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Metallica's Kirk Hammett is selling his Legendary ‘Conan' Painting
Article date: Friday, November 14, 2025

Metallica's Kirk Hammett is selling his Legendary ‘Conan' Painting

Heritage Auctions will present one of the most electrifying and influential works of 20th-century illustration — Frank Frazetta's Conan the Conqueror (Berserker) — as the premier lot in its December 9–10 Hollywood & Entertainemnt Signature Auction.



Ghana's Asante King welcomes Return of Artefacts from the UK and South Africa
Article date: Thursday, November 13, 2025

Ghana's Asante King welcomes Return of Artefacts from the UK and South Africa

Ghana has recovered more than 130 royal artifacts looted during the colonial era, in one of the largest repatriations of cultural treasures to the West African nation.


Tate Gallery Workers to strike for a Week over Pay
Article date: Thursday, November 13, 2025

Tate Gallery Workers to strike for a Week over Pay

PCS (Public and Commercial Services Union) members at the Tate Galleries have voted overwhelmingly for a week of strike action in a dispute over pay and terms and conditions.


The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art to open on September 22, 2026
Article date: Thursday, November 13, 2025

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art to open on September 22, 2026

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, co-founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, announced it will open to the public on September 22, 2026.


Museums in the USA face Worst Financial Crisis Since Pandemic
Article date: Thursday, November 13, 2025

Museums in the USA face Worst Financial Crisis Since Pandemic

The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, today released its annual report on the current state of United States museums.


3 Bob Ross Paintings auctioned for more than $600.000
Article date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025

3 Bob Ross Paintings auctioned for more than $600.000

Three paintings by Bob Ross were auctioned Tuesday at Bonham's Los Angeles for more than $600,000 combined to help raise money for public broadcasting.


Six Ancient Gold Statues stolen in Heist at Syrian National Museum in Damascus
Article date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Six Ancient Gold Statues stolen in Heist at Syrian National Museum in Damascus

The Syrian National Museum in Damascus has reported the theft of six ancient gold statues in a daring overnight break-in earlier this week, according to officials and security sources.


Four Icons to Collect Now
Article date: Monday, November 10, 2025

Four Icons to Collect Now

In the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary and modern art, we come across certain works that stand as more then aesthetic objects. The four works we are discussing can be a great addition to your collection.


Dana Awartani to represent Saudi Arabia at Venice Biennale Arte 2026
Article date: Monday, November 10, 2025

Dana Awartani to represent Saudi Arabia at Venice Biennale Arte 2026

Dana Awartani will represent Saudi Arabia at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, taking place from May 9 to November 22, 2026.


Protests suspend opening of Nigeria's MOWAA Museum
Article date: Monday, November 10, 2025

Protests suspend opening of Nigeria's MOWAA Museum

The opening of the MOWAA in Nigeria, meant to display west African art, has been postponed after protesters disrupted a private visit Sunday, officials said.


Marlene Dumas becomes First Contemporary Female Artist in Louvre's Permanent Collection
Article date: Sunday, November 9, 2025

Marlene Dumas becomes First Contemporary Female Artist in Louvre's Permanent Collection

At the invitation of the Louvre, Marlene Dumas created Liaisons, a work consisting of nine paintings conceived for the vast wall of the Porte des Lions atrium. The dimensions of the canvases match those of the marble bas-reliefs that once hung on this wall.


Dinosaur Bones forfeited to settle unexplained Wealth Order Case
Article date: Sunday, November 9, 2025

Dinosaur Bones forfeited to settle unexplained Wealth Order Case

UK's National Crimes Unit, NCA, has reached a settlement with a Chinese national to recover assets worth more than £20m, including three dinosaur fossils and London property, deemed to represent the proceeds of crime.


Christie’s to offer Dinosaur Skeleton in December Auction
Article date: Sunday, November 9, 2025

Christie’s to offer Dinosaur Skeleton in December Auction

Christie's launches its inaugural Groundbreakers: Icons of Our Time auction on 11 December 2025, celebrating cultural innovation from the 20th and 21st centuries.


Louvre criticised for spending Money on Art Instead of Security
Article date: Friday, November 7, 2025

Louvre criticised for spending Money on Art Instead of Security

Three weeks after the jewel theft at the Louvre, the museum has been criticised for neglecting security.


Studio Museum in Harlem opens to the Public on Saturday, November 15
Article date: Friday, November 7, 2025

Studio Museum in Harlem opens to the Public on Saturday, November 15

The Studio Museum in Harlem, the nexus for art by artists of African descent nationally and internationally, will open its new home to the public on Saturday, November 15.


2026 Preis der Nationalgalerie Berlin goes to Maurizio Cattelan
Article date: Thursday, November 6, 2025

2026 Preis der Nationalgalerie Berlin goes to Maurizio Cattelan

The 2026 Preis der Nationalgalerie (Prize of the National Gallery) will be awarded to Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan.


Vasyl Cherepanyn appointed Curator of the 14th Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art
Article date: Thursday, November 6, 2025

Vasyl Cherepanyn appointed Curator of the 14th Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art

The Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art announced the appointment of Vasyl Cherepanyn as the curator of the 14th Berlin Biennale, which will take place in the summer of 2027.


The Iconic Bowie 'Aladdin Sane' Album Cover achieves £380,000 at Bonhams
Article date: Thursday, November 6, 2025

The Iconic Bowie 'Aladdin Sane' Album Cover achieves £380,000 at Bonhams

Known as the 'Mona Lisa of Pop' it is one of the most recognisable images of all time, David Bowie's cover image for his iconic album Aladdin Sane, shot by Duffy, which has become the most expensive album art ever sold achieving a new world record of £381,400 at Bonhams.


Art Basel launches Zero 10, a New Platform for Art of the Digital Era
Article date: Thursday, November 6, 2025

Art Basel launches Zero 10, a New Platform for Art of the Digital Era

Art Basel launches Zero 10, a new platform for art of the digital era debuting at Art Basel Miami Beach 2025.

 


Khaled El-Enany elected Director-General of UNESCO
Article date: Thursday, November 6, 2025

Khaled El-Enany elected Director-General of UNESCO

The General Conference of UNESCO elected Mr. Khaled El-Enany (Egypt) as Director-General of the Organization, with 172 votes out of a total of 174 ballots. The new Director-General will succeed Audrey Azoulay, who has held this position since 2017, on 15 November.