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🇮🇹 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
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The Ukrainian Painter Has Painted 80 Pictures in Oslo. One of Them Will Get a Very Special Place.

A Ukrainian painter expresses gratitude to the city of Oslo by gifting a painting to the mayor after creating 80 artworks in the city.

Mar 21 • 15:20 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Sara-Vide Ericson: 'Some paintings should be larger than life'

Sara-Vide Ericson, a leading figure in Nordic painting renewal, is set to unveil her largest solo exhibition at Norrköping Art Museum on March 21.

Mar 21 • 11:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

From Prague to Vienna. A Rare Canaletto Painting Has Left the Lobkowicz Palace

A rare Canaletto painting has been removed from the Lobkowicz Palace in Prague, heading for Vienna, but the specifics of the article cannot be accessed due to a page loading issue.

Mar 21 • 09:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Death, power and paranoia: painting that shocked German society finally returns to Berlin

The controversial painting 'Mors Imperator' by Hermione von Preuschen returns to Berlin over a century after its initial rejection due to fears of offending Emperor Wilhelm I.

Mar 21 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Stolen painting from New Year's Eve party in gallery in Curitiba returned

A stolen painting from a New Year's Eve party in a Curitiba art gallery has been returned over two months after its theft.

Mar 20 • 21:23 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Sudanese artists rebuild cultural life in wartime shelter

Displaced Sudanese artists in a shelter are creating a sense of community by engaging in music, painting, and other forms of art despite the ongoing conflict in their country.

Mar 20 • 15:37 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

George Tsangarakis: The video with the 'sacred relic', the 500 paintings, and the secret storage

Authorities are investigating a secret storage facility in Greece linked to art dealer George Tsangarakis due to concerns over the legality of over 500 paintings and an 18th-century Bible showcased in a controversial video.

Mar 20 • 14:43 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

POETRY | Jaan Kaplinski "Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin's painting 'The Flooding of the Red Horse'"

Estonian student Alex Paul Pukk recites Jaan Kaplinski's poem inspired by Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin's painting.

Mar 20 • 11:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Alesp says that the opinion of deputies is inviolable when commenting on 'black face' case

The São Paulo Legislative Assembly affirmed that deputies are protected by the Constitution to express their opinions, following a controversial incident involving a state deputy painting her body black in the plenary.

Mar 19 • 20:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

The PSA seized a painting of the 'Virgin of the Milk' in Santiago del Estero and is investigating whether it was acquired illegally

The PSA confiscated a painting of the 'Virgin of the Milk' at Santiago del Estero Airport, suspected to have been illegally acquired in Peru.

Mar 19 • 20:26 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Shocking campaign in Prague. The transport company painted the score 0:1 on trams after the death of a schoolgirl

Following the tragic death of a schoolgirl, Prague's transport company initiated a provocative campaign by painting a score of 0:1 on trams.

Mar 19 • 14:21 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Police recovered a painting lost in 1944. It was in the register of lost works

A painting lost since 1944 has been recovered by Polish police, marking a significant achievement in cultural heritage preservation.

Mar 18 • 13:46 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A Painter Exposed a Client Who Did Not Pay for His Work

A British painter publically called out a pub owner for failing to pay the full amount for exterior painting work done on the establishment.

Mar 18 • 11:51 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The 'Guernica' in Virtual Reality: Paris Explores the History of Picasso's Famous Painting

The Picasso Museum in Paris presents a five-month virtual reality experience dedicated to Picasso's 'Guernica', tracing the journey of the painting from its commission to its installation in Madrid's Reina Sofía Museum.

Mar 18 • 10:59 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

RISK OF CANCER ⟩ Prisma recalls asbestos-containing toy

AS Prisma Peremarket is recalling the Moxy sand painting set due to the presence of asbestos fibers, which can cause cancer.

Mar 18 • 04:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Olafur Eliasson, the sculptor of light confronts the canvas: 'If you relax the obsession with results, you become less defensive'

Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson showcases a unique painting exhibition in Madrid, challenging traditional artistic approaches and encouraging a more relaxed perception of creativity.

Mar 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Banksy's real life from 'true identity to very famous painting partner'

An investigation has revealed Banksy's true identity as Robin Gunningham, who reportedly worked alongside a notable partner in creating his iconic murals.

Mar 17 • 11:34 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Painting as Landscape. The Works of Vichrová are Exhibited in Kutná Hora

An exhibition of paintings and drawings by Vichrová takes place in Kutná Hora.

Mar 17 • 09:36 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Former Luge Athlete Mārtiņš Rubenis Robbed

Mārtiņš Rubenis, a former luge athlete turned coach, reported the theft of several valuable artworks from his family's home in Imanta, including a significant landscape painting by Jānis Jaunsudrabiņš.

Mar 17 • 09:07 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Story of One Painting: Miervaldis Polis. 'Dream'

The article discusses a creative project revolving around the artwork of Latvian artist Miervaldis Polis, inviting submissions for a collective exhibition.

Mar 17 • 07:17 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Sports

Self-proclaimed 'unofficial Olympic and Paralympic painter' bids farewell to Cortina, until we meet again

A French artist known for painting scenes from Olympic and Paralympic host cities reflects on his experiences in Cortina.

Mar 16 • 22:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

The unusual painting in which Uruguayan Sebastián Marset is with Tony Montana, El Chapo, and other drug lords

The article discusses an unusual painting discovered during a police raid linked to Uruguayan drug lord Sebastián Marset, showing him alongside infamous figures like Tony Montana and El Chapo.

Mar 16 • 21:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Il Guercino and the Evolution of the Self-Taught Painter Who Amazed the Masters of Baroque

The Thyssen Museum in Madrid opens an exhibition focused on the biblical representations by the Italian painter Il Guercino, highlighting his drastic style evolution.

Mar 16 • 15:52 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

A Delacroix on the Greek War of Independence is lent by France to Athens

France has lent a painting by Eugène Delacroix depicting the fall of Missolonghi to Greece for an exhibition at the archaeological museum of Missolonghi.

Mar 16 • 10:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Banksy has 'painting partner' for graffiti sketches – and he's famous

Banksy, the elusive street artist, is said to have a famous 'painting partner' who assisted him on some of his murals, according to new claims from an investigation.

Mar 16 • 08:13 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Greece in the Ruins of Missolonghi

The Xenokratios Archaeological Museum of Missolonghi officially welcomed Eugene Delacroix's iconic painting, 'Greece in the Ruins of Missolonghi,' during a press conference attended by Greece's Minister of Culture, Lina Mendoni, marking the 200th anniversary of the Greek War of Independence.

Mar 16 • 07:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The Still Life with Artichokes by Van der Hamen, a Preview of Spring with Vibrant Colors and Sweet Aromas

The article discusses the still life painting 'Bodegón con alcachofas' by Juan van der Hamen, displayed at the Museo del Prado, highlighting its vibrant colors and exquisite detail.

Mar 15 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Common Painting Mistakes and Their Solutions

The article discusses the most common painting mistakes and offers simple solutions to avoid them during interior painting projects.

Mar 14 • 14:57 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

"Greece in the Ruins of Missolonghi": The Iconic Painting by Delacroix Presented

The iconic painting "Greece in the Ruins of Missolonghi" by Eugène Delacroix is presented at the Xenokratous Archaeological Museum in Missolonghi, evoking deep emotion and joy among attendees.

Mar 14 • 11:54 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Dame Tracey Surprises with Painting that has Nerve and Presence

British artist Tracey Emin unveils her retrospective exhibition 'A Second Life' at Tate Modern in London, focusing on her intense paintings.

Mar 14 • 10:38 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

How much it costs to paint a complete 100-square-meter house in March 2026

The article discusses the costs and considerations involved in painting a complete home in Argentina, emphasizing the importance of budgeting and current trends in paint colors.

Mar 13 • 15:56 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Caravaggio: Million-Dollar Investment, Drama, and Streaming

Italy has made a significant investment of approximately 35 million dollars to acquire Caravaggio's painting "Portrait of Monsignor Maffeo Barberini" for the Palazzo Barberini in Rome, highlighting the artist's unique contributions to art.

Mar 13 • 09:04 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

District Court overturned the peace decision, and the suspect who sprayed a Palestinian flag, whom Ben Gvir joined in his detention, was released to house arrest

The Lod District Court in Israel has released a suspect accused of spray-painting a Palestinian flag on a municipal building to house arrest, overturning a previous decision to keep him in detention.

Mar 13 • 07:13 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO: Italy purchased a rare painting by Caravaggio for 30 million euros

Italy has acquired a rare painting by the baroque master Caravaggio for 30 million euros, marking one of the largest sums ever paid by the state for an artwork.

Mar 12 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Painter Sandra Strēle's Exhibition Merges Times and Spaces, as Well as the Worlds of Water and Earth

Sandra Strēle's upcoming exhibition at 'Māksla XO' gallery showcases a blend of natural themes, including primitive plants and marine life, explored through her unique artistic lens.

Mar 12 • 06:56 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Italy purchases a painting by Baroque artist Caravaggio for 30 million euros

Italy has acquired a significant work by Caravaggio for 30 million euros, highlighting the importance of this artwork in the artist's body of work.

Mar 12 • 03:53 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

ANTI-STRESS Painting & Mind Exercises for Children and Adults

This Saturday, a special edition featuring anti-stress painting and mind exercises will be released, inviting people to engage creatively and temporarily step away from their screens.

Mar 11 • 18:09 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Italy has purchased a Caravaggio painting for 30 million euros

Italy has acquired a Caravaggio portrait of Monsignor Maffeo Barberini for €30 million to enhance the collection of the Barberini Museum in Rome.

Mar 11 • 17:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Jüri Kase's Painting Installations Climb to the Ceiling

The exhibition 'Silmapilk!' by Jüri Kase showcases striking one-meter wide painting installations that stretch from the floor to the ceiling.

Mar 11 • 15:45 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Italian state purchases a 4.5 billion kronas painting by Caravaggio

The Italian government has acquired a painting by the renowned artist Caravaggio for 4.5 billion Icelandic kronas.

Mar 11 • 03:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Painter electrocuted while working at a water treatment station in Uberlândia

A 38-year-old painter named Túlio Wilson Guimarães died after being electrocuted while painting at a water treatment facility in Uberlândia, Brazil.

Mar 10 • 22:35 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Italy buys rare painting by Caravaggio for 220 million kroner

The Italian government has purchased a rare Caravaggio painting for 30 million euros, marking one of its largest investments in art.

Mar 10 • 18:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Vatican Museums unveil an unpublished 'Redeemer' by El Greco hidden behind a forgery

The Vatican Museums will showcase a previously hidden painting, 'The Redeemer,' by El Greco, restored after decades under a forgery.

Mar 10 • 17:27 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

REVIEW: Untold Stories from Ideal Painting Landscapes at the New Art Museum

The annual overview exhibitions of the Art Association at the New Art Museum in Pärnu feature nearly 100 artists and are considered one of the most democratic group exhibitions in Estonia's art scene.

Mar 10 • 11:49 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Colorful Gallery: Estonian Artist Opens Exhibition on the Human Side of Birds

Estonian artist Katta II Grüner opened a painting exhibition titled 'Mystical Birds' in Tallinn, showcasing recent works that reflect on the value of life and humanity's relationship with nature through bird motifs.

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

The Signboard Artwork 'Forest of Roses' Left by the Experimental Art Pioneer Jeong Chan-seung, Painting Motels in His Home Country

The article discusses the legacy of Jeong Chan-seung, a pivotal figure in Korean experimental art, whose works and life were marked by challenges during the military dictatorship in South Korea.

Mar 10 • 08:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman killed by husband was painting her nails when she was attacked and shot in front of her daughter in Uberaba

A municipal guard in Uberaba, Brazil, is suspected of murdering his wife in front of their daughter after a jealousy-fueled argument.

Mar 10 • 06:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Lighting that makes the starry sky look vivid, an invented depiction - Prize-winning work from the Future Science Dream Painting Exhibition

A student from Tokyo won the Minister of Education Award at the 48th Future Science Dream Painting Exhibition for his innovative lighting design that enhances visibility of the night sky by negating street lights.

Mar 10 • 01:00 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Flower painting by Karen Blixen sold for 240,000 kroner

A flower painting by the renowned Danish author Karen Blixen was sold at auction for 240,000 kroner, exceeding its estimated value significantly.

Mar 9 • 20:30 UTC

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