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CIMAM Announces the Three Awardees of the 2025 Outstanding Museum Practice Award
Within the framework of the 57th CIMAM Annual Conference, taking place from November 28–30 in Turin, CIMAM – International Committee for Museums and Collections of Modern Art – announced the winners of the fifth edition of the Outstanding Museum Practice Award (OMPA) 2025.
Apple Founding Contract expected to sell for Up to $4 Million at Christie's
In New York, Auction house Christie's said on Tuesday it will auction the original 1976 partnership contract that created the Apple Computer Company, valuing it in the 2 to 4 million U.S. dollar range.
'Superman' No. 1 becomes Most Expensive Comic Ever Sold
The highest ever graded copy of Superman No. 1 from 1939, found by a Northern California family in the attic of their late mother's home last year, now holds the record as the world's most expensive comic book after selling for $9.12 million with buyer's premium
Philadelphia Art Museum announces Daniel H. Weiss as Director and CEO
The Board of Trustees of the Philadelphia Art Museum (“art museum”) announced today the appointment of Daniel H. Weiss as the George D. Widener Director and CEO, effective December 1, 2025.
Frida Kahlo's Painting sells for $55M, a Record for a Woman Artist at Auction
Frida Kahlo’s El sueño (La cama) — painted in 1940, during a period of intense personal upheaval and artistic transformation — sold for $54.7m at Sotheby's, establishing a new auction record for the artist and the highest price for any work by a woman artist at auction.*
New Visitor Entry Quotas to Grand Egyptian Museum sparks Controversy
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) began implementing a pre-booking system for entry tickets on Sunday, with specific time slots allocated for each visitor.
Kissing may be 21 Million Years Old, New Study reveals
A new evolutionary analysis indicates that kissing is millions of years older than humanity itself, with a primate ancestor that lived more than 21 million years ago.
2026 Preis der Nationalgalerie Berlin goes to Maurizio Cattelan
The 2026 Preis der Nationalgalerie (Prize of the National Gallery) will be awarded to Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan.
The Iconic Bowie 'Aladdin Sane' Album Cover achieves £380,000 at Bonhams
Known as the 'Mona Lisa of Pop' it is one of the most recognisable images of all time, David Bowie's cover image for his iconic album Aladdin Sane, shot by Duffy, which has become the most expensive album art ever sold achieving a new world record of £381,400 at Bonhams.
Khaled El-Enany elected Director-General of UNESCO
The General Conference of UNESCO elected Mr. Khaled El-Enany (Egypt) as Director-General of the Organization, with 172 votes out of a total of 174 ballots. The new Director-General will succeed Audrey Azoulay, who has held this position since 2017, on 15 November.