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Volkswagen Group extends its Partnerships with Nationalgalerie Institutions in Berlin
During times of cultural and economic uncertainty, the Volkswagen Group continues to support culture and the arts, establishing itself as a reliable partner for numerous cultural institutions in Germany and abroad.
Manhattan D.A. Bragg announces the return of 17 Antiquities to Italy and the Vatican
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., announced the return of 17 antiquities and rare books collectively valued at more than $1.5 million to Italy and The Vatican.
Iran says 114 Cultural and Historic Sites damaged in Attacks
US-Israeli airstrikes have damaged 114 cultural and historical sites across Iran, the Iranian Ministry of Cultural Heritage said on Tuesday.
The City of Zurich returns Benin Works held by Museum Rietberg to Nigeria
The City of Zurich has resolved to transfer ownership of eleven objects held by Museum Rietberg to the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Originating from the Kingdom of Benin, these objects are of outstanding cultural significance for the royal descendants and for Nigeria.
Greek Art Dealer arrested in Forgery Scandal
A Greek art dealer, accused of trafficking forgeries, stolen art, and looted antiquities, was arrested in Athens on Friday.
A Drawing by Hans Baldung Grien classified as a French National Treasure
BEAUSSANT LEFÈVRE & Associés, in collaboration with the Cabinet de BAYSER, have decided to postpone the public auction scheduled for 23 March 2026 at the Hôtel Drouot in Paris of a drawing by Hans Baldung Grien, Portrait of Susanna Pfeffinger, executed in silverpoint in 1517, following its classification as a National Treasure and the temporary export ban from French territory (decree dated 20 March 2026 by the French Minister of Culture).
The White House has installed a Christopher Columbus Statue on its Grounds
The White House has unveiled a statue of Christopher Columbus on its grounds. The statue now stands on the north side of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus.
Art Dubai Postpones 2026 Fair Amid Iran War Fears
Art Dubai announced that its 2026 fair would not take place in April as planned but instead would be held May 14–17 in an “adapted format” at its longtime home, the resort Madinat Jumeirah.
The Met to acquire Renaissance Artist Rosso Fiorentino’s rediscovered Seminal Painting
The Metropolitan Museum of Art will acquire a newly rediscovered painting by Renaissance artist Rosso Fiorentino (1494–1540), one of the great masters of the maniera moderna, known today as Mannerism.
TEFAF Maastricht concludes with Strong Attendance and Sustained Market Confidence
The 39th edition of TEFAF Maastricht has concluded with exceptional attendance and sustained market momentum, cementing its position as the world’s leading fair for art, antiques and design.
Natural History Museum is the most visited Attraction in the UK
The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) has released the visitor figures of its members for 2025 during English Tourism Week and Scottish Tourism Month.
Venice Mayor will close Russia Pavilion if it's used for Propaganda
Venice will close the Russian Pavilion at this year's Biennale if Moscow uses it for propaganda, Mayor Luigi Brugnaro said on Thursday.
187 Venice Biennale Participants call for Israel to be barred from Exhibiting
187 Artists, curators, and art workers participating in the 61 Biennale have signed an open letter demanding that Israel be excluded from the event, saying that the Biennale’s “complicity with the attempted destruction of Palestinian life must end.”
UNESCO expresses Concern over the Protection of Cultural Heritage Sites in the Middle East
On Monday 2 March, the Golestan Palace in Tehran, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was reportedly damaged by debris and the shock wave following an airstrike to the Arag Square, located in the buffer zone of the site in the Iranian capital.
Venice Biennale says it has Not breached Russia Sanctions
The Venice Biennale said in a statement on Tuesday that it has not breached any of the sanctions imposed on Moscow following its invasion of Ukraine after its controversial decision to allow Russia to have a pavilion at this year's exhibition.
Meryl Streep makes Seven-Figure Gift to Advance the Future of Women’s History
The National Women’s History Museum (NWHM) announced that three-time Academy Award–winning actor Meryl Streep has made a significant seven-figure gift to advance the future of women’s history.
Tencent’s CEO to open Museum in Shenzhen, China
Rong Museum, a flower-like structure within the M80 Campus in Shenzhen’s Houhai district, will open in 2027.
New Museum’s OMA-Designed Building to open on March 21, 2026
The New Museum, Manhattan’s only museum dedicated exclusively to contemporary art, announced that its 60,000 sq ft building expansion designed by OMA / Shohei Shigematsu and Rem Koolhaas in collaboration with Executive Architect Cooper Robertson will open to the public on March 21, 2026.
TEFAF Maastricht has an €86.4 Million Impact on the Netherlands
Commissioned by The European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF) and conducted by Deloitte as part of an independent research program, the annual TEFAF Economic Impact Report evaluates the fair’s contributions both to Maastricht and to the Netherlands.
A Swiss Museum is investigating Allegations of Looted Art relating to Works by Charles Frédéric Brun
Recent revelations concerning a former parish priest of Fully have brought to light the possible misappropriation of all or part of the 28 works by Charles Frédéric Brun.