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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

“These works are paintings just like my canvases”: Miquel Barceló transforms newspapers into art for EL PAÍS

Miquel Barceló creatively transforms newspapers into art pieces, showcasing his works at EL PAÍS's stand during Arco, coinciding with the newspaper's 50th anniversary.

Feb 28 • 04:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Masterpieces of a 16th-century master reunited. For the first time in 200 years

A unique exhibition featuring four paintings by Jacopo Tintoretto has brought together works that have not been seen together for over two centuries.

Feb 26 • 04:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Nara Takamatsuzuka Tumulus National Treasure Wall Paintings to Be Closed to the Public for Four Years Due to New Facility Development

The public viewing of wall paintings at the Takamatsuzuka Tumulus in Nara will be halted for four years as a new preservation and exhibition facility is developed.

Feb 26 • 02:30 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
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The artist Brenda Erdei transforms her dreams into painting with the exhibit 'I Can't Live Like This'

Brenda Erdei's art exhibit showcases her dream journaling and transformation of those dreams into paintings, exploring the intersection of the tangible and the intangible.

Feb 25 • 11:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Sejong University Sejong Museum Gallery Hall 2 holds Ryoo Ji-sun's selected solo exhibition

Sejong University is hosting a solo exhibition by artist Ryoo Ji-sun at the Sejong Museum Gallery Hall 2, from February 25 to March 8, 2026, featuring over 60 paintings themed 'Looking Back', which explore the inner landscapes beyond visible forms.

Feb 25 • 02:02 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

The judge made them draw - And in 53 minutes, a 30-year-old lie collapsed

A court case in 1986 reveals that Margaret Keane, a talented artist, was the true creator of the iconic 'Big Eye' paintings, after her husband Walter Keane falsely claimed credit for decades.

Feb 22 • 05:33 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Photos: Group Exhibition at EKA Gallery Asks What to Do with the Legacy of Totalitarian Regimes

A new group exhibition at EKA Gallery explores the legacy of totalitarian regimes through artistic interventions in monumental paintings.

Feb 21 • 10:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

LS Lowry believed his paintings would be worthless, interviews reveal

LS Lowry, the renowned British artist, doubted the value of his work after death, as revealed in recently discovered interviews.

Feb 20 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

REVIEW: Kaido Ole portrays himself through his art collection

Kaido Ole's exhibition at the Vaal Gallery showcases his personal art collection, rather than his own creations, presenting a diverse array of emotions and styles.

Feb 19 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tiago West, urban poetry artist known for paintings with poems about Recife, has died

Tiago West, a celebrated urban poetry artist known for his works on Recife, passed away at the age of 40 on Ash Wednesday.

Feb 19 • 20:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Heavenly Blue in the Paintings of Václav Špála

The article discusses the challenges in accessing content related to the works of Czech painter Václav Špála due to technical issues.

Feb 19 • 08:26 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The main noble family of the Canary Islands pays inheritance tax with paintings by Murillo and Giordano

The main noble family of the Canary Islands has settled inheritance tax obligations by donating valuable paintings to the state.

Feb 17 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

María Rosenfeldt, the heiress of Ouka Leele: "As long as they don't just see me as a posh girl who has some paintings, that's enough for me"

María Rosenfeldt, the daughter of renowned Spanish photographer Ouka Leele, discusses her efforts to manage and promote her mother's artistic legacy.

Feb 15 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Gallery: Marita Liivak opened the exhibition 'The Privilege of Introspection' in Pärnu

Artist Marita Liivak's new exhibition 'The Privilege of Introspection' opened in Pärnu, showcasing a collection of paintings that explore themes of adaptation and the search for a sense of security in both mental and physical spaces.

Feb 13 • 16:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Louvre Museum: water leak affects gallery with most valuable works; Mona Lisa was not affected

A water leak in the Denon gallery of the Louvre Museum impacted a section housing valuable paintings, but the area of the Mona Lisa remains unaffected.

Feb 13 • 13:49 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

Discovery on the Egyptian Sinai: A rock art site is 10,000 years old

Archaeologists discovered a 10,000-year-old rock art site on the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt, revealing diverse engravings and paintings that showcase artistic development from prehistory to the Islamic period.

Feb 13 • 09:45 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

AI as an Art Historian: "Those Van Eycks Are Fakes"

A Swiss company claims that two paintings attributed to Jan van Eyck are forgeries, as determined by their AI analysis.

Feb 11 • 04:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Will Folk Paintings, the 'Face of the Era', Become Mainstream Art?

The discussion around whether Korean folk paintings, known as Minhwa, can become a major genre in contemporary Korean art is gaining traction as traditional motifs are increasingly incorporated into modern cultural products.

Feb 10 • 13:57 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Christina Makropoulou: "...Art [...] a refuge that brings us back to the essential"

Visual artist Christina Makropoulou presents her new work in her solo exhibition featuring paintings on photographic paper.

Feb 10 • 09:35 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Chinese probe into Nanjing Museum scandal alleges historic mismanagement and corruption

A scandal involving the Nanjing Museum highlights allegations of corruption and mismanagement regarding the sale of donated paintings that were supposed to be preserved.

Feb 10 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Rare works by Antonio Dias in an exhibition in São Paulo are valued at R$ 25 million

An exhibition of rare paintings by Brazilian artist Antonio Dias, valued at R$ 25 million, opens at the Gomide&Co gallery in São Paulo amidst a vibrant Carnival season.

Feb 10 • 02:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Sang-min, Is He Buying Paintings for Kim Geon-hee's Brother? Court "Failed to Prove Delivery to Kim Geon-hee"

A former prosecutor received a partial acquittal concerning bribery allegations related to the delivery of a painting to Kim Geon-hee, with the court suggesting it was possible that he merely acted as an intermediary for the purchase.

Feb 9 • 10:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Exhibition celebrates São Paulo anniversary with paintings about the city

The exhibition "Memória Paulistana" showcases the works of Cristiane Carbone, celebrating São Paulo's anniversary through art.

Feb 8 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Return on investments in Brazilian paintings is lower than inflation, says research

A study indicates that investments in Brazilian paintings from 2012 to 2022 yielded returns below inflation and traditional financial investments like the stock market.

Feb 8 • 10:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Masterpiece questioned: Brushstrokes do not match

Two paintings attributed to the Flemish master Jan van Eyck may actually have been painted by someone else, following an AI analysis of the artist's brushstrokes.

Feb 7 • 20:17 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

He succeeded in Paris. In Klatovy, paintings by Václav Brožík are exhibited

The article discusses a recent art exhibition in Klatovy featuring the works of Czech painter Václav Brožík, who gained recognition in Paris.

Feb 7 • 11:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

AI analysis casts doubt on Van Eyck paintings in Italian and US museums

An AI analysis suggests that two paintings attributed to Jan van Eyck in the US and Italy might not actually be by him.

Feb 7 • 08:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
World

Far-right profile calls Swedish art 'satanic'

Far-right American media figure Alex Jones uses images of Swedish artist Lena Cronqvist to portray the EU as evil, despite her paintings being displayed in the EU Parliament years ago.

Feb 6 • 15:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

From Farab to Damascus.. Paintings that evoke the childhood of Al-Farabi and his philosophical journey

Kazakh artist Musabir Januzak narrates the life journey of philosopher Abu Nasr Al-Farabi through art in a four-day exhibition organized by ICESCO and the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Morocco.

Feb 6 • 08:04 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Leonidas Michalakis: 'When a work 'contains' its creator, then it is true…'

The exhibition 'Closed Garden' featuring works by artist Leonidas Michalakis is presented at the Angelos and Lito Katakouzinos Foundation in Athens, showcasing thirteen small paintings and two sculptures until February 27.

Feb 6 • 06:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Three paintings that had been lost for more than 50 years found in the house of the Duke of Alba

The Spanish National Police discovered three paintings, including a Joaquín Sorolla piece and two oils by José Moreno Carbonero, that had been missing for over 50 years in the Duke of Alba's residence.

Feb 5 • 20:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

The Spanish Police recovered three lost paintings hidden in the house of the Duke of Alba

The Spanish Police retrieved three artworks, including Joaquín Sorolla's 'La Chata', that had been missing since the 1970s and were found in the Palacio de Liria in Madrid, the residence of one of Spain's prominent aristocratic families.

Feb 5 • 19:14 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Mystery Under the Moss: Father and Daughter Found 3000-Year-Old Rock Paintings in Norway

A routine day turned into an extraordinary adventure for a father and daughter who discovered rare rock paintings dating back 3000 years while exploring Kolsåstoppen mountain in Norway.

Feb 5 • 15:33 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Ilê Sartuzi Exhibit Exchanges Art for Purchase Contracts and Speculations

The exhibition 'Contrato' at the Luisa Strina Gallery in São Paulo showcases works by Ilê Sartuzi that challenge art market conventions through agreements and legal terms rather than traditional paintings.

Feb 5 • 13:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Between Charro Canvases and Replica Paintings; The 'Narcocasas' of 'La Barbie', Arturo Beltrán Leyva, and Zhenli Ye Gon

An investigation reveals the luxurious homes of high-ranking Mexican drug traffickers, highlighting figures like Édgar Valdez Villarreal (La Barbie), Arturo Beltrán Leyva, and Zhenli Ye Gon.

Feb 5 • 04:17 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Restoration of the 'most astonishing piece of painting ever made'

The Museo del Prado begins the restoration of Velázquez's "El Pablo de Valladolid," one of the most important paintings, as part of a conservation effort.

Feb 4 • 12:28 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Beatriz Milhazes takes her Carnival of abstractions to an exhibition in Salvador

Artist Beatriz Milhazes showcases her unique approach to creation in Salvador, inspired by photographs of unfinished paintings during the pandemic.

Feb 3 • 16:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Fernando O’Connor presents an unpublished series on the human condition in Córdoba

Artist Fernando O’Connor returns to Córdoba to exhibit his series 'La Fábula Humana,' featuring ten large oil paintings and approximately twenty-five smaller works on paper at the Paseo del Buen Pastor.

Feb 3 • 13:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

"DESSERT": Paintings Exhibition by Nikos Siskos at Sianti Gallery

The Sianti Gallery is hosting the solo exhibition "DESSERT" by artist Nikos Siskos, showcasing paintings that explore vibrant color contrasts and detail, blending pop aesthetics with surrealism.

Feb 2 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The Prado claims photographs that tell its memory as works of art

A new exhibition showcases part of a collection of nearly 11,000 images featuring reproductions of galleries, paintings, and artists from the Prado Museum.

Feb 2 • 13:29 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

The restoration of wall paintings in the chapel of Bečov Castle is complete. They have regained their original appearance

The restoration of Gothic ceiling paintings in Bečov Castle's chapel is complete, and preparations for a new visitor exhibition are ongoing.

Jan 16 • 11:31 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

The rock painting of the Karoo suggests that ancient inhabitants of southern Africa encountered an extinct creature with large tusks that they should not have seen

Rock paintings in the Karoo indicate that ancient southern African inhabitants may have come into contact with an extinct creature featuring large tusks, challenging the timeline of known species.

Jan 15 • 13:48 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Interview with Birgit Aschmann: The German Love for Nature - Just a Myth?

Historian Birgit Aschmann discusses the simultaneous emergence of German reverence and destruction of nature during the 19th century, as exemplified by Caspar David Friedrich's romantic paintings and the rectification of the Rhine river.

Jan 14 • 08:49 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Life & Tech

Was the painter František Kupka a failed miser? His paintings were also purchased by Edvard Beneš

The article explores the uncertain legacy of painter František Kupka, questioning whether he was a failed artist despite his works being acquired by notable figures like Edvard Beneš.

Jan 12 • 15:49 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Famous art dealer begins court battle. In the background, paintings worth one hundred million dollars

Yves Bouvier, a Swiss art dealer, faces legal challenges linked to his controversial dealings with Russian businessman Dmitry Rybolovlev over valuable artworks.

Jan 9 • 15:49 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

Don't miss: Culinary battle or film Emotional Value awarded at Cannes

The article covers a Korean cooking show focused on gastronomy, a comedic film about parent-child relationships, jazz-folk fusion by Markéta Foukalová, a stage adaptation of Dostoevsky's 'The Idiot', and the tranquil paintings of artist Ivana Lomová.

Jan 9 • 06:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Paulina Florjanowicz: Polish museums lost a lot of paintings and graphics after the war

Paulina Florjanowicz discusses the significant losses of artworks in Polish museums post-war and emphasizes the importance of security in protecting cultural collections.

Jan 9 • 03:30 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Life & Tech

Valkenburg-de-Rooij Exhibition Utrecht: Beauty with a Moral Abyss

The exhibition in Utrecht by contemporary artist Willem de Rooij addresses colonialism in the paintings of Old Master Dirk Valkenburg.

Jan 6 • 16:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Illa and his Government received 1,261 gifts in 2025, including oil, wine, books, paintings, and clothing

In 2025, President Salvador Illa and his government received a total of 1,261 gifts, with Illa receiving the most at 151 gifts and the least received by the Minister of Research and Universities at 14 gifts.

Jan 6 • 11:40 UTC

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