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A Painting by Rubens thought to be lost, discovered in Paris
A painting by the Flemish master was found in a private mansion, French auctioneer Jean-Pierre Osenat said on Wednesday.
Ralph Rugoff to step down as Hayward Gallery Director in Spring 2026
The Southbank Centre has announced today that Ralph Rugoff OBE, Director of the
Southbank Centre’s Hayward Gallery, will step down in Spring 2026 after 20 years in post.
The National Gallery London announces New Wing
The National Gallery, the world’s pre-eminent collection of paintings made in the Western tradition, is announcing its largest transformation since its formation 200 years ago.
The Met announces Gift of 188 Works by the Great Innovators of Dada and Surrealism
The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced a landmark gift of 188 works by 37 of the most important figures in the history of avant-garde art, including a major collection of works by Man Ray (1890–1976) as well as works by Jean Arp (1886–1966), Jean Crotti (1878–1958), Marcel Duchamp (1887–1968), Suzanne Duchamp (1889–1963), Max Ernst (1891–1976), Francis Picabia (1879–1953), Kurt Schwitters (1887–1948), and others.
Banksy's Identity could be revealed as Police launch Probe into Royal Courts of Justice Mural
Banksy could be unmasked after police launched an investigation into potential "criminal damage" following an incident at the Royal Courts of Justice.
State Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, 2025 goes to Andreas Gursky
The state prize of North Rhine-Westphalia 2025 goes to Andreas Gursky. Prime Minister Hendrik Wüst honours the artist for the influence of his art and its significance for the cultural landscape of North Rhine-Westphalia, as well as for his many years of commitment to the promotion of photography.
Tracey Emin's Biggest-Ever Exhibition set for Tate Modern in 2026
This landmark exhibition traces 40 years of Emin’s groundbreaking practice, showcasing career-defining sensations alongside works never exhibited before.
Oscar Rey: Painting as a Gentle Rebellion against Forgetting
Oscar Rey makes art the way others keep diaries, his canvasses are painted stories, lines pulled frompoetry and song. Each painting is a ritual, an attempt to preserve memory, to honor beauty, to map the ache between joy and grief.
New Banksy Mural appears at Royal Courts of Justice in London
A new mural by Banksy has appeared on the side of the Royal Courts of Justice building in London.
Tom Engels appointed Director of Kunstverein München
French Ceramics Museum in Limoges struck by €9.5 Million Porcelain Heist
The Adrien Dubouche National Museum was burgled overnight on Wednesday, September 3, with losses estimated at €9.5 million, local authorities said.
This Week on Art to Collect: Artists to 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.
Ghislandi Painting looted by Nazis recovered in Argentina
A painting looted decades ago in Nazi occupied Europe has been recovered in Argentina, officials have said.
Winged Lion Statue in Venice may be Chinese, Study finds
A new study of the trace amounts of lead in Venice's winged lion statue suggests that its metal originated in China.
Fashion designer Giorgio Armani dies at 91
Fashion designer Giorgio Armani passed away on Thursday, September 4, at the age of 91, as confirmed in a statement from the Armani Group, the fashion company founded by the Italian designer.
Argentine Couple get House Arrest for hiding Painting stolen by Nazi
The discovery of a painting allegedly stolen by a Nazi official who took it to Argentina has taken a new turn. On Tuesday, the Buenos Aires judiciary put the official’s daughter and her husband under house arrest for 72 hours on suspicion that they are hiding the artwork.
Korean Buddhist Painting Sinjungdo repatriated to Korea from Germany
A Korean Buddhist painting, Sinjungdo, which was illegally exported overseas, has been recovered from Germany.
Sotheby's to offer 90+ Works from the Collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein
This September in New York, Sotheby’s will present over 90 works from the personal collection of Dorothy and Roy Lichtenstein in a dedicated sale titled Reflections on Pop.
Drought in Iraq unearths more than 2,000 Years Old Tombs
The discovered tombs are believed to date back to the Hellenistic or Hellenistic-Seleucid period.
The president of the Musée d'Orsay and the Orangerie, Sylvain Amic, has died aged 58
Sylvain Amic had been appointed head of the museum d'Orsay and the Orangerie since April 2024.