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Article date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Jewish Museum acquires Israeli Artist's Work never shown at Venice Biennale

The Jewish Museum announced that it is acquiring (M)otherland, a video installation by Ruth Patir originally created for the Israel Pavilion at the 2024 Venice Biennale.

Article date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
5-Star Exhibition at Museum Voorlinden: Michaël Borremans – A Confrontation at the Zoo

Like bad news landing at a formal dinner, the works by Michaël Borremans menace the expectations of a perfect setting. His solo exhibition at Voorlinden, A Confrontation at the Zoo, composed of Borremans’ hand-selected paintings from the last 20 years, exemplifies the intuitive and poetic relationship between his different works.

Article date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Danish Museum returns Roman Bronze Portrait to Türkiye

In May 2023, the Turkish ambassador contacted the Glyptotek with a request for the return of an ancient bronze portrait of the Roman Emperor Septimius Severus. The request was based on an assumption that the portrait originated from Boubon in southwest Türkiye, from which it had been illegally excavated and traded.

Article date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Koyo Kouoh appointed Curator of 2026 Venice Biennale

Koyo Kouoh has been appointed with the specific task of curating the 61st International Art Exhibition to be held in 2026.

Article date: Monday, December 2, 2024
A 17th-Century ‘Star Atlas’ from Golden Age of Dutch Map-Making goes on Display for First Time

One of the world’s finest and rarest 17th century atlases is set to go on display for the first time at the National Trust’s Blickling Estate in Norfolk, following specialist conservation.

Article date: Monday, December 2, 2024
Candida Gertler resigns from Outset Fund Amidst Artists Protests

Candida Gertler, the co-founder of the Outset Contemporary Art Fund, has stepped down from her roles at various UK arts institutions amid intensifying protests against her organization's ties to Israel.

Article date: Monday, December 2, 2024
Painting of Māori Elder fetches Record Price in New Zealand Auction

An oil painting of a Māori elder by New Zealand painter Charles Frederick Goldie became the most valuable Māori portrait in New Zealand art history.

Article date: Monday, December 2, 2024
Alan Cotrill commissioned to create 15-Feet tall Statue of President-Elect Donald Trump

Crypto investors with the project $PATRIOT commissioned Ohio artist Alan Cottrill to create the bronze statue after Trump was nearly assassinated in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024.

Article date: Sunday, December 1, 2024
Khandakar Ohida is the Winner of the 7th Edition of the Jameel Prize

The V&A and Art Jameel have announced Khandakar Ohida (b. 1993, India) as the winner of the 7th edition of the Jameel Prize, an international award worth £25,000 for contemporary art and design inspired by Islamic tradition.

Article date: Friday, November 29, 2024
Two Unknown René Magritte Sketches discovered in Brussels

Two previously unknown sketches by Belgian surrealist René Magritte have been authenticated, enriching the legacy of one of the 20th century's most celebrated artists. The Magritte Committee, the authority on the authenticity of his works, confirmed that these are genuine creations by the artist.

Article date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
The Gallery of the Kings in Turin’s Museo Egizio reopens

The Gallery of the Kings in Turin’s Museo Egizio, designed by OMA / David Gianotten in collaboration with Andrea Tabocchini Architecture, Completes November 21, 2024.

Article date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Evidence of Oldest known Alphabetic Writing unearthed in Ancient Syrian City

Archaeological findings suggest alphabetic writing may be some 500 years older than other discoveries.

Article date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Anselm Kiefer to unveil Major New Work as Part of Landmark Exhibition

A major new painting, measuring over 24 metres in length by one of the world’s leading artists, Anselm Kiefer, will form the centrepiece of a landmark exhibition of the artist’s work in Amsterdam next spring.

Article date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Rotterdam becomes First Dutch City to repatriate Colonial Collection

The city of Rotterdam has become the first in the Netherlands to return art objects from the colonial era to Indonesia.

Article date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Christie’s announced the sale of three Dinosaur Fossils

Christie’s announced the sale of three impressive dinosaur fossils, circa 157-145 million years old, in the Jurassic Icons: Allosaurus & Stegosaurus live auction on 12 December at Christie’s headquarters in London.

Article date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Smithsonian names new Director and Deputy Director of the National Museum of African Art

John K. Lapiana has been named director of the National Museum of African Art and Heran Sereke-Brhan has been named deputy director.

Article date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024
"The Past” is the First Major Retrospective Exhibition of Luc Tuymans in China

UCCA Center for Contemporary Art presents “Luc Tuymans: The Past” between November 16, 2024, and February 16, 2025, in one of the most significant surveys of the acclaimed Belgian artist, with 87 works spanning his career. The exhibition offers a profound exploration of Tuymans’s distinctive approach to painting as well as his nuanced, and often haunting, approach to history.

Article date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Hauser & Wirth's Groucho Club closed amid Police Investigation

The Groucho Club is closed amid a police investigation into allegations of “a recent serious criminal offence”.

Article date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Berlin to cut Culture Budget by12% in 2025

Berlin’s culture budget is set to be cut by 12% in 2025 – an equivalent loss of around €120 million for the city’s culture sector.

Article date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Uncovering Your Artistic Identity: Essential Tips and Techniques

Seeking ways to discover your unique style? Discover the essence of process art and explore methods to find your unique personal writing style.

Article date: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Special Paul Gauguin Loan reveals Its Secrets

The painting The Little Cat (Le petit chat) (1888) by Paul Gauguin (1848–1903) recently came to the Van Gogh Museum for examination. Comprehensive technical investigation revealed that the painting was once part of a larger work.

Article date: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
34 Lebanese Cultural Properties placed under enhanced UNESCO Protection

The UNESCO Committee for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict has decided to grant provisional enhanced protection to 34 cultural properties in Lebanon and to grant international financial assistance to support the implementation of emergency heritage measures.

Article date: Monday, November 25, 2024
The Venice Biennale 2024 closes with 700,000 Tickets sold

The 60th International Art Exhibition Stranieri Ovunque – Foreigners Everywhere, curated by Adriano Pedrosa, closed after registering one of the highest levels of visitor attendance in its history.

Article date: Monday, November 25, 2024
6th Kochi-Muziris Biennale Curators announced

The Kochi Biennale Foundation has appointed artist Nikhil Chopra with HH Art Spaces as the new curatorial team for the 6th edition of Kochi-Muziris Biennale. India’s first biennale of international contemporary art and the largest exhibition of contemporary art in South Asia, it will open to the public from 12 December 2025 until 31 March 2026.

Article date: Monday, November 25, 2024
Palistinian Artists announce" Gaza Biennale"

Since April 2024, the Forbidden Museum, founded by artists in Palestine, has been developing exhibitions with over 40 artists in Gaza, who have been working against all odds throughout this war.

Article date: Monday, November 25, 2024
Manhattan D.A. Bragg announces return of 30 Antiquities to Mexico

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., announced the return of 30 antiquities to Mexico collectively valued at nearly $500,000.

Article date: Monday, November 25, 2024
Iranian Artist Maryam Tafakory wins the 2024 Film London Jarman Award

Maryam Tafakory has received the 2024 Film London Jarman Award it was announced this evening at a special event at Soho Hotel. The award was presented by actor Rupert Everett.

Article date: Friday, November 22, 2024
Rotterdams' Museum dedicated to Art and Migration opens in May 2025

Fenix will be located in the Dutch city’s harbour, in a 16,000 sqm warehouse which formerly served as an important site on the Holland America Line – a Dutch cargo and passenger line.

Article date: Friday, November 22, 2024
German Museum of Archaeology returns Ancient Marble Head to Greece

A marble head of a man dated from 150 CE has been repatriated to Greece by the Archaeological Museum of the University of Münster in Germany. The museum returned the artifact after concerns were raised over its ownership records by researchers.

Article date: Friday, November 22, 2024
Prestigious Johannes Vermeer Award 2024 goes to Illustrator Marit Törnqvist

The Johannes Vermeer Award 2024 goes to illustrator and children’s book writer Marit Törnqvist.

Article date: Friday, November 22, 2024
Christie's Marquee Week Running Total: $623.2 Million

Christie’s Fall Marquee Week continued on November 21, 2024 with the 21st Century Evening Sale.

Article date: Friday, November 22, 2024
GAMeC to bring Maurizio Cattelan to Bergamo, Italy, for Major Exhibition

In 2025, GAMeC will bring Maurizio Cattelan to Bergamo, who will be the focus of the exhibition in the historical Palazzo della Ragione, the museum’s summer venue since 2018.

Article date: Friday, November 22, 2024
Jewels Worth Millions stolen from French Museum

The Way of Life, designed by Parisian goldsmith Joseph Chaumet which traces the life of Jesus, was crushed during an armed robbery Thursday at Hiéron museum in Paray-le-Monial.

Article date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Maurizio Cattelan’s Viral Banana Sells for $6.24 Million at Sotheby’s

Bidding went bananas in Sotheby’s New York salesroom as 7 bidders pursued Maurizio Cattelan’s provocative Comedian way beyond its pre-sale high estimate of $1.5 million to a final price of $6.2 million.

Article date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Two Roman Mosaics are at risk of leaving the UK

Export bars have been placed on two geometric and patterned Roman mosaics dating back to the fourth century AD that are at risk of leaving the United Kingdom. The two mosaics have been valued at £560,000 in total.

Article date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Nora Burnett Abrams appointed as Next Director of the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston

The Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston (ICA) announced that Nora Burnett Abrams has been appointed the museum’s next Ellen Matilda Poss Director, succeeding Jill Medvedow after a 26-year tenure that has transformed the ICA into one of the leading centers for contemporary art in the country.

Article date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Italian Authorities seize Etruscan Antiquities looted by Tomb Raiders

Italian authorities have seized numerous artifacts dating back to the third century BCE that were plundered from an Etruscan necropolis in the central region of Umbria, according to an announcement from the country’s Ministry of Culture on November 19.

Article date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Featured Artwork of the Month : a Painting by Ian Micheal for sale at $9.000

Ian Micheal, based in Oakland, California, is known for his paintings that delve into the everyday lives of California's Black communities.

Article date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Magritte Masterpiece realizes $121.2 Million, New Record for Surrealist Work of Art

Christie’s Fall Marquee Week commenced with a series of two successful sales on Tuesday, November 19, 2024: MICA: THE COLLECTION OF MICA ERTEGUN Part I immediately followed by the 20th Century Evening Sale.

Article date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Tenth-Century Viking Sword Fragment discovered in The Netherlands

A fragment of a tenth-century Viking sword was discovered near the Frisian town of Witmarsum.

Article date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Yto Barrada selected to represent France at La Biennale di Venezia in 2026

Following a selection committee organized by the Institut français, Yto Barrada has been chosen to represent France at the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia in 2026.

Article date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Discovering Simple Artistic Hobbies You Can Start Today

Creative outlets enrich our lives. Studies show engaging in artistic hobbies improves mental well-being and boosts happiness. They require little in the way of specialized tools or extensive training, allowing you to express yourself freely and easily explore your creativity.

Article date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
The 8th Nam June Paik Prize 2024 goes to Joan Jonas

Jonas is a world-renowned artist who has had a significant influence on the development and diversity of contemporary art from the late 1960s to the present in a variety of media, including video, performance, sculpture, and installation.

Article date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Tiffany's Danner Memorial Window shatters Auction Record

Appearing at auction for the first time in over two decades, The Danner Memorial Window, one of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s greatest masterpieces, achieved $12.48M, setting a new auction record for Tiffany Studios.

Article date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Archaeological Vases and Coins returned to Italian Museum with support of Eurojust

Eurojust has supported Italian authorities with the return of over 2 500 precious ancient coins, vases and small sculptures that had been illegally excavated and later sold in Switzerland.

Article date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Rijksmuseum presents Europe's First Major Survey of American Photography

The Rijksmuseum presents the first comprehensive survey of American photography in Europe.

Article date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Asylum seeker tears Clothes from Virgin Mary Statue in Swiss Chapel

In the Swiss town of Einsiedeln, a 17-year-old asylum seeker stormed a church service and attacked a Virgin Mary (Black Madonna) statue.

Article date: Monday, November 18, 2024
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam opens new Sculpture Hall

To mark the 750th anniversary of the city of Amsterdam, the Stedelijk Museum presents its new Don Quixote Sculpture Hall as a unique gift to the city. Generously supported by the Don Quixote Foundation, the hall comprises a magnificent indoor Sculpture Hall which provides an opportunity for the Stedelijk to spotlight works from its famous collections.

Article date: Monday, November 18, 2024
UNESCO condemns the strikes that hit in the Heart of the Historic Centre of Odesa (Ukraine)

UNESCO condemns the strikes that hit several historic buildings and schools in the heart of the Historic Centre of Odesa (Ukraine), a site on UNESCO’s List of World Heritage in Danger. The Organization deployed a mission of experts to the site on Saturday.

Article date: Monday, November 18, 2024
Japanese Calligraphy for Beginners

According to the Japanese, handwriting can reflect a person’s condition. The more precise and calmer your mind, the better each symbol looks.

Article date: Friday, November 15, 2024
BofA Art Market Update anticipates Buying Opportunities for Collectors this Fall

Newly released Bank of America art market update finds that lower auction estimates, discounts at galleries and the recent interest rate cuts are driving increased participation among collectors heading into marquee events, including the New York fall auctions and Art Basel Miami.

Article date: Friday, November 15, 2024
Exhibition at the Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo, Netherlands, pays Tribute to its Founder

Searching for meaning was the driving force behind Helene Kröller-Müller's personal life and her collection. Throughout the collection, you can follow her journey as she encounters artists and movements, philosophy and spirituality. Her destination was a museum as a centre for spiritual life, set in the tranquillity of nature. Searching for Meaning is an exhibition that inspires and invites contemporary philosophizing about life and art.

Article date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
British Museum to receive Historic £1bn Collection Gift of Chinese Ceramic

A private collection of 1,700 Chinese ceramics estimated to be worth £1bn has been gifted to the British Museum, marking the largest gift in its history.

Article date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Painting by Pissarro and Tragic War History converge at the Van Gogh Museum

The Van Gogh Museum is the only Dutch museum to exhibit Girl in the Grass (1882) by Camille Pissarro, which is on loan from Kunsthalle Bremen – Der Kunstverein in Bremen.

Article date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Florence announces a Plan to combat Overtourism

Aimed at improving the situation for local residents, the plan, which will enter into effect in 2025, includes bans on key safes, golf carts and loudspeakers for tourism purposes.

Article date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Kunstmuseum Basel reaches Agreement with the Heirs of a Jewish Collector

Kunstmuseum Basel will compensate the heirs of the Jewish entrepreneur Richard Semmel (1875-1950) for a painting he sold in 1933 while in the process of emigrating.

Article date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Manhattan D.A. Bragg returns more than 1,400 Antiquities to India

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., announced the return of 1,440 antiquities collectively valued at $10 million to India.

Article date: Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Steph Wilson wins the Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 2024

London-based photographer Steph Wilson has won first prize in the prestigious Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 2024 for her portrait Sonam.

Article date: Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Baroque Tapestry stolen by Herman Göring returned to Heirs of Goldschmidt-Rothschild

A baroque tapestry has been returned to the heirs of art collector Albert Freiherr von Goldschmidt-Rothschild (1879–1941).

Article date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Frank Auerbach, British-German Painter, dies at 93

Frank Auerbach, one of the greatest painters of our age, died peacefully in the early hours of Monday 11 November at his home in London, age 93. He is survived by his son Jacob Auerbach.

Article date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Sotheby’s to Auction the Oldest Inscribed Tablet of the Ten Commandments

This December, Sotheby’s will auction one of the most widely known and influential texts in history: the oldest inscribed stone tablet of the Ten Commandments.

Article date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Miren Arzalluz appointed Director General of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

The Board of Trustees of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao approved the appointment of renowned art historian and curator Miren Arzalluz as new Director General of the Museum upon conclusion of the international selection process carried out in the past few months.

Article date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Restoration begins of Rembrandt's The Night Watch

Following five years of intensive research and the re-stretching of the painting, today a team of eight Rijksmuseum conservators started removing the varnish from The Night Watch.

Article date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
German Artist Walter Dahn dies at the Age of 70

Walter Dahn (*1954) was an important influence on a generation of artists often referred to as the Neue Wilde, or New Fauves.

Article date: Monday, November 11, 2024
3D Scans show rare glimpse Inside Ancient Egyptian Burial practices

Thanks to Halloween tales and Scooby-doo specials, mummies are often thought of as scary or grotesque creatures with glowing eyes and tattered wrappings. In reality, mummified human remains offer us an incredibly personal insight into the lives of individuals who lived more than 3,000 years ago.

Article date: Monday, November 11, 2024
Nico Williams wins Canadian Sobey Art Award

Nico Williams the winner of the $100,000 2024 Sobey Art Award, Canada’s richest prize for contemporary visual arts. The remaining shortlisted artists – Taqralik Partridge, Judy Chartrand, Rhayne Vermette, June Clark, and Mathieu Léger – will each receive $25,000.

Article date: Monday, November 11, 2024
A decorated ‘Tiny House’ has been discovered in Pompeii

The British would call them “tiny houses”: small, detached dwellings but, in this case, with extremely elegant decoration. This is the case for one of the most recent houses to have been discovered during the excavations currently underway in the Insula of the Casa dei Casti Amanti, in the central district of the ancient city of Pompeii along Via dell’Abbondanza.

Article date: Monday, November 11, 2024
Pompeii limits Tourist Numbers and unveils new Ticket System

The Pompeii archaeological park is to cap its daily number of visitors at 20,000 in a bid to ease pressure on the ancient Roman site amid a surge of tourists in recent months.

Article date: Monday, November 11, 2024
Operation Cariatide: Over 2.100 Fake Artworks seized, 38 Individuals under Investigation

The Carabinieri (Italian police) has uncovered a large-scale pan-European forgery network making and selling fake artworks attributed to some of the best known names in modern and contemporary art including Banksy, Pablo Picasso and Andy Warhol according to a pressrelease.

Article date: Friday, November 8, 2024
AI-Created Portrait of Alan Turing sells for over $1 Million

A portrait of Alan Turing created by Ai-Da, an AI-powered humanoid robot, has sold for $1.32 million at Sotheby's, marking the first time an artwork by a robot has been auctioned. This groundbreaking sale highlights the growing intersection of AI and art.

Article date: Thursday, November 7, 2024
Daniel Spoerri dies at the Age of 94

Daniel Spoerri died in Vienna at the age of 94, the managing director of the Spoerri exhibition house in Austria confirmed to the German Press Agency.

Article date: Thursday, November 7, 2024
Fra Angelico Crucifixion Scene acquired by Ashmolean Museum

The Ashmolean announced that it has successfully raised £4.48 million to secure the acquisition of Fra Angelico’s exquisite Crucifixion for the public.

Article date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Artist Isabel Nolan selected to represent Ireland at Venice 2026

The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sports and Media, Catherine Martin T.D. has announced the selection of artist, Isabel Nolan, with Georgina Jackson and The Douglas Hyde Gallery of Contemporary Art as the curator, to represent Ireland at the 61st Venice Art Biennale in 2026.

Article date: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Body found in search for Missing Artist Sarah Cunningham

A body has been found in the search for Sarah Cunningham who went missing in London over the weekend.

Article date: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Co-Creator of UndeadApes Guilty of defrauding Investors through Blockchains

United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that a federal jury has found Berman Jerry Nowlin, Jr. (21, Huntsville, Alabama), a/k/a “Repulse” and “Zayous,” guilty of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering. Nowlin faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison. Sentencing has been set for January 23, 2025.

Article date: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Ahmet Öğüt demands the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam to Take Down his Work

Bakunin’s Barricade is based on a concept introduced by the anarchist Mikhail Bakunin, and the idea to use the worth of artworks in barricades in order to protect movements from state violence, as officers would not dare to destroy priceless artworks to breach a barricade.

Article date: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Suspect arrested for Warhol Robbery in The Netherlands

Friday night thieves used heavy explosives to enter MPV gallery in The Netherlands, causing significant damage to the building.

Article date: Monday, November 4, 2024
The Frick Collection to reopen in April 2025

The Frick Collection will reopen in April 2025, following the renovation and enhancement by Selldorf Architects of its historic Fifth Avenue home.

Article date: Monday, November 4, 2024
Sotheby's completes the Purchase of 945 Madison Avenue

Sotheby’s completed the purchase of 945 Madison Avenue and the appointment of architects Herzog & de Meuron to lead its sensitive adaptation and renovation.

Article date: Monday, November 4, 2024
5-Star Exhibition in Paris: "Pop Forever, Tom Wesselmann &..." at Fondation Louis Vuitton

From 17 October 2024 to 24 February 2025, Fondation Louis Vuitton presents “Pop Forever, Tom Wesselmann & …”, an exhibition dedicated to Pop Art, one of the major artistic movements of the 1960s, whose influence continues to be felt across all continents and amongst all generations.

Article date: Saturday, November 2, 2024
UN warns Lebanon's Cultural Heritage in 'Deep Peril'

The ancient UNESCO World Heritage cities of Baalbek in the east and Tyre in the south have been under violent Israeli bombardment in recent days.

Article date: Friday, November 1, 2024
ICOM’s National Committees Swift response to Floods occurring across the World

ICOM expresses its deep concern regarding catastrophic floods which have recently been impacting communities globally, already affecting almost all continents of the world in the past year alone.

Article date: Friday, November 1, 2024
Creative Europe to support Ukrainian Artists with a new €5 million call

The EU will increase its support to Ukraine’s arts and culture by another €5 million.

Article date: Friday, November 1, 2024
Explosion and Theft at Dutch Gallery leaves Two Warhols Stolen

In MPV gallery in Oisterwijk, Netherlands, two Andy Warhol screen prints were stolen following an explosion early Friday morning.

Article date: Thursday, October 31, 2024
Tiffany Masterpiece to star in Sotheby's Modern Evening Auction

The Danner Memorial Window in Sotheby's Modern Evening Auction in New York is carrying an estimate between $5 to 7 million.

Article date: Thursday, October 31, 2024
Claim from Grosz's Heirs rejected by German Art Panel

The Advisory Commission on the return of cultural property seized as a result of Nazi persecution, especially Jewish property, chaired by Prof. Hans-Jürgen Papier, decided unanimously on 6 September 2024 in the case of the heirs of George Grosz versus Freie Hansestadt Bremen not to recommend restitution of the painting Pompe Funèbre by George Grosz and the painting Stillleben mit Okarina, Fisch und Muschel by George Grosz to the heirs of George Grosz.

Article date: Thursday, October 31, 2024
Dates and Theme for Folkestone Triennial 2025 revealed

Creative Folkestone announced the dates for the 2025 Folkestone Triennial and revealed the themes and ideas behind the sixth edition.

Article date: Thursday, October 31, 2024
18th Istanbul Biennial to be curated by Christine Tohmé

Organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) the 18th Istanbul Biennial will be curated by Christine Tohmé.

Article date: Thursday, October 31, 2024
The Cleveland Museum of Art returns a 13th-Century Manuscript Leaf to Italy

The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Italy (the “ministry”) and the Cleveland Museum of Art (“CMA”) today announced that, working collaboratively, they have agreed to the transfer of a 13th-century manuscript leaf representing the letter “A” once part of a choral book located at a church near Siena.

Article date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Penn Cultural Heritage Center launches National Study on Collecting Practices

The Penn Museum’s Penn Cultural Heritage Center (PennCHC) announced the Museums: Missions and Acquisitions (M2A) Project, an unprecedented three-year national study that will create an evidence-based framework for the future collecting decisions of U.S. museums.

Article date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Jean-Michel Basquiat's Masterpiece Portrait to lead 21st Century Evening Sale at Christie's New York

Christie’s announced the 21st Century Evening Sale, taking place live at Rockefeller Center, 7pm on Thursday, November 21, 2024. The sale will be led by Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Untitled, a monumental portrait that sits among the iconic artist’s most impressive and outstanding works.

Article date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Discovery of Door Guardian Statues at Angkor Thom

Recent excavations at the north gate of the Royal Palace of Angkor Thom have led to the remarkable discovery of 12 sandstone door guardian statues.

Article date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Ashfika Rahman wins The Future Generation Art Prize 2024 in Kyiv

Ashfika Rahman (35, Bangladesh) is the main prize winner of the 7th Edition of the Future Generation Art Prize. Tara Abdullah Mohammed Sharif (27, Iraq), Bekhbaatar Enkhtur (29, Mongolia), Dina Mimi (29, Palestine), Hira Nabi (36, Pakistan), Ipeh Nur (30, Indonesia), Zhang Xu Zhan (35, Taiwan) received the special prize.

Article date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024
New Work by Frédéric Chopin discovered

Curator Dr.Robinson McClellan uncovered a previously unknown waltz written in the hand of composer Frédéric Chopin in The Morgan Library & Museum’s collection.

Article date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Ancient Thrace and Its Treasures Highlighted in Major Getty Exhibition

On view at the Getty Villa Museum from November 4, 2024, to March 3, 2025, the exhibition will feature over 200 objects, including skillfully crafted gold, silver, and bronze metalwork, pottery, inscriptions, stone reliefs, and other artworks reflecting Thrace and its connections to other ancient cultures in the Mediterranean and beyond.

Article date: Monday, October 28, 2024
Daniel Hug on ART COLOGNE’s Role in Germany’s Art Market

As the oldest modern art fair in the world, ART COLOGNE has been a pivotal force in the art market since its founding in 1967. ART Cologne established a blueprint that influenced the global art fair landscape we know today.

Article date: Monday, October 28, 2024
A Statue of Emmeline Pankhust got the Just Stop Oil treatment

A statue of Emmeline Pankhust, the suffragette leader, in Manchester got the Just Stop Oil treatment today with a speech bubble and high viz vest. Just Stop Oil is demanding that the UK government work with others to end the extraction and burning of oil, gas and coal by 2030.

Article date: Monday, October 28, 2024
Mural by Turner Prize nominee Claudette Johnson launches at Brixton Tube Station

A new mural by renowned British artist and Turner Prize 2024 nominee Claudette Johnson has launched at Brixton Underground station as part of Transport for London's (TfL) Art on the Underground programme.

Article date: Monday, October 28, 2024
Christie’s Paris to sell a Painting saved with the help of The Monuments Men

Rose Valland (1898-1980) was a French art historian and curator at the Jeu de Paume in Paris and a member of the Resistance who secretly recorded details of art plundered by the Nazis.

Article date: Monday, October 28, 2024
Well-Man, thrown from Castle identified from 800-year-old Norse Saga

A passage in the Norse Sverris Saga, the 800-year-old story of King Sverre Sigurdsson, describes a military raid that occurred in AD 1197, during which a body was thrown into a well at Sverresborg Castle, outside Trondheim in central Norway, likely as an attempt to poison the main water source for the local inhabitants.

Article date: Monday, October 28, 2024
Clark Art Institute receives Pricely Collection of European Treasures

The Clark Art Institute has received one of the largest gifts in its history from the foundation of the late philanthropist Aso O. Tavitian.

Article date: Friday, October 25, 2024
Going Bananas: Maurizio Cattelan's 'Comedian' hits Sotheby's Auction Block

In December 2019, Maurizio Cattelan’s Comedian captivated the world in its debut at Art Basel Miami Beach. Comprised of a banana fastened with duct tape to a wall, the artwork quickly erupted into a viral global sensation that left a lasting impact on the contemporary cultural consciousness.

Article date: Friday, October 25, 2024
Endeavor explores Potential Sale of Frieze

Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR) (“Endeavor” or the “Company”), a global sports and entertainment company, today announced that it has commenced a review and potential sale of certain events within its IMG portfolio, including but not limited to Frieze, the world’s leading platform for modern and contemporary art.

Article date: Friday, October 25, 2024
Rosana Paulino wins Munch Museum’s Inaugural £20,000 Award

MUNCH announced the inauguration of the MUNCH Award, honouring artistic freedom of expression – awarded for the first time to Rosana Paulino (b. 1967).

Article date: Thursday, October 24, 2024
Polish Police investigate Mystery of 100 Bronze Age Artefacts illegally excavated

Police in Poland are searching for unknown perpetrators who appear to have found a hoard of over 100 Bronze Age objects during an illegal dig and then left them outside a local historical society. The items, which include 3,000-year-old jewellery and weapons, are now in the possession of the authorities.

Article date: Thursday, October 24, 2024
Lindy Lee’s $14 m Ouroboros unveiled at the National Gallery Australia

The National Gallery of Australia unveils Lindy Lee’s Ouroboros, the immersive sculpture based on the ancient image of the snake eating its own tail is set to welcome visitors to the National Gallery for generations to come.

Article date: Thursday, October 24, 2024
World Record Price for Perugino Painting at Dorotheum Auction

842,800 euros for a pair of paintings by the famous Renaissance artist at Dorotheum auction.

Article date: Thursday, October 24, 2024
William Blake’s Earliest Etchings uncovered

The Bodleian Libraries are announcing the discovery of previously unknown engravings on the reverse of a series of copper plates, which are thought to be the earliest engravings by the poet and artist William Blake.

Article date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Archaeologists discover hidden Tomb at Petra, Jordan

A ground-breaking discovery of a secret tomb at one of the new seven wonders of the world has been made by a team of researchers, including academics from the University of St Andrews.

Article date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz returns Five Paintings to the Heirs of the Matthiesen Gallery

Five works are returned to the heirs of the owners of the Matthiesen Gallery and one work remains in the Staatliche Museen Zu Berlin.

Article date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Archaeologists reveal Significant Bronze Age Discoveries in Vietnam

A team of archaeologists has unveiled significant findings related to the Bronze Age at the Vuon Chuoi Archaeological Site, located in Lai Xa Hamlet, Kim Chung Commune, Hoai Duc District, Hanoi Vietnamnet reports.

Article date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Alex Katz, Carrie Mae Weems and Mark Bradford receive National Medal of the Arts

President Joseph R. Biden will presented the 2022 and 2023 National Medals of Arts on Monday, October 21, 2024 at the White House.

Article date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam receives Leading Collection of Modern Japanese Lacquer

Collectors Jan Dees and René van der Star have donated to the Rijksmuseum a wide-ranging and world-class collection of modern Japanese lacquer comprising 90 objects. They previously donated their kimono collection, seven room dividers and their collection of Southeast Asian fabrics to the Rijksmuseum and the Royal Asian Art Society in the Netherlands.

Article date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize 2025 Shortlist revealed

The four international artists shortlisted for the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize 2025 are today revealed as Cristina De Middel, Rahim Fortune, Tarrah Krajnak and Lindokuhle Sobekwa.

Article date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
V&A East Storehouse to open 31 May 2025

The V&A announced that its new working store and free visitor attraction, designed by world-renowned architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro, V&A East Storehouse, will open to everyone on 31 May 2025, as part of East Bank, the new cultural quarter in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Article date: Monday, October 21, 2024
Dutch Art Foundation's bold Political Statement in The New York Times

The Dutch foundation Over Holland has involved itself in American politics by placing a striking advertisement in The New York Times.

Article date: Friday, October 18, 2024
Belgian Cartoonist Lectrr is the Winner of the European Cartoon Award 2024

The European Cartoon Award, one of the biggest and most prestigious awards for political cartoons published in Europe, announced the name of its Winner, Runners-up and Honorable Mentions.

Article date: Friday, October 18, 2024
National Gallery London bans Liquids following increased attacks on its Art

Following recent incidents within the Gallery it is now necessary to introduce increased security measures to ensure the safety of all who visit, National Gallery staff and the nation’s collection of paintings.

Article date: Friday, October 18, 2024
Venice Oil Painting by Joseph Mallord William Turner rediscovered in Vienna

A sister painting of Turner's ‘Venice from the Canale delle Giudecca with the Church of Santa Maria della Salute’ has been discovered in Vienna. This scientific result was announced today. In a comprehensive publication, experts explain the art-historical background and scientific image analysis. It is planned to sell Turner's masterpiece.

Article date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
Robot Ai-Da's Painting of Alan Turing to be Sold at Sotheby's

Sotheby's is set to make history this month by auctioning a unique piece of art created by a humanoid robot Ai-Da.

Article date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
Groundbreaking Exhibition featuring Anne Frank’s Annex to open in NYC

For the first time in history the Anne Frank House will present a pioneering experience outside of Amsterdam to immerse visitors in the rooms where Anne Frank, her parents and sister, and four other Jewish inhabitants spent two years hiding to evade Nazi capture and where she wrote her famous diary.

Article date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
Philippe Vanderpoorten, a Passionate Collector of African Tribal Art

Philippe Vanderpoorten is a passionate Belgian collector of African tribal art, particularly from Congo. Philippe's fascination with the continent's rich cultural heritage started at an early age. His years spent living in South Africa further deepened his connection to African traditions.

Article date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Archaeologists discover Armenia’s oldest Church

Archaeologists from the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia and the University of Münster have discovered the remains of a previously unknown early Christian church in the ancient city of Artaxata.

Article date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Restored Apollo Belvedere Marble back on show in the Vatican

Thanks to the precious contribution of the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums, and after delicate restoration works that lasted almost five years. the celebrated and priceless sculpture dating back to the early decades of the second century, is now open to public viewing again.

Article date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Grand Egyptian Museum to open main Galleries for Trial Run

The museum, which will feature more than 100,000 ancient artifacts, has had its launch delayed multiple times due to various factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic.

Article date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Van Gogh's Gordina bought by Noordbrabants Museum for €8.6 Million

The portrait of Gordina de Groot, painted in 1885 in Nuenen, was purchased for 8.6 million euros from a British collector.

Article date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Gaëlle Choisne wins Marcel Duchamp Prize 2024

French Haitian artist Gaëlle Choisne has won France's most prestigious contemporary art prize, the Prix Marcel Duchamp.

Article date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
UNESCO World Heritage Sites under Threat by the Ambitions of the Fossil Fuel Industry, Report finds

A new report from the research group Leave it in the Ground Initiative (LINGO) reveals that UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserves and UNESCO World Heritage Sites are under threat by the expansive ambitions of the fossil fuel industry.

Article date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Christie’s Seeks $50 Million for Ed Ruscha Gas-Station Painting

Christie’s announces Ed Ruscha’s Standard Station, Ten-Cent Western Being Torn in Half will lead the 20th Century Evening Sale during Fall Marquee Week this November (estimate on request; in excess of $50 million).

Article date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Darren Walker elected President of the National Gallery of Art, Washington

The National Gallery of Art announced that Darren Walker has been elected as the institution’s president.

Article date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Record-Setting Game of Thrones Auction making $21 Million Finish

The $1.49 million Iron Throne ruled them all as Jon Snow’s sword Longclaw and Night’s Watch ensemble, Jaime Lannister’s armor, Daenerys’ costumes, maps and so much more sparked countless bidding wars.

Article date: Monday, October 14, 2024
The Ashmolean Museum is raising Funds to purchase a Painting of the Crucifixion by Fra Angelico

The Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, is raising funds to purchase a painting of the crucifixion by the Renaissance Master Fra Angelico dating to the 1420s which, due to its cultural and art historical importance, has been barred from export and is at risk of leaving the UK unless a domestic buyer is found. 'The Crucifixion' has been in a private British collection for over 200 years and is valued at over £5 million for the open market. The Museum has until 29 October to raise £4,481,000 to buy the painting in a private treaty sale. So far, over £3.1 million has been secured, including lead donations from major donors, a circle of over 25 supporters and a significant grant from Art Fund, with several grant applications pending.

Article date: Monday, October 14, 2024
Suzanne Wallinga appointed General Director of Museum Cobra, Amstelveen

Museum Cobra appointed Suzanne Wallinga as its new general director. Together with financial director Cor Dinkgreve, she will form the museum’s new board of directors from October 1, 2024. Her appointment marks a new chapter for Museum Cobra, in which her vision and refreshing approach will further strengthen the museum.

Article date: Monday, October 14, 2024
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, announces Landmark $25 Million Gift

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), announced a $25 million gift from the Wyss Foundation that enables the MFA to re-envision its presentation of modern art for the first time in a generation.

Article date: Monday, October 14, 2024
Rembrandt and his Pupil in Conversation at the Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna

For the first time in its history, Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna is dedicating a major special exhibition to Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606–1669). Never before has it been possible to admire such an abundance of major works by the master, one of the most important Dutch Baroque painters, in Austria. The exhibition takes a special approach in contrasting Rembrandt’s paintings with works by his brilliant pupil Samuel van Hoogstraten (1627–1678).

Article date: Friday, October 11, 2024
Dutch Princess Beatrix attended the Opening of 'Queens by Andy Warhol'

Princess Beatrix, “the best looking one of the whole bunch” according to Andy Warhol, attended the opening of the exhibition Queens by Andy Warhol at Paleis Het Loo on October 10th.

Article date: Thursday, October 10, 2024
FBI announces the Repatriation of a Nazi-Looted Monet

The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Art Crime Team, the New York and New Orleans Field Offices, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana today announced the repatriation of a Claude Monet pastel on paper, “Bord de Mer.” The artwork was looted by the Nazis during World War II, and the original owners and their heirs have spent decades searching for their belongings.

Article date: Thursday, October 10, 2024
Christie's 20/21 Evening Sale in London achieved a Total of  €97,556,260

Christie’s 20th / 21st Century: London Evening Sale realised £81,980,050 / €97,556,260 / $107,147,925, selling 89% by lot and 96% by value. This is up 83% year on year (October 2023 20th/21st Century: London Evening Sale totalled £44,641,420).

Article date: Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Studio Museum in Harlem to Open in the Fall of 2025

The Studio Museum in Harlem announced initial details about the artworks that will fill its galleries in the fall of 2025 when it celebrates the grand opening of its new home.

Article date: Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Van Gogh Museum celebrates 150 Years of Impressionism with New Exhibition

In celebration of the 150th anniversary of Impressionism, the Van Gogh Museum presents the major retrospective Vive l’impressionnisme! Masterpieces from Dutch Collections.

Article date: Wednesday, October 9, 2024
The Met to reopen the Newly reimagined Galleries in May 2025

The complete renovation of the wing, which encompasses over 40,000 square feet of gallery space on the Museum’s south side, was designed by Kulapat Yantrasast of WHY Architecture

Article date: Wednesday, October 9, 2024
A Major Restoration of Rome's Trevi Fountain Is Underway

Rome will limit access to the Trevi Fountain during the Vatican's Jubilee Year 2025, the city's mayor Roberto Gualtieri said on Monday, ahead of the possible introduction of an entry fee.

Article date: Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Youth Demand paste bloodied Gazan Parent and Child onto Picasso's ‘Motherhood’

Two supporters of Youth Demand have pasted a photo of a Gazan mother and child over a Picasso masterpiece at the National Gallery in London today to demand a two-way arms embargo on Israel.

Article date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Technician mistakes Museum Artwork for Rubbish and disposes of it

An artwork was recently discovered in a rubbish bin at the LAM museum in Lisse, Netherlands, where it had been thrown away by a lift technician who mistook it for abandoned litter. The piece, created by French artist Alexandre Lavet, consists of two meticulously hand-painted beer cans.

Article date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
4000-Year Old Burial Chamber discovered in Egypt

A joint Egyptian-German archaeological mission from Sohag and Berlin University has discovered the burial chamber of a woman named Edi, daughter of Jifai-Hapi who was governor of Assuit in Upper Egypt during the reign of King Senusret I of the 12th dynasty (1991–1778 BC).

Article date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Looted Ethiopian Shield to return Home after being purchased by Ethiopian Prince

The Shield of Magdala, an artifact of immense cultural and historical significance, was looted during the British Expedition to Abyssinia in 1868, following the Battle of Magdala.

Article date: Saturday, October 5, 2024
Art Basel Miami Beach reveals new Highlights for its 2024 Edition

Art Basel Miami Beach 2024, led for the first time by Bridget Finn, will bring together 283 leading galleries from 38 countries and territories, showcasing a diverse array of contemporary and modern art.

Article date: Friday, October 4, 2024
Archaeologists discover Ancient, Pillared Halls at Pañamarca, Peru

In July, archaeologists and conservators working at the Moche site of Pañamarca in the Nepeña Valley of north-coastal Peru discovered a pillared throne room with imagery and evidence that it was used by a high-status female leader.

Article date: Friday, October 4, 2024
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art launches International Design Competition for Major Expansion

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art launched a global open call to find an outstanding architect-led team for a world-class expansion that will transform the museum with a dynamic, open, and inviting design. The goal of the expansion is to attract new audiences and design a center that speaks to community, creating a museum for all.

Article date: Friday, October 4, 2024
Poland’s 2nd Largest Bank uses Blockchain to preserve Country’s Cultural Treasures

Pekao Bank from Poland, the country’s second largest bank, is taking a bold approach to preserving art. Using blockchain technology, it has kept some of its most valuable artworks in an Arctic vault, and less exposed to the elements.

Article date: Thursday, October 3, 2024
Girl with a Pearl Earring Visually captivates the Viewer

Neurological research has shown that looking at a real painting at the Mauritshuis activates the brain differently than looking at a reproduction of the same painting.

Article date: Thursday, October 3, 2024
Sharjah Biennial 16 announces Further Details

The Sharjah Biennial 16 title, to carry, is a multivocal and open-ended proposition. The ever-expanding list of what to carry, and how to carry it, is an invitation to encounter our different formations and positions and to gather a constellation of resonances.

Article date: Tuesday, October 1, 2024
United States announces New Support for Protection of Ukrainian Cultural Heritage

On 19 September, on the margins of the G7 Culture Ministerial in Naples, Italy, the Director-General of the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM) Aruna Francesca Maria Gujral and Acting Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Lee Satterfield signed a grant agreement for $1 million grant through the U.S. State Department’s Ukraine Cultural Heritage Response Initiative.

Article date: Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Hammer Museum names Zoë Ryan as its new Director

Marcy Carsey, chair of the Hammer Museum at UCLA’s Board of Directors, announced the appointment of Zoë Ryan as the next director of the museum.

Article date: Monday, September 30, 2024
Appeal after Gilded Icon stolen from Cambridge Chapel

Police are appealing for information after a gilded icon was stolen from a Cambridge chapel.

Article date: Monday, September 30, 2024
Art Authentication Non Profit IFAR to shut down After 55 Years

After 55 years of championing the principles of authenticity and ethical ownership in the art world, the International Foundation for Art Research has made the decision to begin winding down operations.

Article date: Friday, September 27, 2024
Heirs demand return of Artworks from Mauritshuis Netherlands

The heirs of art historian Abraham Bredius, who passed away in 1946, are demanding the return of several artworks from the Mauritshuis museum. Their lawyer confirmed this following a report by NRC. The museum in The Hague allegedly has not upheld agreements regarding the exhibition of the works, which include masterpieces by Rembrandt.

Article date: Friday, September 27, 2024
New Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw opens in October

The new home of MSN Warsaw on Plac Defilad will open on 25 October 2024.

Article date: Friday, September 27, 2024
Two Van Gogh Paintings souped at the National Gallery as Just Stop Oil Supporters sentenced

Just Stop Oil supporters have thrown soup over two of Vincent Van Gogh’s Sunflowers paintings at the National Gallery in London in a sign of defiance after the original soup throwers, Phoebe Plummer and Anna Holland were imprisoned for up to two years at Southwark Crown Court today.

Article date: Friday, September 27, 2024

Art isn't confined to the walls of galleries or the pedestals of museums. It flows through every facet of daily life, influencing moods, sparking conversations, and inspiring creativity. This pervasive presence of art makes it a crucial part of human experience, shaping the way people see the world and interact with it. Understanding the role of art in everyday life can open new perspectives and appreciation for the subtleties that enrich our routines.

Article date: Thursday, September 26, 2024
A Painting by René Magritte Is Coming to Auction With a $95 Million Estimate

A painting from René Magritte’s “L’empire des lumières” series is estimated to sell for more than $95 million at Christie’s New York in November, an amount that would break Magritte’s record at auction

Article date: Thursday, September 26, 2024
Drawings by Emile Bernard together for the first time  at the Van Gogh Museum

The Van Gogh Museum is exhibiting a special group of 27 drawings by Emile Bernard, one of Vincent van Gogh's closest friends, for the first time. The drawings will be on display until 12 January 2025 in a small-scale exhibition.

Article date: Thursday, September 26, 2024
Man discovers Roman Mosaic Floor in Eastern Turkey while gardening

Mehmet Emin Sualp, a villager in Turkey's eastern Elazığ province, discovered an 84-square-meter single-piece mosaic floor depicting natural life in August 2024 while digging holes to plant saplings on a field. Experts dated the floor back to the Roman and Early Byzantine periods.

Article date: Thursday, September 26, 2024
Monet Mania hits London: extended opening hours for the 5-Star Exhibition Monet and London

Due to unprecedented demand, The Courtauld has extended its opening hours on four dates throughout the run of The Griffin Catalyst Exhibition: Monet and London. Views of the Thames.

Article date: Thursday, September 26, 2024
 Art Fairs and Gallery Climate Coalition agree a Landmark Environmental Responsibility Directive

Fairs – including ARCO, Art Basel, CHART, Easyfairs, ESTE, Frieze, Liste Art Fair, Market Art Fair, Ramsay Fairs, STAGE Bregenz, TEFAF, The Armory Show, The Art Show, and Untitled Art – form new alliance.

Article date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Smithsonian launches Biggest Fundraising Campaign in Its 178-Year History

With a goal of $2.5 billion, the Campaign for Our Shared Future is the largest campaign in Smithsonian history and represents the largest amount to be raised in a campaign by a cultural organization. It will culminate in 2026 with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Article date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Refik Anadol Studio announces World’s First AI Art Museum

A new museum devoted to generative art will open in Los Angeles next year.

Article date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Turner Prize 2024 opens at Tate Britain

Tate Britain opened an exhibition of work by the four artists shortlisted for the Turner Prize 2024: Pio Abad, Claudette Johnson, Jasleen Kaur and Delaine Le Bas

Article date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Bill to study transfer of Weitzman Museum Honoring American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution passes House of Representatives

U.S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Mike Turner (OH-10), Brendan Boyle (PA-2), and Max Miller (OH-7) announced that their bill, H.R. 7764, passed the House of Representatives late last night.

Article date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
United States of America returns 297 Antiquities to India

In keeping with close bilateral ties and to foster greater cultural understanding, the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and the Archaeological Survey of India under Ministry of Culture, Government of India had signed a Cultural Property Agreement in July 2024 to fulfill the commitments made by President Biden and Prime Minister Modi to enhance cooperation to protect cultural heritage, as reflected in the Joint Statement issued after their meeting in June 2023.

Article date: Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Fanny Hauser appointed Director of Kunsthalle Zürich

Vienna-born curator Fanny Hauser has been named the next director of the Kunsthalle Zürich, taking the place of Daniel Baumann, who will be leaving the museum after ten years to work on curatorial projects independently, the museum announced. Hauser will start the new position in January 2025.

Article date: Tuesday, September 24, 2024
UNESCO raises Alarm Over Museum looting and loss of Sudan Heritage

UNESCO is deeply concerned about the recent reports of possible looting and damage of several museums and heritage institutions in Sudan, including the National Museum, by armed groups. The Organization calls on the international community to do its utmost to protect Sudan's heritage from destruction and illicit trafficking.

Article date: Tuesday, September 24, 2024
World Monuments Fund & Magnum Foundation present Heritage in Focus at Paris Photo 2024

World Monuments Fund (WMF) and Magnum Foundation are excited to debut Heritage in Focus, a special exhibition at this year’s Paris Photo, held from November 7th to 10th.

Article date: Monday, September 23, 2024
Late Masterpiece by Lucian Freud, Ria, Naked Portrait at Auction for the first Time

Offered at auction for the first time, the piece will be one of the highlights of the Frieze October 20th/21st Century: London Evening Sale on 9 October 2024 at Christie's.

Article date: Sunday, September 22, 2024
The Netherlands Returns Hundreds of Artifacts to Indonesia

In response to a request from Indonesia, the Netherlands is returning 288 objects from the Dutch State Collection to Indonesia. These objects were wrongfully taken to the Netherlands during the colonial period and are of cultural interest to Indonesia.

Article date: Friday, September 20, 2024
Axel Rüger appointed as Next Director of The Frick Collection

The Board of Trustees of The Frick Collection announced the appointment of leading museum director Axel Rüger as the museum’s next Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Director. He will start in the position in the spring of 2025.

Article date: Thursday, September 19, 2024
TV Presenter who worked for Channel One Russia charged with Money Laundering thru Art and Antiques

Couple allegedly conspired to provide services to and receive and launder over $1 million from sanctioned Russian broadcaster; One defendant allegedly provided art and antiques to sanctioned oligarch.

Article date: Thursday, September 19, 2024
The Fondation Cartier has revealed Details about its new Paris Space

In celebration of its 40th anniversary, the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain unveiled plans for a new landmark building.

Article date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Pinakothek der Moderne Munich acquires Picasso's Woman with a Violin

The Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen acquired a key work of Cubism. For the first time in over 50 years, the Pinakothek der Moderne has succeeded in permanently securing a top work of Cubism for its Modern Art Collection.

Article date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Trafalgar Square’s Fourth Plinth Artwork unveiled

On the 18 September 2024, the new Fourth Plinth Commission Mil Veces un Instante (A thousand times an Instant) by Teresa Margolles was unveiled on the Fourth Plinth.

Article date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Thirty Paintings go missing from Tehran Municipal Museum

A member of Tehran’s City Council has revealed that 30 priceless paintings loaned from Imam Ali Religious Arts Museum have disappeared.

Article date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Rosana Paulino receives Munch Award honouring Artistic Freedom

Artistic freedom is under increasing political and social pressure, and within this context, MUNCH has created a new annual award of NOK 300,000 / £20,000 to recognise an artist who has distinguished themselves with courage and integrity throughout their career.

Article date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Museum Data Service launches with Goal to unite 100m Museum Records

A platform hoped to unify more than 100 million object records spread across 1700 accredited museums and collections officially launched.

Article date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Christie's expands Middle East Presence

Christie’s has been granted a commercial licence for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and has appointed Nour Kelani as Managing Director for the Kingdom.

Article date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Getty returns Ancient Bronze Couch to Türkiye

The J. Paul Getty Museum and the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism today announced the return to the Republic of Türkiye of an ancient bronze funerary couch dating back to ca. 530 BCE.

Article date: Friday, September 13, 2024
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority UK publishes First Ever Nuclear Heritage Strategy

NDA publishes first ever nuclear heritage vision and strategy, to safeguard and celebrate the history of the nuclear industry.

Article date: Friday, September 13, 2024
Manhattan D.A. Bragg announces Return of 14 Antiquities to Türkiye

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., announced the return of 14 antiquities to the people of Türkiye, collectively valued at more than $8.3 million.

Article date: Friday, September 13, 2024
Two men charged after Banksy Artwork was stolen from a London Gallery

Two men have been charged after a Banksy artwork was stolen from a central London art gallery, the Met Police has said.

Article date: Thursday, September 12, 2024
3.000 Year Old Military Barracks and Weapon Stores discovered in Egypt

An Egyptian archaeological mission, led by Dr. Ahmed Said El-Kharadly from the Supreme Council of Antiquities, has uncovered a series of mudbrick architectural units, including military barracks for soldiers and storage rooms for weapons, food, and provisions from the New Kingdom era.

Article date: Thursday, September 12, 2024
Winston Churchill Portrait stolen in Canada found in Italy

An original print of a well-known photograph of Winston Churchill has been discovered in Italy after being stolen from a hotel in Ottawa and replaced with a counterfeit.

Article date: Thursday, September 12, 2024
Climate Change, Rapid Urbanization are top threats to Heritage Sites, World Monuments Fund warns

World Monuments Fund (WMF) has found a host of specific human factors such as war, overdevelopment, lapse in oversight, and rising temperatures to be the major factors threatening over 200 heritage sites under review for its 2025 World Monuments Watch.

Article date: Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Bonhams announces new Headquarters in New York

Bonhams, the global auction house, has announced the relocation of its New York City headquarters from 580 Madison Avenue to the legendary Steinway Hall at 111 West 57th Street, with plans to inaugurate the new location by late 2025.

Article date: Wednesday, September 11, 2024
MoMA Director Glenn Lowry to Step Down in 2025

Glenn Lowry, the long-time director of New York's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), will leave the museum in September 2025.

Article date: Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Zarina Bhimji receives the Roswitha Haftmann Prize 2024

The Roswitha Haftmann Prize honours the lifetime achievements of exceptional artists. Worth CHF 150,000, it is Europe’s best-endowed art award. Zarina Bhimji is its 22nd recipient. Previous winners have included Walter De Maria, Maria Lassnig, Robert Ryman, Cindy Sherman, Robert Frank, VALIE EXPORT and Cildo Meireles.

Article date: Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Obama Presidential Center Museum features 83-Foot tall painted Glass Window by Julie Mehretu

The Obama Foundation announced the installation of an 83 ft. x 25 ft. commissioned work of art by world-renowned Ethiopian-American artist Julie Mehretu. The piece, titled “Uprising of the Sun,” is now featured on the north facade of the future Obama Presidential Center’s Museum Building.

Article date: Tuesday, September 10, 2024
New portrait of Noel Gallagher to go on show at The National Portrait Gallery London

From 29 November 2024, the National Portrait Gallery will present LEGENDS by Zoë Law, a new display that celebrates over one hundred individuals who have influenced the photographer’s life and career.

Article date: Tuesday, September 10, 2024
$75 Million Gift to support Future growth on the Art Institute of Chicago Museum Campus

The Art Institute of Chicago announced a $75 million gift from Aaron I. Fleischman and Lin Lougheed that will support the museum’s future campus vision.

Article date: Monday, September 9, 2024
Rebecca Horn Dies at 80

Rebecca Horn known for exploring states of transformation and using the body as a portal to other dimensions, passed away on Saturday at the age of 80. Her New York gallery, Sean Kelly, announced her death.

Article date: Monday, September 9, 2024
Alessandro Giuli appointed as Italy's New Minister of Culture

Allesandro Guili was sworn in by the President of the Italy, Sergio Mattarella.

Article date: Friday, September 6, 2024
Jewish Museum Berlin to place around 500,000 Testimonies Online by 2026

The Jewish Museum Berlin (JMB) has embarked on an ambitious mission to make its archives and collections accessible online for anyone around the world who is interested.

Article date: Friday, September 6, 2024
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, reaches Agreement with Türkiye to return Gold Necklace

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), has reached an agreement with the Republic of Türkiye to return a gold and carnelian Necklace (1982.413), which was probably looted from a tomb near the village of Kendirlik, Bintepeler in 1976.

Article date: Friday, September 6, 2024
Italian Culture Minister Sangiuliano apologises to Wife and PM Giorgia Meloni over Love Affair Scandal

After revelations of his affair with a social media influencer whom he nominated for a senior advisor role, Italian Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano apologised to his wife and Premier Giorgia Meloni for the embarrassment he caused.

Article date: Friday, September 6, 2024
Artist Veronika Kozhushko, 18, killed in Russian attack on Kharkiv

Artist Veronika Kozhushko, 18, was killed in a Russian guided bomb attack on Kharkiv on 30 August.

Article date: Thursday, September 5, 2024
Long lost Sculptures by Carel Visser acquired for Rijksmuseum Gardens in Amsterdam

Visitors to the Rijksmuseum public gardens can enjoy two large abstract minimal sculptures by the Dutch artist Carel Visser (1928-2015).

Article date: Thursday, September 5, 2024
Man carrying Firearm shot Dead in Munich near Nazi Documentation Museum

An armed man has been shot dead by police near the Nazi documentation centre and Israeli consulate in Munich, Germany after being spotted in the area carrying a long firearm.

Article date: Thursday, September 5, 2024
Council of Europe opens first ever Global Treaty on AI for Signature

The Council of Europe Framework Convention on artificial intelligence and human rights, democracy, and the rule of law (CETS No. 225) was opened for signature during a conference of Council of Europe Ministers of Justice in Vilnius. It is the first-ever international legally binding treaty aimed at ensuring that the use of AI systems is fully consistent with human rights, democracy and the rule of law.

Article date: Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Bukhara Biennial to launch in Uzbekistan in September 2025

The Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation (ACDF) announces today details of the Bukhara Biennial, a new immersive cultural gathering launching on 5th September 2025 in the city of Bukhara, a UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art.

Article date: Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Artist Gao Zhen arrested in Beijing for his Sculptures criticising Mao

Gao Zhen was arrested in his studio in Beijing while he was back visiting family. According to his lawyer, he could be charged with ‘damaging the reputation or honour of heroes and martyrs’. The ruling Communist Party is tightening its grip on the narrative of history.

Article date: Tuesday, September 3, 2024
The Sikkens Prize 2024 awarded to Pipilotti Rist

Pipilotti Rist will be awarded the prestigious Sikkens Prize 2024 representing a sum of 75.000 euros during a festive meeting in Museum Boijmans van Beuningen and Kunsthal Rotterdam. The jury praises the leading Swiss artist for, among other things, the phenomenal way in which she uses colour in her work and how, as a pioneer in video art, she has paved the way for younger generations.

Article date: Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Dominique Savelkoul joins TEFAF as Managing Director

The European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF) Board of Trustees and its Executive Committee announced the appointment of Dominique Savelkoul as TEFAF’s new Managing Director, effective 2 September 2024.

Article date: Monday, September 2, 2024
Construction Costs of the Vancouver Art Gallery's New Building increased by 50 %

Construction costs across Canada have significantly increased by up to 60 per cent between 2020-2024. The new Vancouver Art Gallery project has also been impacted by this unprecedented and unforeseen cost escalation.

Article date: Monday, September 2, 2024
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam acquires Highlight of Maria Sibylla Merian's Oeuvre

The Rijksmuseum has acquired a first edition of Maria Sibylla Merian’s Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium, her illustrated natural history of Suriname. Published in 1705, it is Merian’s masterpiece and a high point of Dutch book production in the 18th century.

Article date: Monday, September 2, 2024
Unseen Van Gogh for Over Three Decades poised to break the Artist’s Auction Record in Asia

Vincent van Gogh’s Les canots amarrés, a cherished piece of The Royal Family of Bourbon-Two Sicilies collection for over 30 years will be a highlight of Christie’s 20th/ 21st Century Inaugural Evening Sale at The Henderson on 26 September.

Article date: Monday, September 2, 2024
Painting owned by the first Prime Minister of Great Britain at risk of export

A temporary export bar has been placed on Le Rêve de L’Artiste, a painting by influential 18th century French artist Jean-Antoine Watteau.

Article date: Friday, August 30, 2024
Return of Archaeological Cultural Property to Egypt from the Netherlands

On Friday August 23, 2024 three archaeological objects were officially returned to Egypt.

Article date: Friday, August 30, 2024
Whistler's First Portrait Commission comes to Auction

James McNeill Whistler's first portrait commission, Portrait of Lucas Alexander Ionides, comes to Bonhams 19th Century British and Impressionist Art sale on 25 September at Bonhams New Bond Street, London. This is the first time that the work has been on the market in nearly 60 years. It has an estimate of £80,000 - 120,000.

Article date: Friday, August 30, 2024
V&A completes its Biggest Collection move in History to New East London site V&A East Storehouse

Over five years in the making, the move of V&A collections from Blythe House to V&A East Storehouse, a 16,000m2 purpose-built home and first of its kind in the UK to provide open public access to collections through self-guided tours and changing displays, is now complete.

Article date: Friday, August 30, 2024
University of Notre Dame and Dorville Heirs agree on restitution of Artwork

The University of Notre Dame reached an agreement with the heirs of Armand Isaac Dorville (1875–1941) this summer, completing the restitution of a 19th-century drawing by the French illustrator and caricaturist Henri Monnier.

Article date: Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Babe Ruth's 'Called Shot' Jersey from 1932 World Series sells for $24.12 million

After a bidding war that lasted more than six hours, the New York Yankees jersey Babe Ruth wore when he called his shot to deep center field in Game 3 of the 1932 World Series sold early Sunday morning at Heritage Auctions for $24,120,000 to become the world’s most valuable sports collectible.

Article date: Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Victoria Siddall appointed New Director of London’s National Portrait Gallery

Victoria Siddall has been appointed as the new Director of the National Portrait Gallery in London, marking a significant leadership shift for the renowned institution. The announcement was made on Wednesday, 28 August 2024, following approval from the Prime Minister, and Siddall is set to assume her new role in the autumn.

Article date: Tuesday, August 27, 2024
New Commission by Caroline Chinakwe unveiled at London Museum Docklands

London Museum Docklands (formerly Museum of London Docklands) unveiled a new artwork commission by London-based, British-Nigerian mixed media artist Caroline Chinakwe.

Article date: Tuesday, August 27, 2024
New Rubenshuis Building and Garden, Antwerp, to open on 30 August 2024

The Rubenshuis will reopen on 30 August 2024. From then on, all visits start at 13, Hopland, where the brand-new building is your gateway to the Rubens Experience, the renovated Baroque garden, and the library.

Article date: Monday, August 26, 2024
The Museum of London chooses a pooping Pigeon for its Logo

The upcoming London Museum, formerly the Museum of London, has made its new name and branding public.

Article date: Monday, August 26, 2024
Rare Roman Bracelet found in Pagham, UK

A rare Roman gold 'cuff' bracelet found by a 12-year-old boy on a dog walk in Pagham has been acquired by The Novium Museum in Chichester, purchased with support from the Arts Council England/V&A Purchase Grant Fund.

Article date: Monday, August 26, 2024
Sotheby’s to auction the Shem Tov Bible

Sotheby’s will auction the illuminated Shem Tov Bible, a sacred medieval manuscript, in September.

Article date: Monday, August 26, 2024
Pennsylvania Museum comes to Agreement with Heirs of Jewish Collector

The Allentown Art Museum has entered into an agreement with the heirs of Henry Bromberg, who sold works from his collection while fleeing Nazi Germany, including Portrait of George the Bearded, Duke of Saxony (ca. 1534) by Lucas Cranach the Elder and workshop. The painting was purchased by the Museum from a New York gallery in 1961 and has been on view at the Museum since.

Article date: Saturday, August 24, 2024
The Wake by Khaleb Brooks selected as the New Memorial to Victims of Transatlantic Slavery, London

The new memorial will be the first of its scale and profile in the UK and will be located in West India Quay in London Docklands – an area whose history is closely linked with transatlantic slavery.

Article date: Thursday, August 22, 2024
Has Historic Norfolk Theatre discovered Shakespeare’s Dressing Room Door?

Archaeological work at St George’s Guildhall, the UK’s oldest working theatre, has revealed a 600-year-old doorway which may once have led to William Shakespeare’s dressing room.

Article date: Wednesday, August 21, 2024
New Artistic Direction for Skulptur Projekte 2027 in Münster, Germany

The international curatorial collective "What, How and for Whom/WHW", consisting of Ivet Curlin, Natasa Ilic und Sabina Sabolovic, is the new artistic director of Skulptur Projekte 2027. The appointment of the collective thus marks a turning point in the history of the exhibition. For the first time, it is in the hands of women alone.

Article date: Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Visitor Numbers dropped at Louvre and Musée d'Orsay during Paris Olympics

The Louvre announced a 22% drop in attendance from July 27 to August 11, coinciding with the two-week Olympic Games.

Article date: Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Alan Turing’s ‘Delilah’ Project Papers at risk of leaving the UK

A temporary export bar has been placed on Alan Turing’s unpublished Second World War papers relating to his ‘Delilah’ project.

Article date: Monday, August 19, 2024
Christie's presents Gen One : Innovations from the Paul G. Allen Collection

Christie’s and the estate of the late Paul G. Allen, philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder, are pleased to unveil full sale details of Gen One: Innovations from the Paul G. Allen Collection.

Article date: Monday, August 19, 2024
Archie Moore’s Golden Lion-Winning kith and kin acquired by Australian Government

The Australian Government has acquired Archie Moore’s kith and kin. Commissioned by Creative Australia and curated by Ellie Buttrose, it was awarded the Golden Lion for Best National Participation at the La Biennale de Venezia 2024.

Article date: Saturday, August 17, 2024
Priceless Artworks safe as Fire rips through Somerset House, London, Roof

The Courtauld Gallery, located in the north wing of the Somerset House building, is home to a collection of famous paintings including a Van Gogh self-portrait.

Article date: Thursday, August 15, 2024
1,100-Year-Old Pyramid collapses in Mexico, Tribals call it ‘Bad Omen’

The Ihuatzio archaeological site, founded around 900 AD, is currently being assessed for damage by IANH, which intends to conduct restoration work.

Article date: Thursday, August 15, 2024
California Judge allows Artists' Copyright Claims to proceed Against AI Firms

A group of artists can continue to pursue some claims that Stability AI, Midjourney, DeviantArt, and Runway AI's artificial intelligence-based image generation systems infringe their copyrights, a California federal judge has ruled.

Article date: Thursday, August 15, 2024
The National Gallery London acquires Major Painting by Lawrence Alma-Tadema

The National Gallery has acquired 'After the Audience' by the British Dutch-born painter Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema (1836 –1912) - the third picture to be secured by the Gallery to mark its 200th anniversary year.

Article date: Thursday, August 15, 2024
The Rothko Chapel announces Temporary Closure due to Hurricane Damage

Due to damage sustained during Hurricane Beryl last month, the Rothko Chapel has determined that it must remain closed to the public for an indefinite period of time.

Article date: Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Banksy's 8-th Work in 8 Days appears on London Zoo Gates

A new Banksy artwork appearing at the London Zoo has been confirmed as the latest and final image in Banksy's surprise animal art trail across London.

Article date: Monday, August 12, 2024
Banksy unveils Seventh Work in a Week in London

Banksy on Sunday unveiled a new artwork in London, depicting a shoal of fish on a police sentry box, his seventh animal-themed piece in London over the last week.

Article date: Monday, August 12, 2024
The Eighth Banksy Animal Artwork to emerge in London in Eight Days

Banksy has unveiled an eighth new London mural in eight days - showing a rhino mounting a Nissan Micra with a traffic cone on its bonnet.

Article date: Monday, August 12, 2024
Pompeii, the Remains of two More Victims of the Eruption found in Region IX

Finds continue to be made in the excavations of Region IX, Insula 10 in Pompeii, where archaeological investigations are underway as part of a larger project to secure the edge of the site.

Article date: Monday, August 12, 2024
5-Star Exhibition at The Met to Explore Arts of Japan Through Poetry, Calligraphy, and Painting

In East Asian cultures, the arts of poetry, calligraphy, and painting have traditionally been referred to as “the three perfections.” A selection of works spanning the three forms of art—all created in Japan over the course of nearly a millennium—will be displayed in the exhibition The Three Perfections: Japanese Poetry, Calligraphy, and Painting from the Mary and Cheney Cowles Collection, opened August 10, 2024, at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Article date: Saturday, August 10, 2024
Kasper König, one of Germany's most Influential Curators, has died at the Age of 80

Kasper König's death was announced by the Museum Ludwig in Cologne which he directed for twelve years until 2012.

Article date: Saturday, August 10, 2024
Cover Art showing Marvel hero Deadpool’s First Appearance could sell for $7.5 million

That’s the rallying cry heard throughout Deadpool & Wolverine, which became the highest-grossing R-rated movie ever just days after its July 26 release. It’s also the perfect reaction to the news that Heritage Auctions is offering for sale the original artwork Rob Liefeld penciled and inked for the cover of New Mutants No. 98, which introduced Marvel Comics’ Merc With a Mouth.

Article date: Saturday, August 10, 2024
Banksy’s Sixth Artwork, a stretching Cat, is already taken Down

The sixth Banksy in one week, which showed a silhouette of a cat on an empty billboard in London is being taken down.

Article date: Friday, August 9, 2024
ADQ Abu Dhabi to Acquire Minority Stake in Sotheby's

ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company, and Sotheby’s, the global leader in fine art and secondary market luxury, today announced that they have signed a definitive agreement for ADQ to acquire a minority interest

Article date: Friday, August 9, 2024
A New Day, a New Banksy

Banksy has confirmed he is behind a new artwork of two pelicans above a fish and chip shop in north-east London.

Article date: Friday, August 9, 2024
Ukraine appeals to UN due over Russia’s destruction of Tauric Chersonese

Dmytro Lubinets, Ukraine’s Ombudsman, called on the UN to respond to Russia’s destruction of Ukrainian cultural heritage, including the Ancient City of Tauric Chersonese. It is Crimea’s unique historical and archaeological monument included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Article date: Friday, August 9, 2024
A New Day, a New Banksy

Banksy has confirmed he is behind a new artwork of two pelicans above a fish and chip shop in north-east London.

Article date: Thursday, August 8, 2024
New Banksy Piece stolen one hour after he shared Pictures of his Fourth Animal Work

A group of men were seen taking down the artwork from the roof of a shop in Peckham, south London.

Article date: Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Yayoi Kusama has unveiled a New Public Sculpture outside the UK’s Busiest Railway Station

Japanese artist, Yayoi Kusama uses her most recognisable motif, polka dots, as inspiration to create Infinite Accumulation, a soaring permanent sculpture at the UK's busiest station, London Liverpool Street

Article date: Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Three Monkeys, Two Elephants and One Goat

Banksy has posted another artwork in London, marking the third piece of a new animal-themed collection - this time featuring monkeys.

Article date: Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Amsterdam's Kunstverein published Open Letter as funding dries up

Amsterdam’s Kunstverein has published an open letter signed by the leaders of arts institutions in support of the Kunstverein after it was recently denied government subsidies owing to “lack of budget” despite receiving a positive rating from the Mondriaan Fund.

Article date: Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Whitney Museum Picks Marcela Guerrero, Drew Sawyer to Curate 2026 Whitney Biennial

The Whitney Museum of American Art announces that the next Whitney Biennial will be co-organized by Museum curators Marcela Guerrero and Drew Sawyer. Guerrero, the DeMartini Family Curator, and Sawyer, the Sondra Gilman Curator of Photography, will lead the development of the eighty-second edition of the Museum’s landmark exhibition series, set to open in spring 2026.

Article date: Monday, August 5, 2024
Anne Frank Statue in Amsterdam defaced Again

The statue of Anne Frank on Merwedeplein square was defaced again. ‘Free Gaza’ was sprayed on the statue with red paint, and the hands had also been painted red. The statue was similarly defaced on July 9.

Article date: Monday, August 5, 2024
Chus Martínez appointed Artistic Director of the 36th Ljubljana Biennale of Graphic Arts

MGLC, the International Centre of Graphic Arts, is pleased to announce the appointment of renowned curator, lecturer and researcher Chus Martínez as Artistic Director of the 36th Ljubljana Biennale of Graphic Arts (2025). The 2025 edition takes place June 6–October 12, 2025.

Article date: Monday, August 5, 2024
Widest-Ranging Exhibition of Italian Renaissance Drawings ever shown in the UK to be staged in London this Autumn

This autumn, the exhibition Drawing the Italian Renaissance at The King’s Gallery in London will bring together the widest range of drawings from this revolutionary artistic period ever to be shown in the UK.

Article date: Friday, August 2, 2024

Bonhams announces Chabi Nouri as Global CEO of the international auction house. Nouri, who will be based in Bonhams’ headquarters in New Bond Street, London, will take up the position in October 2024 at the 14-saleroom auction house.

Article date: Friday, August 2, 2024
National Gallery of Australia acquires painting by Paul Gauguin

The National Gallery today announced the acquisition of The blue roof or Farm at Le Pouldu 1890 by Paul Gauguin (1848-1903), the first painting by the artist to enter an Australian public collection.

Article date: Friday, August 2, 2024
Shanghai to launch First Overseas Branch of Paris’ Rodin Museum

This September, Musée Rodin in Paris will open its first international outpost – in China. The French museum’s two existing sites in central Paris and in nearby Meudon, in the villa where Auguste Rodin lived until his death in 1917, are well-known cultural destinations thanks to the fame and influence of the sculptor behind The Thinker (1904) and The Kiss (1882).

Article date: Thursday, August 1, 2024
Artists accuse Royal Academy London of ‘Anti-Palestinian Censorship’ over removed Works

Hundreds of artists, writers and actors on Monday sent an open letter to the UK’s Royal Academy of Arts accusing it of anti-Palestinian censorship after it removed two artworks from its Young Artists’ Summer Show.

Article date: Thursday, August 1, 2024
Giant Sculpture of a Pigeon coming to The High Line in NYC

For the fourth High Line Plinth commission, Iván Argote presents Dinosaur (2024), a colossal, hyper-realistic sculpture of a pigeon cast in aluminum. Dinosaur was first submitted as a proposal for the High Line Plinth in 2020, among 80 proposals that included the third High Line Plinth commission, Pamela Rosenkranz’s Old Tree (2023).

Article date: Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Stonehenge Tunnel Road Scheme scrapped

The Stonehenge Alliance has welcomed the announcement by Chancellor Rachel Reeves to cancel the £2.5bn A303 Stonehenge scheme as a “low value, unaffordable commitment”.

Article date: Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Want to see some Art? At the Thordur Hans Baldursson Exhibition in Amsterdam, there's a Fee for Each Piece

Does the best artwork receive the most money? Or is it the piece that most successfully entices me to give? When we must pay for each artwork individually, does art then become a commodity, driven by soulless and perverse incentives? - Stine Jensen

Article date: Tuesday, July 30, 2024
57m-Long Mosaic Mural unveiled at London Bridge Station

In a River a Thousand Streams is a major new public artwork that was unveiled at London Bridge Station on Wednesday 24 July. The 57-metre mosaic mural is the result of a collaboration between London School of Mosaic (LSoM) and AA alum Adam Nathaniel Furman, and explores themes of craft, community and collaboration.

Article date: Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Fowler Museum returns Cultural Significant Objects to Australia’s Warumungu Community

20 Items of significant cultural importance were returned to the Warumungu community of Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory, Australia. The permanent, voluntary, and ethical return of the items by the Fowler Museum at UCLA, a renowned museum dedicated to global arts and cultures with an emphasis on Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and the Indigenous Americas, was initiated by the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS).

Article date: Monday, July 29, 2024
Eleventh Piece Of Nazi-Looted Art returned to Relatives of Fritz Grünbaum

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., and Special Agent in Charge Ivan J. Arvelo of Homeland Security Investigations, New York, announced the return of an eleventh artwork to the family of Fritz Grünbaum, an Austrian-Jewish cabaret performer whose art collection was stolen by the Nazi regime.

Article date: Monday, July 29, 2024
The Via Appia Regina Viarum included in the List of UNESCO Sites

The World Heritage Committee, meeting in New Delhi in its 46th session, decided on the inscription of the “Via Appia. Regina Viarum” on the world heritage list which so it becomes the 60th Italian site recognized by UNESCO.

Article date: Monday, July 29, 2024
Met Attendance Rebounds, and Museum Welcomes More Than 5.5 Million Visitors

Over the past year, the Museum recorded strong recovery of local New York City audiences, exceeding pre-pandemic figures, and welcomed its highest-ever percentage of BIPOC visitors from the United States.

Article date: Friday, July 26, 2024
How Rembrandt combined Special Pigments for Golden Details of The Night Watch

Chemists at the Rijksmuseum and the University of Amsterdam (UvA) have for the first time established how Rembrandt applied special arsenic sulfide pigments to create a ‘golden’ paint.

Article date: Friday, July 26, 2024
Ancient Christian Monastery in Gaza added to Unesco World Heritage List

Palestinian archaeological site Tell Umm Amer has been added to the Unesco World Heritage List. Its inclusion comes after an emergency nomination due to the Israel-Gaza war. The announcement was made as part of the ongoing session of the organisation's World Heritage Committee, which runs until Wednesday in New Delhi.

Article date: Friday, July 26, 2024
Activists found Guilty after throwing Soup at Van Gogh Painting

Two Just Stop Oil supporters, Phoebe Plummer and Anna Holland, who threw soup over Vincent van Gogh’s “Sunflowers”, have been found guilty of criminal damage exceeding £5,000.

Article date: Thursday, July 25, 2024
Paris 2024: the first ever Opening Ceremony to take place in a UNESCO World Heritage Site

For the first time in the history of the modern Olympic Games, the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony will take place in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site: on the banks of the Seine in Paris.

Article date: Thursday, July 25, 2024
UNESCO Votes Not To Place Stonehenge On ‘Danger’ List

The Stonehenge Alliance is shocked that a highly damaging and inaccurate amendment from Kenya to the draft decision on Stonehenge was passed at the World Heritage Committee today, albeit with some minor changes.

Article date: Wednesday, July 24, 2024
US Justice Department recovers Picasso, Van Gogh and other Artworks from 1MDB Scandal

The Justice Department has reached an agreement with “Jasmine” Loo Ai Swan (Loo), the former general counsel of 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), Malaysia’s sovereign investment development fund, to recover artwork by Pablo Picasso and a financial account in Switzerland traced to funds allegedly embezzled from 1MDB.

Article date: Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Michael Jackson’s Drawings to appear at Auction after Court Ruling

The collection includes 76 drawings by Michael Jackson’s, including images of Andy Warhol, Marilyn Monroe, Walt Disney, Peter Pan, and Ronald Reagan.

Article date: Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Research confirms the Flowers in Van Gogh's Irises were Originally not as Blue as they appear Today

Research in new exhibition confirms the flowers in Irises were originally not as blue as they appear today.

Article date: Tuesday, July 23, 2024
85 Arrests, 6,400 Objects recovered in International Operation against Art Trafficking

The eighth edition of an Operation Pandora saw customs and law enforcement authorities from 25 countries join forces against international art trafficking.

Article date: Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Photofairs announces the First Edition of Photofairs Hong Kong

The fair’s inaugural edition takes place on March 26-30, 2025 (VIP Preview March 26) at the Central Harbourfront and convenes exhibitors from around the world to present an expansive view of the photographic medium.

Article date: Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Zahi Hawass reiterates Egypt's request for the return of the Nefertiti Bust and the Rosetta Stone

Renowned Egyptologist Zahi Hawass has announced that the "Zahi Hawass Foundation for Antiquities and Heritage" will launch a large popular campaign in September to demand the return of Nefertiti's bust, the Rosetta Stone, and the planetarium from abroad to Egypt.

Article date: Monday, July 22, 2024
Rock Carvings of Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs found in the Nile

A French-Egyptian team discovered a number of rock carvings submerged in the Nile near Aswan that describe pharaohs who reigned several millennia ago.

Article date: Monday, July 22, 2024
Christelle Oyiri selected to create Tate Modern’s Inaugural Infinities Commission

Tate Modern today announced the first artist to undertake the Infinities Commission, a new annual commission to showcase the limitless experimentation of contemporary art.

Article date: Friday, July 19, 2024
Caruso St John have been appointed Architects for the Renovation of the Kunsthalle Bielefeld

The heritage-protected architectural icon of the Kunsthalle Bielefeld from the 1960s needs to be energetically renovated and future-proofed. The goal is to implement a package of measures that leverages the unique, historic spaces and allows for forward-looking museum work.

Article date: Friday, July 19, 2024
Hidden Self-Portrait by English artist Norman Cornish found at the Bowes Museum

Over 50 paintings, drawings and sketches by artists Norman Cornish and LS Lowry will be showcased at The Bowes Museum from 20th July 2024 – 19th January 2025. This major new exhibition includes 35 rarely or previously unseen artworks by the artists who shared a strong love of the north which was the focus of so much of their work, and who have a history of exhibiting together.

Article date: Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Centre Pompidou Málaga to Remain Open Through 2034

Centre Pompidou Malaga will continue to operate through 2034 under a new deal signed with the city of Málaga last week.

Article date: Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Natural History Museum London reveals Latest Dinosaur Resident in its New Gardens

The Natural History Museum’s transformed gardens will welcome visitors from 18 July. Fern, a brand-new bronze Diplodocus, takes pride of place in a Jurassic landscape. The gardens will also be one of the most intensively studied urban nature sites globally, as part of the Museum’s national biodiversity movement

Article date: Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Painting by Nigerian Artist Stephen Aragbada Featured in Netflix Hit Series Supacell

Stephen Aragabada's work, Secrets, was shown in the Rodney episode of the Netflix hit series Supacell and stands out distinctly in both style and technique. He also caught the attention of American celebrity collector, Alicia Keys who described his work as “Gorgeous”. Since the acclaim, Aragbada has racked up teeming interest, bringing an excitement that anticipates the evolution of his distinct representation of Blackness in contemporary Africa.

Article date: Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Dutch Court orders Photographer Anton Corbijn to return South African Millionaire’s Dog

The court in Amsterdam ruled on Wednesday that Dutch photographer and filmmaker Anton Corbijn and his wife must return a dog owned by a South African millionaire to him. The man accused Corbijn and his wife of "embezzling" the dog named Jo-Jo.

Article date: Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Magnum Photographer Thomas Hoepker died at the age of 88

Gifted a camera by his grandfather as a boy, Thomas Hoepker had an interest in photography from the age of 14.

Article date: Tuesday, July 16, 2024
18 Artists selected to create Permanent Commissions at John F. Kennedy International Airport's new Terminal 6

18 Inspirational art installations will feature artists from New York and Beyond, supporting port authority and JFK millennium partners’ vision to transform the passenger experience at JFK. Sculptures, suspended installations, wall works, and glass mosaic floor medallions will create a unique New York sense of place

Article date: Monday, July 15, 2024
The V&A has Successfully raised the £2 Million Cost to acquire a Rare 12th-century Walrus Ivory Carving

The V&A has successfully raised the £2 million cost to acquire and save a rare 12th-century walrus ivory carving, depicting the Deposition of Christ from the Cross, for the nation, following a temporary export bar placed in November 2023 by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Article date: Monday, July 15, 2024
Former British Museum Director to Lead New Saudi Arabia Museum

The Saudi Museums Commission announced today the appointment of Dr Hartwig Fischer as founding director of a museum focused on world cultures, set to open in 2026 in the Royal Arts Complex situated in King Salman Park, now under construction in Riyadh.

Article date: Monday, July 15, 2024
Pioneering Video Artist Bill Viola dies at 73

Bill Viola passed away peacefully at home on July 12th, at the age of 73. The cause was Alzheimer’s Disease. Viola is survived by his wife and longtime creative collaborator, Kira Perov, Director of Bill Viola Studio, sons Blake and Andrei Viola and daughter-in-law Aileen Milliman.

Article date: Sunday, July 14, 2024

Portrait art has long captivated audiences with its ability to capture not only the physical likeness but also the essence of its subjects. Some portraits have transcended their time, becoming iconic pieces that continue to influence and inspire. By exploring several famous portraits, we gain a deeper appreciation of how portrait art shapes our understanding of history, personality, and artistic innovation. These masterpieces offer a glimpse into the lives and times of their subjects, revealing the artistic brilliance and cultural significance behind each work.

Article date: Friday, July 12, 2024
Roman Emperor Caligula’s Historic Garden discovered

Workers building a new bridge in Italy have found a garden that belonged to a Roman emperor 2,000 years ago. The garden’s stone walls look out over the Tiber River in Rome near Vatican City.

Article date: Thursday, July 11, 2024
Young V&A wins £120,000 Art Fund Museum of the Year 2024

Young V&A has been announced as Art Fund Museum of the Year 2024. Dr Helen Charman, Director of Young V&A, was presented with the £120,000 prize – the largest museum prize in the world – by Vick Hope, broadcaster and judge for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2024, at a ceremony at the National Gallery, London.

Article date: Thursday, July 11, 2024
Anne Frank Statue in Amsterdam vandalized with 'Gaza' Graffiti

The Anne Frank statue in Amsterdam was vandalized with 'Gaza' graffiti, drawing condemnation from Dutch politicians and calls for witnesses to report the incident.

Article date: Thursday, July 11, 2024
Emergency Services contain fire in Rouen’s Cathedral

The cathedral in Rouen has been engulfed by flames as footage shows plumes of black smoke filling the sky. The spire of the Notre-Dame de Rouen Cathedral in Normandy caught on fire on Thursday, the fire is now contained.

Article date: Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Jim Carrey's Collection Offered at Bonhams Los Angeles

Jim Carrey, acclaimed actor, artist and writer, will present a selection of his eclectic and captivating art and design collection at Bonhams Los Angeles on July 25 as part of the Modern Design | Art sale.

Article date: Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The East Wing of Buckingham Palace will be open to Visitors for the First Time

The East Wing encompasses the front façade of the historic building and features the famous central balcony, where the Monarch and members of the Royal Family have gathered for public appearances during special occasions or historic moments since 1851.

Article date: Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Christie's unveils an Emblematic Work by Henri De Toulouse-Lautrec

On 18 October at Christie’s, Avant-Garde(s) Including Thinking Italian – the most important auction of 20th and 21st century art in Paris – takes center stage once again.

Article date: Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Marion Ackermann becomes the First Woman to head Berlin’s State Museums

Marion Ackermann has been appointed president of the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation (Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz or SPK), the organization that manages Berlin’s state museums. She is now the first woman to hold the executive position.

Article date: Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Austrian Museum Prize goes to Graz Museum

The Austrian Ministry of Culture awards a yearly prize worth 20,000 euros for outstanding achievements in the field of museum work. This year it goes to the GrazMuseum.

Article date: Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Serpentine Galleries Unveil 19-Foot-Tall Pumpkin Sculpture by Yayoi Kusama

Pumpkin (2024) marks a return to Serpentine for Kusama which was the location of her first retrospective exhibition in Britain in 2000. This major survey included paintings, collages, watercolours, sculptures, documentation of performances and films, all of which explored Kusama’s obsessions with dots, nets, food and sex.

Article date: Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Art Basel announces Exhibitors for its 2024 Show in Miami Beach

Art Basel announced the participating exhibitors and first details of its 2024 edition in Miami Beach, taking place from December 6-8, 2024 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Led for the first time by Bridget Finn, Art Basel's stalwart fair in the Americas will host 283 galleries from 34 countries and territories presenting the best of their world-class programs, including 32 first-time participants, marking the fair's biggest cohort of newcomers since 2008.

Article date: Monday, July 8, 2024
Bulgarian Archaeologists discover Marble God Statue in Ancient Roman Sewer

This week, the two-meter statue of Hermes, discovered in Heraclea Sintica, will be moved to the museum in Petrich, as reported by the head of the excavations, Prof. Ludmil Vagalinski, writes the Bulgarian National Radio (BNR).

Article date: Monday, July 8, 2024
Sculpture of the "birthing Mary" in Austrian Cathedral destroyed

The figure of the Virgin Mary giving birth with her legs spread apart was supposed to open up a new perspective on the incarnation of God – in St Mary's Cathedral in Linz. The sculpture was beheaded one week ago.

Article date: Thursday, July 4, 2024
Discovered Cave Painting in Indonesia is the Oldest known ‘Picture Story’

A team of scientists co-led by researchers from Australia’s Griffith University, the Indonesian National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) and Southern Cross University has discovered and dated a cave painting on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi that may be the oldest known evidence of storytelling in art, with the findings published in the journal Nature.

Article date: Thursday, July 4, 2024
Los Angeles Museum accused of exhibiting Fake Paintings

Paintings by artists Lee Jung-seop and Park Soo-keun that were exhibited at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (Lacma) are likely to be counterfeit, according to experts.

Article date: Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Getty Acquires Rediscovered Masterpiece of the Flemish Renaissance at Auction

A work by the Flemish painter Quentin Metsys (1466-1530) was sold Tuesday evening for more than 12.5 million euros during at Christie's, a record for the Flemish painter.

Article date: Wednesday, July 3, 2024
British Museum reopens Reading Room

The British Museum reopened its Reading Room for general visitors on 1 July. British Museum chair George Osborne made a commitment to reopen the Reading Room, which had been closed since 2013, in November 2022.

Article date: Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Jewish Museum London has appointed Sally Angel its new Chief Executive

Sally Angel is an Emmy, BAFTA, RTS and Peabody award-winning TV and film producer. She is Creative Director of Angelica Films. She has made films and TV for Channel 4, BBC and international broadcasters and streamers including HBO and for cinema.

Article date: Wednesday, July 3, 2024
New Finding Committee of documenta 16 appointed

Six outstanding international contemporary art experts have been appointed to documenta 16's new Finding Committee, unanimously approved by the Supervisory Board upon recommendation of the Managing Director. The Committee brings together Yilmaz Dziewior, Sergio Edelsztein, N'Goné Fall, Gridthiya Gaweewong, Mami Kataoka, and Yasmil Raymond.

Article date: Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Dutch Artist Jacqueline de Jong dies at 85

Dutch artist Jacqueline de Jong died on Saturday at the age of 85. She was active in her career right up until she was admitted to the Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital in Amsterdam a week ago, said gallery owner Jaring Dürst Britt, who confirmed a report in the Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf.

Article date: Tuesday, July 2, 2024
The Museo del Prado is publishing the First Two Titles in its “Writing the Prado” Collection

These publications are the result of the first two writers' residencies organised by the Museo Nacional del Prado with the sponsorship of Fundación Loewe and the collaboration of the magazine Granta in Spanish. Among the aims of the residencies is the creation of a short story inspired by the time the authors spent in the museum.

Article date: Monday, July 1, 2024
Unseen Photo Fair in Amsterdam has announced its Dates

Unseen Photo Fair, the international art fair dedicated to the latest developments in contemporary photography, is thrilled to announce the 71 exhibitors of the main fair, 65 publishers of the book market and 8 Unbound projects for its upcoming edition.

Article date: Monday, July 1, 2024
Smithsonian acquires Earliest Known Photograph of an American First Lady

The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery has acquired a recently discovered daguerreotype of Dolley Madison - believed to be the earliest extant photographic portrait of a First Lady.

Article date: Monday, July 1, 2024
Taylor Swift Clothes to be displayed at V&A show in London

Costume and accessories on loan from Taylor’s personal archive will be on display, from customised cowboy boots worn during her breakout success as a country singer in 2007, to the jet-black ruffled shoulder dress worn in the most recent music video for her single Fortnight (2024).

Article date: Friday, June 28, 2024
Expert criticizes Provenance Research of the Bührle Collection

The Emil G. Bührle art collection has been the subject of intense debate in Zurich for several years. The conflict is much older than the new building extension to the Kunsthaus Zürich, but it has become particularly heated with its opening in October 2021, when the collection was presented to the public.

Article date: Friday, June 28, 2024
Visual Arts Organisations in the UK unite to call Next Government to action

Organisations across the visual arts have come together to provide key policy recommendations for the next UK government to enact to help sustain and support the UK’s visual arts and artists.

Article date: Thursday, June 27, 2024
$1.9M Illustration for 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' Breaks Record at Sotheby's

Thomas Taylor's original watercolour illustration for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, achieved a record-breaking $1.9 million today at Sotheby’s, becoming the most valuable Harry Potter item ever sold at auction. The illustration was chased by four bidders on the phone and online for nearly ten minutes before selling to applause.

Article date: Thursday, June 27, 2024
Museum of Art + Light New Contemporary Art Museum Opening in Kansas, November 2024

The Museum of Art + Light (MoA+L), a new contemporary art museum dedicated to connecting technology and art of the digital age with traditional visual and performing arts, is set to open in November in Manhattan, Kansas.

Article date: Thursday, June 27, 2024
The Finest Stegosaurus Specimen Ever to appear at Auction

Enormous 150-million-year-old fossil is the most complete and best preserved Stegosaurus specimen of its size ever discovered.

Article date: Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam restitutes Matisse Odalisque to Jewish Art Patrons' Heirs

The Dutch Restitutions Committee publishes its binding advice to restitute the painting Odalisque (1920/21) by Henri Matisse to Albert Stern’s legal successors.

Article date: Wednesday, June 26, 2024
ADAA Names 75 Exhibitors for 2024 Art Show

The Art Dealers Association of America (ADAA) is announced the 36th annual edition of The Art Show, one of the longest-running and premier philanthropic art fairs in the country.

Article date: Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Escher in The Palace acquires Unique White Cat and discovers Text written by Escher

Escher in The Palace has acquired a unique work by Maurits Cornelis Escher. When the woodcut of a white cat was being removed from its frame, a previously unknown text by M.C. Escher himself was discovered. The text has been examined and interpreted over the past few months.

Article date: Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Sir David Attenborough Portrait by Jonathan Yeo unveiled by the Royal Society

A portrait of Sir David Attenborough by world renowned artist Jonathan Yeo has been unveiled, marking 40 years of Sir David’s fellowship to the Royal Society.

Article date: Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Seemingly, what two completely different realms of art and psychic reading have in common? However, they showcase more points of intersection than we might imagine. From tapping into the deepest layers of the subconsciousness to sharpened sensitivity to the unseen, both fields provide profound insights and impact experiences.

Article date: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
NCAC urges Cultural Institutions not to abandon Kehinde Wiley Exhibitions in Face of Allegations

As an organization committed to protecting the freedom of thought, expression, and inquiry, the National Coalition Against Censorship is alarmed by the decisions of three U.S. museums—the Pérez Art Museum Miami, the Minneapolis Museum of Art, and the Joslyn Art Museum—to cancel or postpone plans to exhibit artwork by Kehinde Wiley.

Article date: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
33 Graeco-Roman Family Tombs uncovered in Aswan, Egypt

An Egyptian-Italian archaeological mission has uncovered early this month a group of 33 previously unknown Graeco-Roman family tombs in the vicinity of the Aga Khan Mausoleum at Aswan’s west bank. The discovery sheds light on the diseases inhabitants of that era had suffered, WAM reports.

Article date: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Anish Kapoor: Bringing His Visionary Art to Liverpool Cathedral

Anish Kapoor is bringing his renowned work to Liverpool Cathedral. This marks a significant moment for both the artist and our historic building, providing an extraordinary blend of contemporary art and gothic architecture.

Article date: Monday, June 24, 2024
Drents Museum Netherlands purchases 'Last' Drenthe Van Gogh

The Drents Museum in Assen has acquired a key work in the early oeuvre of Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890).

Article date: Monday, June 24, 2024
Choi Goen Winner of the Artist Award at Frieze Seoul 2024

Korean artist Choi Goen has been named as the recipient of the 2024 Artist Award at Frieze Seoul.

Article date: Monday, June 24, 2024
Interactive Floral Art: Engaging Visitors Through Participation

Interactive floral art is changing the way we experience botanical beauty. No longer confined to traditional displays, this emerging trend engages visitors through active participation.

Article date: Saturday, June 22, 2024
A Rubens returns to Stiftung Friedenstein Gotha,  80 Years After it was stolen

the Ernst von Siemens Kunststiftung (EvSK) marks its 40th anniversary by presenting two major artworks whose destiny it has significantly influenced.

Article date: Saturday, June 22, 2024
Matthew Teitelbaum to Retire as Director of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), announced that Matthew Teitelbaum, Ann and Graham Gund Director and CEO since 2015, intends to retire from the Museum in August 2025, marking ten years as Director.

Article date: Saturday, June 22, 2024
Jacqueline Grandjean fights to keep Van Gogh's Gordina Home in Brabant

Vincent van Gogh painted Head of a Woman in March-April 1885. He was practicing painting to eventually create an intricate composition such as The Potato-Eaters. That work is considered the absolute highlight of Van Gogh's Brabant period, before he left for Paris.

Article date: Friday, June 21, 2024
James Purnell to step down as President of the University of the Arts London

James Purnell has announced his intention to move on from his role as President & Vice-Chancellor of UAL.

Article date: Friday, June 21, 2024
Notre Dame Paris on Track to reopen in December

On December 8, Notre Dame Cathedral will reopen to the public after almost six years of restoration following the tragic fire that occurred during works inside the cathedral.

Article date: Friday, June 21, 2024
UK Export Bar has been placed on a Table Once owned by King Louis XIV

An export bar has been placed on a richly adorned table top once owned by Louis XIV, King of France. The table top, valued at £7,500,000 (plus VAT of £300,000), is at risk of leaving the UK unless a domestic buyer can be found to save it for the nation.

Article date: Friday, June 21, 2024
Distant Pictures: An Interview with Michael Dell

From June 20th to July 25th, 2024, New Zealand artist Michael Dell will be showing a new series of mesmerizing abstract paintings and drawings at Ronewa Art Projects in the exhibition Distant Pictures. We chatted with Dell about the cinematic inspiration for this series, his process-led approach to art-making, and the fine details contained in the remnants of this process.

Article date: Friday, June 21, 2024
Moreau Kusunoki and Frida Escobedo set to renovate Centre Pompidou Paris

The Centre Pompidou has unveiled that Moreau Kusunoki in collaboration with Frida Escobedo Studio and AIA have won the architectural competition to complete its renovation set for completion in 2030. The DNA of the iconic Parisian structure designed by Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers will be preserved, with an eco-responsible approach that will revitalize the complex for contemporary use over the course of five years.

Article date: Thursday, June 20, 2024
Eppo Bruins named as the New Minister of Culture in the Netherlands

Eppo Bruins will be the new minister of culture on behalf of the political party Nieuw Sociaal Contract according to the Dutch news channel NOS.

Article date: Thursday, June 20, 2024
Museum Reinhard Ernst opens on June 23 in Wiesbaden, Germany

The Museum Reinhard Ernst (mre) will celebrate its grand opening on Sunday, June 23, 2024 in Wiesbaden's city center.

Article date: Thursday, June 20, 2024
Iranian Cartoonist Atena Fargadhani sentenced to 6 Years in Prison

Iranian activist, artist, and cartoonist Atena Farghadani has been sentenced to a total of six years in prison; five years for “insulting the sacred” and one year for “propaganda against the State”.

Article date: Thursday, June 20, 2024
3300 Year old Shipwreck found off Israeli Coast

The 3,300-year-old wreck, found a mile deep in the Eastern Mediterranean, contained hundreds of intact amphorae.

Article date: Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Art Institute of Chicago returns Pilaster to Phanom Rung Temple in Thailand

The Art Institute of Chicago, in collaboration with the Kingdom of Thailand, announced that it has initiated the return of an object—a fragment of a pilaster with Krishna lifting Mount Govardhana—to its place of origin in Thailand.

Article date: Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Kunsthaus Zürich Actively implements New Provenance Strategy

The Zürcher Kunstgesellschaft, the patron association of the Kunsthaus Zürich and owner of its collection, n 5 June 2024 agreed with the heirs of the Jewish industrialist and art collector Carl Sachs on a ‘just and fair solution’ for the painting ‘L’Homme à l’ombrelle’ by Claude Monet. This is an important step in the systematic implementation of the new provenance strategy which the Kunsthaus Zürich presented in March 2023. The work is now to be sold under the terms of the amicable agreement.

Article date: Wednesday, June 19, 2024
The Role of Museums in Education: Enhancing Learning Through Art Exhibitions

This collaborative approach mirrors the interactive learning experiences in museums, fostering critical thinking and a sense of community. Sharing notes helps students compare insights, deepen their understanding, and support each other's academic growth, making learning a more engaging and comprehensive journey.

Article date: Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Manhattan D.A. announces Indictment of Man and Woman for selling Illegal Ivory

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. today announced the indictments of Yincheng Wu, Grace Hu and Merces Gallery LLC, for illegally selling thousands of dollars’ worth of illegal elephant ivory through online auctions. YINCHENG WU, GRACE HU, and MERCES GALLERY LLC are each charged in a New York State Supreme Court indictment with three counts of Illegal Commercialization of Wildlife.

Article date: Monday, June 17, 2024
Ursula von der Leyens' CDU calls for an Exhibition Boycott at Kunsthalle Osnabrück

CDU calls for a boycott of the exhibition “Children, listen up everyone!”, Kunsthalle Osnabrück has been showing the exhibition since June 15th.

Article date: Monday, June 17, 2024
Children adopt Tiger after National Gallery Programme inspires responses to Rousseau’s 'Surprised!'

For nearly thirty years the Gallery has been inviting primary school children nationwide to focus on one painting from the collection and respond creatively, following their own questions and ideas, and this year’s programme has been the biggest yet: 300 schools took part – more than a 60% increase from last year.

Article date: Monday, June 17, 2024
Art Professionals ask Centre Pompidou not to close for Renovations in an Open Letter

A number of French art world figures have signed an open letter urging the French government to halt the planned closure of the Centre Pompidou in Paris, which is due to close for a five-year period for renovations starting in 2025.

Article date: Monday, June 17, 2024
Successful Edition of Art Basel with New Director Maike Cruse

This year’s Art Basel concluded on Sunday, June 16, with impressive sales across all market segments and a total of 91,000 visitors. Maike Cruse, the new director of Art Basel, highlighted the exceptional quality of the exhibited works and the positive response from collectors worldwide.

Article date: Saturday, June 15, 2024
Tracey Emin Made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire

Tracey Emin, YBA Artist, born on July 3, 1963, in Croydon, London, has been given a Damehood, Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the King’s Birthday Honour list 2024.

Article date: Saturday, June 15, 2024
A Twice-Stolen Titian "Rest on the Flight into Egypt" leads Christie's Old Masters on July 2

Coming to the market for the first time in more than 145 years, Titian’s early masterpiece Rest on the Flight into Egypt will headline Christie’s Old Masters Part I sale on 2 July 2024, presenting a very rare opportunity for buyers to become part of the next chapter in this fabled picture’s remarkable story (estimate: £15,000,000 – 25,000,000).

Article date: Saturday, June 15, 2024
Kunsthaus Zürich to remove Five Paintings linked to Nazi looting

The Kunsthaus Zurich has announced it will remove five paintings after a review of their provenance under new guidelines for dealing with artworks looted by the Nazis.

Article date: Friday, June 14, 2024
Hiền Hoàng wins Foam Paul Huf Award 2024

The 18th Foam Paul Huf Award goes to Hiền Hoàng (1990, Vietnam). Her work is unique for its integration of photography, sculpture, video, installations and performances.

Article date: Friday, June 14, 2024
Ukrainian Artist Artur Snitkus killed in Combat

Ukrainian artist, musician and stylist, representative of the queer community, fighter Artur Snitkus died while performing a combat mission in Donetsk region.

Article date: Friday, June 14, 2024
Winning Design Team proposed for renewed and enlarged S.M.A.K.

The temporary association noAarchitects, David Kohn Architects with Asli Çiçek may design the expansion and renovation of S.M.A.K. The design proposal includes a second museum building, for the permanent collection. The entrance to both museum buildings will be in the Floralia Hall, which will have a central role in Citadel Park.

Article date: Thursday, June 13, 2024
Sarah Ganz Blythe Appointed Director of Harvard Art Museums

Sarah Ganz Blythe, a highly respected curator, educator, and scholar with more than 25 years of museum experience, will be the new Elizabeth and John Moors Cabot Director of the Harvard Art Museums, Harvard University interim Provost John Manning announced.

Article date: Thursday, June 13, 2024
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer reacts to the Anti-Semitic Attack on Brooklyn Museum Director’s House

Pro-Palestinian protesters vandalized the House on Hicks Street, where Brooklyn Museum director Anne Pasternak resides.

Article date: Thursday, June 13, 2024
Orbit Homes UK unearths over 18,800 Artefacts in Significant Archaeological Discovery

Affordable housebuilder, Orbit Homes, recently unearthed over 18,800 historical artefacts after excavations at its Calthorpe Gardens development discovered archaeological evidence dating from the Prehistoric Mesolithic, Late bronze Age-Middle to Late Iron Age, and through to early Anglo-Saxon times.

Article date: Thursday, June 13, 2024
The Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology returns Artefacts from Cambridge to Uganda

Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (MAA) arrived in Entebbe airport with 39 artefacts from the communities and kingdoms of Uganda that have been in the collections in Cambridge for a century or more. These artefacts have been placed in the care of the Uganda Museum on a long-term loan, where they will be the focus of a programme of research and consultation, and a major exhibition in 2025.

Article date: Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Lady Godiva Painting to be loaned to Palace Of Versailles to mark Paris 2024 Olympic Games

A painting depicting Coventry’s most iconic resident has found a prestigious temporary new home.

Article date: Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Imara Limon named new Head Curator at Amsterdam Museum

Curator and art historian Imara Limon (Leiden, 1988) will become head curator and member of the management team at the Amsterdam Museum as of July 1st.

Article date: Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Treasured Friendship: Anne Frank's Verse donated to Anne Frank Huis Amsterdam

The Anne Frank House has received a special donation from Jacqueline Sanders-Van Maarsen: her autograph book with a handwritten verse by Anne Frank, dated 23 March 1942. The now 95-year-old Jacqueline has carefully preserved the album with Anne’s verse over the years as a testament to their deep friendship.

Article date: Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Artdependence ceases Coverage of Activist attacks on Artworks

Artdependence will no longer report on attacks on artworks by various activist organizations.

Article date: Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Anya Gallaccio commissioned to create The AIDS Memorial in London

Anya Gallaccio has been commissioned to create The AIDS Memorial in London, due to be unveiled at the end of 2027. The news was announced today by AIDS Memory UK (AMUK), an organisation that aims to raise awareness of the continuing impact of HIV/AIDS.

Article date: Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Museum of London Demolition set to go Ahead

The old Museum of London site on London Wall will be demolished after the government decided not to call in the planning application for review.

Article date: Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Former Vatican Employee arrested in Vatican Sting Operation for alleged Fraud

A former Vatican employee has been arrested in a sting operation and is currently behind bars awaiting formal charges for trying to sell back a manuscript he allegedly pilfered from the archives of St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican confirmed last Thursday, after the incident was first reported in the Italian newspaper Domani.

Article date: Tuesday, June 11, 2024
The Van Gogh Museum acquired Clovis Sleeping by Paul Gauguin

The Van Gogh Museum has acquired Clovis Sleeping by Paul Gauguin. Clovis Sleeping is a key work in Gauguin’s oeuvre, and the first Impressionist painting by the artist to be added to the museum’s collection.

Article date: Monday, June 10, 2024
Nikola Dietrich appointed new Artistic Director of Liste Art Fair Basel.

Stiftung Liste Basel has appointed Nikola Dietrich as the new artistic director of Liste Art Fair Basel on the recommendation of the search committee. She is returning to Basel after 10 years.

Article date: Saturday, June 8, 2024
Israeli Artist and Curator Chaim Peri has died in Hamas Captivity

On June 3, 2024, after obtaining new intelligence, the Israeli military confirmed the death of Israeli hostage Chaim Peri, 79, who was killed in Hamas captivity.

Article date: Friday, June 7, 2024
Pompeii, excavations in Regio IX bring to Light a Sacrarium with Blue Walls

A new room excavated in the central area of the ancient city is painted blue and has been interpreted as a sacrarium, a shrine devoted to ritual activities and the storage of sacred objects.

Article date: Thursday, June 6, 2024
Turkey backs Greece's claim to Parthenon Sculptures at UNESCO Conference

During the UNESCO conference on the Parthenon Sculptures, Zeynep Boz, the head of smuggling prevention at the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism, publicly supported Greece's longstanding claim to the historic artifacts.

Article date: Thursday, June 6, 2024
Ben Vautier, Fluxus Artist, Dies at 88

Known for his installations and humorous phrases, Ben was one of the great names of contemporary art in France. He died on June 5, 2024, at the age of 88.

Article date: Thursday, June 6, 2024
German Government cuts the VAT rate on Artwork Sales from 19% to 7%

This change, set to take effect in January 2025, marks a shift in policy aimed at bolstering galleries and art dealers in Germany.

Article date: Thursday, June 6, 2024
The Top 5 Exhibitions to See in Belgium This Summer

From the modernists in Ghent to Leaps of Faith in Hasselt.

Article date: Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Kirchner Painting remains in the Brücke Museum

The painting “Erich Heckel and Otto Mueller playing chess” by expressionist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (1880-1938) from 1913 remains permanently in the Berlin Brücke Museum after provenance has been clarified.

Article date: Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Arson suspected in Israel Museum fire

Fire that spread from Valley of the Cross started in 3 different locations; Employees were evacuated and no artworks damaged.

Article date: Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Tate announces 2025 Exhibition Highlights

Tate announces its programme of exhibitions for 2025 across Tate Modern, Tate Britain and Tate St Ives. It includes the UK’s first major museum shows for Emily Kam Kngwarray, Ithell Colquhoun, Leigh Bowery, Liliane Lijn and Ed Atkins, a landmark survey of Nigerian Modernism, and exhibitions and commissions covering every medium from paintings, sculptures and photographs to digital installations and live performances.

Article date: Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Vincent van Gogh's Starry Night can be seen Again in the City where he painted it

The Fondation Vincent van Gogh Arles is delighted to present Van Gogh’s famous “cosmic poem” Starry Night (Arles, Sept. 1888), one of the masterpieces in the collection of the Musée d’Orsay.

Article date: Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Medea Ekner Appointed as Director General for ICOM

The International Council of Museums (ICOM) is appointed Medea Sógor Ekner as the Director General, effective immediately. With extensive experience in the museum sector and strong leadership skills, Medea Ekner is well suited to lead ICOM into a new era of renewal and innovation.

Article date: Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Rijksmuseum Identifies Amsterdam Mayor and his Wife in Frans Hals Portraits

Rijksmuseum researchers have discovered the true identity of an Amsterdam couple in portraits by Frans Hals: they are Amsterdam’s mayor Jan van de Poll and his wife Duifje van Gerwen. This is the only pair of pendant marital portraits of an Amsterdam couple painted by Frans Hals. Jan and Duifje travelled to Haarlem around 1637 to sit for the painting.

Article date: Monday, June 3, 2024
A Sarcophagus found in 2009 Finally identified as Ramses II

The sarcophagus of Pharaoh Ramses II (1279-1212 BC) has been finally identified following the re-examination of a sarcophagus found in 2009 in Abydos, Egypt, by archaeologists Ayman Damarani and Kevin Cahail.

Article date: Monday, June 3, 2024
University of the Arts Philadelphia will close as of Friday June 7, 2024

The Board of Trustees formally voted on June 1 to approve the closure.

Article date: Monday, June 3, 2024

Selecting the ideal art school is a pivotal decision that can shape your artistic journey. As a writer specializing in education at Academized, I've gained valuable insights into this process. In this post, I'll share practical tips to help you navigate the art school selection process with confidence and find the perfect fit for your creative aspirations.

Article date: Saturday, June 1, 2024
Iraq recovers over 6,000 stolen Historical Artifacts

An Iraqi official says the Iraqi government’s efforts to get back historical artifacts smuggled out of the country were focused on Mosul, which was overrun by ISIS in 2014.

Article date: Saturday, June 1, 2024
Gigantic Inflatables conquer Meir Shopping Street, Antwerp

During Antwerp on Air gigantic inflatables will be installed in Antwerp‘s main shopping street.

Article date: Friday, May 31, 2024
Stephanie Cime's Inflatable "Drops of I Am" Takes Center Stage In Belgium's Busiest Shopping Area

Visual artist Stephanie Cime's series "Drops of I Am", is captivating audiences in Belgium's busiest shopping district with an inflatable based on her series "Drops of I Am". This body of work encourages viewers to challenge preconceived notions, embrace radical authenticity, and find beauty in imperfection. This article contains a meditation !

Article date: Friday, May 31, 2024
Getty Acquires Archive of Visionary Photograph Gallerist Peter MacGill

The Getty Research Institute has acquired the archive of American gallerist, curator, and historian Peter MacGill.

Article date: Friday, May 31, 2024
Suspects in TEFAF Art Fair Heist come from the Balkans

On 28 June 2022, a jewellery heist took place in broad daylight at The European Fine Art Fair (TEFAF) at the MECC in Maastricht, the Netherlands.

Article date: Friday, May 31, 2024
Meet Apex: The Finest Stegosaurus Fossil Ever to Come to Auction

Apex is estimated to fetch between $4 million and $6 million when it comes to auction in July.

Article date: Thursday, May 30, 2024
Axel Wieder appointed as New Director of the Berlin Biennale

Axel Wieder, former director of Bergen Kunsthall, will become the new director of the Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art.

Article date: Thursday, May 30, 2024
Cleveland Museum of Art to Transfer Ptolemaic Statue of a Man to State of Libya

The Department of Antiquities of the State of Libya and the Cleveland Museum of Art announced an agreement in principle for the transfer of a Ptolemaic statue of a man to the State of Libya.

Article date: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Art Basel renames Paris Fair

Known since 2022 as Paris+ par Art Basel, the show has been renamed to Art Basel Paris in conjunction with its upcoming move to the Grand Palais.

Article date: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
6,800-Year-Old Skeleton Unearthed in Germany

Archaeologists have unearthed 6,800-year-old skeletal remains in Germany, significantly older than the region’s oldest known mummy, providing new insights into Neolithic life.

Article date: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Ancient Gladiator Sketches drawn by a Child Discovered in Pompeii

Two sets of human remains, a variety of paintings, and a handful of childrens’ doodles were recently found in Pompeii, buried by a volcanic eruption in 79.

Article date: Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Renault sells Part of its Collection at Christie's

In early June, Christie’s will present an exceptional auction featuring 33 artworks from the Renault Group’s art Collection.

Article date: Tuesday, May 28, 2024
2,300-Year-Old Gold Ring found in Jerusalem

Discoveries at the site "are beginning to paint a new picture of the nature and stature of Jerusalem’s inhabitants in the Early Hellenistic Period," said Tel-Aviv University professor Yuval Gadot.

Article date: Monday, May 27, 2024
Manos Tsangaris appointed as Berlin's Akademie der Künste’s new President

At the 62nd Members’ General Assembly in Berlin on Saturday, 25 May 2024, the Akademie der Künste has elected composer Manos Tsangaris as its president and architectural publicist Anh-Linh Ngo as its vice-president.

Article date: Monday, May 27, 2024
FBI Investigating sale of Suspected stolen Treasures from British Museum, BBC reports

The FBI is investigating the sale of what are suspected to be hundreds of artefacts from the British Museum to buyers in the United States, the BBC reported on Monday.

Article date: Saturday, May 25, 2024
Marc Camille Chaimowicz  passed away at the age of 77

His work, which straddles the visual arts, furniture and installation, was known and recognized throughout the world. Mr. Marc Camille Chaimowicz, artist and designer, passed away on Thursday, May 23, at the age of 77.

Article date: Friday, May 24, 2024
D.A. Bragg Announces Return Of 133 Antiquities To Pakistan

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. announced the return of 133 antiquities collectively valued at $14 million to Pakistan.

Article date: Thursday, May 23, 2024
Frida Kahlo Museum denies lending Painter's Clothes to Madonna

Frida Kahlo Museum has denied lending clothes and jewelry to Madonna during a visit by the American singer to the Mexico.

Article date: Thursday, May 23, 2024
Rijksmuseum's Amsterdam Summer Exhibition explores Ideas about Gender

As part of Women of Rijksmuseum research project, this summer Rijksmuseum presents Point of View, an exhibition exploring ideas around gender in Western Europe from the 16th to the 21st century through 150 works in the Rijksmuseum’s collection.

Article date: Thursday, May 23, 2024
Stolen Francis Bacon Painting recovered in Madrid

Agents of the Spanish National Police have recovered a painting by Francis Bacon valued at 5,000,000 euros, stolen in Madrid in 2015.

Article date: Thursday, May 23, 2024
Fotografiska New York Plans to Relocate

Fotografiska, the contemporary museum of photography, art, and culture, will relocate its New York location to better meet the needs of its visitors and expand gallery space in response to the ambitious visions of the artists it presents globally. After five years of strong ticket sales and a highly- engaged membership base, the last day in its current building will be September 29th, 2024.

Article date: Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Julie Mehretu’s BMW Art Car Premieres at the Centre Pompidou in Paris

This race car continues the long tradition of the BMW Art Cars. Just a few weeks after its World Premiere in the French capital, the newest edition in the storied BMW Art Car collection will compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Article date: Wednesday, May 22, 2024
A Painting in the Collection of the Nationalmuseum Stockholm attributed to Carel Fabritius

New research at the Nationalmuseum has shown that a painting in the collections, earlier ascribed to an anonymous artist, can now be attributed to Carel Fabritius, one of Rembrandt’s pupils.

Article date: Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Restitution of Two Paintings stolen During the Second World War to the Beneficiaries of Grégoire Schusterman

Rachida Dati, Minister of Culture, welcomes the return, on May 16, 2024, of two works of art belonging to the so-called «National Museums Recovery» (MNR), to the rights holders of Grégoire Schusterman.

Article date: Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Landmark Rediscovery: Quentin Metsys's Masterpiece the Madonna of the Cherries

The Madonna of the Cherries is one of the most celebrated paintings by Quentin Metsys, the father of the Antwerp school, to whom the National Gallery in London devoted a focused exhibition last year.

Article date: Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Chia-Wei Hsu winner Eye Prize 2024

Taiwanese artist and filmmaker Chia-Wei Hsu is the winner of the 10th Eye Art & Film Prize (2024). In his work, Hsu probes the cultural history and geopolitics of Southeast Asia. The jury is impressed by how ‘he weaves these big themes with small, personal stories, bringing forgotten histories back to life and opening up new perspectives to his audience.’

Article date: Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Putin Installation purchased for Albertinum Dresden

The Albertinum in Dresden has acquired an installation by artist Markus Draper. The work "House near a large forest" was acquired for the museum by a couple living in Berlin, Draper told the German Press Agency. The starting point is the city villa in which Russian President Vladimir Putin worked as an agent at the outpost of the Soviet secret service KGB from 1985 to 1990.

Article date: Monday, May 20, 2024
Joseph Awuah-Darko claims Kehinde Wiley Sexually assaulted Him

In an Instagram post on Sunday, the Ghanaian artist alleged that Kehinde Wiley attacked him twice in June 2021.

Article date: Monday, May 20, 2024
Rare Tyrian Purple discovered at Carlisle Archaeology Dig

A mysterious lump of a soft purple substance was discovered at a Roman Bathhouse, within the grounds of Carlisle Cricket Club, during the 2023 excavation by our archaeologists and volunteers.

Article date: Saturday, May 18, 2024
France honours Baguette with scented Stamp

The French Post Office has released a scratch-and-sniff postage stamp to celebrate the baguette.

Article date: Saturday, May 18, 2024
Three Spanish Tourists killed in Bamiyan, Afghanistan, Home to a Unesco World Heritage Site

Gunmen have killed an Afghan citizen and three foreign tourists in central Afghanistan’s Bamyan province, the Ministry of Interior Affairs says.

Article date: Friday, May 17, 2024
Lebohang Kganye wins the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize 2024

The artist was announced as the 2024 winner of the prestigious £30,000 prize at a special ceremony at The Photographers’ Gallery, London, by Justine Simons, Deputy Mayor for Culture and the Creative Industries for London, on Thursday 16 May 2024.

Article date: Friday, May 17, 2024
Director of SMAK in Ghent is Under Fire After complaints of Toxic Leadership

In Ghent, Belgium, Philippe Van Cauteren, the director of the museum SMAK, is under fire following complaints of toxic leadership.

Article date: Friday, May 17, 2024
British Museum recovers 268 more missing Artefacts following Theft Scandal

The British Museum has today announced the return of a further 268 missing and stolen objects, taking the total number of recovered items to 626.

Article date: Thursday, May 16, 2024
Emile Claus: Centenary Commemoration - Illuminating the Golden Lys in Memory of His Passing

Emile Claus, born on the banks of the river Lys in Sint-Eloois-Vijve (Waregem) on September 27, 1849, holds a significant place in art history. “ In commemoration of the centenary of his passing in 2024, we saw fit to organize an exhibition near his birthplace” says Pietro Iacopucci, Alderman of culture in Waregem.

Article date: Thursday, May 16, 2024
 Hoor Al Qasimi named as the Artistic Director of the 25th Biennale of Sydney

The Biennale of Sydney has announced Hoor Al Qasimi as the Artistic Director of the 25th Biennale of Sydney, which will take place from 7 March – 8 June 2026.

Article date: Thursday, May 16, 2024
Mexican Artist Andrés Anza wins 2024 Loewe Foundation Craft Prize

Mexican artist Andrés Anza (b. 1991) has been named the winner of the 2024 Loewe Foundation Craft Prize.

Article date: Thursday, May 16, 2024
Morocco recovers 117 Fossils dating Back 400m Years from Chile

Morocco recovered 117 fossils dating back about 400 million years, according to the official Moroccan News Agency.

Article date: Thursday, May 16, 2024
How Do AI Art Generators Work?

Have you ever thought about how a computer can make art that looks like it was drawn by a person? AI art producers are at the cutting edge of a technological change that is blurring the lines between human creation and machine automation.

Article date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Basquiat Masterworks Lead Phillips’ Evening Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art in New York

Untitled (ELMAR) Realizes $46.5 Million, with Strong Prices Achieved for Post-War & Contemporary Masters, Including Helen Frankenthaler, Derek Fordjour, and Noah Davis.

Article date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Portrait of King Charles III unveiled at Buckingham Palace

The first official portrait of HM King Charles III as monarch has been unveiled by Their Majesties The King and Queen in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

Article date: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Due to Russian Aggression in Ukraine, 1062 Cultural Heritage Sites have been Affected

The Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine continues to document the damage to cultural heritage sites in Ukraine due to russian aggression.

Article date: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Royal Academy of Art in The Hague, Netherlands, ends Collaboration with Israeli Institution

The Royal Academy of Art (KABK) in The Hague has decided to cancel its collaboration with the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem. It is the first educational institution in the Netherlands to terminate a cooperation with an Israeli institution.

Article date: Monday, May 13, 2024
Christie’s $850m Auctions to go ahead Despite Cyberattack

After its website was hacked, Christie's has been forced to showcase its prestigious catalogs on a temporary website ahead of a series of auctions.

Article date: Monday, May 13, 2024
Start of Examination and Restoration Paul Potter’s The Bull in Mauritshuis, The Hague

Museum visitors will be able to follow the examination and restoration of Potter’s The Bull live.

Article date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
Christie’s Website brought Down Days Ahead of New York Marquee Sales

Christie’s said Friday that a technology security issue has affected some of its systems, including its website, just ahead of major auctions.

Article date: Friday, May 10, 2024
Activists throw ‘Orange Powder’ inside Versailles’ Hall of Mirrors

French climate activists recently staged a unique protest at the famed Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles by spreading orange clay powder, calling for sustainable food for all.

Article date: Friday, May 10, 2024
British Museum launches International Architectural Competition

British Museum launches international architectural competition to identify the team that will help reimagine its gallery space for future generations.

Article date: Friday, May 10, 2024
Elders break Glass around the Magna Carta at the British Library

Two Just Stop Oil supporters have broken the glass around the Magna Carta. They are demanding the UK government commit to an emergency plan to end the extraction and burning of oil, gas and coal by 2030.

Article date: Friday, May 10, 2024
Sara Danieli from ECC: The Works of Croatian Sculptor Nikola Vudrag Embody the Core Message of the Venice Exhibition

In the heart of Venice, within the historic venues of the Palazzo Mora, Palazzo Bembo, and Marinaressa Gardens, a profound exploration of human resilience unfolds during the 60th Venice Biennale.

Article date: Thursday, May 9, 2024
Egypt unveils Newly discovered Chamber Inside Great Pyramid

Egypt’s antiquities authorities unveiled a newly discovered, sealed-off chamber inside one of the Great Pyramids at Giza, just outside of Cairo, that dates back some 4,500 years ago.

Article date: Thursday, May 9, 2024
Portal Sculptures Forge Real-Time Visual Bridge Between New York City and Dublin

Newly unveiled public technology sculptures bring together people of two iconic cities, transcending physical barriers

Article date: Thursday, May 9, 2024
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Announces  $550 Million Funding Milestone

The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced that it has raised $550 million in private donations for the Museum’s new Oscar L. Tang and H.M. Agnes Hsu-Tang Wing, named in recognition of the couple’s historic lead gift of $125 million.

Article date: Thursday, May 9, 2024
Blaise Mandefu Ayawo, Member of Congolese Collective Behind Venice Biennale’s Dutch Pavilion, Dies at 55

Blaise Mandefu Ayawo was one of the elders of the Cercle d'Art des Travailleurs de Plantation Congolaise in Lusanga, Democratic Republic of Congo. He died in Venice at the age of 55.

Article date: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
No Code of Conduct for Future Artistic Management of  Documenta

Following the public commenting procedure, the committees of Documenta and Museum Fridericianum gGmbH have adopted the outstanding resolutions on the five key recommendations from the final report of the organizational development.

Article date: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Artwork at National Trust Property found to be Rare 18th Century Colour Print

A work of art seen by thousands of people every year in an historic house in Norfolk has been found to be an exceptionally rare survival of a work by the inventor of colour printing, following analysis by National Trust experts.

Article date: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Bronze Age Gold stolen From Ely Museum, UK

A gold torc and a gold bracelet were stolen during a break-in at Ely Museum on Tuesday.

Article date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
France's Famous 'Origin of the World' Painting by Courtauld sprayed with Graffiti

Seeking to "challenge the history of art," two women sprayed the words "MeToo" on a 19th-century painting of a vagina titled "l'Origine du Monde". Along with the more than 150-year-old painting, they also tagged four other artworks.

Article date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Iconic Canaletto Painting returns to Wales

Canaletto’s masterpiece – The Stonemason’s Yard – is returning to Wales as part of the National Gallery's anniversary celebrations.

Article date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
France Muséums is Expanding its Activities Internationally

France Muséums is expanding its international footprint with significant projects, notably collaborating with the Indian government on the future National Museum of India in New Delhi.

Article date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Exploring Urban Art - The Vibrant Scene in Modern Neighborhoods

Urban art, often vibrant and always thought-provoking, has become a cornerstone of cultural expression in modern cities around the world.

Article date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
From Canvas to Screen - Artistic Inspirations in Film and Animation

The interplay between traditional visual arts and modern film and animation is a fascinating exploration of how classical techniques and aesthetics continue to shape contemporary media. This blend not only enriches the visual experience but also deepens the narrative, allowing audiences to experience stories in dynamic and visually stunning ways.

Article date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
The Art of Surprise - Embracing Spontaneity in Creativity

In the realm of creativity, spontaneity is often the spark that ignites the most innovative and engaging ideas. It's the ability to embrace the unexpected, allowing ideas to flow freely and without constraint.

Article date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Visual Art Unleashed - Exploring Creativity in Video Content

In today’s digital landscape, visual art in video content is not just an enhancement; it’s a necessity. The integration of compelling visual elements in videos significantly boosts viewer engagement and helps in building a memorable brand identity.

Article date: Monday, May 6, 2024
The 2024 Winner of the European Museum of the Year Award, Sámi Museum Siida, Finland

Each year, the European Museum of the Year Award goes to a museum which contributes profoundly to our understanding of the world as well as to the development of new paradigms and professional standards in museums.

Article date: Monday, May 6, 2024
Koen Vanmechelens' LABIOMISTA opens a New Building

On the foundations of the mining past and the old zoo of Zwartberg (Genk), Belgian artist Koen Vanmechelen has been building his life's work since 2019: LABIOMISTA, an evolving artwork about the mix of life. ​ ​

Article date: Monday, May 6, 2024
Prado Museum and Colnaghi announce the unveiling of Caravaggio’s Masterpiece Ecce Homo

Museo Nacional del Prado and Colnaghi announce a nine-month loan of Caravaggio’s masterpiece Ecce Homo to the Spanish national museum in Madrid, on behalf of the painting’s new owner. The Prado Museum will unveil the work for a special solo display from 28 May until October 2024.

Article date: Monday, May 6, 2024
Fake Van Gogh Museum Website scams Visitors out of Credit Card Information

Several museumgoers have been scammed via a website that closely resembled the Van Gogh Museum website, Het Parool reports.

Article date: Sunday, May 5, 2024
Manhattan D.A. Bragg announces Return of 10 Antiquities to Egypt

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., announced the return of 10 antiquities collectively valued at $1.4 million to Egypt.

Article date: Sunday, May 5, 2024
Frank Stella dies at 87

Frank Stella first emerged on the scene in the late 1950s, when his Minimalist “Black Paintings” heralded a new era in postwar art.

Article date: Sunday, May 5, 2024
Getty Acquires 17 Remarkable Drawings

The J. Paul Getty Museum acquired 17 drawings dating from the 16th to early 20th centuries by a range of European artists, including a pastel by Eva Gonzalès, an important nude by Edgar Degas, a rare genre scene by Guercino, and key sheets by Joseph Wright of Derby, Luca Cambiaso, Giovanni Boldini, and Odilon Redon.

Article date: Sunday, May 5, 2024
Unique offer : Promote your Exhibition with ArtDependence for 25 Euro

Promoting an exhibition is key to attracting visitors and making a lasting impact in the art world. With a tight budget, using ArtDependence's event map to promote your exhibition is a great option.

Article date: Friday, May 3, 2024
Van Gogh Museum Wins ‘Sustainability’ and ‘Best Heritage’ Awards

The awards, which recognize unique licensing partnerships, were won in the ‘Best Licensed Heritage or Institution Brand’ category. The CARIUMA x Van Gogh Museum sneaker collection was awarded in the category ‘Sustainability Brand Licensed Product or Range’.

Article date: Friday, May 3, 2024
Invited by The Louvre, Luc Tuymans creates a Fresco in the Heart of the Museum

The Louvre Museum, the heart of classical art, will temporarily house a fresco by Belgian contemporary artist Luc Tuymans, the institution announced today.

Article date: Friday, May 3, 2024
European Court upholds Italy's Right to seize Prized Greek Bronze from Getty Museum

The case concerned a confiscation order, issued by the Italian authorities, aimed at the recovery of a cultural heritage object, specifically the “Victorious Youth”, a bronze statue dating from the classical Greek period (300-100 BC) attributed to Lysippus.

Article date: Thursday, May 2, 2024
AstaGuru's 100th Auction sees 9 Modern Indian Artists set World Records

For its milestone 100th auction, AstaGuru showcased an exquisite array of rare works from different periods of modern art. The auction included works from several revered artists who shaped the narrative of Modern art in India in 20th.

Article date: Thursday, May 2, 2024
Twenty-Two Historic Artifacts Repatriated by the United States to the People of Okinawa

At a formal repatriation ceremony on Tuesday at the Okinawa Prefectural Museum and Art Museum in Naha, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Embassy of the United States in Tokyo returned 22 historic artifacts that were looted following the Battle of Okinawa and had been missing for almost 80 years.

Article date: Thursday, May 2, 2024
Painting by Frank Auerbach to be sold by the National Crime Agency UK

Albert Street 2009 by Frank Auerbach seized from a “prolific money launderer” as part of a National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation is to be sold by the Agency.

Article date: Thursday, May 2, 2024
Norway’s Groundbreaking Art Museum, Kunstsilo, Opens May 11

Kunstsilo, a new world-class museum, is set to open its doors on 11 May 2024. Located in Kristiansand in South of Norway, Kunstsilo seamlessly integrates the Southern Norway Art Museum and the prestigious Tangen Collection of Nordic art.

Article date: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Five British Museums shortlisted for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2024

Art Fund announces the five museums shortlisted for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2024, the world's largest museum prize. The  shortlisted museums are: Craven Museum (Skipton, North Yorkshire), Dundee Contemporary Arts (Dundee), Manchester Museum (Manchester), National Portrait Gallery (London), Young V&A - Victoria and Albert Museum (London).

Article date: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Plato’s Final Hours revealed in Scroll Buried at Mount Vesuvius

The final hours of Platoare brought to light by newly deciphered passages from a papyrus scroll that was buried beneath layers of volcanic ash after the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

Article date: Monday, April 29, 2024
Kim Oosterlinck appointed General Director of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts, Brussels

Kim Oosterlinck has been selected as the new General Director of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium through a selection process organized by "werkenvoor.be" (formerly known as Selor). He will assume the role starting on July 1, 2024.

Article date: Monday, April 29, 2024
Australian Museum removes Egyptian Body Parts from Galleries

The Chau Chak Wing Museum has removed unwrapped mummified body parts from its Egyptian galleries.

Article date: Monday, April 29, 2024
Serpentine to unveil new Public Sculpture by Gerhard Richter

Serpentine and The Royal Parks unveiled of a new large-scale sculpture by Gerhard Richter. Situated on the plinth at Serpentine South, in Kensington Gardens, STRIP-TOWER (2023) will be staged from 25 April to 27 October 2024.

Article date: Saturday, April 27, 2024
Japanese Archaeologists may have found the Villa Where the Roman Emperor Augustus died

A Japanese university team says it has discovered a nearly 2,000-year old building at a site with ancient Roman ruins buried in volcanic ash in southern Italy. The team believes it could have been a villa owned by the first Roman Emperor, Augustus.

Article date: Saturday, April 27, 2024
Pope Francis, the First Pontiff to visit the Art Biennale of Venice

Pope Francis will be in Venice on April 28, 2024, for his first trip of the year. By visiting the Holy See’s pavilion, housed in a women’s prison, he will become the first pontiff to visit the famous Art Biennale of Venice.

Article date: Friday, April 26, 2024
MFA Boston returns Ceramic Child’s Coffin to the Gustavianum in Sweden

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), has reached an agreement with the Gustavianum, Uppsala University Museum (Sweden) to return a ceramic Child’s Coffin, which was taken from the Gustavianum’s collection decades ago without authorization.

Article date: Friday, April 26, 2024
Ukrainian Art is in Venice Today to Remind of the Role of Ukraine in Protecting the Culture of the Whole World – Olena Zelenska

The First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska delivered a special video address at the opening of the Ukrainian pavilion at the 60th Venice Biennale.

Article date: Friday, April 26, 2024
Manhattan D.A. Bragg Announces Return of 30 Antiquities to Cambodia and Indonesia

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr, today announced the return of 27 antiquities to the people of Cambodia and 3 antiquities to the people of Indonesia. The pieces, collectively valued at nearly $3 million, were recovered pursuant to multiple ongoing investigations into trafficking networks targeting Southeast Asian antiquities, including those of alleged trafficker Subash Kapoor and convicted trafficker Nancy Wiener.

Article date: Thursday, April 25, 2024
Klimt Portrait sells for 30 Million Euro in Vienna

Wednesday evening, Gustav Klimt’s “Portrait of Fräulein Lieser” achieved the highest price ever paid for an artwork in Austria at auction.

Article date: Thursday, April 25, 2024
9 Georgian Nationals arrested for stealing Antique Books

During an action day supported by Europol and Eurojust and executed on 24 April 2024 in Georgia and Latvia, four Georgians suspected of stealing antique and rare books from libraries across Europe were taken into custody.

Article date: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
The First Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Statue Unveiled

Rutland’s bronze memorial to the late Queen Elizabeth II, her first memorial statue to be erected in the UK, was unveiled in Oakham on Sunday 21st April 2024 – on what would have been Her Late Majesty’s 98th birthday.

Article date: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Turner Prize marks its 40th Anniversary with 2024 Shortlist Announcement

Tate Britain today announced the four artists who have been shortlisted for the Turner Prize 2024: Pio Abad, Claudette Johnson, Jasleen Kaur and Delaine Le Bas.

Article date: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Getty Museum Returns Ancient Bronze Head to Turkey

The J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles announced it has initiated the return of a bronze head of a young man from its antiquities collection at the Getty Villa Museum to Türkiye.

Article date: Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Stays with Artistic Flair and Where to Find Them

Have you ever craved a sojourn that transcends mere relaxation, seeking instead a sanctuary resonant with creative spirit? Imagine a getaway where the walls themselves whisper artistic tales, where every nook is a canvas narrating vibrant stories.

Article date: Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Breasts in all Their Forms take Centre Stage in Palazzo Franchetti, Venice

Breasts, an exhibition during the Venice Biennale 2024, at ACP Palazzo Franchetti. Breasts showcases the diverse works of more than thirty emerging and established artists from around the world, spanning the realms of painting, sculpture, photography, and film from 1500 until modern day.

Article date: Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Looted Legacies: Jewish Cultural Property and Restitution in the Netherlands

The exhibition Looted, personal stories about the looting and restitution of Jewish cultural property (31 May-27 October 2024) reveals the emotional impact of the theft of personal property under the Nazi regime.

Article date: Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Getty Acquires Painting by Bartolomeo Manfredi

The J. Paul Getty Museum has acquired from a private collector A Drinking and Musical Party, a lively 17th-century genre painting by Italian artist Bartolomeo Manfredi.

Article date: Monday, April 22, 2024
Chinese Porcelain Jar stolen from the Royal Museum of Mariemont, Belgium

An imperial Chinese porcelain wine jar – categorised as a Wallonia-Brussels Federation treasure – has been stolen from the Royal Museum of Mariemont in the province of Hainaut.

Article date: Monday, April 22, 2024
UBS Donates Major American Landscape Photographs to National Gallery of Art Washington

The National Gallery of Art has received 166 19th- and 20th-century photographs from the UBS Art Collection—the largest gift from UBS to a museum to date.

Article date: Saturday, April 20, 2024
Archie Moore's Australian Pavilion wins Venice Biennale's Golden Lion

Archie Moore's exhibition kith and kin at the Australia Pavilion has been awarded the prestigious Golden Lion for Best National Participation at La Biennale de Venezia 2024. This is the first time in history an Australian artist has received this award.

Article date: Saturday, April 20, 2024
US returns 38 Antiquities to China

Chinese officials received 38 pieces of cultural relics returned by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office on Wednesday.

Article date: Saturday, April 20, 2024
Albert Einstein and Antwerp at the Red Star Line Museum

‘A welcome refugee. Einstein & Red Star Line’, the Red Star Line museum, Antwerp, will be exploring the close connection that Einstein had to Antwerp.

Article date: Saturday, April 20, 2024
395 Pre-Columbian Antiquities return to Costa Rica

395 archaeological assets that were kept in Costa Rican diplomatic headquarters in Los Angeles, Miami and Washington DC, were repatriated to the country on February 24.

Article date: Saturday, April 20, 2024
Painting stolen from Oxford recovered in Romania after four Years

Thames Valley Police and Christ Church Oxford announced the safe recovery of the seventeenth century painting ‘A Rocky Coast, with Soldiers Studying a Plan’ which was stolen from Christ Church Picture Gallery on 14 March 2020, and make a fresh appeal for information about two other works taken in the same raid.

Article date: Friday, April 19, 2024
Grants to Preserve Historic Art Awarded in 11 Countries by Bank of America

Twenty-four cultural institutions have been named as grant recipients of the 2024 Bank of America Art Conservation Project.

Article date: Friday, April 19, 2024
Suchan Kinoshita awarded the Belgian Art Prize 2025

The non-profit organisation ‘La Jeune Peinture Belge - De Jonge Belgische Schilderkunst’ announces the laureate of the BelgianArtPrize 2025. Suchan Kinoshita was selected by the jury and is invited to create and present new work at the Centre for Fine Arts Brussels / Bozar from 24 April to 29 June 2025.

Article date: Friday, April 19, 2024
Sylvain Amic appointed Director of the Musée d'Orsay

On the proposal of Ms Rachida DATI, Minister of Culture, the President of France appointed Mr. Sylvain AMIC, President of the Public Establishment of the Orsay Museums and the Orangery – Valéry Giscard d'Estaing.

Article date: Friday, April 19, 2024
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Returns Sculpture to the Republic of Iraq

The Met initiated the return of the Early Dynastic figurative sculpture after provenance research by Met scholars established that the work rightfully belongs to Iraq.

Article date: Thursday, April 18, 2024
Welsh Government says National Museum Cardiff is not closing

A Welsh Government cabinet secretary said National Museum Cardiff will not close after concerns were raised about its funding.

Article date: Thursday, April 18, 2024
Spectacular Discovery after Restoration : Van Heemskerck's Masterpiece are Two Separate Paintings

The internationally renowned work Saint Luke paints the Madonna by Maarten van Heemskerck originally appears to consist of two paintings. This iconic masterpiece will be on display at the first retrospective exhibition of Heemskerck in Haarlem and Alkmaar (28 September 2024 to 19 January 2025)

Article date: Thursday, April 18, 2024
World Press Photo awards Palestinian Photographer

World Press Photo of the Year, A Palestinian Woman Embraces the Body of Her Niece photographed by Mohammed Salem, Palestine for Reuters.

Article date: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
German Museum returns looted Wine Jug to Greece

A Greek wine jug looted during the German occupation of 1941 to 1944 has been returned by the German Municipality of Hanover and the August Kestner Museum.

Article date: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Israeli Artist Shuts Venice Biennale Exhibit until a Ceasefire is reached

The Israeli pavilion at the Venice Art Biennale remains closed. Artist Ruth Patir refuses to open the Israeli Pavillon until Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire and release hostages.

Article date: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Firefighters and Bystanders rush to rescue Paintings from Inside Burning Stock Exchange in Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen's historic old stock exchange building is currently ablaze as emergency services rush to dampen flames and art-lovers desperately try and salvage the priceless paintings inside.

Article date: Monday, April 15, 2024
Musée d'Orsay marks 150 Years of Impressionism with Virtual Reality

Paris, April 15, 1874, eight o'clock in the evening, in the former studio of the famous photographer Nadar, on Boulevard des Capucines. On the 2nd and 3rd floors of the building, some thirty painters gathered to present a selection of some 165 works to the public.

Article date: Monday, April 15, 2024
Venice Biennale Arte 2024 opens Saturday

The 60th International Art Exhibition, curated by Adriano Pedrosa, will be open from Saturday 20 April to Sunday 24 November at the Giardini and Arsenale venues.

Article date: Monday, April 15, 2024
Five Years after the Notre Dame blaze, an Exhibition shows the rescued Art Treasures

A few months before the reopening of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, on December 8, 2024, the DRAC and the Mobilier national are teaming up with the Centre de recherche et de restauration des musées de France (C2RMF) to present21 large-format paintings, including 13 Mays, restored as part of an exceptional project, as well as part of the choir carpet and other remarkable furniture.

Article date: Saturday, April 13, 2024
Jean-Michel Basquiat Painting, out of Public View for Two Decades, could sell for $30 Million at Christie’s

Jean-Michel Basquiat’s The Italian Version of Popeye Has No Pork in His Diet, 1982—which has been out of public view for almost two decades—is headed to auction next month and is estimated to sell “in the region of US$30 million.”

Article date: Friday, April 12, 2024
Fatima Hellberg new Director of Vienna’s Mumok

Swedish curator Fatima Hellberg will become General Director of Vienna’s mumok – Museum moderner Kunst Stiftung Ludwig as from 1 October 2025.

Article date: Friday, April 12, 2024
Olena Zelenska to give Video Address at the Inauguration of the Ukraine Pavilion at La Biennale di Venezia

A speech by Olena Zelenska, the First Lady of Ukraine, will be screened at the inauguration of the Ukrainian Pavilion, at La Biennale di Venezia on Thursday, 18th April, 16.45pm CET at the Arsenale.

Article date: Thursday, April 11, 2024
Unique Collection of Original Banksy Editions in aid of Gaza and Ukraine for Sale

Banksy is one of the most popular present-day artists. Limited editions of his works that have been acknowledged by him are extremely rare and – obviously – highly coveted.

Article date: Thursday, April 11, 2024
Spectacular Frescoes discovered in Pompeii

The archaeological excavation initiated in 2023 in Insula 10 of Regio IX in Pompeii has uncovered two interconnected houses facing Via di Nola, adorned with frescoes in their interiors.

Article date: Wednesday, April 10, 2024
JR’s New Monumental Rock Installation ‘la nascita’ emerges in Front of Milan Central Station

In the context of Milan Art Week, JR is presenting one of his illusory works – properly called sculptural anamorphoses – in Piazza Duca d’Aosta.

Article date: Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Yayoi Kusama knocks David Hockney off the Contemporary Artist Top Spot

Hiscox Artist Top 100 (HAT 100) report reveals latest trends in the contemporary art market based on the volume and value of works sold at auction.

Article date: Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Munich’s Pinakothek der Moderne fires Employee for sneaking own Painting into Museum

Munich’s Pinakothek der Moderne fired one of its employees after it was discovered he had hung his own painting in its gallery.

Article date: Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Getty Acquires Painting by Sophie Fremiet

The J. Paul Getty Museum has acquired Portrait of a Woman, a neoclassical-era portrait painting by French artist Sophie Fremiet. The painting will go on view at the Getty Center in the South Pavilion.

Article date: Monday, April 8, 2024
Antiques Roadshow Expert refuses to give Valuation of Slave Trade Item

An Antiques Roadshow expert refused to value an object on an episode of the BBC show.

Article date: Monday, April 8, 2024
Eike Schmidt, Ex-Uffizi Director, Runs for Mayor of Florence, Italy

Eike Schmidt, director of the Uffizi Gallery from 2014 to 2024 and currently the director of the Capodimonte Museum in Naples, has formally announced his candidacy in the election for mayor in Florence, scheduled on June 8 and 9, 2024.

Article date: Saturday, April 6, 2024
Fried-Chicken Art exhibited at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Jack Hirons, a young Margate-based painter, is bringing the latest exhibition to the OOF Gallery at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this spring.

Article date: Friday, April 5, 2024
Legendary Marlborough Gallery To Close After 80 Years

Marlborough Gallery has announced the closure of its prestigious galleries in New York, London, Madrid, and Barcelona. This decision marks the end of an eight decades chapter.

Article date: Friday, April 5, 2024
Ancestral Sculpture Balot Temporarily returned to Country of Origin

On Tuesday 19 March DRC-based artist collective Cercle d’Art des Travailleurs de Plantation Congolaise (CATPC) organised a special ceremony to welcome back the sculpture Balot: a carved wood ancestral power-figure made in 1931. This event marks the first time that the sculpture returns to its country of origin in more than 50 years.

Article date: Friday, April 5, 2024
The Museo del Prado has made 5 April “Jheronimus Bosch Day”

Although almost nothing is known regarding the artist’s life, the date of 5 April 1474 is the first reference to Jheronimus Bosch’s existence, when he is referred to as a witness for his sister in the sale of the mortgage on a house in the small town of Geffen (The Netherlands). At that date the artist was around 24, the legal age for acting independently in a notarial document.

Article date: Thursday, April 4, 2024
Kim Conaty named Chief Curator at the Whitney Museum of American Art

The Whitney Museum of American Art has named Kim Conaty the Nancy and Steve Crown Family Chief Curator

Article date: Thursday, April 4, 2024
Summer-Long Show of Lee Ufan Sculptures in the Rijksmuseum Gardens

This summer the gardens of the Rijksmuseum are to be the setting for the first solo exhibition in the Netherlands of Korean artist Lee Ufan.

Article date: Thursday, April 4, 2024
Portland Art Museum to unveil Campus Transformation in Late 2025

$111M expansion and renovation project will add nearly 100,000 square feet, connecting the Museum’s historic buildings, creating new galleries to display more of its expansive collection, and increasing accessibility throughout the campus

Article date: Thursday, April 4, 2024
The International Jury of the Biennale Arte 2024 announced

The Jury, chaired by Julia Bryan-Wilson, will award the official prizes. The Awards Ceremony will take place in Venice on Saturday, 20th April 2024.

Article date: Thursday, April 4, 2024
Napoleon-Looted Titian, Rest on the Flight into Egypt, leads Christie's Old Masters Sale in July

Coming to the market for the first time in more than 145 years, Titian’s early masterpiece Rest on the Flight into Egypt will headline Christie’s Old Masters Part I sale on 2 July 2024, presenting a very rare opportunity for buyers to become part of the next chapter in this fabled picture’s remarkable story (estimate: £15,000,000 – 25,000,000).

Article date: Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Kherson Art Museum has identified 96 Works stolen by Russia

The Kherson Art Museum has identified 96 artworks Russian forces stole during the occupation of the southern city of Kherson.

Article date: Wednesday, April 3, 2024
World's Largest Hot Dog Sculpture Debut in Times Square this April

Times Square Arts presents Hot Dog in the City, a 65 foot-long public art installation by the dynamic artist duo Jen Catron and Paul Outlaw.

Article date: Wednesday, April 3, 2024
California Assembly announced Legislation to help Holocaust Survivors recover Stolen Art

AB 2867 Introduced Following Recent Court Decision Allowing Spanish Museum to Retain Impressionist Masterpiece Stolen by the Nazis during WWII.

Article date: Wednesday, April 3, 2024
AstaGuru's 'Next Gen' Auction Shines with Iconic Anish Kapoor Sculpture and Contemporary  Masterpieces

AstaGuru will present the next edition of its ‘Next Gen’ Contemporary Art Auction with over 100 works by leading and famous contemporary artists.

Article date: Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Protest at Artemisia Gentileschi Exhibition in Genoa

Activists took to Genoa’s Palazzo Ducale to protest an exhibition on Artemisia Gentileschi that has drawn criticism from various groups, who say it exploits the painter’s sexual trauma and platforms her convicted rapist Agostino Tassi.

Article date: Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Russia handed over the Pavilion at the Venice Biennale to Bolivia

The Russian pavilion at the 60th Venice Biennale will be occupied by artists from Bolivia and other Latin American countries, the Italian edition Il Giornale dell'ARTE reported.

Article date: Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Harvard University Library removes Human Skin from 19th Century Book Binding

Harvard Library has removed human skin from the binding of a copy of Arsène Houssaye’s book Des destinées de l’âme (1880s), held at Houghton Library.

Article date: Tuesday, April 2, 2024
French Police seize stolen Russian Avant-Garde Paintings belonging to the Khatib Family

French bailiffs and police have conducted a raid of an art expert's storage facility in Paris following court orders issued in Frankfurt, Germany, and Paris, France.

Article date: Saturday, March 30, 2024
The Cleveland Museum of Art Acquires Works by Pierino da Vinci and Philipp Otto Runge

The Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) acquired a rare terracotta by Pierino da Vinci and a suite of four prints by Philipp Otto Runge, considered the crowning achievement of his career.

Article date: Saturday, March 30, 2024
Arts & Cultural Sector Hit All-Time High in 2022 Value Added to U.S. Economy

New data released today show arts and cultural industries hit an all-time high in 2022, contributing 4.3 percent of gross domestic product (GDP), or $1.1 trillion, to the U.S. economy.

Article date: Friday, March 29, 2024
Ibrahim Mahama wins Inaugural Sam Gilliam Award

Award confers $75,000 and platform for fall 2024 public program to Ibrahim Mahama, extending Sam Gilliam’s lifelong dedication to supporting fellow artists

Article date: Thursday, March 28, 2024
The Broad Museum LA will Expand it's Gallery Space

Joanne Heyler, Founding Director of The Broad, announced plans for an expansion that will build upon the success of The Broad’s first decade by providing enhanced public access to the growing collection, extend The Broad’s standard-setting visitor engagement, and make possible deeper offerings in live programming.

Article date: Thursday, March 28, 2024
Cambridge City Council orders Prince Philip Statue be torn Down

The sculpture was described by a Cambridge City Council officer as "possibly the poorest quality work that had ever been submitted to the Council"

Article date: Thursday, March 28, 2024
Hong Kong's M+ Museum to Stage a Major Picasso Exhibition in 2025

The groundbreaking exhibition will bring together more than sixty works by Spanish artist Pablo Picasso and around eighty works by Asian and Asian-diasporic artists from the M+ Collections

Article date: Thursday, March 28, 2024
Dr Nicholas Cullinan appointed as new Director of the British Museum

Dr Nicholas Cullinan OBE has been appointed as the new Director of the British Museum, following the unanimous approval of the Board of Trustees and the agreement of the Prime Minister.

Article date: Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Richard Serra, known for Monumental Steel Sculptures, dies at the Age of 85

United States artist Richard Serra, known across the world for his monumental steel sculptures, has died. He was 85. The artist died from pneumonia at his home in Long Island, New York on Tuesday, his lawyer John Silberman told The New York Times.

Article date: Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Old Kingdom Mastaba Discovered in Dahshur, Egypt

Egyptian-German archaeological mission affiliated with the German Archaeological Institute, headed by Dr. Stefan Seidlmayer, succeeded in uncovering a mastaba dating back to the Old Kingdom era during its work in the Dahshur archaeological area.

Article date: Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Restoration of the Upper register of the Interior of the Ghent Altarpiece Results promise Stunning Outcome

Since 2 May 2023, the upper panels of the interior of the Ghent Altarpiece are being restored at the Museum of Fine Arts (MSK) in Ghent. This is the third and final phase of the large-scale conservation-restoration campaign of the altarpiece of the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb by the Royal Institute for Cultural Heritage (KIK-IRPA).

Article date: Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam receives three Van Gogh Paintings on Long-Term Loan

Three works by Vincent van Gogh go on display today at the Rijksmuseum. The paintings, which the artist made in different periods of his life, are View of Amsterdam from Central Station (1885), Riverbank with Trees (1887) and Wheat Field (1888).

Article date: Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Taipei Biennial announces Curators for the 14th Edition

The 14th Taipei Biennial, opening in November 2025, will be curated by Sam Bardaouil and Till Fellrath. Bardaouil and Fellrath state,

Article date: Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Kilometre-Long Installation planned to mark 35 Years Since the fall of the Berlin Wall

Berlin's Governing Mayor Kai Wegner (CDU) has called for the fall of the Berlin Wall to be seen as more than just a historical event.

Article date: Tuesday, March 26, 2024
V&A reveals more Details in Major Exhibition of British Fashion Model, Naomi Campbell

The V&A has released more details on the upcoming exhibition NAOMI: In Fashion, which will explore the unequalled 40-year career of fashion model and cultural icon Naomi Campbell.

Article date: Tuesday, March 26, 2024
5 Star Exhibition in Huis Marseille, Amsterdam : Lisa Oppenheim Spolia

Huis Marseille exhibits Spolia, the first institutional solo exhibition in the Netherlands of the American artist Lisa Oppenheim.

Article date: Tuesday, March 26, 2024
With 'Silent Struggle', Ostend, Belgium, gives Attention to Suicide Amongst the Young

From March 25 till April 16 the statue 'Silent Struggle' by the Dutch artist SAZZA can be seen in the Belgian City Ostend.

Article date: Monday, March 25, 2024
The Art that Hitler stole for Himself

Like no other region in Austria, the Salzkammergut served as a point of transit and salvage for important works of European art history during the Second World War, including art looted by the National Socialists.

Article date: Monday, March 25, 2024
Protesters stage Event at The Metropolitan Museum New York in support of Gaza

Protesters covered the steps of New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art with a large patchwork blanket on Sunday displaying messages of solidarity with Palestine to draw attention to Israel's war on Gaza.

Article date: Saturday, March 23, 2024
The Met Appoints Lucian Simmons Head of Provenance Research

Lucian Simmons will take on the role, which was established as part of the Museum’s cultural property initiatives

Article date: Saturday, March 23, 2024
Liste Art Fair Basel announces Galleries for 2024

Liste is announced the participating galleries of Liste Art Fair Basel 2024. This year, 91 galleries from 35 countries will welcome visitors from 10–16 June in Hall 1.1 at Messe Basel. In 65 solo and 16 group presentations, along with five joint booths, more than 100 of the latest voices in contemporary art will be showcased.

Article date: Saturday, March 23, 2024
A Liverpool Museum needs your help to Identify this Enigmatic Portrait

‘The Black Boy’ was painted by Liverpool artist William L. Windus in 1844.

Article date: Saturday, March 23, 2024
U.S. Congress considers adding Jewish Museum to the Smithsonian

The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History could become the 22nd Smithsonian Museum, Major Jewish Organizations have expressed Support.

Article date: Friday, March 22, 2024
Rothko’s Seagram Murals come to Tate St Ives for the First Time this Summer

Mark Rothko’s Seagram Murals are pivotal works in the history of modern art and are among the most celebrated paintings in Tate’s collection. For the first time, five of these works will go on show at Tate St Ives in a new display opening on 25 May 2024.

Article date: Friday, March 22, 2024
Damien Hirst accused of backdating Artworks

Three formaldehyde works by Damien Hirst dated to the 1990s were actually created in 2017, The Guardian reports.

Article date: Friday, March 22, 2024
The Permeke Museum in Jabbeke, Belgium, reopens its Doors at the End of March

The Permeke Museum is reopening its doors to the public on March 29th.

Article date: Thursday, March 21, 2024
Restitution Claim for Courtauld Rubens Panels Rejected

The Spoliation Advisory Panel considered 3 claims for 3 works by Sir Peter Paul Rubens: St Gregory the Great with Ss Maurus and Papianus and St. Domitilla with Ss Nereus and Achilleus, The Conversion of St. Paul, and The Bounty of James 1 Triumphing Over Avarice, for the ceiling in the Banqueting House, Whitehall.

Article date: Thursday, March 21, 2024
EU Exhibits ‘The Pillar of Shame’ at the European Parliament in Brussels

A model of the “Pillar of Shame,” a memorial to victims of the Tiananmen Square massacre that was controversially removed from a Hong Kong university in 2021, has gone on display in front of the European Parliament in Brussels.

Article date: Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Archaeology meets AI to help Preserve Maritime Heritage

The University of Southampton has completed a world-first collaboration with the National Museum of the Royal Navy exploring how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can support the museum’s vital work in preserving the nation’s maritime heritage.

Article date: Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam,  launches Audio Tour in Ukrainian Language

From today, the Ukrainian version of the audio tour is available. This provides Ukrainian visitors with the opportunity to discover the life and work of Vincent van Gogh in their native language. The launch of the audio tour was introduced by a special video message from the First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska

Article date: Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Mysterious Roman Relics unearthed in a Thrilling Discovery at Burghley, UK

A mysterious 1,800-year-old Roman statue has been unearthed during car park construction work.

Article date: Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Piero della Francesca The Augustinian Polyptych reunited in Milan

In a unique and unrepeatable exhibition, at the Poldi Pezzoli Museum in Milan, with the support of Fondazione Bracco as Main Partner, a masterpiece by Piero della Francesca (1412-1492): the Augustinian Polyptych will be presented-for the first time in history, after 555 years since its creation.

Article date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Exploring Fragility and Ethical Frontiers: Sofie Muller's 'The Clean Room' at Malta Biennale

Sofie Muller's (° 1974, Ghent) complex oeuvre displays an ongoing, profound research of the human condition and the beauty of our individual vulnerability. The main recurring themes are imperfection and psycho-physical trauma. She taps into the breaking point of the mind and body and portrays it in smoke drawings and sculptures in bronze or alabaster.

Article date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Vienna Actionism Museum (WAM) opens with "What is Vienna Actionism?"

The first exhibition of the new Vienna Actionism Museum presents an overview of the 1960 s as the core period of this important art movement in post-war Austria over an area of around 900 square meters.

Article date: Monday, March 18, 2024
Archaeologists in Panama find Ancient Tomb filled with Gold

Archaeologists in Panama have discovered gold treasure and human remains inside a tomb built for a religious leader buried over 1,200 years ago.

Article date: Monday, March 18, 2024
FBI Boston Recovers and Returns 22 Historic Artifacts to Okinawa, Japan

For almost 80 years, 22 artifacts from Okinawa, Japan were lost to history, only to be discovered last year, tucked away in an attic of a private residence in Massachusetts.

Article date: Monday, March 18, 2024
Banksy claims New Mural in London's Finsbury Park

Street artist Banksy has claimed responsibility for a new mural on the side of a north London building, after the artwork appeared overnight.

Article date: Saturday, March 16, 2024
Extent of Heritage and Cultural Property Crime in England Revealed

Historic England and National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC), members of ARCH (Alliance to Reduce Crime Against Heritage), have released research findings on the scale and extent of heritage and cultural property crime in England.

Article date: Saturday, March 16, 2024
Trafalgar Square Fourth Plinth: Winning Sculptures announced

The next artworks that will take pride of place on the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square have been chosen. Lady in Blue by Tschabalala Self will occupy one of the highest profile public art spaces in world from 2026, while Untitled by Andra Ursuţa will be installed from 2028.

Article date: Saturday, March 16, 2024
Remains of Ancient Roman Harbour found near Portorož, Slovenia

At the excavation site near the pier of the Faculty of Maritime Studies and Transport of the University of Ljubljana, the final phase of the field research took place between November 2023 and February 2024.

Article date: Friday, March 15, 2024
The Mondrian Papers : Mondrian's Letters can be consulted Online for the First Time

Over 1,700 letters written by Piet Mondrian have been preserved. The letters offer a still largely unknown glimpse into the artist's personal life and are an invaluable source of information about his art. These letters, together with Mondrian's theoretical writings, will be published online by the Mondrian Edition Project.

Article date: Friday, March 15, 2024
Police search the Homes of Artists and Activists across Russia Days before the Election

On March 12, Russian Federal Security (FSB) agents and police officers raided the homes of artists and activists across the country. Many of the artists were subsequently taken in for questioning.

Article date: Thursday, March 14, 2024
Malta's First Art Biennale opened, and it is Impressive

Themed "White Sea Olive Groves", the biennale explores main socio-political themes through temporary installations in a celebration of contemporary art.

Article date: Thursday, March 14, 2024
The Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report 2024, the Art Market remains Resilient

The art market remains resilient, despite a slowdown in sales. In 2023, the market value eased, decreasing by 4% to an estimated USD 65 billion

Article date: Thursday, March 14, 2024
Seattle University Is Receiving a $300 Million Art Collection

In a truly transformative gift, philanthropist Richard Hedreen donates $300M art collection to Seattle University, along with seed money to fund an art museum.

Article date: Thursday, March 14, 2024
South Korean Public Museums to host Weddings

The National Museum of Korea, the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art and dozens of other famous public museums will be open for couples to hold wedding ceremonies, as a part of the government’s support to lessen financial burden on young people planning to get married.

Article date: Thursday, March 14, 2024
Tom Van Malderen's Installation : Reimagining Public Space at the Malta Biennale

On the bastions of the Cittadella in Gozo, Tom Van Malderen has installed an object crafted from timber. This temporary exterior structure serves as both a tiny public shelter and a starting point for reflecting on the presence of objects in everyday life. The work can be seen as the artist's personal interpretation of the contemporary polyester pop-up gazebo.

Article date: Thursday, March 14, 2024
Artist Alison Saar selected to create Olympic Sculpture in Paris

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the City of Paris have chosen Alison Saar, a Los Angeles-based sculpture artist, to produce an artwork that will be installed in the French capital to honour the legacy of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024.

Article date: Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Curatorial Team announced for 2024 Asian Art Biennial

The National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts (NTMoFA) announced the curatorial team for the 2024 Asian Art Biennial. The event is scheduled to take place in November of this year.

Article date: Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Belgium's Watou Arts Festival 2024 makes Room for Imagination

The city of Poperinge, inspirator Koen Vanmechelen and curators James Putnam and Michaël Vandebril present the 2024 edition of Watou Arts Festival. 'Landscape of the Imagination' will take place from July 6 to September 1. Artists and poets will showcase the power of the imagination, in dialogue with each other and with several unique locations in and around the village and castle De Lovie.

Article date: Monday, March 11, 2024
Boijmans van Beuningen Museum Rotterdam bought a Painting by Vincent van Gogh

The museum said it had acquired the work, Still Life with Potatoes, which dates from 1887, for an undisclosed sum to ensure it stayed in the Netherlands. It was previously on long-term loan from a private collection.

Article date: Monday, March 11, 2024
Ingrid Pollard 2024 Hasselblad Award Laureate

Ingrid Pollard is the 2024 Hasselblad Award laureate and receives a gold medal and the sum of SEK 2,000,000. The award also includes a Hasselblad camera by the Gothenburg-based company Hasselblad.

Article date: Sunday, March 10, 2024
Artwork worth over € 1 million stolen in Italy

Some 49 gold works by 20th century Italian abstract sculptor Umberto Mastroianni on show at the Vittoriale at Lake Garda were stolen a day before the exhibit was due to close, in a one-million-euro heist.

Article date: Sunday, March 10, 2024
Archaeologists Uncover Upper Part of the Colossal Statue of Ramses II

The joint Egyptian-American Archaeological Mission unearthed the upper part of the colossal statue of Ramses II (Ramesses), the lower part of which was found in 1930, during excavations at Hermopolis Magna in Egypt’s Minya Governorate.

Article date: Friday, March 8, 2024
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam acquires Sole signed Painting by Gesina Ter Borch at TEFAF

The Rijksmuseum has acquired the only signed painting by Gesina ter Borch (1631-1690), a member of one of the Netherlands’ most important artistic families of the 17th century.

Article date: Friday, March 8, 2024
Remembering Lucas Samaras: An Artist of Unconventional Vision

Working in the digital realm long before it was associated with fine art, Samaras pioneered radical new modes of image making throughout his storied career, pushing and redefining the boundaries of portraiture and self-portraiture over the course of seven decades.

Article date: Friday, March 8, 2024
Spanish Police uncover Workshop producing Fake Banksy Artworks

Police in the Catalonia region, Spain, have dismantled a criminal ring that produced counterfeit Banksy prints, uncovering the operation through irregularities in Barcelona's art market.

Article date: Friday, March 8, 2024
Pro Palestine Protesters destroy Painting of Lord Balfour at Trinity College

Pro Palestine Activists ruined a 1914 painting by Philip Alexius de László inside Trinity College, University of Cambridge of Lord Arthur James Balfour – the colonial administrator and signatory of the Balfour Declaration.

Article date: Thursday, March 7, 2024
Leading Icelandic Conceptual Artist Hreinn Fridfinnsson dies at 81

Hreinn Friðfinnsson, one of Iceland’s most important artists, has died at the age of 81. Reykjavík gallery i8, which has represented the artist since 1995, confirmed the news.

Article date: Thursday, March 7, 2024
King Willem-Alexander will open the National Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam

His Majesty the King will open the National Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam, after giving a speech at a gathering in the nearby Portuguese Synagogue.

Article date: Thursday, March 7, 2024
The Venus of Rags rises Again in Piazza Municipio in Naples, Italy

A symbol of resistance, hope and rebirth. This is the powerful message conveyed by the new Venus of Rags, the famous work by Michelangelo Pistoletto reinstalled and inaugurated in Piazza Municipio in Naples.

Article date: Thursday, March 7, 2024
James Ensors' Maestro' Exhibition Comes to Bozar, Brussels

Beyond his renowned portrayals of masks and skeletons, Ensor's legacy transcends as he was not solely a masterful painter but also a prolific writer and passionate composer.

Article date: Thursday, March 7, 2024
Malta unveiling its First-Ever Biennale in Less than a Week

The anticipation is reaching a crescendo as Malta gears up to host its first-ever biennale, a groundbreaking celebration of contemporary art set to captivate audiences from March 13th to May 31st.

Article date: Thursday, March 7, 2024
The Russian Federation plans to open a "City Liberation Museum" in Mariupol

The Russian Federation plans to open a so-called liberation museum in the destroyed center of occupied Mariupol.

Article date: Thursday, March 7, 2024
Exhibition Tax Relief to be made Permanent, UK Chancellor confirms

The Museums and Galleries Exhibition Tax Relief (MGETR) is to be made permanent, the UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced in his spring budget statement

Article date: Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Inauguration of the Gerhard Richter Birkenau Exhibition Pavilion in Oświęcim

In February, a solemn inauguration of the Gerhard Richter BIRKENAU exhibition pavilion took place at the International Youth Meeting Center in Oświęcim.

Article date: Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Kazerne Dossin awarded the European Culture Award for the exhibition Homosexuals and Lesbians in Nazi Europe

Kulturforum Europa announced that it has awarded the European Culture Award to the creators of the temporary exhibition ‘Homosexuals and Lesbians in Nazi Europe’.

Article date: Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Spectacular Kirchner Rediscovery After More Than 100 Years!

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner's life and work have been subject to extensive research. And now this sensation: Ketterer Kunst’s Evening Sale on the occasion of the company’s 70th anniversary on June 7 features a painting that could not be located for decades.

Article date: Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Fresco of Phrixus and Helle discovered at Pompeii

Archaeologists have uncovered another breathtaking treasure at the site of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, a fresco of the Greek mythological figures Phrixus and Helle at a domus near to the House of Leda and the Swan.

Article date: Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Two Alarming Cases of Bad Practices by the Administration in Regional Museums in Spain

CIMAM's Museum Watch is very concerned with recent developments in Spain regarding two important regional contemporary art museums and their professionals.

Article date: Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Queen Victoria Bust at Kelvingrove Museum, Scotland, undamaged After Protest

Protesters defaced the marble bust with food and spray paint, but a spokesperson for the museum said no permanent damage has been caused.

Article date: Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Report on Implementation of Art Restitution over past 25 Years find Significant Progress but Many Countries still Lagging

At an event jointly convened by the World Jewish Restitution Organization (WJRO) and the U.S. State Department, a groundbreaking global report on art and cultural property restitution was unveiled by WJRO and the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference).

Article date: Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Riken Yamamoto Receives the 2024 Pritzker Architecture Prize

The Pritzker Architecture Prize announces Riken Yamamoto, of Yokohama, Japan, as the 2024 Laureate of the Pritzker Architecture Prize, the award that is regarded internationally as architecture’s highest honor.

Article date: Monday, March 4, 2024
Tom Stuart-Smith to create a New Garden for Tate Britain

Tom Stuart-Smith Studio, in collaboration with architects Feilden Fowles, has been selected to transform the landscape in front of the gallery.

Article date: Monday, March 4, 2024
Thousands Sign Petition for Flaco Statue in Central Park

Flaco was magic. At once an immigrant and a native, he seized his opportunity to make New York City his own. He meant so much to so many, who gathered in droves over the past year to watch him be his best Eurasian Eagle-Owl self. He was and remains a testament to the virtues of resilience and self reinvention.

Article date: Monday, March 4, 2024
Art and Well-Being | Benefits of Creating and Consuming Art

A majority of people appreciate art for its aesthetic appeal and ability to light up spaces. Evidence, however, shows that there are numerous benefits of creating and consuming art. From stress reduction to improved cognitive processes and creativity. Here are reasons why art is ideal as a subject and a hobby.

Article date: Monday, March 4, 2024
The Power of Digital Art Unleashed in the Contemporary Setting

In the flow of creative endeavors, modernity offers digitalized desires on screen that mimic canvases. Creativity is now driven by unimaginable power as digital art takes the upside. The intersection of imagination with innovation is where we dive into the influence of digital art on the contemporary art world here.

Article date: Friday, March 1, 2024
La Biennale di Venezia issues a Statement on the Participation of Israel

With regard to the participation in the International Art Exhibition of the Countries represented in the Pavilions of the Giardini, the Arsenale and in the city of Venice, La Biennale di Venezia would like to specify that all Countries recognized by the Italian Republic may autonomously request to participate officially.

Article date: Friday, March 1, 2024
The Collection of Sir Elton John at Christie's totals $20,537,842

Christie’s concluded The Collection of Sir Elton John: Goodbye Peachtree Road, a series of sales comprising more than 900 objects celebrating Elton John’s discerning eye for collecting and the impact the city of Atlanta had on his life.

Article date: Friday, March 1, 2024
A Mural by Banksy has been relocated from the Bronx to Connecticut

In 2013, the anonymous street artist Banksy organized a month-long open-air art ‘exhibition’ in New York, called “Better Out Than In.”

Article date: Friday, March 1, 2024
The Louvre acquires Chardin’s Basket of Wild Strawberries Thanks to Record Donations

The Louvre Museum announced on Thursday that it has acquired "The Basket of Wild Strawberries," a still life painting by Jean Siméon Chardin, thanks to over 1.6 million euros raised during its annual fundraising campaign.

Article date: Thursday, February 29, 2024
Rare Roman Head of Mercury discovered at Smallhythe Place goes on Display

The excavation of a medieval site at Smallhythe Place that was once used for shipbuilding has delighted archaeologists when they also came across earlier evidence of a Roman settlement.

Article date: Thursday, February 29, 2024
Nearly 100,000 Visitors for the Exhibition 'Rare & Essential' in Antwerp

The exhibition 'Rare & Essential' closed its doors on Sunday. Since October 31, 2023, museum MAS in Antwerp exhibited nearly 100 Masterpieces from across Flanders. This must-see exhibition attracted almost 100,000 visitors to MAS in just a few months.

Article date: Wednesday, February 28, 2024
UK warns of Criminal Sanctions Evasion Through Artwork Storage Facilities

The National Crime Agency has issued an alert to artwork storage facilities, warning of potential criminal exploitation of the sector by individuals subject to Russia sanctions.

Article date: Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Major Michelangelo Exhibition at The British Museum

A landmark new exhibition at the British Museum will explore the final three decades of the Renaissance master Michelangelo’s illustrious life and career. Michelangelo: the last decades (2 May – 28 July 2024) will delve exclusively into this significant – and arguably most demanding – period of the artist’s life, focusing on how his art and faith evolved through the common challenge of ageing in a rapidly changing world.

Article date: Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The Met Announces 2025 Contemporary Commissions by Jennie C. Jones and Jeffrey Gibson

The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced today the artists for its 2025 commissions. Jennie C. Jones (born 1968, Cincinnati, Ohio) will produce her first multi-work outdoor sculptural installation for the Museum’s Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden. For The Met Fifth Avenue facade, Jeffrey Gibson (born 1972, Colorado Springs, Colorado), a member of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and of Cherokee descent, will create four figurative sculptures—works that he refers to as ancestral spirit figures.

Article date: Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Chinese Customs seizes 494 Illegally exported Cultural Artefacts

The Xi'an airport customs in Northwest China's Shaanxi Province recently seized a total of 494 prohibited Chinese cultural relics dating from the Han (206 BC-AD 220) to Qing (1644-1911) dynasties during outbound inspections.

Article date: Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Kunstmuseum Den Haag appoints Margriet Schavemaker as New Director

Margriet Schavemaker will take up the post of general director of the Kunstmuseum Den Haag, the Fotomuseum Den Haag, KM21 and Escher in The Palace from 1 June 2024.

Article date: Monday, February 26, 2024
12th Edition of Amsterdam Art Week is announced

Amsterdam Art is announced the 12th edition of Amsterdam Art Week, taking place from 29 May to 2 June 2024.

Article date: Monday, February 26, 2024
Art Not Genocide Alliance launch a Petition to Exclude Israel from Venice Biennale

The Art Not Genocide Alliance's petition to exclude Israel from the Venice Biennale.

Article date: Sunday, February 25, 2024
Dahomey Doc on looted African Art wins Berlin Film Festival

A documentary by Franco-Senegalese director Mati Diop probing looted antiquities wins prestigious Golden Bear.

Article date: Saturday, February 24, 2024
Celebrating 150 Years of Impressionism at Musée d’Orsay

50 years ago, on April 15, 1874, the first impressionist exhibition opened in Paris. “Hungry for independence”, Monet, Renoir, Degas, Morisot, Pissarro, Sisley and Cézanne finally decided to free themselves from the rules by holding their own exhibition, outside official channels: impressionism was born.

Article date: Friday, February 23, 2024
Texas Right to Life Calls on Houston University to Remove 'Satanic Abortion Idol' Statue

Texas Right to Life group is calling for a Texas university to drop its plans to publicly display "a golden statue with satanic imagery" that's meant to honor abortion and the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Article date: Friday, February 23, 2024
Brücke-Museum is Germany's Museum of the Year 2023

The German section of the International Association of Art Critics (AICA) has chosen the Brücke-Museum as Museum of the Year 2023. This is the most important award for museums in Germany.

Article date: Thursday, February 22, 2024
Unseen Rolling Stones Photos to go on Display in London

Bayliss Rare Books and Spanish Tony Media are present an exhibition of original, previously unseen photographs of The Rolling Stones, taken at their decadent peak by the photographer ‘Spanish Tony’ Sanchez.

Article date: Thursday, February 22, 2024
Paul Cézanne's Hidden Mural Discovered in Aix-en-Provence

In Aix-en-Provence, France, within the walls of Bastide du Jas de Bouffan, the childhood home of the French impressionist Paul Cézanne, a mural by Cézanne, previously unknown to the art world, emerged, casting a new light on the artist's early work and his connection to the maritime world.

Article date: Thursday, February 22, 2024
Manu Parekh: Exploring the Soul of Varanasi through Colours and Expressions

Manu Parekh, a celebrated Indian painter, has created a profound mark on the horizon of modern Indian art with his distinctive style and exploration of inner landscapes. Born in Ahmedabad in 1939, Parekh's artistic journey has been shaped by various influences, from his training at the Sir J.J. School of Art in Mumbai to his exposure to the philosophies of Rabindranath Tagore, F. N Souza, and Paul Klee.

Article date: Thursday, February 22, 2024
Christophe Leribault appointed as President of the Public Establishment of the Palace, Museum and National Estate of Versailles

On the proposal of Ms Rachida Dati, Minister of Culture, the President of the Republic appointed Mr. Christophe Leribault as President of the Public Establishment of the Palace, Museum and National Estate of Versailles. He will take office on Monday 4 March 2024.

Article date: Thursday, February 22, 2024
Belgian Author and Art Expert Chronicles Banksy Graffiti in Ukraine

Seven original murals by famed British street art artist Banksy surfaced on several destroyed buildings in Kyiv and its surroundings in November 2022.

Article date: Wednesday, February 21, 2024
100 Years of Surrealism commemorated by the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU at Bozar

In the context of the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU and to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the publication of the Surrealist Manifesto (1924), Bozar is celebrating 100 years of surrealism with a unique exhibition dedicated to the avant-garde movement in Belgium.

Article date: Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Remains of the Colossal Statue of the Emperor Constantine Originally in the Roman Forum

The statue, is approximately in height 13 metres and was created using an innovative reconstruction process, starting with the original pieces from the 4th century A.D. preserved in the Musei Capitolini.

Article date: Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Ever Dreamed of Visiting a Museum in the Nude? Rotterdam Makes It Possible!

Following the success of the special evening openings without clothing, Kunsthal Rotterdam is again organising a Naked Tour in 2024.

Article date: Tuesday, February 20, 2024
V&A launches Fundraising Campaign to acquire Rare 12th-century Medieval Walrus Ivory Carving

The V&A is seeking to acquire and save a rare 12th-century Walrus ivory carving, depicting the Deposition of Christ from the Cross, for the nation, following a temporary export bar placed in November 2023 by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Article date: Monday, February 19, 2024
Seven Artists nominated for Fourth Plint Commission on Trafalgar Square

Seven artists have been nominated as contenders for the Fourth Plinth commissions in 2026 and 2028. Chila Kumari Singh Burman, Gabriel Chaile, Ruth Ewan, Thomas J Price, Veronica Ryan, Tschabalala Self, and Andra Ursuţa have each crafted maquettes of their proposed artworks, which are currently on view at the National Gallery until March 17, 2024.

Article date: Monday, February 19, 2024
Small Watercolor "Going to Church" recognized as a Real Mondriaan

A small watercolor that was examined for authenticity for a year and a half has been recognized by Mondriaan experts as an authentic, early work by Piet Mondriaan. It concerns a church-going family in traditional costume, painted between 1898 and 1901. The work will be included in the catalog raissoné at the National Office for Art Historical Documentation RKD in The Hague.

Article date: Sunday, February 18, 2024
Tesfaye Urgessa to represent Ethiopia at the Venice Biennale

Tesfaye Urgessa will represent Ethiopia at the 60th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia in 2024, marking the country’s inaugural participation.

Article date: Sunday, February 18, 2024
Manhattan D.A. Bragg Announces Return Of Two Paintings To Peru

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., announced the return of two paintings dating to the 18th Century to the people of Peru. As alleged, the paintings were stolen from a church in Peru in February 2012 and trafficked into Manhattan, where they were consigned for sale at an auction prior to the Office’s seizure this year.

Article date: Sunday, February 18, 2024
Greek Culture Minister Calls Fashion Show at British Museum Featuring Parthenon Sculptures “Monumental Insult”

The Minister of Culture, Lina Mendoni, expressed her reaction to the fashion show that took place today at the British Museum, in front of the Parthenon Sculptures.

Article date: Sunday, February 18, 2024
British Museum faces Online Comments as demands Grow for Easter Island Statues Return

The British Museum is dealing with a wave of social media activism from Chile as users inundate its Instagram, calling for the repatriation of a moai statue from Easter Island, The Guardian reported.

Article date: Saturday, February 17, 2024
Jennifer Lopez to Co-Chair The Met’s Spring 2024 Costume Institute Benefit

The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced the co-chairs for this year’s Costume Institute Benefit, which will be held on May 6 in New York.

Article date: Saturday, February 17, 2024
$25 Million Gift to Support the Art Institute of Chicago

A $25 million gift from the Bucksbaum family—Carolyn (Kay), Jacolyn (Jackie), and John Bucksbaum—will support future initiatives of the Art Institute of Chicago, with a focus on the creation of the Bucksbaum Photography Center. This remarkable support is a lead gift in the museum’s visionary multi-year plan to expand and enhance the visitor experience.

Article date: Friday, February 16, 2024
Robbie Williams opens First Own Art Exhibition in MOCO Amsterdam

Robbie Williams is the celebrated singer-songwriter and former member of the iconic English pop group Take That with a distinguished solo career. With a charismatic stage presence and evocative lyrics, he has brought the world together with chart-topping hits.

Article date: Friday, February 16, 2024
The Life of a Stone Age Man has been mapped

Researchers have mapped the life of a Stone Age man in detail. New scientific methods have revolutionised archaeology and the Swedish-Danish team of researchers at the University of Gothenburg are now able to state that “Vittrup Man”, a Stone Age man found in a bog in Denmark, travelled across a wide geographical area during his lifetime.

Article date: Friday, February 16, 2024
The National Trust acquired 'The Return of the Buffalo Herd', a Watercolour Painting from The Jungle Book

This painting, dated 1901, is one of just four illustrations known to have survived from the original set of 16 painted by the Detmold twins.

Article date: Friday, February 16, 2024
Italian Museum Chief resigns After shocking Meloni Post

The director of the museum in the Puglia city of Ostuni announced he was resigning on Wednesday after being at the centre of political storm over a controversial social-media post about Premier Giorgia Meloni.

Article date: Thursday, February 15, 2024
Artist Collective Espaço Agora Now wins 500,000 Euros for a Borderless Europe

The laureate of the 500,000.00 euros commissioning grant awarded by the European Cultural Foundation for curating and hosting The European Pavilion 2024 was announced at a press conference held at Het Nieuwe Instituut in Rotterdam on February 14.

Article date: Thursday, February 15, 2024
Mire Lee to be next Commission Artist for Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall

Tate Modern and Hyundai Motor announce that Mire Lee will create the next annual Hyundai Commission.

Article date: Thursday, February 15, 2024
Hannover’s Sprengel Museum has restituted a Modigliani Painting

On January 26, 2024, the Cultural Committee of the City of Hanover unanimously recommended that the painting "Tête de femme" by Amedeo Modigliani (circle) be restituted to the community of heirs of the Jewish writer, journalist and artist Michel Georges Michel (1883-1985).

Article date: Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The Ukraine Pavilion to Spotlight Neurodiverse Art and War's Role in Othering at La Biennale di Venezia

Net Making, a group exhibition curated by Viktoria Bavykina and Max Gorbatskyi which draws from the practice of weaving of camouflage nets collectively as a metaphor for joint horizontal actions, will present Ukraine at the 60th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. The exhibition will feature works by Katya Buchatska (in collaboration with 15 neurodivergent artists), Andrii Dostliev and Lia Dostlieva, Daniil Revkovskyi and Andrii Rachynskyi, and Oleksandr Burlaka.

Article date: Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Egypt reopens Neferhotep Ancient Tomb in Luxor After 20 Years

After two decades of meticulous restoration work, Egypt has reopened the ancient tomb of Neferhotep, the scribe of Amun, in its former condition with the site now open as a new Luxor tourist attraction.

Article date: Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Traces of Stone Age Hunter-Gatherers discovered in the Baltic Sea

Interdisciplinary research team, including Kiel University, discovers archaeologically significant row of stones at the bottom of Mecklenburg Bight.

Article date: Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Rome Restores Trajan’s Basilica With the Help of Russian Oligarch’s Funds

Rome’s Basilica Ulpia, the magnificent columns built under Roman Emperor Trajan, has been reconstructed using funds from a now-sanctioned Russian oligarch.

Article date: Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Jeff Koons, Second Artist to send an Artwork to the Moon

The first artwork on the moon is Fallen Astronaut, a 3.5-inch (8.9 cm) aluminum sculpture created by Belgian artist Paul Van Hoeydonck.

Article date: Tuesday, February 13, 2024
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) approves Temporary loan Request by Artist Collective CATPC

Historic step forwards for artist collective Cercle d'Art des Travailleurs de Plantation Congolaise (CATPC) and Lusanga (DRC), as Virginia Museum of Fine Arts confirms the loan of the sculpture ‘Balot’, a carved wood ancestral power-figure made in 1931.

Article date: Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Günter Brus: The Last Surviving Co-Founder of Vienna Actionism Past Away at 85

Günter Brus, the last surviving co-founder of the radical Vienna Actionism movement, passed away at 85. His provocative body art performances challenged societal norms and made a lasting impact on contemporary art.

Article date: Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Pope Francis to visit Venice Art Biennale in April

Pope Francis will travel to the northern Italian city of Venice on April 28 to visit the local Church community and the 2024 Venice Art Biennale.

Article date: Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Climate Activists cover Botticelli's Venus

Two Last Generation militants entered the Uffizi in Florence and targeted Botticelli's "Birth of Venus".

Article date: Sunday, February 11, 2024
Climate Activists throw Soup at Monet Painting in Lyon Museum

Protesters hurled soup at a Monet painting on Feb 10 in a museum in Lyon, the latest action by Riposte Alimentaire, which pulled a similar stunt on the Mona Lisa in January.

Article date: Saturday, February 10, 2024
UK Public Art Database will Digitally Record more than 5,000 Murals

This three-year initiative starts in January 2024 and runs to December 2026. Around 5,000 murals across the UK will be recorded and photographed and make them freely available on the Art UK website. Painted murals will constitute a large part of this project, alongside sculptural murals in concrete, brick, wood, stone, tile and other materials.

Article date: Saturday, February 10, 2024
Excavations at Holborn Viaduct reveal Complete Roman Funerary Bed

Archaeologists digging in London’s financial district have discovered what they think to be the first complete Roman funerary bed ever to be uncovered in Britain.

Article date: Saturday, February 10, 2024
Protesters Who climb Britain's War Memorials could Face Jail

Protesters who climb Britain’s war memorials could face three months in jail and a £1,000 fine under government plans to create a new criminal offence after incidents during pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

Article date: Saturday, February 10, 2024
Beatlemania from the Inside : Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64 "Eyes of the Storm"

As The Beatles captured the hearts of millions, founding member Paul McCartney captured it all on his Pentax camera.

Article date: Friday, February 9, 2024
Art Basel reveals Exhibitor List for 2024 Swiss Fair

The organizers of Art Basel today announced 287 participants in the Swiss fair’s flagship edition, to take place June 13–16, with preview days on June 11 and 12.

Article date: Friday, February 9, 2024
Argentinian Avant-Garde Icon the Casa sobre el Arroyo awarded 2024 World Monuments Fund/Knoll Modernism Prize

The 1940s architectural marvel will receive the distinguished accolade following its restoration by the Ministerios de Cultura y de Obras Públicas de Argentina y Municipalidad de Mar del Plat

Article date: Friday, February 9, 2024
Giant Chinese Dragon Head travels to Venice Biennale for the Nordic Pavilion

A giant dragon’s head prow – set to be an iconic feature of the Venice Biennale Arte 2024 – voyages from the arctic archipelago to the Venetian Lagoon to form part of the Nordic Countries Pavilion

Article date: Friday, February 9, 2024
Italy Donates Replica of 'Bull of Nimrud' to Iraq

The Italian Ambassador to Iraq, Maurizio Greganti, unveiled a plaque at the Basra Museum in Iraq, marking Italy's donation of a replica of the 'Bull of Nimrud' to Iraq. This contribution signifies a pivotal moment in the cultural restoration efforts following the destruction of the original Assyrian artifact by Isis-Daesh in 2015.

Article date: Friday, February 9, 2024
Charlotte de Cock's "Floyd’s Suicide" explained

In 1987, the birth year of Charlotte de Cock, the then young and unknown band Skid Row first recorded their song “Floyd the Barber” at Washington student radio station KAOS.

Article date: Thursday, February 8, 2024
For the First Time an Artist sells his Real Body as a Work of Art

The Austrian performance artist Flatz wants his tattoos to continue to exist as works of art after his death therefore Christie’s supports the Bavarian State Painting Collections at the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich and the FLATZ Foundation with a charity auction.

Article date: Thursday, February 8, 2024
Türkiye Presents Hollow and Broken: A State of the World by Gülsün Karamustafa at the 60th La Biennale Di Venezia

Hollow and Broken: A State of the World, a new installation by one of Türkiye’s most influential and outspoken artists, Gülsün Karamustafa, will be presented at the Türkiye Pavilion at the 60th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia.

Article date: Thursday, February 8, 2024
Amanda Ziemele will represent Latvia at the 60th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia

Amanda Ziemele will present “O day and night, but this is wondrous strange… and therefore as a stranger give it welcome” for the Latvian Pavilion at the 60th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia from April 20 until November 24, 2024. The Pavilion will be curated by Adam Budak, the Director of Kestner Gesellschaft, Hannover and is commissioned by Daiga Rudzāte, the Head of the INDIE Culture Project Agency.

Article date: Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Tavares Strachan's Sculpture Unveiled in Royal Academy Courtyard

The First Supper (Galaxy Black), 2023, by Tavares Strachan is now on view in the public courtyard at the Royal Academy of Arts.

Article date: Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Image of a Polar Bear drifting to Sleep wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award

‘Ice Bed,’ Nima Sarikhani’s dreamy image of a young polar bear drifting to sleep on a bed carved into an iceberg, has been voted as the winner of Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award.

Article date: Tuesday, February 6, 2024
The Fowler Museum Returns Objects to the Asante Kingdom in the Republic of Ghana

The Fowler Museum at UCLA, a renowned museum dedicated to global arts and cultures with an emphasis on Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and the Indigenous Americas, has announced the permanent and voluntary ethical return of royal objects to the Asante Kingdom in the Republic of Ghana.

Article date: Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Swiss Archaeologists discover 14th-Century Gauntlet in Kyburg Castle

A press conference by the Canton of Zurich has announced the discovery of an exceptionally well-preserved 14th-century gauntlet during archaeological excavations in Pfäffikon, Switzerland.

Article date: Tuesday, February 6, 2024
France unveils the Title and the First Intents of its Pavilion Biennale Di Venezia

Attila cataract your source at the feet of the green peaks will end up in the great sea blue abyss we drowned in the tidal tears of the moon

Article date: Monday, February 5, 2024
New Art Fair planned in Mallorca

Palma's contemporary art museum Es Baluard celebrated its twentieth anniversary last week with an exhibition of works from its own collection.

Article date: Saturday, February 3, 2024
"Lebensfreude" by Gerhard Richter will be Partially Exposed

In 1956, Gerhard Richter painted the mural Lebensfreude (Joy of Life) in a stairwell foyer of the Deutsches Hygiene Museum Dresden.

Article date: Saturday, February 3, 2024
Vittorio Sgarbi resigns as Italy's Junior Minister of Culture

Vittorio Sgarbi has resigned as Junior Minister of Culture, announcing his own departure at “La Ripartenza” in Milan.

Article date: Friday, February 2, 2024
Finland's Largest Museum recognises Ilya Ripin as Ukrainian

Finland's largest art museum, the Ateneum, has changed the nationality signature under the name of artist Ilya Ripin from Russian to Ukrainian, this is reported by the local media outlet Suomen Kuvalehti.

Article date: Friday, February 2, 2024
Title and Theme Announced for Sixth Aichi Triennale

This triennial departs from Adonis' poem A Time Between Ashes and Roses. Echoing its sentiments and visions, this exhibit brings together a futurity empowered by geologic time views rather than immediate and national or territorial perspectives which illuminate contemporary human-environment divides.

Article date: Friday, February 2, 2024
At Angkor, World Monuments Fund hands Preservation of Three Sites to Cambodian Authorities

The announcement coincides with the 35th anniversary of WMF’s ongoing work at the archaeological park as the organization begins a new phase of conservation efforts at Phnom Bakheng.

Article date: Thursday, February 1, 2024
Barbican’s Lakeside Terrace to be Transformed with Monumental new Work by Ibrahim Mahama

The Barbican announced the first large-scale public commission to be presented in the UK by Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama (b.1987), opening in April 2024.

Article date: Thursday, February 1, 2024
Space Shuttle Endeavour at Los Angeles Science Museum

NASA's retired Space Shuttle Endeavour was carefully hoisted late on Jan. 30 to be mated to a huge external fuel tank and its two solid rocket boosters at the California Science Center where it will be uniquely displayed as if it is about to blast off.

Article date: Thursday, February 1, 2024
Sevilla’s Holy Week Poster sparks Outrage in Spain

The Council of Brotherhoods and Brotherhoods of Seville presented the Holy Week poster with great emotion 2024 Manolo Raven. The work, created by the prestigious painter Salustiano, pays tribute to the Resurrection of Christ, capturing the luminous essence of Holy Week. The poster, inserted into a light box, It is revealed as a striking and unique representation.

Article date: Thursday, February 1, 2024
British Museum reveals Recovered Gems to Public

In August 2023, the announcement that around 2000 objects from the Museum’s collection were missing, stolen or damaged – the majority of which were classical gems and items of gold jewellery – sparked a renewed public interest in these objects.

Article date: Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Stolen John Opie Painting Recovered and Returned to Rightful Owner

An original John Opie painting believed to have been stolen by mobsters in July 1969 has been returned to its rightful owner after a two-year investigation by the FBI’s Salt Lake City Field Office.

Article date: Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Renovation of Egypt's Menkaure Pyramid draws Criticism

Plans to restore Giza's Menkaure Pyramid spark controversy, as experts question the project's adherence to international conservation standards.

Article date: Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Artists announced for the 60th Venice Biennale

Adriano Pedrosa, curator of the 60th Venice Biennale, today announced at a press conference in Venice the list of artists participating in the biennale.

Article date: Tuesday, January 30, 2024
A Charlie Watts owned Victorian replica of the Bayeux Tapestry acquired by Bayeux Museum

Thanks to the Regional Museum Acquisition Fund (FRAM), the Bayeux Museum acquired a Victorian replica of the Bayeux Tapestry from the private collection of Charlie Watts (former Rolling Stones drummer)

Article date: Monday, January 29, 2024
Amrita Sher-Gil: Redefining the Artistic Representation of Women

Since time immemorial, the portrayal of women in art has often been confined to the idealised perfection of physical appearance, emphasising alluring faces associated with fertility and prosperity. However, this limited narrative failed to encapsulate the complexities and realities of women's lives.

Article date: Sunday, January 28, 2024
Eco-Idiots attack the Mona Lisa in the Louvre by throwing Soup at Da Vinci's Painting

The 16th Century painting by Leonardo da Vinci is one of the world's most famous and valuable artworks, and is exhibited at the Louvre in Paris.

Article date: Friday, January 26, 2024
Artists announced for Whitney Biennial 2024

The Whitney Museum of American Art announces that 69 artists and 2 collectives will participate in Whitney Biennial 2024: Even Better Than the Real Thing.

Article date: Friday, January 26, 2024
 Phillips announces New Executive Leadership Structure

Phillips announced a new leadership structure for the company with the creation of a CEO’s Office.

Article date: Friday, January 26, 2024
The Damascus-born Artist Simone Fattal awarded the  Großer Kunstpreis Berlin 2024

The Academy of Arts awarded the 15,000 euro prize in rotation with its six sections on behalf of the State of Berlin.

Article date: Thursday, January 25, 2024
Artist Carl Andre Dies at 88

Carl Andre redefined the parameters of sculpture and poetry through his use of unaltered industrial materials and innovative approach to language. He created over two thousand sculptures and an equal number of poems throughout his almost seventy-year career, guided by a commitment to pure matter in lucid geometric arrangements.

Article date: Thursday, January 25, 2024
British Museum, V&A Partner to loan Looted ‘Crown Jewels’ to Ghana

More than 30 items of gold and silver from the collections of the V&A and the British Museum are to be returned to Ghana following a long-term loan agreement.

Article date: Thursday, January 25, 2024
Greenpeace and UNMUTE Gaza Unveil Image by Shepard Fairey at Reina Sofia Madrid

A banner by the US street artist Shepard Fairey, based on a photograph of an injured Palestinian child crying by the Gazan photojournalist Belal Khaled, was unfurled by Greenpeace activists on the façade of the Reina Sofia museum in Madrid.

Article date: Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Four Employees suspended for Pokemon Expo Misconduct at Van Gogh Museum

At least four employees at the Van Gogh Museum have been suspended after it was discovered that they reportedly stole Pokemon Cards during the popular exhibition.

Article date: Tuesday, January 23, 2024
British Museum Partners with Horrible Histories for Forthcoming Exhibition Legion : Life in the Roman Army

The British Museum is for the first time partnering with Horrible Histories, author Terry Deary and illustrator Martin Brown’s bestselling book series, to engage children in its upcoming exhibition Legion: life in the Roman army.

Article date: Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Curator Announced for Liverpool Biennial 2025

Marie-Anne McQuay will curate the 13th edition of Liverpool Biennial taking place 7 June – 14 September 2025

Article date: Tuesday, January 23, 2024
New Sculpture celebrates the Legacy of Alan Turing

A new work by Sir Antony Gormley (Trinity 1968) has been installed at King’s College Cambridge. The sculpture, titled True, for Alan Turing, was commissioned by King's as a visible recognition of the life and achievements of Alan Turing (KC 1931).

Article date: Monday, January 22, 2024
Fire at National Art Museum in Abkhazia's Capital destroys Thousands of Works

According to the officials in the breakaway territory of Abkhazia, located along the Black Sea in Georgia, a destructive fire broke out at the National Art Museum.

Article date: Monday, January 22, 2024
Smithsonian Curators To Collect 2024 Presidential Campaign Memorabilia

As the 2024 presidential election season speeds up with caucuses and primaries in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina, political history curators from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History will be on the road gathering materials and memorabilia to document this election cycle for the national collections.

Article date: Monday, January 22, 2024
 Minsuk Cho and His Firm Mass Studies selected to Design the 23rd Serpentine Pavilion

Mass Studies’ Pavilion will be unveiled at Serpentine South on 5th June 2024 with Goldman Sachs supporting the annual project for the 10th consecutive year.

Article date: Saturday, January 20, 2024
Flemish Taxpayer Acquires €3.75 Million Ensor Masterpiece

The Flemish taxpayer acquires "De vertroostende maagd" ("The Consoling Virgin") by James Ensor for 3.75 million euros.

Article date: Saturday, January 20, 2024
Manhattan D.A. Bragg Announces Return Of Two More Nazi-Looted Art Drawings

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., and Erin Keegan, Acting Special Agent in Charge at Homeland Security Investigations, New York, today announced the return of two more artworks to the family of Fritz Grünbaum, an Austrian-Jewish cabaret performer whose art collection was stolen by the Nazi regime.

Article date: Friday, January 19, 2024
NYC Museum and Culture Leaders Implore Mayor Adams to Restore Arts Funding

Leaders of New York City’s cultural institutions from across the five boroughs released today a public letter to Mayor Adams strongly urging the City to invest – not cut – funding for culture.

Article date: Friday, January 19, 2024
The 18th Istanbul Biennial has been Postponed

The Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) has been working since March 2023 with some 58 artists from around the world to realise the 18th Istanbul Biennial.

Article date: Friday, January 19, 2024
Winston Churchill's False Teeth from World War Two go on Sale

False teeth worn by former prime minister Winston Churchill are to be sold at auction.

Article date: Thursday, January 18, 2024
Kunsthalle Bratislava Director resigns as Culture Ministry Revokes Funding

Kunsthalle Bratislava director Jen Kratochvil resigned from his post on Tuesday.

Article date: Thursday, January 18, 2024
Lesley Lokko to receive Royal Gold Medal 2024 for Architecture

One of the world’s highest honours in architecture – presented on behalf of His Majesty the King – the medal recognises Lokko’s commitment to championing diverse approaches to architectural practice and education.

Article date: Thursday, January 18, 2024
Museum Watchdog Group CIMAM Decries Silencing of Pro-Palestine Voices

The Museum Watch committee is following with concern the dreadful situation in Gaza and its repercussions in the worlds of art and culture—more specifically, its consequences for artists and curators who express their support for the Palestinian people.

Article date: Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Basel Art Museum Rejects Restitution Claim for Henri Rousseau Painting

Basel's Kunstmuseum has rejected a request to return a painting by Henri Rousseau acquired in 1940 and considered to be sold under duress. Talks are now underway for "fair and equitable" compensation.

Article date: Tuesday, January 16, 2024
The Louvre Museum increases its Entrance Fees from 17 to 22 Euros

The Louvre Museumexplains its decision by an increase in energy costs. Entering the Louvre now costs 22 euros at full price since Monday morning

Article date: Tuesday, January 16, 2024
National Gallery of Art Receives Major Gift of Works by Joseph Cornell

The National Gallery of Art announced a historic gift of 20 box constructions and 7 collages by Joseph Cornell, one of the most important figures of 20th-century art, from Robert and Aimee Lehrman.

Article date: Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Getty Exhibits Newly Restored Paintings of Adam and Eve

Getty and the Norton Simon Museum have announced the completion of a complex, multi-year conservation treatment of the nearly life-size 16th-century wood panel paintings Adam and Eve by leading German Renaissance painter Lucas Cranach the Elder.

Article date: Tuesday, January 16, 2024
German Pavilion at the Biennale di Venezia

Under the title Thresholds, the German Pavilion at the Venice Art Biennale 2024 narrates history and the future from various artistic positions. Thresholds stands for the present as a place where no one can stay and that only exists because one thing has occurred and another still awaits.

Article date: Tuesday, January 16, 2024
 Arrest Made in Significant Art Theft Case in Belgium

The federal police of Namur, Belgium, recovered two stolen artworks last week. The stolen works are paintings by Pablo Picasso and Marc Chagall, stolen in 2010 in Tel Aviv.

Article date: Monday, January 15, 2024
British Museum acquires Rembrandt Drawing, A Baby sleeping in a Cradle

The British Museum has expanded its collection of Rembrandt’s drawings with the acquisition of a black chalk sketch of A baby in a cap sleeping in a cradle, which has been transferred to the nation in lieu of an inheritance tax bill.

Article date: Monday, January 15, 2024
The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Will Close Its College in 2025

The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA), founded in 1805 by the artists Charles Willson Peale and William Rush as the first art school in the United States, is closing its college at the end of the next academic year. The institution’s museum will remain open.

Article date: Friday, January 12, 2024
Rare Medieval Wall Paintings found at Cambridge University by Builders

Rare medieval wall paintings have been uncovered in a loft space during restoration of fifteenth-century First Court.

Article date: Friday, January 12, 2024
Famous Downing Street Corridor showcases Collection of Newcastle Artworks

Artworks from the Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle chosen to adorn the corridors of Number 10 Downing Street.

Article date: Friday, January 12, 2024
Controversial Politician Rachida Dati Appointed France’s New Culture Minister

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal took France’s political and media spheres by surprise on Thursday as he named controversial politician Rachida Dati as his culture minister.

Article date: Thursday, January 11, 2024
Indiana University Cancels Palestinian Artist’s Retrospective

The Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art at Indiana University was set to open the first American retrospective of Samia Halaby, a Palestinian-American abstract painter and Indiana University alumna (MFA 1963), IU tenured faculty (1969-72), and the first woman professor Yale School of Art (1972-82). The show “Samia Halaby: Centers of Energy” was scheduled to open on February 10th 2024, and run until June 9th 2024.

Article date: Thursday, January 11, 2024
Become the New Director of The British Museum

The British Museum is the oldest national public museum in the world. Its mission is to house, curate, conserve, research and exhibit a collection of world cultures.

Article date: Thursday, January 11, 2024
PinchukArtCentre announces Artists Shortlist for the 7th Edition of the Future Generation Art Prize

PinchukArtCentre (Kyiv, Ukraine) announces the names of the artists shortlisted for the 7th edition of the Future Generation Art Prize. Selected from over 12,000 entries across almost 200 countries, the final list includes 21 artists and artist collectives, spanning five continents. Established by the Victor Pinchuk Foundation in 2009, the Future Generation Art Prize is a biannual global contemporary art prize to discover, recognize and give long-term support to a future generation of artists all over the world.

Article date: Thursday, January 11, 2024
The Philadelphia Museum of Art Announces New Curatorial Leadership

The Philadelphia Museum of Art (PMA) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Eleanor Nairne as the Keith L. and Katherine Sachs Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art and Department Head, Modern and Contemporary. Nairne will join the PMA later this month.

Article date: Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Greece reopens 2400-year-old Palace of Aigai, where Alexander the Great was crowned

Greece has reopened the restored ancient Palace of Aigai, a historic site where Alexander the Great was crowned King of Macedonia approximately 2,400 years ago.

Article date: Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Madrid's Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum may keep Pissarro Painting looted by Nazis

A US appeals court ruled that Madrid's Thyssen-Bornemisza museum may keep a painting by the French impressionist Camille Pissarro that the Nazis looted from a Jewish woman, rejecting an ownership claim that her heirs have pursued for more than two decades.

Article date: Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Renaissance Painting depicting The Crucifixion at Risk of leaving the UK

Arts and Heritage Minister Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay has placed an export bar on a 15th-century painting, ‘The Crucifixion with the Virgin, Saint John the Evangelist and the Magdalen’ by Fra Angelico.

Article date: Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Zoom on Van Eyck Masterpieces in Detail at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin

No other painter in the history of European art was able to convey the details of the visible world with the same level of brilliance and precision as the founder of early Netherlandish painting, Jan van Eyck (ca. 1390/1400–1441). Now, an interactive digital projection at Berlin’s Gemäldegalerie makes it possible to delve into the most minute aspects of his masterpieces.

Article date: Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Monumental Discovery in Italy

Douglas Boin, Ph.D., a professor of history at Saint Louis University, made a major announcement at the annual meeting of the Archeological Institute of America, revealing he and his team discovered an ancient Roman temple that adds significant insights into the social change from pagan gods to Christianity within the Roman Empire.

Article date: Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Presenting 37 Extraordinary Pieces from America's Most Celebrated Designers

Sotheby's and The Council of Fashion Designers of America unveil the full lineup of the "CFDA: Defining American Style" Auction.

Article date: Monday, January 8, 2024
Dame Joanna Lumley Makes Rijksmuseum's Frans Hals Exhibition 'Absolutely Fabulous'

British actress Dame Joanna Lumley, famed for her role on the BBC TV series ‘Absolutely Fabulous’, will be the narrator of Rijksmuseum’s online experience Frans Hals: Strokes of Genius. This online experience will be launched on the Rijksmuseum website to coincide with the opening of the Frans Hals exhibition on 16 February. A major fan of Dutch Golden Age paintings and the Rijksmuseum, Dame Joanna did not hesitate for a moment when she was asked to take part in the exhibition.

Article date: Monday, January 8, 2024
Egypt-Japan Mission reveals Second Dynasty Tomb in Saqqara

The joint archaeological mission from Waseda University, in collaboration with the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA), has unveiled a rock-cut tomb and a myriad of artefacts spanning different historical periods during its current excavation season in Saqqara Necropolis.

Article date: Sunday, January 7, 2024
National Museum of African American History and Culture Kicks Off January 2024 with Dynamic Programming

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy with various educational opportunities throughout January.

Article date: Sunday, January 7, 2024
9 Tips for Keeping Art Prints in Great Condition

Art prints are cherished personal acquisitions, valuable pieces of artistic expression that carry sentimental and cultural value. Thus, keeping these prints in pristine condition is not merely about maintaining their physical appearance but also safeguarding their inherent worth.

Article date: Sunday, January 7, 2024

Art has always been a realm of creativity and innovation, and with the advent of technology, a new dimension has been added to artistic expression - 3D printing in art. Imagine turning your wildest artistic visions into tangible creations with the precision and detail that 3D printing offers.

Article date: Sunday, January 7, 2024
Digital Canvas: The Influence of Technology on Artistic Expression in Student Communities

Let's face it, we're living in a tech-saturated world, and guess what? The art scene is riding this digital wave too. The term "Digital Canvas" nails this thrilling mash-up of tech and art.

Article date: Sunday, January 7, 2024
Roland Debucquoy, a 95-Year-Old Artist in the Spotlight

Roland Debucquoy, born in 1928 in a small town in West Flanders, Belgium, where he worked as a physician, but his heart and soul were always intertwined with the world of art.

Article date: Saturday, January 6, 2024
“My Verses are Like Dynamite” Curt Blochʼs Het Onderwater Cabaret in the Jewish Museum Berlin

Over a period of more than 19 months between August 1943 and April 1945, the hitherto unknown German Jewish author Curt Bloch produced a unique work of creative resistance while in hiding in the Netherlands: Het Onderwater Cabaret.

Article date: Friday, January 5, 2024
Hergé, Magritte and Vandersteen amongst 16000 Names Midjourney uses to Train its AI

An exposed database lists up to 16,000 artists that the company has allegedly used to train its art-generation tools, from Frida Kahlo, to Yayoi Kusama, Banksy, Magritte, Willy Vandertseen, Hergé and Andy Warhol

Article date: Friday, January 5, 2024
Evidence of Ancient Medieval Feasting Rituals uncovered in Grounds of Historic Property

Archaeologists from Cardiff University’s School of History, Archaeology and Religion carried out a dig in the summer, with further radiocarbon dating and analysis revealing the full extent of their find. The excavation offers fascinating new evidence about life in early medieval Wales (AD 400-1100) and transforms our understanding of the history of Fonmon and the Vale of Glamorgan.

Article date: Friday, January 5, 2024
Queen Elizabeth's Drawing up for Sale despite her Mother saying they were 'Poor'

Before Buckingham Palace, the soon-to-be Queen Mother sends a “very poor drawing’ made by her young daughter, Princess Elizabeth, to the creator of Peter Pan, J. M. Barrie.

Article date: Thursday, January 4, 2024
National Gallery of Ireland acquires Harry Clarke Artwork

One of Irish artist Harry Clarke’s finest and rarest works of stained glass has become part of the national collection at the National Gallery of Ireland. Titania Enchanting Bottom, created over a century ago in 1922, now belongs to the Irish public and will be free for Gallery visitors to view in the new year. The acquisition was supported by the Patrons of Irish Art of the National Gallery of Ireland, whose membership fees support acquisitions of Irish art.

Article date: Thursday, January 4, 2024
Woman in Iconic Robert Doisneau Paris Kiss Photograph Dies at 93

Françoise Bornet, pictured in a famous photograph by Robert Doisneau of young lovers kissing has died. She was 93.

Article date: Thursday, January 4, 2024
Ian Wardropper to Retire as Frick Collection Director

The Frick Collection announced that Ian Wardropper, the institution’s Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Director, will retire in 2025 following fourteen years of service to the Frick and a fifty-year museum career.

Article date: Thursday, January 4, 2024
Record Attendance for Paris Museums in 2023

With the Covid crisis, Parisian museums have struggled in recent years to return to equivalent attendance levels. Fortunately, in 2022, they finally regained their lustre, with record attendances, which have risen again for this year 2023, and should improve again after the Paris 2024 Games, which expect millions of tourists in the capital.

Article date: Thursday, January 4, 2024
Natural History Museum Scientists described 815 New Species in 2023

This year scientists at the Natural History Museum have been busy documenting new species, from an ancient dinosaur to worms at the bottom of the ocean, describing an extraordinary 815 new species in 2023.

Article date: Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Disney Loses Copyright of Early Version of Mickey Mouse

The first versions of the iconic cartoon character, seen in Steamboat Willie and a silent version of Plane Crazy, enter the public domain in the US on January 1st, 2024.

Article date: Wednesday, January 3, 2024
V&A to Stage Exhibition Exploring the Career of British Fashion Model, Naomi Campbell

The V&A will stage a revelatory exhibition exploring the unequalled 40-year career of fashion model and British icon Naomi Campbell (b. 1970). After being scouted in Covent Garden aged just 15, she quickly rose to prominence in the industry, making history a few years later when, at 18, she became the first Black model to feature on the cover of Paris Vogue (August 1988).

Article date: Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Venice will Limit Tour Groups to 25 People and ban Loudspeakers

Venice, Italy, will limit the size of tour groups and take other measures beginning this summer to soften the impact of tourism on the local community.

Article date: Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Iconic Anti-Apartheid Photographer Peter Magubane passes away at 91

Renowned anti-apartheid photographer Peter Magubane, whose lens chronicled the turbulent history of South Africa, has passed away at the age of 91.

Article date: Saturday, December 30, 2023
Change of Plans: New Polish Government Presents Alternative Exhibition at Venice Biennale 2024

The Polish Minister of Culture, Bartłomiej Sienkiewicz, has announced that the originally selected project 'Polish Exercises in the Tragedy of the World: Between Germany and Russia' will not be shown at next year's Biennale in Venice. Instead, the exhibition project 'Repeat After Me' will be shown.

Article date: Saturday, December 30, 2023
Painting by Abraham Bloemaert acquired by the National Gallery London

The National Gallery announced that it has acquired the painting Lot and his Daughters (1624) by Abraham Bloemaert (1566–1651), which has been on loan to the Gallery for the past four years from a private collection. This is the first painting by the artist to enter the National Gallery Collection.

Article date: Friday, December 29, 2023
Jam Factory Art Center Opened in Lviv, Ukraine

A former jam factory in Lviv has been revitalised and relaunched as a contemporary art hub. Eight years of work have gone into the project which will act as a “space for meeting, learning, discussing, and sharing experiences.”

Article date: Friday, December 29, 2023
We now have our WhatsApp channel. What are you waiting for to subscribe?

We all have our email inboxes and social media feeds so saturated with content that it’s a daily struggle to differentiate between spam and what truly interests us.

Article date: Friday, December 29, 2023
Damien Hirst to Take Over the Château La Coste Estate

From 2 March until 23 June 2024, Damien Hirst will stage a major exhibition at Château La Coste. Titled The Light That Shines, the presentation will feature sculptures and paintings, including some of Hirst’s most iconic series and some which have never been seen before.

Article date: Thursday, December 28, 2023
Pope.L, Artist and Performer Dies at 68

Artist Pope.L, who worked across the fields of performance, installation, and sculpture, died suddenly in his Chicago home at the age of 68 on December 23.

Article date: Thursday, December 28, 2023
First Discovery of Charcoal-Based Prehistoric Cave Art in Dordogne

Black, carbon-based drawings have been found in southwestern France’s Font-de-Gaume Cave by Ina Reiche, Yvan Coquinot, Antoine Trosseau, and Anne Maigret of the National Center for Research and Restoration in French Museums.

Article date: Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Fury over Macron's Plan to remove Undamaged Stained Glass Windows at Notre-Dame

Plans for the contemporary replacement of some of the stained glass windows inside Notre Dame Cathedral’s damaged interior have sparked a considerable outcry from the public a year before the Parisian landmark is set to begin reopening.

Article date: Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Carlo Ratti Appointed Curator of the Venice Biennale Architecture 2025

The Board of Directors of La Biennale di Venezia appointed Carlo Ratti as Director of the Architecture Department, with the specific task of curating the 19th International Architecture Exhibition which will take place in 2025. The appointment was recommended by President Roberto Cicutto, in agreement with Pietrangelo Buttafuoco, President of La Biennale di Venezia for the four-year term March 2024-2027.

Article date: Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Istanbul Biennial Director Bige Örer Resigns

Bige Örer, Director of the Istanbul Biennial at the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) since 2008, and Director of İKSV Contemporary Art Projects since 2018, has decided to resign from her duties at İKSV as of 15 January 2024, to continue her work in different projects.

Article date: Tuesday, December 26, 2023
The Museo del Prado is displaying its Caravaggio following Restoration

With the support of Fundación Iberdrola España, a Protector sponsor of the Museo del Prado’s Restoration Programme, the painting, an example of Caravaggio’s outstanding originality, has undergone a process of restoration to remove layers of oxidised and opaque varnish from the surface with the aim of recovering the work’s chromatic range and contrasts.

Article date: Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Two Men Arrested After Banksy Artwork Stolen

Two arrests have now been made after a road sign featuring work by secret street artist Banksy was photographed being removed from a road junction in south-east London.

Article date: Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam rounds off Historic Year with 2.7 Million Visitors

It’s been a historic year at the Rijksmuseum, thanks in part to the Vermeer exhibition, which ran for four months this spring. It was the best-attended exhibition in the history of the museum. For those who would love to enjoy Vermeer one more time, today sees the launch of Vermeer, experience the exhibition from home, an online 360° tour of the exhibition.

Article date: Saturday, December 23, 2023
JU Archaeologists unravel the Mysteries of Pueblo Culture in Colorado

‘Our findings from the current year completely change our perception of this settlement area in many different aspects’, says Prof. Radosław Palonka from the Institute of Archaeology of the Jagiellonian University, who for more than a dozen years has been investigating historic sites and customs of the 3000-year-old Pueblo culture on the border between Colorado and Utah. His team is the only Polish and one of the few European archaeological groups to work in the region

Article date: Friday, December 22, 2023
AI Study shows Raphael Painting was not Entirely the Master's Work

A Raphael painting long debated by art historians features a face NOT created by the Renaissance master, according to new Artificial Intelligence analysis.

Article date: Friday, December 22, 2023
ARCOmadrid announces Participating Galleries for its Next Edition

ARCOmadrid, organised by IFEMA MADRID, celebrates its 43rd edition from 6 to 10 March with the Caribbean at its centre.

Article date: Friday, December 22, 2023
2023 : Alarming Increase in Journalists killed in Conflict Zones

UNESCO figures show that 2023 has been a particularly deadly year for journalists who work in conflict zones, with killings almost doubling compared to the past three years. The last three months of this year in particular have already been the deadliest quarter for journalists in conflict zones since at least 2007, with 27 deaths.

Article date: Thursday, December 21, 2023
Say Hello to the World's Greatest Copy of 'Amazing Spider-Man' Number One

Collectors will find among its superpowered offerings numerous iconic covers soaring alongside key Golden and Silver Age comic books in impossibly high grades, each one as stunning as it is significant.

Article date: Thursday, December 21, 2023
Dick Wolf, ‘Law & Order’ Creator, Gives 200 Artworks to the Met Museum

Wolf, an Emmy-winning producer and avid collector, is providing significant financial support to The Met with the endowment of the Dick Wolf Galleries. The two major galleries will house works from his exceptional collection of European paintings, sculpture, drawings, furniture, and works of decorative art, including rare masterpieces by artists from Botticelli to Vincent van Gogh

Article date: Thursday, December 21, 2023
Roman ‘Backwater’ bucked Empire’s decline, Archaeologists Reveal

A rare roofed theatre, markets, warehouses, a river port and other startling discoveries made by a Cambridge-led team of archaeologists challenge major assumptions about the decline of Roman Italy.

Article date: Thursday, December 21, 2023
Ghent Altarpiece Restoration Sparks Controversy

Since the beginning of the third phase of the restoration of Van Eycks' Altarpiece in may of this year, the Flemish government has initiated an investigation into the results phase 2 of the restoration.

Article date: Wednesday, December 20, 2023
ArtSnacky: Art for 1 Euro - Bringing Creativity to Everyone

ArtSnacky is an art project established by a group of artists in Zottegem, Belgium. The aim of the vending machine is to distribute art in an accessible and approachable manner. For just one euro, you become the owner of a unique piece of art – ranging from a small painting, collage, photograph, or sculpture to a virtual artwork viewable through QR codes.

Article date: Wednesday, December 20, 2023
German Museums Rebound with 81.4 Million Visits in 2022

The Institute for Museum Research releases visitor numbers for museums in Germany 2022: 81.4 million, approximately twice as many as in 2021.

Article date: Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Manhattan D.A. Bragg Announces Return of 30 Antiquities To Greece

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., today announced the return of 30 antiquities to Greece collectively valued at $3.7 million. 19 of the pieces were voluntarily surrendered from New York gallery owner Michael Ward. Three of the pieces were seized from British art dealer Robin Symes.

Article date: Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Special loan The Little Cat by Paul Gauguin Now on Display at the Van Gogh Museum

The painting The Little Cat (Le petit chat) (1888) by Paul Gauguin (1848-1903) is currently at the Van Gogh Museum on long-term loan and will be on display at the museum from today (19 December 2023). The work was last exhibited in 1906, and this is the first time the work will be shown together with paintings that Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin made during the same period of intensive artistic exchange. The Van Gogh Museum plans to conduct extensive research on the work while it is on loan.

Article date: Tuesday, December 19, 2023
German Academy of Arts criticises Violations of Artistic Freedom in an Open Letter

The political and cultural climate is coming to a head. The current discussions about artistic freedom and so-called cancel culture are dangerous. Public discourse is increasingly characterised by an inadmissible mixing of topics and tendentious claims. This confusion has led to violations of civil liberties that are unacceptable for a democratic nation.

Article date: Tuesday, December 19, 2023
British Museum announces new £50m BP Deal to fund Masterplan

The British Museum has announced a new £50m deal with the energy giant BP to help deliver its masterplan over the next 10 years.

Article date: Monday, December 18, 2023
Italian Minster Sangiuliano appoints New Museum Directors

Eike Dieter Schmidt, the current director of the Uffizi Galleries in Florence has been chosen by Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano to be the new director of the Capodimonte Museum and Real Bosco in Naples.

Article date: Saturday, December 16, 2023
Rembrandt Used a Lead-Containing Layer to Protect the Night Watch from Moisture

New research within Operation Night Watch has revealed that Rembrandt impregnated the canvas for his famous 1642 militia painting The Night Watch with a lead-containing substance even before applying the first ground layer. Such lead-based impregnation has never before been observed with Rembrandt or his contemporaries. The discovery underlines Rembrandt's inventive way of working, in which he did not shy away from using new techniques.

Article date: Saturday, December 16, 2023
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Returns 16 Khmer Sculptures to Cambodia and Thailand

The Met has initiated the repatriation of 14 sculptures to the Kingdom of Cambodia and two to the Kingdom of Thailand, including all of the Khmer works known by the Museum to be associated with the dealer Douglas Latchford.

Article date: Friday, December 15, 2023
Ancient Roman Home With 'Unparalleled' Mosaic found in Italy

Italian archaeologists have uncovered a luxurious Roman home near the Colosseum, boasting an unparalleled mosaic featuring shells, marble and precious glass, the culture ministry said Tuesday.

Article date: Friday, December 15, 2023
Oprah Winfrey Portrait revealed at National Portrait Gallery Washington

Oprah Winfrey’s portrait is on display at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery. Chicago-based artist Shawn Michael Warren painted Winfrey in a purple taffeta dress amidst a lush garden at her California home.

Article date: Friday, December 15, 2023
First Klima Biennale Wien to Open on 5 April 2024

In response to the urgency of the climate crisis and the corresponding need for a radical change in the way we think and act, the City of Vienna has launched a new festival. The first Klima Biennale Wien, hosted by the KunstHausWien, will begin on 5 April and run until 14 July 14 2024.

Article date: Thursday, December 14, 2023
Berlin's State Museums are Becoming More Expensive

In future, the almost four million visitors to Berlin's state museums will have to pay more to see Nefertiti or the works of Gerhard Richter.

Article date: Thursday, December 14, 2023
Kaitlin Garcia-Maestas named Co-Curator of Desert X 2025

Desert X announced the appointment of Kaitlin Garcia-Maestas as co-curator of Desert X 2025, which will open March 8–May 11, 2025 at sites across the Coachella Valley, California. Garcia-Maestas joins the organization’s curatorial team under the leadership of Artistic Director Neville Wakefield and Executive Director Jenny Gil.

Article date: Thursday, December 14, 2023
Uffizi Museum to set New Record of 5 Million Visitors this Year

The Uffizi Gallery museums said Thursday that they are set to register a new record of over five million visitors this year.

Article date: Wednesday, December 13, 2023
A Painting of Naked Women led to a Strike by Teachers in a French School

Since Monday, December 11, teachers at Jacques-Cartier College in Issou, Yvelines, are on strike following an incident during a class where a teacher showed an image of a painting by Giuseppe Cesari.

Article date: Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Missing Rubens Painting 'Tarquinius and Lucretia' Recovered in Russia

An official request for legal assistance by the German government and with the involvement of the highest state authorities in Germany and Russia, a valuable Rubens painting belonging to the Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation Berlin-Brandenburg (SPSG) has been recovered in Moscow. The painting in question is "Tarquinius and Lucretia" by Peter Paul Rubens (1577 – 1640).

Article date: Wednesday, December 13, 2023
COP28: New Report Quantifies the Impact of Climate Disruption on 15 UNESCO Designated Sites

During COP28, UNESCO publishes its first ever quantitative report on the “Impacts of Climate Change in Biosphere Reserves and Global Geoparks in Latin America and the Caribbean”. It shows how increasing droughts, wildfires, flooding and landslides pose a growing threat to biodiversity and human lives, while also providing an outlook for the coming decades.

Article date: Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Prison Bakery Emerges at Pompeii

A bakery-prison, where enslaved workers and donkeys were confined and exploited to grind the grain needed to make bread. A cramped room with no view of the outside world and with small windows high in the wall with iron bars to let the light in. In the floor indentations to coordinate the movement of the animals, forced to walk around for hours, blindfolded.

Article date: Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Rediscovered Rembrandt Portraits on Long-Term Loan to the Rijksmuseum

The Rijksmuseum has rediscovered two small portraits by Rembrandt. The 1635 portraits of Jan Willemsz van der Pluym and Jaapgen Caerlsdr. disappeared from view for almost two centuries, before resurfacing two years ago.

Article date: Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Louvre Museum to hike Ticket Price to 22 Euros

Ticket prices are set to climb from €17 to €22 in January 2024, an increase of nearly 30 percent.

Article date: Tuesday, December 12, 2023
A Rare Byzantine Gold Coin discovered in Norway

A metal detectorist exploring the mountains in the municipality of Vestre Slidre in southern Norway discovered a rare histamenon nomisma (literally standard coin), a Byzantine solid gold coin minted in Constantinople around 960 AD, depicting Jesus Christ.

Article date: Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Academy Award Winner Lupita Nyong'o to Be Jury President of the Berlinale 2024

The Kenyan-Mexican actor, director, producer and New York Times bestselling author Lupita Nyong'o will be President of the International Jury of the 74th Berlin International Film Festival.

Article date: Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Robust Rescue Plan for the Iconic Thermae Palace Ostend is in Place

Following nearly four years of intense negotiations, the city of Ostend, together with Participatiemaatschappij Vlaanderen (PMV) and Restotel NV, has succeeded in rescuing the iconic Thermae Palace Hotel and the Royal Galleries (Koninklijke Gaanderijen) from collapse. In all, around EUR 134 million will be invested, with more than half of this being private funds. The partners expect to formally sign the cooperation agreement by the end of the year, following approval by the relevant decision-making bodies.

Article date: Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Hans Coper Bottle at Risk of leaving the UK

A temporary export bar has been placed on a work by Hans Coper to allow time for a UK gallery or institution to acquire the work for the nation.

Article date: Saturday, December 9, 2023
European Commission reaches Deal on Artificial Intelligence Act, Parliament still has to Ratify

The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), proposed by the Commission in April 2021.

Article date: Friday, December 8, 2023
Pantone's Color of The Year is 'Peach Fuzz'

Subtly sensual, PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz is a heartfelt peach hue bringing a feeling of kindness and tenderness, communicating a message of caring and sharing, community and collaboration.

Article date: Friday, December 8, 2023
Switzerland Hands over Stolen Marble Sculpture to Libya

The Federal Office of Culture Switzerland has handed over a marble sculpture of the head of a young woman to the Libyan Embassy in Bern.

Article date: Friday, December 8, 2023
The Whitney Biennial announces the Addition of Five Curators

The Whitney Museum of American Art announces the addition of five curators to help lead the film and performance program for the 2024 Whitney Biennial. Co-organizers Chrissie Iles and Meg Onli have invited Korakrit Arunanondchai, asinnajaq, Taja Cheek, Greg de Cuir Jr, and Zackary Drucker to join them in developing a Biennial that goes beyond the Museum’s traditional in-gallery presentation to showcase the latest creativity and innovation in art, film, performance, and sound.

Article date: Thursday, December 7, 2023
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Has Returned 44 Works of Art to Italy, Egypt and Türkiye

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) announced that the museum has deaccessioned and returned 44 works of ancient art following an investigation by the Antiquities Trafficking Unit of the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office and the Department of Homeland Security into the global trafficking of looted or stolen antiquities.

Article date: Thursday, December 7, 2023
A New Management Structure at Migros Museum für Gegenwartskunst Zürich

A new management structure is being implemented at Migros Museum für Gegenwartskunst, representing a new direction for the organisation.

Article date: Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Jesse Darling Wins Turner Prize 2023

The Turner Prize 2023 has been awarded to Jesse Darling. The winner of the £25,000 prize was announced at a ceremony presented by musician, creative and broadcaster Tinie Tempah at Eastbourne’s Winter Garden, adjacent to Towner Eastbourne, the hosts of this year’s prize.

Article date: Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Manhattan D.A. Bragg  Returns 41 Antiquities To Türkiye

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., announced the return of 41 antiquities valued at more than $8 million to Türkiye.

Article date: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Bologna announces a €4.3 Million Repair Project to Save the Leaning Tower

The city of Bologna announced a €4.3m project to save its famous, leaning Garisenda Tower, completed in 1119.

Article date: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Rembrandt Copper Plate Donated to Rijksmuseum

Simon Schama and Virginia E. Papaioannou have donated to the Rijksmuseum an original copper plate made by Rembrandt in 1635, depicting the stoning of Saint Stephen.

Article date: Monday, December 4, 2023
A Munich Museum requested the Return of a Roman Sculpture bought by Adolf Hitler

Munich’s Staatliche Antikensammlungen und Glyptothek asked the National Roman Museum to give back the 2nd-century Discobolus Palombara, a copy of a long-lost Greek original.

Article date: Monday, December 4, 2023
GRACE: Unifying Efforts Against Art and Cultural Heritage Crime

GRACE (Ghent Research institute for Art & cultural heritage Crime and Law Enforcement) was founded on February 1, 2023 by representatives of the University of Ghent, the Local Police of Ghent and the Museum of Fine Arts Ghent. It started as a Ghent initiative - what's in a name - but soon various Flemish, federal, and even Dutch organizations joined the network.

Article date: Monday, December 4, 2023
The Queen’s Galleries at Buckingham Palace and the Palace of Holyroodhouse will become The King’s Galleries

Following His Majesty The King’s Accession, Royal Collection Trust today announces that The Queen’s Galleries at Buckingham Palace and the Palace of Holyroodhouse will become The King’s Galleries.

Article date: Saturday, December 2, 2023
Rare, Wrongfully Obtained Manuscript To Be Returned to Peru

United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero and FBI Philadelphia Special Agent in Charge Wayne A. Jacobs announced today that the Rosenbach Museum & Library (“the Rosenbach”) voluntarily transferred to the custody of the FBI a sixteenth-century manuscript for return to the Archivo General de la Nación del Perú, the Peruvian national archives.

Article date: Saturday, December 2, 2023
Olivia Colman Among 1000+ Artists accusing Art Institutions of Censorship on Palestine in an Open Letter

More than 1,300 artists, including Academy Award winning Olivia Colman, Olivier Award winners Harriet Walter and Juliet Stevenson, BAFTA winners Aimee Lou Wood and Siobhán McSweeney, Paapa Essiedu (I May Destroy You), Susanne Wokoma (Enola Holmes), Youseff Kerkour (Napoleon), Nicola Coughlan (Derry Girls, Bridgerton), Amir El-Masry (The Crown) and Lolly Adefope (Ghosts), have launched an open letter accusing art institutions of censorship on Palestine.

Article date: Saturday, December 2, 2023
Eimear Walshe representing Ireland at the 60th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia

Following an open call by Culture Ireland in partnership with the Arts Council Ireland, Eimear Walshe has been selected to represent Ireland at Biennale Arte 2024 with Sara Greavu and Project Arts Centre as the curator.

Article date: Friday, December 1, 2023
Tel Aviv Museum of Art reopens to the Public

Tel Aviv Museum of Art reopened to the public on Thursday, November 30, 2023, free of charge.

Article date: Friday, December 1, 2023
Zabludowicz Collection closes the London Space

Zabludowicz Collection today announces the plans to expand its international reach, and the closure of the London project space.

Article date: Friday, December 1, 2023
Legendary Photographer Elliott Erwitt dies aged 95

Elliot Erwitt, the American photographer whose career spanned more than 70 extraordinarily years of 20th-century history, has died.

Article date: Friday, December 1, 2023
UNESCO stresses that Efforts to protect Heritage must Also be in the Interests of the Local Population

For the first time, UNESCO has brought together experts specializing in both tangible and living heritage at an international conference co-organized with Italy. The conference culminated in the adoption of the Naples Appeal, which urges UNESCO Member States to work closely with local and indigenous populations in the development of heritage site management policies.

Article date: Friday, December 1, 2023
The Label for Château Mouton Rothschild 2021 illustrated by Chiharu Shiota

The Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota has created the original artwork Universe of Mouton for the label of Château Mouton Rothschild 2021.

Article date: Thursday, November 30, 2023
Visual Artist Mark Bradford Wins the 2024 Getty Prize

The J. Paul Getty Trust announced it has named Los Angeles based artist Mark Bradford as the recipient of its annual Getty Prize, the institution’s highest honor.

Article date: Thursday, November 30, 2023
German Authorities return 75 Archaeological Pieces to Mexico

In another example of the multilateral collaboration between Mexico and Germany, 75 archaeological pieces, mostly Huasteca, were delivered to the Mexican embassy in Germany on November 23.

Article date: Thursday, November 30, 2023
Leighton’s Iconic Victorian Painting, Flaming June, to be shown at the Royal Academy of Arts

The Royal Academy of Arts London announced that from Saturday 17 February 2024 until Sunday 12 January 2025, Frederic, Lord Leighton PRA’s iconic painting, Flaming June, c.1895, will be on free display in the RA’s Collection Gallery.

Article date: Thursday, November 30, 2023
Saudi Arabia elected Host Country of World Expo 2030

Member States of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) today elected Saudi Arabia as host country of World Expo 2030 during the 173rd General Assembly of the Organisation.

Article date: Thursday, November 30, 2023
Italy recovers Lost Botticelli Painting in Naples

Italy had lost track of a Botticelli painting valued at €100 million.

Article date: Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Germany imposes an Export Ban on Caspar David Friedrich's "Karlsruher Sketchbook"

The so-called “Karlsruhe Sketchbook” by the German artist Caspar David Friedrich, one of the most important artists of the Romantic period, is to be auctioned on November 30th at the Griesebach auction house in Berlin.

Article date: Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The Brooklyn Museum shows Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys

Exhibition features over 100 major artworks by important Black American, African, and African diasporic artists including Gordon Parks, Kehinde Wiley, Hassan Hajjaj, Barkley L. Hendricks, Lorna Simpson, and Amy Sherald.

Article date: Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam will have a Sculpture Garden in 2024

From the entrance area to the restaurant and shop: the museum’s entire plinth is poised for a dramatic transformation.

Article date: Wednesday, November 29, 2023
COP 28 :Culture at the Heart of Climate Action

Artists and cultural voices from across the world are uniting to call for climate negotiators at COP UN Climate Conference to put cultural heritage, arts and creative industries at the heart of climate action.

Article date: Wednesday, November 29, 2023
World first: Van Gogh’s Complete Lithograph Series ‘Old Man Drinking Coffee’ on Display

All three prints of Van Gogh’s lithograph Old Man Drinking Coffee have been reunited for the first time since 1882. The location of one of the three was long unknown, but the print was recently rediscovered and subsequently sold at auction. The new owner is now offering the lithograph to the Van Gogh Museum on long-term loan, and will ultimately gift the work to the museum. The presentation is now on display at the Van Gogh Museum.

Article date: Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Greek PM Visit to Rishi Sunak cancelled Over Elgin Marbles Row

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak cancelled his meeting with visiting Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the Greek leader announced on Monday, with the BBC saying the abrupt cancellation was over the countries’ Elgin Marbles dispute.

Article date: Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Archaeologists in Israel discover Evidence of Mass Weapon Production in Stone Age Era

Israeli archaeologists have found evidence of large-scale war weapon production in the region dating back to 7,200 years ago, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) said in a statement on Wednesday.

Article date: Tuesday, November 28, 2023
RCU Saudi-Arabia expands Partnership of Cross-Cultural Exchange with France’s Centre Pompidou

Signing supports RCU’s development of landmark contemporary art museum in AlUla while activating new phase of training, knowledge sharing, and mentoring between France and AlUla in northwest Arabia.

Article date: Monday, November 27, 2023
An Extraordinary Archaeological Discovery in Spain

A new decorated stela has been found in context, in the 3000-year-old funerary complex of Las Capellanías, in Cañaveral de León (Huelva, south-west of Spain). It is thought that late prehistoric stelae in Iberia were created to commemorate important personages.

Article date: Monday, November 27, 2023
British Museum to Loan Ancient Greek Meidias Hydria Vase to Greece

The British Museum has decided to loan the Meidias Hydria, an ancient Greek vase dating back to 420 BC, to the Acropolis Museum in Athens, Greece. This move marks the first time in 250 years that the vase, a masterpiece by the Meidias artist, has left the confines of the British Museum.

Article date: Monday, November 27, 2023
Anselm Kiefer creates "Safety Curtain" for Vienna State Opera

»Safety Curtain« is an exhibition series conceived by museum in progress in cooperation with the Vienna State Opera, which transforms the safety curtain into a temporary exhibition space for contemporary art since 1998.

Article date: Monday, November 27, 2023
Allard Pierson Museum in Amsterdam returns Crimean Artifacts to Ukraine

All of the remaining artefacts from the exhibition Crimea – Gold and Secrets of the Black Sea have been transferred by the Allard Pierson to Ukraine and taken to the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in Kiev.

Article date: Sunday, November 26, 2023
Best Art Universities in the USA for Creative Students

The journey to finding the perfect art university in the USA can be as thrilling and colorful as the creative process itself! Thousands of budding artists set out on this quest each year, armed with their unique talents and dreams.

Article date: Sunday, November 26, 2023
Top 7 Benefits of Art Education for Critical Thinking

If you're an art student, you understand how dynamic art education is! Art is a learning that comes in various forms. For a long time, there has been a great value in art education in enhancing analytical skills.

Article date: Saturday, November 25, 2023
Conservators Reveal 17th-Century Portrait Received the ‘Kylie Jenner Treatment’

A 17th-century portrait of English aristocrat Diana Cecil apparently received a modern-day photoshopping, with portions of Cecil’s face being painted over to make for a lower hairline, among other edited features—the so-called “Kylie Jenner treatment,” as described by The Guardian.

Article date: Friday, November 24, 2023
France returns a Bust to Libya

In 2022, the Central Office for Combating Trafficking in Cultural Property (OCBC) launched a preliminary investigation into the seizure of a large, draped and fragmentary marble torso in France.

Article date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
150.000 Euro Bronze Statue 'Benjamin' Vandalized in Belgian Coastal City Wenduine

The artwork 'Benjamin' by Belgian artist Maen Florin has been vandalised with graffiti using the word 'Gaza'.

Article date: Wednesday, November 22, 2023
UK Museum reclassifies Roman Emperor Elagabalus as Transgender

The North Hertfordshire Museum in the UK has announced that it will be adopting new pronouns to reflect the transgender identity of the ancient Roman emperor Elagabalus. The decision to refer to the ruler as “she” is based on classical texts where Elagabalus explicitly requested to be called “lady.”

Article date: Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Biennale Für Aktuelle Fotografie 2024 canceled due to Allegations of Anti-Semitism

The planned fourth Biennale für aktuelle Fotografie in Mannheim, Ludwigshafen and Heidelberg, which was due to open in March 2024, has been cancelled.

Article date: Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Switzerland Establishes Commission for Looted Art

The government in Bern, Switzerland, has decided to establish a commission for looted art.

Article date: Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Story of Ancient Egyptian Objects unearthed in Fife Over a 30-year Period published for the First Time

The story of the remarkable discovery of a group of Egyptian objects uncovered at Melville House in Fife between 1952 and 1984 is being told in full for the first time in an article published in the upcoming Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.

Article date: Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Art Basel Hong Kong returns to Full Scale

Art Basel today announced the list of 242 leading international galleries selected for its 2024 Hong Kong show. This represents a return to pre-pandemic numbers, with an additional 65 exhibitors joining the fair compared to 2023.

Article date: Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Art in the Third Reich – Seduction and Distraction Museum Arnhem

With the exhibition Art in the third reich – Seduction and distraction Museum Arnhem draws attention to the art from the period of the 'third reich', 1933-1945. What does it look like? Why was there, during a Nazi regime characterized by political violence, war and the Holocaust, so much focus on contemporary art? Did the artists support the regime, did the regime support the artists, or both?

Article date: Monday, November 20, 2023
Sculpted Head of a Warrior with Serpent Helmet found at Chichen Itza Mexico

Archaeologists working at the Maya archaeological site of Chichén Itzá in Yucatán, Mexico dicovered the sculpted face of a warrior emerged among the ruins of Structure 3C11 in the area known as Temple 6 of Maudslay.

Article date: Monday, November 20, 2023
Kakhovka Dam Destruction: US$ 485 Million needed for the recovery of Culture, Environment and Education

On 6th June 2023, the destruction of the Kakhovka dam caused significant direct damages in four oblasts of Ukraine and had caused dire losses in the south of the country. In the framework of its mandate, UNESCO assessed the impact on culture, education and environment, with more than US$ 485 million needed for the recovery of these sectors over the next decade.

Article date: Monday, November 20, 2023
Mariët Westermann Appointed Director and CEO of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation

The Board of Trustees announces Dr. Mariët Westermann has been appointed as Director and CEO of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation.

Article date: Saturday, November 18, 2023
Vatican Museums opens Ancient Roman Necropolis to the Public

Perhaps few know that the section of the Vatican Walls facing Piazza del Risorgimento includes the Porta di Santa Rosa gateway, and that from that monumental entrance to the Vatican State (created by the sculptor Gino Giannetti and inaugurated in 2006), from next 17 November, it will be possible to directly access the famous archaeological area of the Necropolis along the Via Triumphalis to discover the fascinating “Life and Death in the Rome of the Caesars”.

Article date: Saturday, November 18, 2023
New Masterpieces to admire at Schiphol Airport Amsterdam

The Rijksmuseum at Schiphol has opened the doors to its new exhibition 'Aan tafel!' (which is what the Dutch say when dinner is served). The museum at the airport offers travellers the opportunity to admire historical Dutch works of art before the start of their journey.

Article date: Friday, November 17, 2023
Documenta Selection Committee Resigns en Masse

The remaining four members of Documenta’s Finding Committee have all resigned as of yesterday evening, November 16, per a statement from the exhibition’s administration.

Article date: Friday, November 17, 2023
Peasant Spreading Manure by Jean-François Millet acquired by Van Gogh Museum

The Van Gogh Museum has wanted to add a painting by Jean-François Millet (1814-1875) to its collection for many years. The acquisition of Peasant Spreading Manure enables the museum to show how important Millet was to Van Gogh and many other 19th-century artists. The new acquisition is now on display alongside a number of paintings and drawings by Van Gogh, which clearly show Millet’s influence.

Article date: Friday, November 17, 2023
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art lays off 20 Citing Attendance drop

In a letter published on the museums' website, San Fransico Museum of Modern Art director Chris Bedford explained the restructuring.

Article date: Thursday, November 16, 2023
Tracey Emin Appointed British Museum Trustee

The British Museum is delighted to announce that Tracey Emin is to join the Board of Trustees. Emin will be the first female Royal Academician appointed to the role in the Museum’s history.

Article date: Thursday, November 16, 2023
ILiana Fokianaki appointed new Director Kunsthalle Bern

The Board of Kunsthalle Bern announces the appointment of iLiana Fokianaki as its new Director. Fokianaki brings a wide range of experience as a curator, writer, theorist, and founding director of State of Concept, an independent art institution in Athens, Greece. She will begin her tenure in spring 2024 following the directorship of Kabelo Malatsie which concludes in February 2024.

Article date: Thursday, November 16, 2023
William Hogarth’s Satirical Painting 'Taste in High Life' at Risk of leaving the UK

Arts and Heritage Minister Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay has placed an export bar on William Hogarth’s satirical painting ‘Taste in High Life’. The work, valued at £2,468,000 (plus VAT of £93,600 which can be reclaimed by an eligible institution), is at risk of leaving the UK unless a domestic buyer can be found to acquire the work for the nation.

Article date: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Study Abroad: How to Make the Most of Your International Experience

The decision to study abroad is akin to taking a leap into a vast sea of cultural experiences, academic enrichment, and personal growth. Every year, thousands of students pack their bags and embark on this transformative journey, seeking knowledge and experiences that extend far beyond the confines of their home universities.

Article date: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Picasso 1906. The Turning Point at Reina Sofia

The exhibition Picasso 1906. The Turning Point looks to survey, from a contemporary aesthetic awareness, the artist’s first contribution to the definition of “modern art”.

Article date: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Archaeologists uncovered 100,000 Ancient Coins in Japan

The coins were tied together in bundles with straw rope passed through a hole in the middle. The haul was unearthed in the Sojamachi district here at a site where a company plans to construct a factory.

Article date: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Mohamed Almusibli to become new Director of Kunsthalle Basel

The Swiss curator Mohamed Almusibli, has been selected to succeed Elena Filipovic as Director and Chief Curator of Kunsthalle Basel.

Article date: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
 Theodor Fontane Archive, Germany, acquires Adolph von Menzel's 'Reading Lady' Gouache

The Theodor Fontane Archive at the University of Potsdam has announced the acquisition of a gouache by the German artist Adolph von Menzel. The gouache, "Reading Lady," is dedicated to Emilie Fontane, the wife of Theodor Fontane, on the reverse side.

Article date: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Ranjit Hoskoté resigns from Finding Committee at Documenta 16

The writer, cultural theorist, art critic, and curator Ranjit Hoskoté resigned from the original six-member committee entrusted with selecting the Artistic Direction of the 16th edition of documenta (2027).

Article date: Tuesday, November 14, 2023