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Mieke Jonker: Finding Harmony in Quiet Interiors
Mieke Jonker started her creative career as a goldsmith, but was inspired to satrt painting after she saw Rembrandt's portrait of Haesje van Cleyburgh at the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.
The Nivaagaard Collection has acquired the Painting Susanna and the Elders by Artemisia Gentileschi
The Nivaagaard Collection has, as the first museum in Denmark, acquired a major work by a truly outstanding woman artist of the seventeenth century: the Italian Baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi (1593 – c. 1656).
From Concept to Creation: Designing Artistic Pieces with Laser Machines
In the dynamic realm of contemporary art, technology serves as both a catalyst and a collaborator, expanding the horizons of what is creatively possible. Among the technological advancements that have significantly impacted artistic creation, laser machines stand out for their precision, versatility, and efficiency. These sophisticated devices enable artists to transform their visions from abstract concepts into intricate, tangible masterpieces. This article explores the comprehensive journey of designing artistic pieces using laser machines, detailing each phase from initial inspiration to the final polished artwork.
Centre Pompidou closes for Five Years of Renovation Work
Despite its five-year closure, the Centre Pompidou will live on in the capital and beyond. The Centre Pompidou will also be listed as a Monument Historique in 2026.
Frida Kahlo, El sueño, expected to sell for a Record-Shattering $60 Million
Among the most distinguished private collections of Surrealist art, Exquisite Corpus represents the culmination of a lifetime’s engagement with one of the twentieth century’s most revolutionary artistic movements.
Man killed while unloading Historic Andy Warhol Art Car in Washington DC
A man has died after unloading the historic Andy Warhol-painted BMW car onto the National Mall on Wednesday evening, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
Parks Group demands Truth: History of Slavery Cannot be erased from U.S. Parks
The decision to remove this photograph from the interpretive displays at national parks is as shameful as it is wrong.
This Week on Art to Collect: Six Works You Should Have on Your Radar
Every week, Art to Collect by ArtDependence brings together an exceptional curation of works that reflect the pulse of contemporary art today, offering collectors, new and seasoned alike, a window into some of the most compelling creative practices around the world.
An Ancient “Waiting Bench” uncovered in Pompeii
The discovery is the result of the recent archaeological excavations carried out along the north-western side of the Villa of the Mysteries.
3,000-Year-Old Pharaoh’s Bracelet disappears from Egyptian Museum
Egyptian authorities are investigating the disappearance of a 3,000-year-old gold bracelet linked to a pharaoh of the 21st Dynasty.
Manhattan D.A. Bragg announces return of Nine Antiquities to Costa Rica
These objects were seized pursuant to multiple ongoing investigations into looting and trafficking networks targeting South and Central American cultural heritage. These objects were allegedly smuggled into the United States and laundered by dealers and collectors through false provenances, exhibitions, and museum donations.
Christie’s to sell Rare Hockney Portrait of Christopher Isherwood
Christie’s is to sell David Hockney’s first double portrait — his 1968 painting of the English novelist Christopher Isherwood and his younger partner, the artist Don Bachardy — and expects it to make more than $50mn in New York in November.
Haegue Yang takes over as Chair of the Kunst-Werke-Verein Berlin
KUNST-WERKE BERLIN e. V., umbrella organization for KW Institute for Contemporary Art and Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art announced the internationally renowned artist Haegue Yang as its new Chair of the Executive Board.
Sotheby’s Annual Loss more than Doubles to €211 Million
Sotheby's annual pretax loss more than doubled to €211 million in 2024, as the auction house continued to struggle with a slump in the art market.
Sotheby’s to offer The Leonard A. Lauder Collection Worth over $ 400 Million
This fall in New York, Sotheby’s will offer The Leonard A. Lauder Collection, a once-in-a-generation collection of 20th-century masterpieces that personifies the lifelong connoisseurship of one of the greatest collectors and benefactors of the arts in America.
Between Reality and Imagination: Rafael Smet's Mystical Landscapes
Rafael Smet grew up in a family where art was an important part of life. His mother, an art teacher at the Nymburk Elementary Art School in the Czech Republic, and his grandfather, a passionate violinist, gave him inspiration and support to develop his creative talent.
Researchers confirm Manganese Blue as Source of Colour in Jackson Pollock's Painting Number 1A
Oldest known Evidence of Human Mummification discovered in Asia
The earliest known evidence of mummification has been uncovered by archaeologists at The Australian National University (ANU), with the remains from burials at sites across southeastern Asia dating back more than 10,000 years.
Israeli strikes damaged Yemen’s National Museum, Historical Sites in Sanaa, Houthi Ministry says
The Israeli airstrikes in Yemen caused damage to Yemen's national museum and other historical sites in its capital city, the Houthi Ministry of Culture said Thursday.
Rare hieroglyphic copy of Canopus Decree unearthed in Sharqiya, Egypt
The Egyptian archaeological mission affiliated with the Supreme Council of Antiquities has uncovered a stone stela at Tell al-Faraun in the city of Husseiniya, Sharqia Governorate, representing a newly found complete copy of the famous Canopus Decree.