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Gerhard Richter at Fondation Louis Vuitton: You're Simply the Best
Continuing its tradition of landmark monographic exhibitions devoted to leading figures of 20th and 21st-century art the Fondation dedicates all its galleries to Gerhard Richter, widely regarded as one of the most important and internationally celebrated artists of his generation.
A Street in Manhattan Officially renamed 'Jean-Michel Basquiat Way'
A stretch of Great Jones Street in Lower Manhattan was officially renamed 'Jean-Michel Basquiat Way', honoring the iconic artist who lived and worked there during the height of his career.
Seven Takeaways from the 2025 Art Basel/UBS Survey of Global Collecting Report
The Art Basel and UBS Survey of Global Collecting 2025, authored by Dr. Clare McAndrew of Arts Economics, offers a vivid snapshot of a market in transformation.
Five Teams shortlisted for the Louvre's Transformation
France's Ministry of Culture has announced the five finalist teams competing to redesign the museum as part of the ambitious 'Louvre Nouvelle Renaissance' project.
Lavar Munroe & John Beadle to represent The Bahamas at the 61st La Biennale di Venezia
The Bahamas in Venice Committee announced The Bahamas’ participation in the 61st Venice Biennale, having appointed as the Pavilion Curator the distinguished Bahamian art historian, Dr. Krista Thompson.
Louvre reopens after Jewelry Heist
The Louvre Museum in Paris reopened on Wednesday, three days after thieves stole historic jewelry valued at approximately €88 million ($102 million).
Tobias Wyrzykowski: Dreamscapes Between Mastery and Release
Tobias Wyrzykowski was born in 1987 in Würzburg and studied Fine Arts at the
Academy of Fine Arts Nuremberg. He has presented numerous solo and group
exhibitions in Germany.
Louvre Heist exposes Major Security Gaps, Audit reveals
A pre-report by the French Court of Audit on Monday reportedly revealed major gaps in the Louvre Museum's security system, a day after four people stole eight jewels of "inestimable heritage value" from the Galerie d'Apollon.
The Potato: Symbolism in Van Gogh’s The Potato Eaters
Jeff Koons 'Seated Ballerina', inspired by Oksana Zhnipruk for sale at Phillips
Influenced by Oksana Zhnipruk's Seated Ballerina, Jeff Koons’ Seated Ballerina (Wood) presents a blonde dancer in a blue tutu, who adjusts her matching slipper while seated atop a fancifully decorated stool.
National Army Museum London identifies Waterloo Veteran in 1821 Painting
When the National Army Museum acquired the portrait of a Napoleonic military musician, the identities of both the soldier and the painter were unknown. Now, experts believe they have uncovered the story behind this unique artwork, which dates from the aftermath of Wellington’s victory over Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.
Louvre Museum Theft: Stolen Jewels added to INTERPOL's Stolen Works of Art Database
On Sunday, 19 October 2025, at 09:30, thieves broke into the Louvre Museum in Paris and stole nine items of priceless jewellry.
Stolen Jewels in Louvre Heist valued at €88 Million
The Paris prosecutor confirmed that four people were involved in Sunday's robbery and said authorities were analyzing fingerprints found at the scene.
President Macron reacts to Louvre Heist and a List of the stolen Jewels is released
French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday denounced the spectacular theft of jewellery from the Louvre Museum in Paris as an attack on France's cultural history. The Louvre remains closed, today Monday October 20.
Akshita Lad: Bridging Classicism and Contemporary Emotion
Akshita Lad is an award-winning artist based in Dubai, celebrated for her emotionally resonant and timeless works.
Bonhams Auction House sold to Pemberton Asset Management
European private credit firm Pemberton Asset Management has acquired the Bonhams from private equity group Epiris for an undisclosed sum, bringing to an end six years of rapid international expansion under Epiris’s ownership.
AHDRC: The Digital Heritage of African Tribal Art
The African Heritage Documentation and Research Centre (AHDRC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, documentation, and dissemination of knowledge about African tribal art.
Update: Louvre Museum in Paris closed after Robbery, Jewellery worth Millions stolen
There has been a robbery at the famous Louvre museum in central Paris, according to the French culture minister.
The Louvre acquired one of the stolen Jewels for 6.72 Million Euros
The burglars stole the big bodice knot of the Empress Eugenie on Sunday morning, as confirmed by the Ministry of Culture.
National Museum of Korea surpasses 5 Million Visitors a Year
For the first time since the National Museum opened in 1945, it has surpassed 5 million annual visitors.