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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Tampere acquires a 250,000 euro artwork for the new school – Here’s why

Tampere is set to acquire a mural worth 250,000 euros for the new Kaukajärvi school, prompting discussions about city budget priorities amid recent layoffs.

Mar 23 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"We All Have a Fractured Life": The Actor Who Portrayed Perón and Today Plays a Poet with a Tragic End

Osmar Núñez discusses his performance centered on the life of Federico García Lorca, revealing personal insights into his family life as well.

Mar 23 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Exploring the Female Form from the Paleolithic Era to Contemporary Art

The Museum of Cycladic Art presents a groundbreaking exhibition featuring Jeff Koons' 'Balloon Venus Lespugue', displaying the dialogue between Paleolithic and contemporary art.

Mar 23 • 08:31 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Sgarbi also votes: the return of the critic in the polling station of San Severino Marche

Vittorio Sgarbi, the Italian art critic, makes his return to the public eye by voting at a polling station in San Severino Marche following a tumultuous year.

Mar 23 • 07:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Mystery artist Banksy's exhibition opens in Turku

The exhibition 'The Mystery of Banksy – A Genius Mind' will be held in Turku, Finland, starting April 17, showcasing over 150 works by the enigmatic artist.

Mar 23 • 07:41 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Between Linen, Taboo, and Criminal Proceedings: Kristians Brekte on the Boundaries of Art in Latvia

This article discusses an interview with artist Kristians Brekte about censorship and its implications in contemporary Latvian art.

Mar 23 • 07:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Mystery of Banksy's European Touring Exhibition Arrives in Finland - Over 150 Works on Display in Turku

The acclaimed exhibition showcasing over 150 works by street artist Banksy will open in Turku, Finland, in April 2024, after touring multiple European cities and attracting over two million visitors.

Mar 23 • 07:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

SP-Arte will celebrate milestones of the Nara Roesler and Fortes D'Aloia & Gabriel galleries

SP-Arte will commemorate significant anniversaries of key Brazilian art galleries amidst a global trend of closures.

Mar 23 • 07:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Business Ticker: Musk: Tesla and SpaceX are building chip factories for in-house needs in Texas

Elon Musk announced that Tesla and SpaceX will be constructing two state-of-the-art chip factories in Austin, Texas, primarily for their own needs.

Mar 23 • 06:28 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Arts Film Evangelist’ Critic Lim Jae-cheol Passes Away at Age 65

Lim Jae-cheol, a prominent film critic and representative of Emotion Books, who played a significant role in introducing unfamiliar art film directors to Korea, has passed away at the age of 65.

Mar 23 • 05:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

From Banksy to Robin Gunningham: the end of an era for the urban artist?

A recent Reuters report confirms the true identity of the elusive graffiti artist Banksy, raising questions about future implications for his work and market value.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

El Roto: It's Not Bad

The cartoon by El Roto discusses the subjective nature of illustrations and drawings as elements of opinion from their authors' perspectives.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Alejandro González Iñárritu: "We see how Babylon is crumbling. Capitalism without democracy, something terrifying"

Mexican filmmaker Alejandro González Iñárritu discusses his virtual reality installation "Carne y arena" at an event in Bilbao, emphasizing the harsh realities of immigration and the terrifying aspects of capitalism without democracy.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Myeongji University Museum Selected for the 'Museum and Art Gallery Support Project'... Operating Porcelain Culture Inheritance Program

Myeongji University Museum has been selected for a regional linkage category in the 'Museum and Art Gallery Support Project' with funding aimed at preserving and modernizing Gyeonggi Province's porcelain culture.

Mar 23 • 02:14 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

In Kinshasa, the giant puppets leave their festival

The second edition of the International Performing Arts Festival "Série 7" in Kinshasa showcased various art forms, emphasizing environmental issues through performance art.

Mar 22 • 23:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Lorca in family: "I was born a poet and artist like one is born lame, blind, or handsome. Leave my wings in place and I will fly well"

The article discusses the cultural significance of Federico García Lorca and recent efforts to preserve his legacy amidst misconceptions and simplifications of his life and works.

Mar 22 • 21:45 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

How a 15-year-old boy became a surprise Melbourne Cup winner

The article recounts the story of Ray Neville, a 15-year-old who unexpectedly won the Melbourne Cup in 1948, an event now commemorated by local art in his hometown.

Mar 22 • 21:06 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

The 'unknown X', the widow of Fasianos, and the email that 'snitched' on Tsagarakis

The investigation into renowned gallerist Georgios Tsagarakis escalates following an email detailing alleged forgeries in artworks linked to prominent Greek artists.

Mar 22 • 19:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Reese Witherspoon in Argentina: Malba shared a photo of her visit to the museum where no one recognized her

On her 50th birthday, Reese Witherspoon visited the Malba museum in Buenos Aires, where she enjoyed art without being recognized by visitors.

Mar 22 • 18:13 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

George Tsagkarakis: How did he acquire the Gospel? – The family drama of the 'money maker'

George Tsagkarakis, a renowned art dealer in Greece, is facing serious legal charges including embezzlement and fraud, which he vehemently denies.

Mar 22 • 17:25 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Shooty: The Deliverer

This article reports the availability of ten numbered prints of a graphic signed by Shooty.

Mar 22 • 15:56 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Exhibition at the Afro Museum brings together paintings and African artworks about Exu

The 'Padê – sentinel at the door of memory' exhibition at the Afro Brasil Museum invokes the figure of Exu through a blend of traditional and contemporary art.

Mar 22 • 15:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Shalom Mendieta continues her musical journey and prepares her first full-length album: 'Art is political'

Ecuadorian singer-songwriter Shalom Mendieta, at age 28, is crafting her musical identity with a blend of Latin American genres and introspective songwriting as she prepares to release her debut album.

Mar 22 • 14:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

On stage, she is a strict teacher and a nun with a whip. Burlesque performed even in a senior home

Zorya Blue, a burlesque performer, shares insights about the art form, emphasizing the importance of energy and charisma over elaborate costumes.

Mar 22 • 13:20 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Trade Agreement

The article discusses the implications of the Reciprocal Trade Agreement with the U.S. (ART) in the context of Donald Trump's tariff policies.

Mar 22 • 13:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

A Word on the War with Culture

The article discusses the manipulation of cultural language by politicians in Slovakia, highlighting the role of artists and writers in shaping the true meaning of concepts like nation and homeland.

Mar 22 • 12:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

AL: Strange fish thief struck in Tampere

A large fish statue has been stolen in Tampere, Finland, causing surprise among locals.

Mar 22 • 12:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Four people wish to lead the Estonian Art Museum

Four candidates have applied to lead the Estonian Art Museum, with a decision expected by April.

Mar 22 • 11:19 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

50 years after the coup: the effervescence of culture before the silence arrived

The article reflects on the vibrant Argentine cultural scene just before the military coup that silenced dissent 50 years ago.

Mar 22 • 10:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

The incredible story of the Picasso painting that no one can see because it is hidden in Iran

A priceless Picasso painting, 'The Painter and His Model', is at risk of being permanently unseen due to the ongoing war in Iran, as it is stored in a Tehran basement.

Mar 22 • 09:37 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Artist Johans Valters. A Story About Landscape on World Water Day

The article highlights a project encouraging creative expression on World Water Day, featuring the work of artist Johans Valters and promoting community participation.

Mar 22 • 09:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
Life & Tech

Catch and Don't Let Go: The Greatest Art and Business of Instagram

The article discusses the challenges and intricacies behind successfully engaging with Instagram as both an art form and a business.

Mar 22 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Banksy's hidden life from 'millions to name change and famous sidekick'

A new report claims to reveal the true identity of the elusive street artist Banksy as Robin Gunningham, now going by David Jones, after a year-long investigation by Reuters.

Mar 22 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

"The word creates art" in the historic space of the Greek-French Association

A group art exhibition titled "The word creates art" will be held at the Greek-French Association in central Athens from March 23 to April 4, 2026.

Mar 22 • 07:53 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

How the Authorities Traced Tsangarakis: The Phone Call that 'Burned' Him - What His Lawyer Says about the Gospel

A major art forgery and antiquities smuggling operation has been uncovered in Greece, leading to the arrest of well-known gallery owner George Tsangarakis.

Mar 22 • 07:14 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Åsa Beckman: Stellan Skarsgård's Cultural Man Must Realize That the Glamour Days Are Over

This article discusses Stellan Skarsgård receiving the DN Culture Prize and his reflections on cultural figures and the changing landscape of art.

Mar 22 • 05:33 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Special Exhibition of Picasso's Ceramics in Gyeongnam 'Big Popularity'

The special exhibition featuring Pablo Picasso's ceramic works at the Gyeongnam Provincial Museum of Art has attracted significant local interest and attendance.

Mar 22 • 05:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Three Stories for Your Daughters Before the Francoist Garrote Vil

A crowdfunding campaign is raising funds to publish stories written and illustrated by the republican painter Lorenzo Aguirre as a farewell to his family before being executed in 1942.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Even old documents can be misleading

The article discusses the appropriate methodology for assessing historical attributions, particularly concerning a bust attributed to Michelangelo.

Mar 22 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

TODAY IN HISTORY ⟩ Famous ENSV art ensembles were established in Jaroslavl

In 1942, during World War II, the Estonian SSR State Art Ensembles were formed in Jaroslavl to serve the Soviet military and support units.

Mar 22 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A Certain Kind of Experience

In their new book "What Does Art Do," musician Brian Eno and writer Bette A. encourage readers to find refuge in novels, music, and films while contemplating the future from idealized perspectives.

Mar 22 • 03:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Sculptor's House: the magical village where Roberto Rosas created and lived

The article explores the life and creative legacy of Roberto Rosas, a sculptor who transformed his home into a unique space for art in Argentina.

Mar 22 • 03:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Will the Art Market Emerge from the Recession? Domestic and International Art Fairs Gaining Momentum

The Korean art scene is experiencing an unusual surge in activity this spring due to several major exhibitions, leading into a series of anticipated art fairs.

Mar 22 • 02:10 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Egbaliganza to bring over 50 countries to Abeokuta

Egbaliganza 2026 is set to bring together over 50 nations in Abeokuta, Nigeria, celebrating cultural heritage and showcasing the Egba people’s art and fashion.

Mar 22 • 00:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

What we know about the death of Nicholas Brendon, 'Xander Harris' from 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer', at 54 years old

American actor Nicholas Brendon, known for his role as Xander Harris in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer', passed away at 54, with his family confirming he died of natural causes.

Mar 21 • 22:53 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Adrián Villar Rojas and the End of Imagination: 'They Hacked Our Reality. No One Can Say What the World Will Be Like in Five Years'

World-renowned artist Adrián Villar Rojas discusses the challenges of imagination and reality during an interview for the book launch of 'Momentum', which focuses on art and ecology from a Latin American perspective.

Mar 21 • 21:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

New York: the mysterious school in Queens that received $2 million from Donald Trump

The Grand Central Atelier, an art school in Queens, New York, received a $2 million grant from the Trump administration's National Endowment for the Humanities.

Mar 21 • 19:19 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Case of a famous gallerist: 321 fake artworks, ancient icons, a Gospel, and a weapon – What was seized by the Greek Police

The Greek Police have arrested a well-known gallerist and an employee for allegedly possessing and selling counterfeit artworks and ancient artifacts.

Mar 21 • 18:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Juca de Oliveira gave a social dimension to the art of portraying what is human

Juca de Oliveira played a significant role in Brazilian television during a time of censorship, embodying social themes through his characters.

Mar 21 • 18:50 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Power as vocation, politics as art: Cirino Pomicino, 'viceroy' of the First Republic

Cirino Pomicino, a prominent political figure of Italy's First Republic, passed away at 86, having played a vital role in the Christian Democratic Party for decades.

Mar 21 • 18:38 UTC

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