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Article date: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Royal Academy of Art in The Hague, Netherlands, ends Collaboration with Israeli Institution
The Royal Academy of Art (KABK) in The Hague has decided to cancel its collaboration with the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem. It is the first educational institution in the Netherlands to terminate a cooperation with an Israeli institution.
Article date: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Due to Russian Aggression in Ukraine, 1062 Cultural Heritage Sites have been Affected
The Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine continues to document the damage to cultural heritage sites in Ukraine due to russian aggression.
Article date: Monday, May 13, 2024
Start of Examination and Restoration Paul Potter’s The Bull in Mauritshuis, The Hague
Museum visitors will be able to follow the examination and restoration of Potter’s The Bull live.
Article date: Friday, May 10, 2024
Elders break Glass around the Magna Carta at the British Library
Two Just Stop Oil supporters have broken the glass around the Magna Carta. They are demanding the UK government commit to an emergency plan to end the extraction and burning of oil, gas and coal by 2030.
Article date: Friday, May 10, 2024
Activists throw ‘Orange Powder’ inside Versailles’ Hall of Mirrors
French climate activists recently staged a unique protest at the famed Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles by spreading orange clay powder, calling for sustainable food for all.
Article date: Thursday, May 9, 2024
Egypt unveils Newly discovered Chamber Inside Great Pyramid
Egypt’s antiquities authorities unveiled a newly discovered, sealed-off chamber inside one of the Great Pyramids at Giza, just outside of Cairo, that dates back some 4,500 years ago.
Article date: Thursday, May 9, 2024
Portal Sculptures Forge Real-Time Visual Bridge Between New York City and Dublin
Newly unveiled public technology sculptures bring together people of two iconic cities, transcending physical barriers
Article date: Thursday, May 9, 2024
Blaise Mandefu Ayawo, Member of Congolese Collective Behind Venice Biennale’s Dutch Pavilion, Dies at 55
Blaise Mandefu Ayawo was one of the elders of the Cercle d'Art des Travailleurs de Plantation Congolaise in Lusanga, Democratic Republic of Congo. He died in Venice at the age of 55.
Article date: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Bronze Age Gold stolen From Ely Museum, UK
A gold torc and a gold bracelet were stolen during a break-in at Ely Museum on Tuesday.
Article date: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
No Code of Conduct for Future Artistic Management of Documenta
Following the public commenting procedure, the committees of Documenta and Museum Fridericianum gGmbH have adopted the outstanding resolutions on the five key recommendations from the final report of the organizational development.
Article date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
France's Famous 'Origin of the World' Painting by Courtauld sprayed with Graffiti
Seeking to "challenge the history of art," two women sprayed the words "MeToo" on a 19th-century painting of a vagina titled "l'Origine du Monde". Along with the more than 150-year-old painting, they also tagged four other artworks.
Article date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Iconic Canaletto Painting returns to Wales
Canaletto’s masterpiece – The Stonemason’s Yard – is returning to Wales as part of the National Gallery's anniversary celebrations.
Article date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Visual Art Unleashed - Exploring Creativity in Video Content
In today’s digital landscape, visual art in video content is not just an enhancement; it’s a necessity. The integration of compelling visual elements in videos significantly boosts viewer engagement and helps in building a memorable brand identity.
Article date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
The Art of Surprise - Embracing Spontaneity in Creativity
In the realm of creativity, spontaneity is often the spark that ignites the most innovative and engaging ideas. It's the ability to embrace the unexpected, allowing ideas to flow freely and without constraint.
Article date: Monday, May 6, 2024
Fake Van Gogh Museum Website scams Visitors out of Credit Card Information
Several museumgoers have been scammed via a website that closely resembled the Van Gogh Museum website, Het Parool reports.
Article date: Sunday, May 5, 2024
Manhattan D.A. Bragg announces Return of 10 Antiquities to Egypt
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., announced the return of 10 antiquities collectively valued at $1.4 million to Egypt.
Article date: Sunday, May 5, 2024
Frank Stella dies at 87
Frank Stella first emerged on the scene in the late 1950s, when his Minimalist “Black Paintings” heralded a new era in postwar art.
Article date: Friday, May 3, 2024
Van Gogh Museum Wins ‘Sustainability’ and ‘Best Heritage’ Awards
The awards, which recognize unique licensing partnerships, were won in the ‘Best Licensed Heritage or Institution Brand’ category. The CARIUMA x Van Gogh Museum sneaker collection was awarded in the category ‘Sustainability Brand Licensed Product or Range’.
Article date: Friday, May 3, 2024
Invited by The Louvre, Luc Tuymans creates a Fresco in the Heart of the Museum
The Louvre Museum, the heart of classical art, will temporarily house a fresco by Belgian contemporary artist Luc Tuymans, the institution announced today.
Article date: Friday, May 3, 2024
European Court upholds Italy's Right to seize Prized Greek Bronze from Getty Museum
The case concerned a confiscation order, issued by the Italian authorities, aimed at the recovery of a cultural heritage object, specifically the “Victorious Youth”, a bronze statue dating from the classical Greek period (300-100 BC) attributed to Lysippus.