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This Week on Art to Collect: From Neo-Constructivism to Impressionistic Realism
Article date: Friday, July 18, 2025

This Week on Art to Collect: From Neo-Constructivism to Impressionistic Realism

Art to Collect, the curated platform by ArtDependence, continues to thrive as a space where collectors and artists meet over works that spark reactions with clarity, depth, and exciting visual language. Each week, we spotlight a selection of artists whose works are not only captivating but investment-worthy, balancing the pulse of contemporary sensibility with timeless artistic value.

 


Berlin Art Week 2025 announces Partners and Locations
Article date: Friday, July 18, 2025

Berlin Art Week 2025 announces Partners and Locations

From 10–14 September 2025, Berlin Art Week kicks off the new art season. Over 100 museums, collections, galleries, project spaces, and the art fair Positions will shape a diverse festival program—making the German capital a hotspot for contemporary art for five full days.


$410M Fire-Damaged Art Insurance Dispute involves Top U.S. Insurers
Article date: Friday, July 18, 2025

$410M Fire-Damaged Art Insurance Dispute involves Top U.S. Insurers

A $410 million insurance coverage dispute is ongoing in Manhattan involving fire-damaged artworks owned by a group of collectors led by financier Ron Perelman.


Winners of 2025 Praemium Imperiale Awards announced
Article date: Thursday, July 17, 2025

Winners of 2025 Praemium Imperiale Awards announced

The Japan Art Association and their UK international advisor, Christopher Patten, have announced the five winners of the Praemium Imperiale Awards. 


Today, July 17, is World Emoji Day
Article date: Thursday, July 17, 2025

Today, July 17, is World Emoji Day

Every year, on July 17, World Emoji Day is celebrated globally to emphasize their significance .


Thousand-Year-Old Wooden Face Sculpture found at Bottom of Polish Lake
Article date: Thursday, July 17, 2025

Thousand-Year-Old Wooden Face Sculpture found at Bottom of Polish Lake

A carefully crafted structural beam, known as a “hook," on which a human face was carved, was discovered by archaeologists from Nicolaus Copernicus University during underwater research in Lake Lednica. The face has very realistic features: visible are the eyes, nose, mouth, a characteristic chin, and the oval shape of the head.


Erotic Roman Mosaic stolen by Wehrmacht returned to Pompeii
Article date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Erotic Roman Mosaic stolen by Wehrmacht returned to Pompeii

An erotic Ancient Roman mosaic stolen by a Wehrmacht officer in 1944 and given to a German citizen was returned to its rightful home at Pompeii in a ceremony by Italy's Carabinieri. 


According to a Survey, French Art Galleries are facing Challenges
Article date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025

According to a Survey, French Art Galleries are facing Challenges

French galleries are reporting significant struggles, notably in attracting younger collectors and adapting to changing market demands.


Christie's projects $2.1 Billion in Auction Sales in First Half of 2025
Article date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Christie's projects $2.1 Billion in Auction Sales in First Half of 2025

Bonnie Brennan, Chief Executive Officer, Christie's: “In the first six months as CEO, my focus has been on ensuring continuity and a global commitment to our strategy. We have achieved strong results by concentrating on what we do best – selling exceptional art and objects and maintaining a focus on delivering extraordinary service.


Researchers discover Dinosaur Fossil Beneath Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Article date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Researchers discover Dinosaur Fossil Beneath Denver Museum of Nature & Science

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science announced the discovery of a dinosaur fossil under the Museum’s parking lot in City Park.


German Art Couple wants a Judge to ban a Book
Article date: Tuesday, July 15, 2025

German Art Couple wants a Judge to ban a Book

Berlin gallery owners, Johann and Lena König are taking legal action to ban a novel in which they recognize their own situation.


ECB launches Design Contest for Future Euro Banknotes
Article date: Tuesday, July 15, 2025

ECB launches Design Contest for Future Euro Banknotes

The European Central Bank (ECB) launched a public contest for the design of future euro banknotes – the next step in the euro banknote redesign process. 


Neuschwanstein Castle becomes UNESCO Heritage Site
Article date: Monday, July 14, 2025

Neuschwanstein Castle becomes UNESCO Heritage Site

Neuschwanstein castle in Germany's Bavaria, has been named a World Heritage site, UNESCO announced.


Tehran's Museums prepare to reopen
Article date: Monday, July 14, 2025

Tehran's Museums prepare to reopen

3 Weeks after a halt in the 12-day war, Iranian Deputy Cultural Heritage Minister Ali Darabi announced the development of a three-stage plan for the safe and gradual reopening of museums and historical sites.


Sun, Art & 5 Quick Questions: Emma Kathleen Hepburn Ferrer
Article date: Monday, July 14, 2025

Sun, Art & 5 Quick Questions: Emma Kathleen Hepburn Ferrer

With summer in full swing, we asked artist Emma Kathleen Hepburn Ferrer five quick questions about what’s on her mind — from travels to Greece and Belgium to unicorns and mythic storytelling. Here’s what she shared.


Australia’s Murujuga Cultural Landscape secures World Heritage Status
Article date: Monday, July 14, 2025

Australia’s Murujuga Cultural Landscape secures World Heritage Status

The Murujuga Cultural Landscape in North West Australia has been inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.


Belgium returns 2,000-Year-Old Sarcophagus to Egypt
Article date: Saturday, July 12, 2025

Belgium returns 2,000-Year-Old Sarcophagus to Egypt

Belgian authorities on Friday returned a roughly 2,000-year-old sarcophagus to Egypt, a decade after it was seized by police in Brussels.


Vermeer First painted the House in his Famous Painting "The Little Street" with a closed Door
Article date: Friday, July 11, 2025

Vermeer First painted the House in his Famous Painting "The Little Street" with a closed Door

Johannes Vermeer initially painted the house in his renowned painting The Little Street (c. 1658–1659) with the door closed.


Influential Campaigners threaten Legal Action over Parthenon Marbles return Talks
Article date: Friday, July 11, 2025

Influential Campaigners threaten Legal Action over Parthenon Marbles return Talks

A letter, exclusively obtained by Sky News, suggests legal action could be taken to prevent the UK government and the British Museum from future talks for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece.


Original Birkin Bag sells for Record 8,582,500 EUR at Sotheby's
Article date: Thursday, July 10, 2025

Original Birkin Bag sells for Record 8,582,500 EUR at Sotheby's

The most expensive handbag ever sold at auction was a White Himalaya Niloticus Crocodile Diamond Returnee Kelly 28, which fetched 440.000 EUR in 2021—but history was made in Paris today when the original Birkin prototype, owned by Jane Birkin herself, was sold at auction for €8,582,500 ($10,023,630).