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🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Tartu Art Museum is looking for artworks by Raivo Järvi from private collections

The Tartu Art Museum is preparing to showcase an exhibition of Raivo Järvi’s artistic heritage, seeking drawings and graphics from private collections to display a wide range of the artist's works.

Mar 11 • 11:05 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Knight is Important at All Times - 400 Years Ago, Artworks Adorned by the Knights Highlighting Lithuanian Ancestry

A series of historical tapestries commissioned by Lithuanian nobility in the 17th century emphasize the heritage and pride of their lineage amidst the complex history of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

Mar 10 • 14:12 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Artists in Gwangju and Jeonnam Protest Against War at May 18 Plaza

Artists from Gwangju and Jeonnam held a protest calling for an end to the war in Iran, showcasing various anti-war artworks during a march.

Mar 10 • 11:07 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Pilbara artist's work taken on 5,000km road trip for Sydney show

Wendy Hubert's Indigenous artworks from the remote community of Ngurrawaana are showcased at the Biennale of Sydney, highlighting cultural history and challenges faced by the Yindjibarndi people.

Mar 10 • 04:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Romans Suta 'Still Life with a Triangle'. Daily Tasks for Young Researchers

A creative project inviting children to share their artworks related to various themes, inspired by the artist Romans Suta.

Mar 9 • 06:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Unpublished images show step-by-step of the theft of 13 artworks at the Mário de Andrade Library

A planned theft at the Mário de Andrade Library in São Paulo resulted in the loss of 13 irreplaceable artworks, captured on security cameras during the execution of the crime.

Mar 8 • 23:24 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Five must-see works from Newcastle Art Gallery's $145 million collection

The Newcastle Art Gallery has reopened after a significant expansion, showcasing five notable artworks as part of its new exhibition, 'Iconic Loved Unexpected.'

Mar 7 • 18:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

QUIZ: Do you know the names of famous paintings? What did Monet, da Vinci, or Picasso paint?

A quiz tests knowledge on famous artworks by renowned painters like Monet and Picasso.

Mar 7 • 06:15 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Ahti Seppeti surprises with paintings, political satire, and compositions inspired by sexuality

Ahti Seppeti showcases a stunning collection of artworks in Tartu, including themes of free will, political satire, and sexuality.

Mar 6 • 16:03 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Culture in Upper Bavaria: Surprising Find Enriches the Art World

A collection of over 50 artworks by the lesser-known German painter Georg Demmel has been rediscovered and will be showcased in a local exhibition.

Mar 6 • 12:31 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

10,000 artworks will be moved, and the Glyptoteket will remain closed for several years

The Ny Carlsberg Glyptoteket will undergo extensive renovations, requiring the relocation of 10,000 artworks including Egyptian mummies, and will remain closed for six years.

Mar 6 • 09:55 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Art Museum Received 13 Valuable Works as a Gift

The Estonian Art Museum has received a gift of thirteen artworks by Enno Hallek from the years 1990-2010.

Mar 6 • 08:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

In the forest of Arco works, the tree is the protagonist

The 45th edition of the Arco art fair in Madrid features tree-themed artworks highlighting climate change, feminism, and colonialism.

Mar 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

War in the Middle East: Iranian artists react to current events

Iranian artists express their perspectives and emotions regarding the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East through their artworks and public statements.

Mar 5 • 16:56 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Hollywood stars, royalty and 40 million dollar artworks: this is what Art Basel Qatar is like inside, a luxury art fair

Art Basel Qatar, held in Doha, showcases a blend of glamour and cultural traditions, attracting VIPs to its first edition focused on unique Middle Eastern identity.

Mar 5 • 13:42 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
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ayuso announces 100% exemption from the transfer tax on works of art

Isabel Díaz Ayuso, the president of Madrid, has announced a 100% exemption on the transfer tax for the sale of artworks through specialized galleries.

Mar 4 • 13:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Ant and Dec's legal update to trace missing money over Banksy art as judge makes ruling

TV presenters Ant and Dec are pursuing legal action regarding missing funds linked to their sale of Banksy artworks, with a judge finding a substantial case for wrongdoing by the consultant involved.

Mar 4 • 13:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Oriol Vilanova, the artist who has elevated postcards to works of art

Oriol Vilanova, a Catalan artist, transforms postcards into conceptual artworks and is set to represent Spain at the Venice Biennale.

Mar 4 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Review: Deep Meanings and Robust Texture in Jaan Elken's New Work

The article discusses Jaan Elken's latest artworks, highlighting their deep meanings and unique texture, as well as mentioning notable exhibitions.

Mar 3 • 05:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Uplift in the Auction Market: This Million-Dollar Art Should Spark Spring Feelings

The art auction market is thriving, with a significant offering of modern and contemporary artworks being prepared for upcoming sales in London, indicating resilience among collectors despite global crises.

Mar 2 • 15:13 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

We have proposed to hang up 25 of Edvard Munch's over 26,000 works in Oslo City Hall. It should be perfectly fine.

Oslo's mayor and city council leader respond to a recent editorial advocating for the display of Edvard Munch's artworks at City Hall.

Mar 2 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Investment fund seeks to finance the buying and selling of works of art

A Brazilian investment fund is set to launch for acquiring high-end artworks, targeting qualified investors with a minimum investment of R$ 1 million.

Mar 1 • 15:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Art in the Gaza Strip Helps Survive the Horrors of War

In the Gaza Strip, artists are using their creativity to cope with the trauma of war, creating artworks that reflect their experiences of violence and despair.

Feb 27 • 04:05 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Sovereigns and presidents enchanted by Brera and Hayez's Kiss. Vance surprised me

World leaders and dignitaries, including U.S. officials, were captivated by artworks at the Brera Gallery in Milan during their visit coinciding with the Olympics.

Feb 27 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Muncab opens exhibition in Salvador with works that are part of the largest repatriation of artworks ever conducted in Brazil

The Muncab museum in Salvador opens an exhibition featuring works from Brazil's largest art repatriation to date.

Feb 26 • 19:32 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Search for lost colonial-era paintings potentially hidden in homes

The Royal Society of Tasmania is seeking the public's help in locating lost paintings by colonial-era artist William Charles Piguenit, which may be sitting unnoticed in Tasmanian residences.

Feb 25 • 18:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘We’ve scratched the surface’: mission to digitise UK public art reaches 1m entries

Art UK has successfully catalogued one million artworks in its digital database, showcasing the diversity of the UK’s public art collection as it celebrates its 10th anniversary.

Feb 23 • 10:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Sejong University Art Club Holds Group Exhibition 'And, Draw'

Sejong University's art club is hosting a group exhibition titled 'And, Draw' alongside a solo exhibition by Professor Lee Gyu-ok from the Media Communication Department, showcasing artworks that capture emotions and natural landscapes.

Feb 23 • 01:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The 'worthless' works that circulated in the family were actually genuine Rembrandts

A collection of genuine Rembrandt artworks previously thought to be worthless has been discovered in a Dutch woman's family, shedding light on the hidden value of these pieces.

Feb 22 • 16:51 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Andy Warhol: Who Owns His Most Valuable Works

The article discusses the legacy and ownership of Andy Warhol's most valuable artworks after his death.

Feb 22 • 07:57 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Fake works of art: When myth meets crime – Innovations of the new law against forgery

A new law against forgery in Greece seeks to address the extensive international network behind the production and distribution of counterfeit artworks.

Feb 20 • 16:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Government Fails to Comply with the Fight It Championed by Law Against the Francoist Pillage of Art

Spain's government has not met the deadlines set by the Democratic Memory Law for the restitution of art seized during the Franco regime, leading to a loss of hope for the recovery of thousands of confiscated artworks.

Feb 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'Clearly artworks': Arts lawyer fears chilling effect after police seized posters

Arts lawyer warns that new hate speech laws could suppress artistic expression after police seized provocative posters from a Canberra venue.

Feb 19 • 19:48 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Game simulating museum thefts to discuss the repatriation of artworks

The new South African video game 'Relooted' involves players stealing from Western museums to return African artifacts to their countries of origin, sparking discussions about art repatriation.

Feb 19 • 14:34 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazilian authorities investigate whether Vorcaro has properties, artworks, and other assets in the US

Brazilian authorities are investigating luxury properties and artworks in Florida tied to banker Daniel Vorcaro and Banco Master, following what might be the largest bank fraud in the country's history.

Feb 18 • 14:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Jewelry Stores Look to Artists and Transform Their Works into Body Accessories

Brazilian jewelry stores are collaborating with artists to turn their artworks into luxury body accessories, blending fine art with wearable fashion.

Feb 18 • 07:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Sgarbi, from the mud of Report to records

Vittorio Sgarbi has been acquitted of charges related to stolen artworks, as Italian courts determined he did not commit the illegal acts attributed to him, amid what he claims was a smear campaign by journalists.

Feb 18 • 04:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The Mission of Museums – Save Cultural Heritage in the Event of War

Museums in Norrköping are preparing to evacuate essential cultural artifacts and artworks in response to potential conflicts, emphasizing the importance of cultural heritage.

Feb 16 • 04:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

From the Reception Room to the Hallway of the Chunchugwan... The 146 Modern and Contemporary Art Collection of the Blue House

President Lee Jae-myung showcased significant artworks at the Blue House during a recent meeting with key business representatives.

Feb 15 • 23:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Encountering Strange Hometown Scenery from Local Artists 80-90 Years Ago

An exhibition at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Seoul showcases artworks depicting the hometown landscapes of local artists from 80-90 years ago, coinciding with the celebration of the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation.

Feb 13 • 23:33 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

The Louvre Museum is haunted by a curse: this time, one of the most visited galleries was flooded

The Louvre Museum has faced another flood, affecting a key gallery that houses significant artworks, including the Mona Lisa.

Feb 13 • 18:54 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

New water leak adds to Louvre Museum's troubles

The Louvre Museum experienced a second water leak in three months, affecting a room housing 15th and 16th-century Italian artworks.

Feb 13 • 18:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Art Collection: The Hidden Treasures of the Freising Diocesan Museum

The Freising Diocesan Museum houses numerous artworks that remain undisplayed, stored securely and maintained with precise environmental controls.

Feb 13 • 14:06 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Manuel Borja-Villel: 'The current museum is based on violence and precarity'

Former Reina Sofía director Manuel Borja-Villel critiques the expansion of museums and calls for improvements in labor conditions and the restitution of artworks in his recent report.

Feb 12 • 16:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Ministry of Culture returns several works seized during the Civil War to the town of Brihuega

The Spanish Ministry of Culture has returned several seized artworks to Brihuega, a small village, as part of an effort to restore local heritage.

Feb 12 • 14:39 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Record number of works at this year's 'Warsalongen'

The 'Warsalongen' art exhibition and auction aims to support war-affected children, showcasing a record number of artworks donated by artists, collectors, and galleries.

Feb 11 • 11:32 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The shock that shook France and Spain: 50 years ago, 119 Picassos were stolen in one night

The article recounts the 50th anniversary of the theft of 119 Picasso artworks from the Palais des Papes in Avignon, a high-profile crime that shocked France and Spain.

Feb 11 • 10:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Exhibition takes artworks to the streets and public spaces of Goiânia through QR codes

An exhibition of video artworks using QR codes to display artists' work has started taking place in the streets, squares, and other public spaces of Goiânia.

Feb 10 • 15:55 UTC

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