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An erotic Ancient Roman mosaic stolen by a Wehrmacht officer in 1944 and given to a German citizen was returned to its rightful home at Pompeii in a ceremony by Italy's Carabinieri. 

French galleries are reporting significant struggles, notably in attracting younger collectors and adapting to changing market demands.

Bonnie Brennan, Chief Executive Officer, Christie's: “In the first six months as CEO, my focus has been on ensuring continuity and a global commitment to our strategy. We have achieved strong results by concentrating on what we do best – selling exceptional art and objects and maintaining a focus on delivering extraordinary service.

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science announced the discovery of a dinosaur fossil under the Museum’s parking lot in City Park.

Berlin gallery owners, Johann and Lena König are taking legal action to ban a novel in which they recognize their own situation.

The European Central Bank (ECB) launched a public contest for the design of future euro banknotes – the next step in the euro banknote redesign process. 

Neuschwanstein castle in Germany's Bavaria, has been named a World Heritage site, UNESCO announced.

3 Weeks after a halt in the 12-day war, Iranian Deputy Cultural Heritage Minister Ali Darabi announced the development of a three-stage plan for the safe and gradual reopening of museums and historical sites.

With summer in full swing, we asked artist Emma Kathleen Hepburn Ferrer five quick questions about what’s on her mind — from travels to Greece and Belgium to unicorns and mythic storytelling. Here’s what she shared.

The Murujuga Cultural Landscape in North West Australia has been inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

Belgian authorities on Friday returned a roughly 2,000-year-old sarcophagus to Egypt, a decade after it was seized by police in Brussels.

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

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.

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).

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

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).

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, 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.

For as long as we can remember, selling perfume followed a simple script. You’d flip through a glossy magazine and see a stunning celebrity staring back at you from a dramatic, mysterious ad. You’d see a commercial that felt more like a short film. And finally, you’d walk up to a department store counter and get a spritz from a tester bottle.