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Vermeer First painted the House in his Famous Painting "The Little Street" with a closed Door
Article date: Friday, July 11, 2025

Vermeer First painted the House in his Famous Painting "The Little Street" with a closed Door

Johannes Vermeer initially painted the house in his renowned painting The Little Street (c. 1658–1659) with the door closed.


Influential Campaigners threaten Legal Action over Parthenon Marbles return Talks
Article date: Friday, July 11, 2025

Influential Campaigners threaten Legal Action over Parthenon Marbles return Talks

A letter, exclusively obtained by Sky News, suggests legal action could be taken to prevent the UK government and the British Museum from future talks for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece.


Bronx Museum names Shamim M. Momin as Next Director
Article date: Friday, July 11, 2025

Bronx Museum names Shamim M. Momin as Next Director

The Bronx Museum of the Arts has appointed Shamim M. Momin as Director and Chief Curator following a nationwide search by the Board of Trustees


Original Birkin Bag sells for Record 8,582,500 EUR at Sotheby's
Article date: Thursday, July 10, 2025

Original Birkin Bag sells for Record 8,582,500 EUR at Sotheby's

The most expensive handbag ever sold at auction was a White Himalaya Niloticus Crocodile Diamond Returnee Kelly 28, which fetched 440.000 EUR in 2021—but history was made in Paris today when the original Birkin prototype, owned by Jane Birkin herself, was sold at auction for €8,582,500 ($10,023,630).


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Article date: Thursday, July 10, 2025

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This Week on Art to Collect: Six Works You Should Have on Your Radar
Article date: Thursday, July 10, 2025

This Week on Art to Collect: Six Works You Should Have on Your Radar

Every week, Art to Collect by ArtDependence brings together an exceptional curation of works that reflect the pulse of contemporary art today, offering collectors, new and seasoned alike, a window into some of the most compelling creative practices around the world.


The 18th Istanbul Biennial announces Venues
Article date: Thursday, July 10, 2025

The 18th Istanbul Biennial announces Venues

Organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) with the support of 2007–2036 Biennial Sponsor Koç Holding, the first leg of the 18th Istanbul Biennial will take place from 20 September to 23 November 2025. 


Manhattan DA announces Return of Antiquities to Indonesia and Türkiye
Article date: Thursday, July 10, 2025

Manhattan DA announces Return of Antiquities to Indonesia and Türkiye

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., announced the return of three antiquities to Indonesia and 28 antiquities to Türkiye.


Acropolis closed for two Afternoons due to Athens Heatwave
Article date: Thursday, July 10, 2025

Acropolis closed for two Afternoons due to Athens Heatwave

The Acropolis in Athens is set to resume normal operating hours on Thursday after being forced to close during the hottest part of the day on Tuesday and Wednesday, as a heatwave pushed temperatures across the capital to near 40°C (104°F).


Abu Dhabi's National Museum confirms 2025 Opening
Article date: Thursday, July 10, 2025

Abu Dhabi's National Museum confirms 2025 Opening

Zayed National Museum will open to the public in December 2025 in Saadiyat Cultural District Abu Dhabi. The landmark institution honours the Founding Father of the United Arab Emirates, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and his commitment to education, identity and belonging.

 


Ozzy Osbourne and Ex-Lab Chimpanzees unite in Art to support Animal Sanctuary
Article date: Thursday, July 10, 2025

Ozzy Osbourne and Ex-Lab Chimpanzees unite in Art to support Animal Sanctuary

Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath and the self-proclaimed Prince of Darkness, is making headlines once again—this time, not for his music, but for an unexpected collaboration that bridges the realms of art and animal welfare.


Important stolen Artworks returned from Italy to Spain
Article date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Important stolen Artworks returned from Italy to Spain

Eurojust has played a pivotal role in returning 66 stolen historic artworks from Italy to Spain. In one case, 65 precious paintings and an altarpiece were returned with the support of European Investigation Orders (EIOs), among other measures.


Photo London confirms move to Olympia for 2026
Article date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Photo London confirms move to Olympia for 2026

Photo London will move to Olympia for its eleventh edition, which will take place from 14 to 17 May 2026, with a VIP preview on 13 May. The move follows the fair’s tenth anniversary and signals an intention to extend its reach and influence in the coming decade.

 


Tate Modern secured £43 Million to launch Tate’s Endowment Fund
Article date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Tate Modern secured £43 Million to launch Tate’s Endowment Fund

On Wednesday 25 June 2025, 680 leading artists and philanthropists from across the world celebrated 25 years of Tate Modern at a fundraising gala in the Turbine Hall.


France backs returning Colonial-Era 'Talking Drum' to Ivory Coast
Article date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025

France backs returning Colonial-Era 'Talking Drum' to Ivory Coast

France's parliament Monday approved returning to Ivory Coast a "talking drum" that colonial troops took from the Ebrie tribe in 1916, in the latest greenlight to the repatriation of colonial spoils.


Dutch Art Detective recovers stolen Trove of UNESCO-Listed Documents
Article date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Dutch Art Detective recovers stolen Trove of UNESCO-Listed Documents

Documents stolen from the National Archives of the Netherlands have come back into the possession of the National Archives via Arthur Brand. 


Art Basel Qatar appoints Wael Shawky as Artistic Director
Article date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Art Basel Qatar appoints Wael Shawky as Artistic Director

Art Basel Qatar announced the appointment of Egyptian-born artist Wael Shawky as Artistic Director for the first edition of the fair. 


A Square in Paris will be named after Christo and his Wife Jeanne-Claude
Article date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025

A Square in Paris will be named after Christo and his Wife Jeanne-Claude

The mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo and the Municipal Council unanimously voted to rename a square near the Pont Neuf in honor of Christo and Jeanne-Claude, according to a message on the Facebook page maintained by the foundation managing their legacy.


Gerhard Richter at Fondation Louis Vuitton: 6 Decades of Painting
Article date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Gerhard Richter at Fondation Louis Vuitton: 6 Decades of Painting

From October 17, 2025 to March 2, 2026, the Fondation Louis Vuitton will present a major retrospective of works by Gerhard Richter — one of the most influential contemporary artists — born in Dresden in 1932. He fled East Germany for Düsseldorf in 1961 before settling in Cologne, where he currently lives and works.


Team representing Malta at the 2026 Venice Biennale unveiled
Article date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Team representing Malta at the 2026 Venice Biennale unveiled

Adrian Abela, Charlie Cauchi and Raphael Vella shall be representing Malta at the prestigious Biennale di Venezia International Art Exhibition in 2026.