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Article date: Sunday, October 13, 2019

New Fresco with Gladiators Discovered in Pompeii

Archeologists excavating what may have been an ancient Roman drinking den in the ruined city of Pompeii said Friday they have unearthed a well-preserved wall painting of gladiators in action, complete with realistically gory wounds. The 3ft by 4.5ft fresco is located in the Regio V site, in the northern section of Pompeii's archaeological park, in an area not currently accessible to visitors.

Article date: Saturday, October 12, 2019

New £250 Million Culture Investment Fund Launched in the UK

Innovative cultural projects, libraries, museums and creative industries will benefit from £250m of new funding for the culture and creative sector, the Culture Secretary announced today.

Article date: Friday, October 11, 2019

Nathalie Bondil Receives Legion of Honor

The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) congratulates Nathalie Bondil, its Director General and Chief Curator, who has been decorated with the prestigious Legion of Honor. At a ceremony at the Museum, Franck Riester, the French Culture Minister, presented Ms. Bondil with the rank of Knight of the Legion. The highest national distinction in France, the Legion of Honor celebrates people with outstanding achievements in their field.

Article date: Thursday, October 10, 2019

Court Stops Loan of Leonardo's Vitruvian Man in the Louvre

Currently, a Venice district court is suspending the loan from the "Belarusian man" to the Louvre to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci's death. The court accepted a petition from the Cultural Protection Association Italia Nostra, which objected to Leonardo's famous drawing to France.

Article date: Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Charlotte Perriand: Inventing a New World at the Foundation Louis Vuitton

The Fondation opened a large-scale exhibition dedicated to Charlotte Perriand (1903-1999), a free woman, pioneer of modernity, a leading figure of the XX century design, who contributed to the definition of a new art de vivre. The exhibition retraces the architectural work of Charlotte Perriand, whose creations presage current conversations about the roles of women and nature in our society.

Article date: Tuesday, October 8, 2019

MCH Set to Launch Cost-Saving Measures and to Redistribute Cash Towards Innovation, Digitisation and Attracting an International Audience

The Board of Directors for MCH Group, the company behind Art Basel's international presence in Miami Beach and Hong Kong, have announced a strategic plan to begin redirecting money towards innovation, digitisation and internationalisation.

Article date: Monday, October 7, 2019

Inauguration of the Louvre Conservation Center

Designed by the British architectural firm Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, the Louvre Conservation Center, inaugurated on October 8, 2019, will be home to some 250,000 works of art by 2024, making it one of Europe’s largest study and research centers. The sober and elegant building blends seamlessly into the landscape and boasts optimal conservation performance.

Article date: Friday, October 4, 2019

UK Government Prepares Art World for No Deal Brexit

Preparations are being made for new import and export policies in a non-European UK. The UK government website, gov.uk, has released a new digital brochure offering information and instructions on the import and export of items of cultural interest if there is a no deal Brexit.

Article date: Thursday, October 3, 2019

FIAC Projects and FIAC Hors les Murs in Paris

FIAC Hors les Murs is an exhibition of outdoor artworks presenting sculptures and installations to the widest possible audience in emblematic public spaces throughout the city. Providing a unique opportunity for artists to enter into a dialogue with Parisian heritage sites, the programme favors ease of access to contemporary creation and encourages broader knowledge on site cultural mediation.

Article date: Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Otobong Nkanga Receives Inaugural Lise Wilhelmsen Art Award

Henie Onstad Kunstsenter officially announced on Monday that the inaugural winner of the Lise Wilhelmsen Art Award Programme is Otobong Nkanga. The Lise Wilhelmsen Art Award Programme presents 100,000 USD in prize money to a distinguished, mid-career artist whose work will inspire and motivate future generations to active participation and social responsibility.

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