddha Are Returned to India

Sotheby’s had canceled an auction of the Piprahwa Gems after pressure from the Indian government. India said the relics were back in their “rightful home.”

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Rare Pokémon Cards Worth More Than $100,000 Stolen From Shop

A burglar used a hammer to smash open the door of a Massachusetts shop and stole rare Pokémon cards and vintage box sets, a store owner said.

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The Bayeux Tapestry, a British Masterpiece, Returns to England After 900 Years

The embroidered work, depicting the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, is a loan from France. For the first time, it will be on exhibit in London.

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Chicago Suburb Will Buy Pope Leo XIV’s Boyhood Home

Officials in Dolton, Ill., called the purchase a rare opportunity. But some residents questioned whether the village, grappling with a deficit and potholes, could afford it.

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New Digital Comics Store Takes Aim at Amazon

Two veterans of Comixology, a site that the e-commerce colossus bought in 2014, are now starting a rival to compete with it.

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Is Art Basel’s Swiss Edition Losing Its Luster?

The Swiss edition of Art Basel was once a must-attend art world event. Now it faces formidable challenges — including from its own Paris offshoot.

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Toymakers Team Up With Artists for Tariff-Proof Toys

Seeking adult fans with money to spend, companies like Mattel and Lego are working with artists to make exclusive — and expensive — versions of their products.

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