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Sculpted Head of a Warrior with Serpent Helmet found at Chichen Itza Mexico
Article date: Monday, November 20, 2023

Sculpted Head of a Warrior with Serpent Helmet found at Chichen Itza Mexico

Archaeologists working at the Maya archaeological site of Chichén Itzá in Yucatán, Mexico dicovered the sculpted face of a warrior emerged among the ruins of Structure 3C11 in the area known as Temple 6 of Maudslay.

New Masterpieces to admire at Schiphol Airport Amsterdam
Article date: Saturday, November 18, 2023

New Masterpieces to admire at Schiphol Airport Amsterdam

The Rijksmuseum at Schiphol has opened the doors to its new exhibition 'Aan tafel!' (which is what the Dutch say when dinner is served). The museum at the airport offers travellers the opportunity to admire historical Dutch works of art before the start of their journey.

Vatican Museums opens Ancient Roman Necropolis to the Public
Article date: Saturday, November 18, 2023

Vatican Museums opens Ancient Roman Necropolis to the Public

Perhaps few know that the section of the Vatican Walls facing Piazza del Risorgimento includes the Porta di Santa Rosa gateway, and that from that monumental entrance to the Vatican State (created by the sculptor Gino Giannetti and inaugurated in 2006), from next 17 November, it will be possible to directly access the famous archaeological area of the Necropolis along the Via Triumphalis to discover the fascinating “Life and Death in the Rome of the Caesars”.

From Scribble to Cartoon. Drawings from Bruegel to Rubens in Museum Plantin Moretus, Antwerp
Article date: Friday, November 17, 2023

From Scribble to Cartoon. Drawings from Bruegel to Rubens in Museum Plantin Moretus, Antwerp

Museum Plantin-Moretus shows the 85 most beautiful old master drawings from Flemish collections. From Scribble to Cartoon: Drawings from Bruegel to Rubens gives an astonishing and representative overview of the art of drawing in our regions in the 16th and 17th centuries.

Documenta Selection Committee Resigns en Masse
Article date: Friday, November 17, 2023

Documenta Selection Committee Resigns en Masse

The remaining four members of Documenta’s Finding Committee have all resigned as of yesterday evening, November 16, per a statement from the exhibition’s administration.

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art lays off 20 Citing Attendance drop
Article date: Friday, November 17, 2023

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art lays off 20 Citing Attendance drop

In a letter published on the museums' website, San Fransico Museum of Modern Art director Chris Bedford explained the restructuring.

William Hogarth’s Satirical Painting 'Taste in High Life' at Risk of leaving the UK
Article date: Thursday, November 16, 2023

William Hogarth’s Satirical Painting 'Taste in High Life' at Risk of leaving the UK

Arts and Heritage Minister Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay has placed an export bar on William Hogarth’s satirical painting ‘Taste in High Life’. The work, valued at £2,468,000 (plus VAT of £93,600 which can be reclaimed by an eligible institution), is at risk of leaving the UK unless a domestic buyer can be found to acquire the work for the nation.

Ranjit Hoskoté resigns from Finding Committee at Documenta 16
Article date: Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Ranjit Hoskoté resigns from Finding Committee at Documenta 16

The writer, cultural theorist, art critic, and curator Ranjit Hoskoté resigned from the original six-member committee entrusted with selecting the Artistic Direction of the 16th edition of documenta (2027).

Study Abroad: How to Make the Most of Your International Experience
Article date: Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Study Abroad: How to Make the Most of Your International Experience

The decision to study abroad is akin to taking a leap into a vast sea of cultural experiences, academic enrichment, and personal growth. Every year, thousands of students pack their bags and embark on this transformative journey, seeking knowledge and experiences that extend far beyond the confines of their home universities.

Picasso 1906. The Turning Point at Reina Sofia
Article date: Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Picasso 1906. The Turning Point at Reina Sofia

The exhibition Picasso 1906. The Turning Point looks to survey, from a contemporary aesthetic awareness, the artist’s first contribution to the definition of “modern art”.

Archaeologists uncovered 100,000 Ancient Coins in Japan
Article date: Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Archaeologists uncovered 100,000 Ancient Coins in Japan

The coins were tied together in bundles with straw rope passed through a hole in the middle. The haul was unearthed in the Sojamachi district here at a site where a company plans to construct a factory.

 Theodor Fontane Archive, Germany, acquires Adolph von Menzel's 'Reading Lady' Gouache
Article date: Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Theodor Fontane Archive, Germany, acquires Adolph von Menzel's 'Reading Lady' Gouache

The Theodor Fontane Archive at the University of Potsdam has announced the acquisition of a gouache by the German artist Adolph von Menzel. The gouache, "Reading Lady," is dedicated to Emilie Fontane, the wife of Theodor Fontane, on the reverse side.

Miller ICA to Become ICA Pittsburgh in New Expanded Space
Article date: Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Miller ICA to Become ICA Pittsburgh in New Expanded Space

The Miller ICA will become ICA Pittsburgh when it moves to its new, expanded home in 2027.

German Center Returns Crucifix to Heirs of Jewish Collector Ottmar Strauss
Article date: Tuesday, November 14, 2023

German Center Returns Crucifix to Heirs of Jewish Collector Ottmar Strauss

The German Center for Cultural Property Losses handed over a crucifix to the lawyer representing the heirs of the German-Jewish entrepreneur Ottmar Strauss (1878-1941).

Did Nature Have a Hand in the Formation of the Great Sphinx?
Article date: Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Did Nature Have a Hand in the Formation of the Great Sphinx?

Researchers turn to erosion in exploring the role natural elements had in building an architectural wonder.

New Arts Centre to open in India:  Hampi Art Labs
Article date: Tuesday, November 14, 2023

New Arts Centre to open in India: Hampi Art Labs

Hampi Art Labs is an arts centre located near the UNESCO World Heritage Site Hampi in the South of India, opening in February 2024. Set across 18-acres of landscape, the centre offers artists unique production facilities, an environment to creatively retreat in and galleries for world-class display. The site comprises exhibition spaces, studios and apartments for residencies, gardens, and a café.

Venice Biennale Adds Palestinian Organization to Collateral Events
Article date: Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Venice Biennale Adds Palestinian Organization to Collateral Events

Artists and Allies of Hebron is one of 30 institutions that will present exhibitions alongside the International Exhibition and the national pavilions.

Joe Tilson, a Member of the British Pop Art Movement, has died Aged 95
Article date: Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Joe Tilson, a Member of the British Pop Art Movement, has died Aged 95

British artist, Joe Tilson, a member of the British Pop Art movement, has died aged 95, his family announced.

Israeli Artist Bracha L. Ettinger Resigns from Documenta 16 Selection Committee
Article date: Monday, November 13, 2023

Israeli Artist Bracha L. Ettinger Resigns from Documenta 16 Selection Committee

The committee tasked with selecting the artistic director for Documenta 16, one of the world’s premier art festivals scheduled for 2027, faced a setback as Israeli artist, philosopher, and psychoanalyst Bracha L. Ettinger resigned last week. The six-person committee had been navigating controversy, including accusations of anti-Semitism and the challenging geopolitical situation in the Middle East.

Kasper König donates Works from his Private Collection to the Ludwig Museum, Cologne
Article date: Monday, November 13, 2023

Kasper König donates Works from his Private Collection to the Ludwig Museum, Cologne

As an exhibition organizer, cofounder of Skulptur Projekte Münster, curator of the major exhibitions Westkunst and von hier aus as well as Manifesta in St. Petersburg, Kasper König played an incomparable role in shaping art discourse over the past five decades. He was director of the Museum Ludwig for twelve years (2000–12). In his view, a museum is a public place: “It belongs to everyone and no one.”