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Danish artist Jens Haaning ordered to repay Kunsten Museum of Modern Art After turning in Blank Canvases
Article date: Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Danish artist Jens Haaning ordered to repay Kunsten Museum of Modern Art After turning in Blank Canvases

A Danish artist has been ordered to return close to 70,000 Euro to a museum after only turning in two blank canvases.

Amrita Sher-Gil’s Painting breaks Record for the Most Expensive Indian Artwork Ever Sold
Article date: Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Amrita Sher-Gil’s Painting breaks Record for the Most Expensive Indian Artwork Ever Sold

One of India’s most celebrated artists, Amrita Sher-Gil’s painting has attained the status of the most expensive work of an Indian artist ever sold. The painting titled “The Story Teller” has fetched 6,9 million Euro at Saffronart’s “Evening Sale: Modern Art” in New Delhi.

Luc Tuymans – Edith Clever in Dialogue at the Akademie der Künste, Berlin
Article date: Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Luc Tuymans – Edith Clever in Dialogue at the Akademie der Künste, Berlin

The exhibition “Luc Tuymans – Edith Clever” is the prominent prelude of a new series of the Visual Arts Section at the Akademie der Künste, Berlin, in which works by Akademie members from diverse artistic disciplines confront one another.

Consent given for Plaque on City Statue linked to Slavery
Article date: Monday, September 18, 2023

Consent given for Plaque on City Statue linked to Slavery

The City of London Corporation has been granted planning permission to fix a plaque to a statue of a historic figure linked to the enslavement of Africans during the transatlantic slave trade.

M F Husain’s Brush with India's Heritage Through Iconic Themes
Article date: Monday, September 18, 2023

M F Husain’s Brush with India's Heritage Through Iconic Themes

One of the most celebrated and prolific artists in the history of Modern Indian Art, MF Husain created thousands of works in his lifetime spanning genres, mediums, and themes.

National Museum of Indonesia Ravaged by Fire
Article date: Sunday, September 17, 2023

National Museum of Indonesia Ravaged by Fire

The National Museum in Jakarta suffered a devastating fire on Saturday evening, resulting in substantial damage and the potential loss of Indonesian national treasures.

From Canvas to Capital: How to Make Smart Investments in the Art Market
Article date: Friday, September 15, 2023

From Canvas to Capital: How to Make Smart Investments in the Art Market

In the world of investments, art stands out as a unique and captivating asset class. Beyond its aesthetic allure, art has the potential to be a lucrative venture, attracting investors and collectors alike.

UNESCO sites of Kyiv and L’viv are inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger
Article date: Friday, September 15, 2023

UNESCO sites of Kyiv and L’viv are inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger

The World Heritage Committee, meeting in Riyadh until 25 September, decided today to inscribe the sites of "The Saint Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings and Lavra of Kyiv-Pechersk" and "L’viv – the ensemble of the historic centre" on the List of World Heritage in Danger, due to the threat of destruction the Russian offensive poses.

Exploring the Intersection of Art and Travel: A Journey Through Culture and Creativity
Article date: Friday, September 15, 2023

Exploring the Intersection of Art and Travel: A Journey Through Culture and Creativity

Travel is more than just a movement from one place to another; it is an immersive exploration of the world's diverse cultures, traditions, and creative expressions.

Colombian artist Fernando Botero dies Aged 91
Article date: Friday, September 15, 2023

Colombian artist Fernando Botero dies Aged 91

“Fernando Botero, the painter of our traditions and defects, the painter of our virtues, has died,” the Colombian president posted on social media on Friday, without providing details on the cause of death.

Creating Masterpieces on the Course: The Artistry of Golf
Article date: Friday, September 15, 2023

Creating Masterpieces on the Course: The Artistry of Golf

Golf, often referred to as a sport, transcends its conventional definition. Beyond being a game of skill and precision, it is a canvas upon which players paint their own unique masterpieces.

Uganda’s Tombs of the Kings of Buganda at Kasubi to be removed from the World Heritage in Danger List
Article date: Thursday, September 14, 2023

Uganda’s Tombs of the Kings of Buganda at Kasubi to be removed from the World Heritage in Danger List

The World Heritage Committee, which is meeting in Riyadh until 25 September, decided to remove the site of the Tombs of the Buganda Kings in Kasubi (Uganda) from the List of World Heritage in Danger, following the successful restoration work carried out by Uganda with UNESCO’s support.

Chinese Porcelains Stolen from the Museum of East Asian Art in Cologne, Germany
Article date: Thursday, September 14, 2023

Chinese Porcelains Stolen from the Museum of East Asian Art in Cologne, Germany

During the night from Tuesday to Wednesday, September 13, 2023, unknown persons have stolen several pieces from the collection of the Museum of East Asian Art (MOK). Stolen were nine Chinese porcelains dating from the 16th to the 19th century, all from an imperial context. The financial damage is estimated at over one million euros.

Frankfurt Designated World Design Capital 2026
Article date: Thursday, September 14, 2023

Frankfurt Designated World Design Capital 2026

World Design Organization (WDO)® announced today that the designation of World Design Capital® (WDC) 2026 will be awarded to the region of Frankfurt RheinMain (Germany) as a result of their demonstrated commitment to design that is rooted in social cohesion, urban transformation and the empowerment of more democratic futures.

26 Moroccan Artists Join Forces for Earthquake Relief
Article date: Wednesday, September 13, 2023

26 Moroccan Artists Join Forces for Earthquake Relief

On the evening of Friday September 8th, Morocco was hit by a catastrophic 6.8 magnitude earthquake. As the country mourns the loss of over 2,000 lives and 1,404 seriously injured people, the World Health Organisation estimates that the earthquake has already impacted over 300,000 people. The number is likely to continue climbing.

New Research from Art Fund finds that Pupils are Missing Out on Museum Visits
Article date: Wednesday, September 13, 2023

New Research from Art Fund finds that Pupils are Missing Out on Museum Visits

New research reveals pupils’ socio-economic status and geographical location impact their access to museums and over a third of teachers say visits to museums are down post pandemic.

U.S.  Returns Significant Collection Of Antiquities To Cambodia
Article date: Wednesday, September 13, 2023

U.S. Returns Significant Collection Of Antiquities To Cambodia

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced the return of 33 Khmer antiquities to the Kingdom of Cambodia, pursuant to an agreement between the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York and the family of the late George Lindemann.

Van Gogh's Painting 'Spring Garden'  Returns to Groninger Museum Three and a Half Years After the Theft
Article date: Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Van Gogh's Painting 'Spring Garden' Returns to Groninger Museum Three and a Half Years After the Theft

Vincent van Gogh's painting titled "Spring Garden, the Parsonage Garden at Nuenen in Spring" has finally returned to the Groninger Museum after being stolen three and a half years ago. It was taken on March 30, 2020, from the Singer Laren Museum, where it was on loan for an exhibition.

London’s Historic Blitz Firefighters’ Wartime Paintings to be Shown in London Churches
Article date: Tuesday, September 12, 2023

London’s Historic Blitz Firefighters’ Wartime Paintings to be Shown in London Churches

The children’s rhyme ‘London’s Burning’ may be associated with the Great Fire of 1666 but the calls to ‘fetch the engine’ and ‘pour on water’ would certainly have had a particular resonance with people during and after the Blitz of World War Two. In 1940-41, fire again raged throughout the Capital, with 13 of Sir Christopher Wren’s churches destroyed and the night of 29 December 1940 becoming known as the ‘Second Great Fire of London’.

This year's Spain's National Visual Arts Award was awarded to Teresa Lanceta
Article date: Tuesday, September 12, 2023

This year's Spain's National Visual Arts Award was awarded to Teresa Lanceta

The Ministry of Culture and Sports announced that Teresa Lanceta will be the recipient of this year's National Visual Arts Award, with a prize of 30,000 euros.