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🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

History: The Berlin Queen of Hearts

This article discusses the legacy of Luise of Prussia, an influential historical figure celebrated in Berlin, especially for her beauty and political significance.

Mar 5 • 14:27 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Meet nine new exhibitions to visit in São Paulo in March

São Paulo will host nine new art exhibitions in March featuring large-scale installations, feminist themes, and critical revisions of art history.

Mar 5 • 13:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

Michelangelo hid his works in a secret room, claims Italian researcher

An Italian researcher asserts that artist Michelangelo instructed his students to hide some of his artworks in a secret room for future generations.

Mar 5 • 11:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Michelangelo hid his works in a secret room to take revenge on his nephew

Research indicates that Michelangelo may have hidden many of his artworks in a secret room as a way to preserve them indefinitely and possibly to seek revenge on his nephew.

Mar 5 • 08:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Michelangelo hid his works in a secret room, claims Italian researcher

An Italian researcher claims that Michelangelo concealed some of his artwork in a hidden room.

Mar 5 • 05:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Bust of Italian basilica reattributed to Michelangelo after centuries of oblivion

A marble bust in a Roman basilica has been reattributed to Michelangelo after nearly 200 years of being forgotten, following an investigation based on historical documents.

Mar 4 • 18:43 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

After more than 30 years, artist Andris Breže's installation 'Envelope' returns to the exhibition hall

Andris Breže's installation 'Envelope' is back on display after over 30 years at the Soros Contemporary Art Centre until April 5.

Mar 4 • 10:50 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Lost Rembrandt work recently found on beaches by experts after decades

A long-lost work of art by Rembrandt has been discovered on Icelandic beaches after being missing for decades, thanks to the efforts of experts.

Mar 3 • 14:56 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A new Rembrandt was discovered in Amsterdam after 65 years

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam announced the discovery of an original Rembrandt painting titled "The Vision of Zacharias in the Temple" after a two-year technical investigation.

Mar 2 • 17:36 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Museum finds painting by Dutch painter Rembrandt that had been missing for 65 years

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam has announced the recovery of a Rembrandt painting, 'Vision of Zacharias in the Temple,' which had been missing for 65 years and confirmed as genuine using advanced technology.

Mar 2 • 15:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam has discovered a new Rembrandt work

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam announced the discovery of a new painting attributed to Rembrandt, confirmed through advanced scanning technology and style analysis.

Mar 2 • 10:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Korea National Museum's Calligraphy Room... Worth the Wait

The Calligraphy Room at the National Museum of Korea has reopened after a six-month renovation, showcasing masterpieces from Korea's traditional art history.

Mar 2 • 09:23 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Get to know the history of the LNMM building! Make a museum model!

The LNMM project encourages creative activities for children and adults centered around the history and exhibits of the museum.

Mar 2 • 07:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Salvador hosts G20 summit exhibition showcasing the history of Brazilian art

The Museum of Modern Art of Bahia is hosting a G20 exhibition featuring 80 works that highlight the history of Brazilian art until June 28, 2024.

Mar 1 • 10:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Urban Exploration: Life and Art Among the Ruins

The article explores the intersection of history and art through the lens of urban exploration in a former military building in Greece.

Feb 28 • 15:41 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Dancer's Day in Argentina: Who Was Jorge Donn and Why He is Honored Today

Dancer's Day in Argentina celebrates Jorge Donn, a notable figure in dance history, recognized for his contributions to the art and his partnership with famous dancers.

Feb 28 • 10:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Sarajevo, the cultural footprint of the siege that ended in a leap year

The article reflects on the cultural legacy of the siege of Sarajevo, recalling its end on February 29, 1996, exactly 30 years ago, and how various forms of art have captured this painful period in history.

Feb 28 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Empire Theater: the centenary jewel that was a radio auditorium, art cinema, and temple of nudity

The Empire Theater in Argentina is a historic venue that has served various artistic functions over the decades, adapting to cultural shifts.

Feb 28 • 03:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Nazis, horses, and Aphrodite. The count who lived in Argentina, was a protagonist of international jet set, and had the most expensive marble statue

The article discusses Federico Augusto Zichy Thyssen, a European aristocrat who lived in Argentina and is noted for his connections to the international jet set and a significant historical background involving the financing of Hitler's rise to power.

Feb 27 • 06:50 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Game, work of art, divination. The tarot are the "secret" to putting order in the world

The article discusses a tarot exhibition at the Accademia Carrara in Bergamo, emphasizing their history as tools for divination and creativity.

Feb 27 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The artist will guide visitors on the last evening of the exhibition

Kristina Popov will lead a tour for visitors on the final evening of her exhibition "Soo keha" at the Tartu University Natural History Museum.

Feb 26 • 10:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Do you know how the artist Jāzeps Grosvalds’ “Persian Scenes” came to be during the war march?

The article discusses how artist Jāzeps Grosvalds created his work “Persian Scenes” while navigating the challenges and circumstances of the war in Europe.

Feb 26 • 07:18 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Louvre Museum: New Director is Versailles Palace President Christophe Leribault

Christophe Leribault, the President of the Palace of Versailles, has been appointed as the new director of the Louvre Museum following the resignation of Laurence des Cars.

Feb 25 • 15:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

He photographed Japanese nudes and even the Emperor himself. The Baron from Chomutov was not afraid of scandal

The article details the adventurous life of Baron Raimund Stillfried, a Czech photographer whose work gained global recognition, juxtaposing his military career with his artistic endeavors and controversial legacy.

Feb 25 • 10:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

6.3 Million Visitors: Record Year for State Museums in Bavaria

In 2025, state museums in Bavaria experienced a record year with 6.3 million visitors, showing a continued interest in art, history, and technology amid challenging times.

Feb 25 • 07:53 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Canadian Invention: O Pal-o-Mine, where art thou?

The Pal-o-Mine, a candy bar produced in New Brunswick, Canada, has a rich history as one of North America's oldest continuously produced sweets.

Feb 25 • 00:19 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Good and Bad Soviet Era Artists? Art Scholar Elita Ansone on Evaluating Our Heritage

Art scholar Elita Ansone discusses the evaluation of Latvian art from the Soviet era and the ongoing need for a reappraisal of 20th-century art.

Feb 24 • 14:40 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Walking in the Art Museum Like in the City Windows. How the 'In City Wanders' Exhibition Was Created?

The exhibit 'In City Wanders' explores the experiences of Latvian writers and artists in three major cities, encouraging visitors to engage with urban culture and history.

Feb 24 • 09:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A dozen skulls, a village in Álava, and the European trafficking of relics during the Flanders wars

A researcher from the University of the Basque Country is leading an international network to trace the journey of hundreds of skulls that arrived in Spain from Germany during the 16th and 17th centuries, revealing an artistic world created by women.

Feb 24 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Gallery: The embroiderers of the history of Estonia's book made the last stitches

Eight embroiderers completed the final stitches of a tapestry depicting 500 years of Estonian book history in a ceremony today at the Pallas Art School library.

Feb 23 • 13:58 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Drawing Flower Rain While Thinking of Those Who Have Left

The artist Seong Tae-hoon showcases his new exhibition 'Flower Rain' which includes poignant pieces reflecting on personal loss and societal upheaval.

Feb 23 • 08:23 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The Minister of Culture Wants to Allocate 10 Million for Statues of Women

The Danish Culture Ministry proposes a budget of 10 million kroner to create statues commemorating historically significant women in Denmark.

Feb 23 • 06:51 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Museum Fürstenfeldbruck: Female Perspective on the City

The Museum Fürstenfeldbruck celebrates its 35th anniversary, highlighting its female leadership and focus on the town's history through exhibitions.

Feb 22 • 12:57 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Exhibition space featuring the hardships of the Korean forced migration is established in Gwangju

A new exhibition space dedicated to the works of artist Moon Viktor, which encapsulate the history of the forced migration of Koreans, is set to open in Gwangju on March 1.

Feb 22 • 10:06 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Scandal of Futurism, that new thing that bothers

The article explores the evolution of Italian art in the 20th century and the influence of historical precedents and contemporary ties.

Feb 22 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The "Sunday at the Museum": Palazzo Marino also opens

Starting March 1, Palazzo Marino will be open for guided visits on the first Sunday of every month as part of the "Sunday at the Museum" initiative.

Feb 22 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lilia Schwarcz opens a debate cycle on art and history in the gallery

Historian Lilia Schwarcz leads a series of debates at the Claraboia gallery in São Paulo, focusing on the intersection of art and history ahead of International Women's Day.

Feb 20 • 22:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Philharmonic in Collusion with an Evil Regime

The article explores how the Berlin Philharmonic became a significant tool of Nazi propaganda between 1933 and 1945.

Feb 19 • 20:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

José van Dam dies at 85, Belgian legend of lyrical art

José van Dam, renowned Belgian bass-baritone and a celebrated figure in operatic history, passed away at the age of 85.

Feb 19 • 20:14 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Examining the Huge Shadow Left by Photography in Korean Contemporary Art History

The article discusses the significant yet ambiguous role of photography in the history of Korean contemporary art from the 1960s to the 1980s, highlighting various artists and their experimental works.

Feb 19 • 11:35 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Watch: Kumu's 20th Anniversary Discussion 'New Art Museum: Church or Department Store?'

The Kumu Art Museum hosted a discussion marking its 20th anniversary, reflecting on its inception and the public discourse surrounding its establishment.

Feb 18 • 14:51 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Good News in the Fight Against Cancer: 'Yellow Hill' Offers Patients Something They Have Never Experienced Before

The Masaryk Oncology Institute in Brno is set to open a new patient-friendly entrance pavilion and a state-of-the-art cancer prevention center, marking a significant development in its history.

Feb 17 • 18:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

National Theater: Dedicates performances on Wednesday, February 18, in memory of Eleni Glykatzi-Arveler

The National Theater of Greece dedicates its performances on February 18 to commemorate the late historian Eleni Glykatzi-Arveler for her significant contributions to history, art, and culture.

Feb 17 • 17:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

DEI Meets Art Vol. 2

DEI launches an artistic creativity competition inviting creators to submit original works inspired by its history and cultural symbolism.

Feb 17 • 12:43 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

30 Years of Villa Aurora: Exile under Palm Trees

The Villa Aurora in Pacific Palisades celebrates its 30th anniversary as a refuge for artists, reflecting on its storied past and the enduring legacy of its founders, Marta and Lion Feuchtwanger.

Feb 16 • 19:12 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Gallery: The new exhibition at the maritime museum showcases the museum's art collection

A new exhibition titled 'The Call of the Sea: The Art Collection of the Estonian Maritime Museum' has opened, celebrating the work of various artists inspired by maritime themes.

Feb 16 • 14:52 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The history of heart art in Artinbox Gallery has lasted for fifteen years

The article discusses the long-standing exhibition of heart art in Artinbox Gallery.

Feb 16 • 09:25 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

New Discovery in Egypt: 10,000-Year-Old Rock Art Discovered on the Sinai Peninsula

Archaeologists have discovered a previously unknown site of 10,000-year-old rock art on the Sinai Peninsula, revealing a rich history of early human communities.

Feb 15 • 13:57 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

It may be politically incorrect, but it's damn funny

The article discusses a comedic scene from Mel Brooks' 'History of the World, Part 1' that humorously illustrates the beginnings of art.

Feb 15 • 11:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The first video showing the architect Antoni Gaudí is revealed

A potentially historic three-second video reportedly shows Antoni Gaudí attending a wedding in Barcelona in 1922, as suggested by art historian Beli Artigas.

Feb 15 • 10:41 UTC

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