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Article date: Monday, March 31, 2025
Manhattan D.A. Bragg announces Return Of Two Stone Sculptures to Cambodia
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., announced the return of two stone sculptures to the people of Cambodia. The objects were recovered pursuant to several criminal investigations into trafficking networks targeting Cambodian antiquities, including that of SUBHASH KAPOOR.
Article date: Sunday, March 30, 2025
Tate Britain returns Nazi-Looted Painting after Investigation by Belgian Journalist Geert Sels
Tate Britain is returning a painting by Henry Gibbs to the descendants of Samuel Hartveld, a Jewish art dealer from Antwerp. Another painting from Hartveld’s collection will be auctioned the end of April at Dorotheum in Vienna, and a third one is being claimed in Ghent.
Article date: Friday, March 28, 2025
President Trump's Portrait removed from Colorado's State Capitol following President's Truth Social Post
A painting of Donald Trump hanging with other presidential portraits at the Colorado state Capitol will be taken down after Trump claimed that his was purposefully distorted.
Article date: Thursday, March 27, 2025
Two Men sentenced for damaging and stealing Paddington Bear Statue
Following a Thames Valley Police investigation, two men have been sentenced for damaging and stealing the Paddington Bear statue in Newbury.
Article date: Thursday, March 27, 2025
Manhattan D.A. Bragg announces return of Antiquities to Spain and Cyprus
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., today announced the return of 12 antiquities to the people of Cyprus and a Silver Medallion to the people of Spain.
Article date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
First Major Museum Exhibition in the UK dedicated to Jenny Saville
Opening on 20 June 2025, Jenny Saville: The Anatomy of Painting will be the largest major museum exhibition in the UK dedicated to the work of one of the world’s foremost contemporary painters. Bringing together 50 works made throughout her career to date, the exhibition is broadly chronological in scope and will trace the development of Saville’s practice from the 1990s to today.
Article date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Tomb of High-Ranking Egyptian Military Commander discovered
Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) announced the discovery of a tomb belonging to a high-ranking military commander who served during the reign of Ramesses III (reigned ca. 1184–1153 B.C.), Ahram Online reports.
Article date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Major Work by Lavinia Fontana discovered in French Museum
The Chartreuse de Douai Museum in France announced the discovery of a previously unseen painting by Lavinia Fontana, the most important female painter of the Italian Renaissance.
Article date: Monday, March 24, 2025
The Taipei Biennial 2025 announces its Theme Whispers on the Horizon and Artist Lineup
The 14th edition of the Taipei Biennial 2025, titled Whispers on the Horizon, brings together 54 artists from 35 cities worldwide. Curated by Sam Bardaouil and Till Fellrath, the exhibition features 33 newly commissioned works and site-specific installations that engage deeply with the museum’s unique architecture and context.
Article date: Monday, March 24, 2025
Christie’s achieves Market-Leading Season Total of £171,285,704 in London
Christie’s 20th/21st Century Art auctions in London concluded with a market-leading season total of £171,285,704 across seven live and online sales, selling over 91% by lot and 121% of the low estimate.
Article date: Monday, March 24, 2025
Donald Trump demands removal of 'Purposefully Distorted' Portrait
President Trump said on Truth Social a portrait of him hanging in the Colorado State Capitol "was purposefully distorted to a level that even I, perhaps, have never seen before". Mr Trump said he was speaking on behalf of many complainants when he called on the governor to take it down.
Article date: Sunday, March 23, 2025
5-Star Exhibition at MoMa New York: Jack Whitten The Messenger
Jack Whitten created visionary beauty from righteous anger. Born in Bessemer, Alabama, amid the violence of the segregated South, he joined the Civil Rights movement, then made his way to New York in 1960.
Article date: Saturday, March 22, 2025
Climate Art Installation “Below2°” sparks Urgency for Climate Action
A climate art installation by Indian artist Aakash Ranison will melt when the temperature hits a particular mark, showcasing how it's living art.
Article date: Saturday, March 22, 2025
The British Museum continues to be the most visited Museum in the UK
The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) has released the visitor figures of its members for 2024.
Article date: Saturday, March 22, 2025
Sotheby’s to auction Original E.T. Model used in Steven Spielberg’s 1982 Sci-Fi Classic
The behind-the-scenes world of any film is a collaborative project, and Steven Spielberg’s 1982 sci-fi fantasy classic E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is no exception.
Article date: Friday, March 21, 2025
Collectors defy Global Uncertainty to acquire the Exceptional and the Extraordinary at TEFAF Maastricht
TEFAF Maastricht 2025 has successfully concluded its 38th edition, reporting robust sales across all collecting categories and reaffirming its status as the world’s premier fair for art, antiques and design.
Article date: Thursday, March 20, 2025
2025 Winners of V&A Parasol Foundation Prize for Women in Photography
The V&A announces the winners of the 2025 V&A Parasol Foundation Prize for Women in Photography, the third iteration of the museum’s open call prize which identifies, supports and champions the talent of global female photographers.
Article date: Thursday, March 20, 2025
Open Restitution Africa releases Groundbreaking Case Studies and Data Insights
As the first-ever organization to centralize data on the restitution of African belongings and human ancestors, Open Restitution Africa releases groundbreaking case studies and data insights.
Article date: Thursday, March 20, 2025
Swiss Parliament approves CHF987.9 Million Cultural Budget After resolving Looted Art Dispute
The Swiss parliament has approved a CHF987.9 million cultural budget for 2025-2028, following the resolution of a prolonged disagreement over the handling of looted art.
Article date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Vatican unveils ‘Lost’ Renaissance Painting of the Deposition of Christ
A painting of Christ being laid in the tomb, long hidden under layers of overpainting and forgotten by history, will once again be visible to the public in an upcoming exhibit at the Vatican.