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Conservation of Paulus Potter’s The Bull Successfully completed
Article date: Thursday, January 15, 2026

Conservation of Paulus Potter’s The Bull Successfully completed

The application of the final layer of varnish in December 2025 marked the successful completion of conservation work on Potter’s The Bull.


Columbian Artist Beatriz González dies at 93
Article date: Saturday, January 10, 2026

Columbian Artist Beatriz González dies at 93

The Colombian artist Beatriz González passed away yesterday at the age of 93 after an illness in her hometown of Bogotá. Her family announced her death.


Historically Significant 18th Century Sculpture at Risk of leaving the UK
Article date: Saturday, January 10, 2026

Historically Significant 18th Century Sculpture at Risk of leaving the UK

A temporary export bar has been placed on a historically significant 18th century bust of John Gordon of Invergordon by Edmé Bouchardon.


Ukrainian Artists Lana Chornohorska and Yurii Kostyshyn killed in Action
Article date: Saturday, January 10, 2026

Ukrainian Artists Lana Chornohorska and Yurii Kostyshyn killed in Action

Lana "Sati" Chornohorskа and Yurii Kostyshyn were both killed in action on the Ukrianian front.


Leonardo Da Vinci's Art carries a Biological Record of its History, Study shows
Article date: Friday, January 9, 2026

Leonardo Da Vinci's Art carries a Biological Record of its History, Study shows

Surface DNA from artworks reveals biological patterns; Findings offer clues, not conclusions: Research continues on definitive genetic identification of Leonardo Da Vinci. Artworks emerge as biological archives, preserving traces of their human and environmental history.


Iron Age War Trumpet discovered in Norfolk, UK
Article date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Iron Age War Trumpet discovered in Norfolk, UK

The discovery includes a near-complete Iron Age battle trumpet or carnyx and parts of another.


Nederlands Fotomuseum to open on 7 February
Article date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Nederlands Fotomuseum to open on 7 February

On February 7, 2026, the Nederlands Fotomuseum, the National Museum of Photography, will open its doors in the recently renovated Santos warehouse, a national monument located on Rotterdam's Rijnhaven. 


Bruges St. Johns Hospital enters race for Top European Museum Honor
Article date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Bruges St. Johns Hospital enters race for Top European Museum Honor

The European Museum Forum announced the EMYA2026 nominees. Thirty-five museums are nominated by the EMYA Jury to take part in this year's edition.


Tefaf Director Dominique Savelkoul leaves after a Year
Article date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Tefaf Director Dominique Savelkoul leaves after a Year

According to TEFAF, the director and the board were not on the same page regarding the strategic direction to be pursued. 


Spanish Woman known for botched Fresco Restoration dies at 94
Article date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Spanish Woman known for botched Fresco Restoration dies at 94

Cecilia Giménez, the Spanish woman whose restoration of a century-old painting of Jesus Christ captured global headlines more than a decade ago, has died at age 94.