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Japanese Artist Hiroshi Nagai accuses US Homeland Security of stealing his Work
Article date: Saturday, January 3, 2026

Japanese Artist Hiroshi Nagai accuses US Homeland Security of stealing his Work

In a post on X Hiroshi Nagai accuses US Homeland Security of stealing his work.


Acrylic Paint Primer: The Complete Guide for Smooth, Long-Lasting Results
Article date: Saturday, January 3, 2026

Acrylic Paint Primer: The Complete Guide for Smooth, Long-Lasting Results

Get smooth, long-lasting paint results with the right acrylic paint primer. Learn how to prepare surfaces, boost adhesion, and get a flawless finish.


Amsterdam's Historic Vondelkerk destroyed in New Year's Fire
Article date: Thursday, January 1, 2026

Amsterdam's Historic Vondelkerk destroyed in New Year's Fire

The historic Vondelkerk in Amsterdam “cannot be saved,” Amsterdam authorities said Thursday as firefighters continued to battle a fire that erupted shortly after midnight during New Year’s celebrations.


Controversy erupts over India's Kochi Biennale's Last Supper Artwork
Article date: Thursday, January 1, 2026

Controversy erupts over India's Kochi Biennale's Last Supper Artwork

Artist Tom Vattakuzhy has dismissed allegations from the Catholic Church accusing him of distorting the depiction of Christ's Last Supper in a painting featured at the Kochi Biennale.


Article date: Thursday, January 1, 2026

7 Reasons To Visit Morocco For Your Next Adventure

Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure filled with vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and delectable cuisine? Look no further than Morocco! This captivating North African country has something for every type of traveler, from the bustling medinas of Marrakech to the serene beaches of Essaouira. Here are seven compelling reasons why you should choose Morocco for your next adventure.


Spanish Woman known for botched Fresco Restoration dies at 94
Article date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Spanish Woman known for botched Fresco Restoration dies at 94

Cecilia Giménez, the Spanish woman whose restoration of a century-old painting of Jesus Christ captured global headlines more than a decade ago, has died at age 94.


Happy 2026 to the ArtDependence Community
Article date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Happy 2026 to the ArtDependence Community

Here’s to a year of bold ideas, critical dialogue, and art that matters.


Rare Sun Temple of King Niuserre unearthed in Egypt
Article date: Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Rare Sun Temple of King Niuserre unearthed in Egypt

A major archaeological discovery in Egypt has shed new light on one of the most enigmatic religious traditions of the Old Kingdom. An Italian archaeological mission working in the Abu Ghurab area of Abusir has uncovered the Valley Temple belonging to the sun complex of King Niuserre, ruler of Egypt’s Fifth Dynasty (c. 2455–2420 BCE).


18th Istanbul Biennial to conclude after First Phase
Article date: Tuesday, December 30, 2025

18th Istanbul Biennial to conclude after First Phase

The 18th Istanbul Biennial, organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV), will conclude after its first phase following curator Christine Tohmé’s decision to step down due to personal circumstances.


UK to insure the Bayeux Tapestry for £800 Million
Article date: Saturday, December 27, 2025

UK to insure the Bayeux Tapestry for £800 Million

The Bayeux Tapestry, symbolising the Norman conquest of England, will be covered by a British Treasury indemnity of around £800 million (over €900 million) during its loan to the British Museum in 2026, demonstrating the extraordinary value placed by the UK on the 70-metre fabric. 


Frescoes uncovered in Italy’s Villa Poppaea, Pompeii
Article date: Friday, December 26, 2025

Frescoes uncovered in Italy’s Villa Poppaea, Pompeii

Excavators working in the ancient Roman town of Oplontis, three miles west of Pompeii, have uncovered several frescoes in the Villa Poppaea.


Iran and Tajikistan National Museums plan Joint Exhibitions
Article date: Friday, December 26, 2025

Iran and Tajikistan National Museums plan Joint Exhibitions

Officials from the National Museum of Iran and the National Museum of Tajikistan have agreed on plans to expand cultural cooperation and organize joint exhibitions during a meeting in Tehran on Wednesday.


Egypt mobilizes Diplomatic Missions to reclaim Illicitly exported Artifacts
Article date: Friday, December 26, 2025

Egypt mobilizes Diplomatic Missions to reclaim Illicitly exported Artifacts

Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has directed Egyptian embassies to intensify their efforts to repatriate Egyptian artifacts that were smuggled or illegally transported abroad.


Iraq’s Ancient Tigris River could Disappear
Article date: Friday, December 26, 2025

Iraq’s Ancient Tigris River could Disappear

Iraq’s Tigris River, the lifeline of one of the world’s oldest civilizations, is facing an existential threat from pollution, upstream damming and climate change, raising alarm for communities, farmers and religious minorities who depend on its waters.


Logan Paul to sell Most Expensive Pokémon Card at Auction
Article date: Thursday, December 25, 2025

Logan Paul to sell Most Expensive Pokémon Card at Auction

Logan Paul is auctioning what could become one of the most high-profile collectibles ever: the sale of his iconic Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card, widely considered the rarest and most valuable card in existence.


Frauders use AI to make Fake Art seem Real
Article date: Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Frauders use AI to make Fake Art seem Real

Fraudsters have started using AI to create fake documents claiming that artworks are genuine or legally owned, the Financial Times reports


Midwestern University Researcher discovers new Insight into Early Human Migration
Article date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Midwestern University Researcher discovers new Insight into Early Human Migration

New face reconstruction from Ethiopia provides a new vision of the origins and early migration of human ancestors.


Four Icons to Collect Now
Article date: Monday, December 22, 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.


Possible New Banksy Artwork Outside Tottenham Court Road Station in London
Article date: Monday, December 22, 2025

Possible New Banksy Artwork Outside Tottenham Court Road Station in London

A new artwork, suspected to be by street artist Banksy, has appeared outside Centre Point and Tottenham Court Road Station in London.


Austrian Artist Arnulf Rainer dies at 96
Article date: Monday, December 22, 2025

Austrian Artist Arnulf Rainer dies at 96

Arnulf Rainer established himself as one of the most influential artists of the post-war period.