Article date: Saturday, June 8, 2024
Israeli Artist and Curator Chaim Peri has died in Hamas Captivity
On June 3, 2024, after obtaining new intelligence, the Israeli military confirmed the death of Israeli hostage Chaim Peri, 79, who was killed in Hamas captivity.
Article date: Friday, June 7, 2024
Pompeii, excavations in Regio IX bring to Light a Sacrarium with Blue Walls
A new room excavated in the central area of the ancient city is painted blue and has been interpreted as a sacrarium, a shrine devoted to ritual activities and the storage of sacred objects.
Article date: Thursday, June 6, 2024
Ben Vautier, Fluxus Artist, Dies at 88
Known for his installations and humorous phrases, Ben was one of the great names of contemporary art in France. He died on June 5, 2024, at the age of 88.
Article date: Thursday, June 6, 2024
German Government cuts the VAT rate on Artwork Sales from 19% to 7%
This change, set to take effect in January 2025, marks a shift in policy aimed at bolstering galleries and art dealers in Germany.
Article date: Thursday, June 6, 2024
Turkey backs Greece's claim to Parthenon Sculptures at UNESCO Conference
During the UNESCO conference on the Parthenon Sculptures, Zeynep Boz, the head of smuggling prevention at the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism, publicly supported Greece's longstanding claim to the historic artifacts.
Article date: Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Arson suspected in Israel Museum fire
Fire that spread from Valley of the Cross started in 3 different locations; Employees were evacuated and no artworks damaged.
Article date: Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Kirchner Painting remains in the Brücke Museum
The painting “Erich Heckel and Otto Mueller playing chess” by expressionist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (1880-1938) from 1913 remains permanently in the Berlin Brücke Museum after provenance has been clarified.
Article date: Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Rijksmuseum Identifies Amsterdam Mayor and his Wife in Frans Hals Portraits
Rijksmuseum researchers have discovered the true identity of an Amsterdam couple in portraits by Frans Hals: they are Amsterdam’s mayor Jan van de Poll and his wife Duifje van Gerwen. This is the only pair of pendant marital portraits of an Amsterdam couple painted by Frans Hals. Jan and Duifje travelled to Haarlem around 1637 to sit for the painting.
Article date: Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Vincent van Gogh's Starry Night can be seen Again in the City where he painted it
The Fondation Vincent van Gogh Arles is delighted to present Van Gogh’s famous “cosmic poem” Starry Night (Arles, Sept. 1888), one of the masterpieces in the collection of the Musée d’Orsay.
Article date: Monday, June 3, 2024
Writer Mary Watson from Academized on Choosing the Right Art School
Selecting the ideal art school is a pivotal decision that can shape your artistic journey. As a writer specializing in education at Academized, I've gained valuable insights into this process. In this post, I'll share practical tips to help you navigate the art school selection process with confidence and find the perfect fit for your creative aspirations.
Article date: Monday, June 3, 2024
A Sarcophagus found in 2009 Finally identified as Ramses II
The sarcophagus of Pharaoh Ramses II (1279-1212 BC) has been finally identified following the re-examination of a sarcophagus found in 2009 in Abydos, Egypt, by archaeologists Ayman Damarani and Kevin Cahail.
Article date: Saturday, June 1, 2024
Gigantic Inflatables conquer Meir Shopping Street, Antwerp
During Antwerp on Air gigantic inflatables will be installed in Antwerp‘s main shopping street.
Article date: Saturday, June 1, 2024
Iraq recovers over 6,000 stolen Historical Artifacts
An Iraqi official says the Iraqi government’s efforts to get back historical artifacts smuggled out of the country were focused on Mosul, which was overrun by ISIS in 2014.
Article date: Friday, May 31, 2024
Meet Apex: The Finest Stegosaurus Fossil Ever to Come to Auction
Apex is estimated to fetch between $4 million and $6 million when it comes to auction in July.
Article date: Friday, May 31, 2024
Stephanie Cime's Inflatable "Drops of I Am" Takes Center Stage In Belgium's Busiest Shopping Area
Visual artist Stephanie Cime's series "Drops of I Am", is captivating audiences in Belgium's busiest shopping district with an inflatable based on her series "Drops of I Am". This body of work encourages viewers to challenge preconceived notions, embrace radical authenticity, and find beauty in imperfection. This article contains a meditation !
Article date: Thursday, May 30, 2024
Cleveland Museum of Art to Transfer Ptolemaic Statue of a Man to State of Libya
The Department of Antiquities of the State of Libya and the Cleveland Museum of Art announced an agreement in principle for the transfer of a Ptolemaic statue of a man to the State of Libya.
Article date: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
6,800-Year-Old Skeleton Unearthed in Germany
Archaeologists have unearthed 6,800-year-old skeletal remains in Germany, significantly older than the region’s oldest known mummy, providing new insights into Neolithic life.
Article date: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Ancient Gladiator Sketches drawn by a Child Discovered in Pompeii
Two sets of human remains, a variety of paintings, and a handful of childrens’ doodles were recently found in Pompeii, buried by a volcanic eruption in 79.
Article date: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Art Basel renames Paris Fair
Known since 2022 as Paris+ par Art Basel, the show has been renamed to Art Basel Paris in conjunction with its upcoming move to the Grand Palais.
Article date: Tuesday, May 28, 2024
2,300-Year-Old Gold Ring found in Jerusalem
Discoveries at the site "are beginning to paint a new picture of the nature and stature of Jerusalem’s inhabitants in the Early Hellenistic Period," said Tel-Aviv University professor Yuval Gadot.
