Article date: Friday, August 30, 2024
Return of Archaeological Cultural Property to Egypt from the Netherlands
On Friday August 23, 2024 three archaeological objects were officially returned to Egypt.
Article date: Friday, August 30, 2024
University of Notre Dame and Dorville Heirs agree on restitution of Artwork
The University of Notre Dame reached an agreement with the heirs of Armand Isaac Dorville (1875–1941) this summer, completing the restitution of a 19th-century drawing by the French illustrator and caricaturist Henri Monnier.
Article date: Friday, August 30, 2024
Whistler's First Portrait Commission comes to Auction
James McNeill Whistler's first portrait commission, Portrait of Lucas Alexander Ionides, comes to Bonhams 19th Century British and Impressionist Art sale on 25 September at Bonhams New Bond Street, London. This is the first time that the work has been on the market in nearly 60 years. It has an estimate of £80,000 - 120,000.
Article date: Friday, August 30, 2024
V&A completes its Biggest Collection move in History to New East London site V&A East Storehouse
Over five years in the making, the move of V&A collections from Blythe House to V&A East Storehouse, a 16,000m2 purpose-built home and first of its kind in the UK to provide open public access to collections through self-guided tours and changing displays, is now complete.
Article date: Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Babe Ruth's 'Called Shot' Jersey from 1932 World Series sells for $24.12 million
After a bidding war that lasted more than six hours, the New York Yankees jersey Babe Ruth wore when he called his shot to deep center field in Game 3 of the 1932 World Series sold early Sunday morning at Heritage Auctions for $24,120,000 to become the world’s most valuable sports collectible.
Article date: Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Victoria Siddall appointed New Director of London’s National Portrait Gallery
Victoria Siddall has been appointed as the new Director of the National Portrait Gallery in London, marking a significant leadership shift for the renowned institution. The announcement was made on Wednesday, 28 August 2024, following approval from the Prime Minister, and Siddall is set to assume her new role in the autumn.
Article date: Tuesday, August 27, 2024
New Rubenshuis Building and Garden, Antwerp, to open on 30 August 2024
The Rubenshuis will reopen on 30 August 2024. From then on, all visits start at 13, Hopland, where the brand-new building is your gateway to the Rubens Experience, the renovated Baroque garden, and the library.
Article date: Tuesday, August 27, 2024
New Commission by Caroline Chinakwe unveiled at London Museum Docklands
London Museum Docklands (formerly Museum of London Docklands) unveiled a new artwork commission by London-based, British-Nigerian mixed media artist Caroline Chinakwe.
Article date: Monday, August 26, 2024
Rare Roman Bracelet found in Pagham, UK
A rare Roman gold 'cuff' bracelet found by a 12-year-old boy on a dog walk in Pagham has been acquired by The Novium Museum in Chichester, purchased with support from the Arts Council England/V&A Purchase Grant Fund.
Article date: Monday, August 26, 2024
Pennsylvania Museum comes to Agreement with Heirs of Jewish Collector
The Allentown Art Museum has entered into an agreement with the heirs of Henry Bromberg, who sold works from his collection while fleeing Nazi Germany, including Portrait of George the Bearded, Duke of Saxony (ca. 1534) by Lucas Cranach the Elder and workshop. The painting was purchased by the Museum from a New York gallery in 1961 and has been on view at the Museum since.
Article date: Monday, August 26, 2024
The Museum of London chooses a pooping Pigeon for its Logo
The upcoming London Museum, formerly the Museum of London, has made its new name and branding public.
Article date: Saturday, August 24, 2024
The Wake by Khaleb Brooks selected as the New Memorial to Victims of Transatlantic Slavery, London
The new memorial will be the first of its scale and profile in the UK and will be located in West India Quay in London Docklands – an area whose history is closely linked with transatlantic slavery.
Article date: Thursday, August 22, 2024
Has Historic Norfolk Theatre discovered Shakespeare’s Dressing Room Door?
Archaeological work at St George’s Guildhall, the UK’s oldest working theatre, has revealed a 600-year-old doorway which may once have led to William Shakespeare’s dressing room.
Article date: Wednesday, August 21, 2024
New Artistic Direction for Skulptur Projekte 2027 in Münster, Germany
The international curatorial collective "What, How and for Whom/WHW", consisting of Ivet Curlin, Natasa Ilic und Sabina Sabolovic, is the new artistic director of Skulptur Projekte 2027. The appointment of the collective thus marks a turning point in the history of the exhibition. For the first time, it is in the hands of women alone.
Article date: Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Alan Turing’s ‘Delilah’ Project Papers at risk of leaving the UK
A temporary export bar has been placed on Alan Turing’s unpublished Second World War papers relating to his ‘Delilah’ project.
Article date: Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Visitor Numbers dropped at Louvre and Musée d'Orsay during Paris Olympics
The Louvre announced a 22% drop in attendance from July 27 to August 11, coinciding with the two-week Olympic Games.
Article date: Monday, August 19, 2024
Archie Moore’s Golden Lion-Winning kith and kin acquired by Australian Government
The Australian Government has acquired Archie Moore’s kith and kin. Commissioned by Creative Australia and curated by Ellie Buttrose, it was awarded the Golden Lion for Best National Participation at the La Biennale de Venezia 2024.
Article date: Saturday, August 17, 2024
Priceless Artworks safe as Fire rips through Somerset House, London, Roof
The Courtauld Gallery, located in the north wing of the Somerset House building, is home to a collection of famous paintings including a Van Gogh self-portrait.
Article date: Thursday, August 15, 2024
1,100-Year-Old Pyramid collapses in Mexico, Tribals call it ‘Bad Omen’
The Ihuatzio archaeological site, founded around 900 AD, is currently being assessed for damage by IANH, which intends to conduct restoration work.
Article date: Thursday, August 15, 2024
The Rothko Chapel announces Temporary Closure due to Hurricane Damage
Due to damage sustained during Hurricane Beryl last month, the Rothko Chapel has determined that it must remain closed to the public for an indefinite period of time.
