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‘Van Gogh in Auvers. His Final Months’ at Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam
Article date: Tuesday, May 9, 2023

‘Van Gogh in Auvers. His Final Months’ at Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

Van Gogh was enormously productive during his time in Auvers-sur-Oise, and made several of his most renowned masterpieces in the French village, including the world-famous Wheatfield with Crows (Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam).

The Official Portraits from The Coronation of Their Majesties The King and Queen Have Been Released
Article date: Tuesday, May 9, 2023

The Official Portraits from The Coronation of Their Majesties The King and Queen Have Been Released

The official portraits were taken by Hugo Burnand in the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace following the Coronation Service.

Controversial Painting Vandalized in Paris Exhibition, President Macron Condemns Act
Article date: Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Controversial Painting Vandalized in Paris Exhibition, President Macron Condemns Act

Vandal sprayed paint on work by Miriam Cahn that is supposed to send message against rape but has been accused of depicting pedophilia

Bozar, Brussels,  Names Zoë Gray as New Director of Exhibitions
Article date: Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Bozar, Brussels, Names Zoë Gray as New Director of Exhibitions

Zoë Gray will take up her new role at Bozar – Centre for Fine Arts as from September 1.

Ramses II: The Great Pharaoh of Egypt in Paris
Article date: Monday, May 8, 2023

Ramses II: The Great Pharaoh of Egypt in Paris

It is no secret that the rich history of Egypt is full of remarkable rulers. One name in particular has transcended the centuries like no other... that of Ramses the Great, or Ramses II. A warrior who reconquered lost lands of the Egyptian empire, negotiator of the most famous peace treaty of antiquity, and builder of pharaonic Egypt, his representations are countless.

The City of Frankfurt and the Städelsches Kunstinstitut Settle Claim for  Portrait of Lady by Fritz von Uhde
Article date: Monday, May 8, 2023

The City of Frankfurt and the Städelsches Kunstinstitut Settle Claim for Portrait of Lady by Fritz von Uhde

New York Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) announced that the City of Frankfurt and Städelsches Kunstinstitut (“the Städel”) Museum restituted the painting Portrait of Lady by Fritz von Uhde to the heirs of Gustav Rüdenberg. Portait of a Lady is one of the few works from the Gustav Rüdenberg collection to have survived the Nazi Regime and World War II.

International Art Trafficking Operation Leads to 60 Arrests and Over 11,000 Objects Recovered
Article date: Monday, May 8, 2023

International Art Trafficking Operation Leads to 60 Arrests and Over 11,000 Objects Recovered

Law enforcement has arrested 60 people and recovered 11,049 stolen artefacts as part of a major international art trafficking crackdown across 14 INTERPOL member countries.

Vienna Uses Artificial Intelligence to Bring the Public Closer to Its Museums
Article date: Sunday, May 7, 2023

Vienna Uses Artificial Intelligence to Bring the Public Closer to Its Museums

For its new campaign, the Vienna Tourist Board used artificial intelligence to transform some of the most iconic works of art housed in the museums of the Austrian capital to encourage the public to visit the museums and see the original works of art.

Raphaela Vogel Takes Over De Pont
Article date: Saturday, May 6, 2023

Raphaela Vogel Takes Over De Pont

Raphaela Vogel will take over De Pont Museum in Tilburg with the exhibition KRAAAN. In recent years, Vogel (Nuremberg, 1988) has captured the attention of the international art world with her installations, in which sculpture, painting, experimental videos and music all flow together to yield a theatrical whole.

Archaeologists Unearth Unique Finds in Oman
Article date: Saturday, May 6, 2023

Archaeologists Unearth Unique Finds in Oman

Handaxes from the period of the first human migration out of Africa, eggshells of extinct ostriches, and a unique collection of rock engravings. An international team led by the Institute of Archaeology of the CAS in Prague has successfully completed its third excavation season in Oman. Thanks to the unique findings, the researchers will be contributing, among other things, to the reconstruction of the climate and history of the world’s largest sand desert.

Sonita Alleyne Tells UN 'Africa Expects Return of Cultural Property’
Article date: Friday, May 5, 2023

Sonita Alleyne Tells UN 'Africa Expects Return of Cultural Property’

The Master of Jesus College addressed the 32nd session of the United Nations Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent (WGEPAD) in Geneva.

A Study Finds that Labels can Enhance Visitors' Museum Experience
Article date: Friday, May 5, 2023

A Study Finds that Labels can Enhance Visitors' Museum Experience

Italian researchers studied the attitudes of visitors in museums. It turns out that with more clarification, people look longer and leave the museum with a more positive feeling.

Copyright in the Age of AI: New Initiative Examines Policy Issues and Registration Guidance for AI-Generated Works
Article date: Friday, May 5, 2023

Copyright in the Age of AI: New Initiative Examines Policy Issues and Registration Guidance for AI-Generated Works

The U.S. Copyright Office launches a new initiative to examine the copyright law and policy issues raised by artificial intelligence (AI), including the scope of copyright in works generated using AI tools and the use of copyrighted materials in AI training.

Austria to Return two Parthenon Marbles to Greece
Article date: Thursday, May 4, 2023

Austria to Return two Parthenon Marbles to Greece

Austria will return two pieces of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece, the country’s foreign minister said on Tuesday.

Saint Francis of Assisi Through the Ages: A Journey in Artistic Representation
Article date: Thursday, May 4, 2023

Saint Francis of Assisi Through the Ages: A Journey in Artistic Representation

The first major art exhibition in the UK to explore the life and legacy of Saint Francis of Assisi (1182–1226), one of history’s most inspirational and revered figures, will open at the National Gallery London on May 6.

Aki Sasamoto Wins Calder Prize
Article date: Thursday, May 4, 2023

Aki Sasamoto Wins Calder Prize

“Aki Sasamoto uses everyday objects, movement, set design, and food in her performances to evoke the absurdity of the human experience. She improvises environmental elements such as equations or sounds in ways that are impossible to anticipate. This intangibility keeps us on our toes and somehow coalesces into magical coherence. The resulting energetics resonate with my grandfather’s own experiential art.” – Alexander S. C. Rower

Restoration of Jan Van Eyck's Lamb of God Enters Third and Final Phase
Article date: Thursday, May 4, 2023

Restoration of Jan Van Eyck's Lamb of God Enters Third and Final Phase

The restoration of the Ghent Altarpiece, also known as the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, has been a lengthy process. From 2012 to 2016, the outer panels were restored, followed by the central panel in the second phase until 2019. During this phase, the original eyes of the lamb were uncovered, revealing a distinctly shaped nose and large frontal eyes, different from the overpaintings.

Documenting Israel : Visions of 75 Years at The Museum of Tolerance, Jerusalem
Article date: Thursday, May 4, 2023

Documenting Israel : Visions of 75 Years at The Museum of Tolerance, Jerusalem

The Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem invites the general public on a journey through time in honor of the 75th Independence Day of the State of Israel: a unique photo exhibition documenting the State of Israel as it has never been seen before.

Art Basel appoints Maike Cruse Director of its show in Basel
Article date: Thursday, May 4, 2023

Art Basel appoints Maike Cruse Director of its show in Basel

Art Basel appointed Maike Cruse, presently Director of Gallery Weekend Berlin, to the newly created position of Director, Art Basel in Basel, effective July 2023. In this role, Cruse will lead Art Basel's premier Swiss edition, overseeing the team in Basel and working closely with the fair's network of galleries, collectors and artists as well as nurturing close relationships with the city's leading museums, institutions and cultural partners. Reporting to Vincenzo de Bellis, Director, Fairs and Exhibition Platforms, and working in concert with Andreas Bicker, Head of Business and Management Europe, Cruse will be responsible for shaping the fair's direction and strengthening its pre-eminent position as a global platform for discovery and encounters that drive the art world. Cruse is returning to Art Basel, having served as Communications Manager from 2008 to 2011.

Liechtenstein Based ARTEX Stock Exchange to launch its first Art IPO on 30 May in London
Article date: Thursday, May 4, 2023

Liechtenstein Based ARTEX Stock Exchange to launch its first Art IPO on 30 May in London

ARTEX MTF AG (“ARTEX”- www.artex.io) will launch its first ART Initial Public Offering (IPO) on Tuesday 30 May in the Victoria and Albert Museum.