Article date: Friday, January 9, 2026
Egypt recovers 7 Artifacts from the US

Egyptian authorities recovered seven artifacts from the US, as a result of joint efforts from the Egyptian Embassy in Washington, DC, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.

Article date: Friday, January 9, 2026
David Bowie’s Childhood Home will open to the Public After Restoration

The house at 4 Plaistow Grove, Bromley, where Bowie lived from the age of eight to 20, has been acquired by Heritage of London Trust.

Article date: Friday, January 9, 2026
Leonardo Da Vinci's Art carries a Biological Record of its History, Study shows

Surface DNA from artworks reveals biological patterns; Findings offer clues, not conclusions: Research continues on definitive genetic identification of Leonardo Da Vinci. Artworks emerge as biological archives, preserving traces of their human and environmental history.

Article date: Friday, January 9, 2026
Protesters topple General Soleimani's Statue in Iran

Protests against Iran’s regime entered their 12th consecutive day, marked by violent clashes with security forces and a symbolic attack on a statue of former Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani.

Article date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
Yorkshire Sculpture Park unveils 3 New Sculptures

Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) has added three new outdoor sculptures by Vanessa da Silva, Auke de Vries and Damien Hirst.

Article date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
The Diriyah Biennale Foundation announces Artists for the Contemporary Biennale 2026

Over 65 artists representing more than 37 nations to participate in the third edition of Saudi Arabia’s contemporary art biennale.

Article date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
White House sends Letter to Smithsonian to comply with Review to receive Federal Funding

In a letter to Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch, the White House has threatened to pull funding from the Smithsonian amid a probe of the federally funded organization's programming, budgets, and forthcoming commemorations for the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

Article date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Iron Age War Trumpet discovered in Norfolk, UK

The discovery includes a near-complete Iron Age battle trumpet or carnyx and parts of another.

Article date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Nederlands Fotomuseum to open on 7 February

On February 7, 2026, the Nederlands Fotomuseum, the National Museum of Photography, will open its doors in the recently renovated Santos warehouse, a national monument located on Rotterdam's Rijnhaven. 

Article date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
A Major Rothko Exhibition opens at Palazzo Strozzi, Florence, in 2026

The exhibition, Rothko in Florence, is presented by Fondazione Palazzo Strozzi and curated by Christopher Rothko together with Elena Geuna. 

Article date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
France to celebrate 200 Years of Photography in 2026-2027

The French Ministry of Culture has announced plans to celebrate the bicentenary of photography over 2026-2027. 

Article date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Bruges St. Johns Hospital enters race for Top European Museum Honor

The European Museum Forum announced the EMYA2026 nominees. Thirty-five museums are nominated by the EMYA Jury to take part in this year's edition.