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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.


Rare Sun Temple of King Niuserre unearthed in Egypt
Article date: Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Rare Sun Temple of King Niuserre unearthed in Egypt

A major archaeological discovery in Egypt has shed new light on one of the most enigmatic religious traditions of the Old Kingdom. An Italian archaeological mission working in the Abu Ghurab area of Abusir has uncovered the Valley Temple belonging to the sun complex of King Niuserre, ruler of Egypt’s Fifth Dynasty (c. 2455–2420 BCE).


18th Istanbul Biennial to conclude after First Phase
Article date: Tuesday, December 30, 2025

18th Istanbul Biennial to conclude after First Phase

The 18th Istanbul Biennial, organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV), will conclude after its first phase following curator Christine Tohmé’s decision to step down due to personal circumstances.


Four Icons to Collect Now
Article date: Monday, December 22, 2025

Four Icons to Collect Now

In the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary and modern art, we come across certain works that stand as more then aesthetic objects. The four works we are discussing can be a great addition to your collection.


Louvre reopens Fully
Article date: Friday, December 19, 2025

Louvre reopens Fully

Staff at France's ⁠Louvre Museum in Paris has voted to call off a strike they began on Monday over pay and working conditions, union ‍representatives said on Friday.