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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Nelson Felix transports the poetry of Dorival Caymmi to a new series of works

Artist Nelson Felix is opening two exhibitions in São Paulo inspired by the poetry of Dorival Caymmi, integrating geographical coordinates and poetic elements into his sculptures.

Mar 20 • 18:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

Another piece of the Acropolis found in the wreck of the famous ship

The wreck of the ship 'Mentor', which sank while trying to transport sculptures from the Acropolis to the UK, has yielded another potential piece of Acropolis remnants in the Aegean Sea.

Mar 20 • 08:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Deaths: Roque Santeiro carved many works of sacred art

Roque Santeiro, a renowned artisan from Petrolina, Brazil, was celebrated for his intricate wooden sculptures, which included not only religious figures but also animals and traditional art forms.

Mar 19 • 19:42 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

The Mysterious Swarm of Bell Ringers: The Strange Symphony of an Estonian Artist in Zurich

The article discusses an exhibition of kinetic sculptures by Estonian artist Kaarel Kurismaa in Zurich, showcasing an interplay of beauty and chaos in art.

Mar 19 • 09:45 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

2nd Place Clarín SCA Award for Students 2026: Museum of Indigenous Peoples

This article discusses a student project proposing a museum in Delta del Tigre that showcases sculptures reflecting the culture of Argentina's Indigenous peoples.

Mar 16 • 12:57 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

A Day in Jelgava: Horses, Sculptures, Talking Houses, and Unexpected Surprises

A recent visit to Jelgava reveals a vibrant cultural scene, highlighted by the International Ice Sculpture Festival and local art installations.

Mar 16 • 02:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Marta Minujín at Lollapalooza: "I connect better with musicians than with artists"

At 83 years old, Marta Minujín will showcase her inflatable sculptures at Lollapalooza Buenos Aires, drawing parallels between her artistic connections and the music world.

Mar 10 • 20:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Craftsman transforms matchsticks into sculptures and has taken the art of Alagoas to the world

Arlindo Monteiro, a craftsman from Brazil, creates intricate sculptures from matchsticks, gaining national recognition for his art.

Mar 7 • 14:40 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Handworks of Artist Krista Vindberga-Auzniece and the Engineer's Spark in the Exhibition 'Kiss'

Krista Vindberga-Auzniece's exhibition 'Osculum. Basium. Suavium' focuses on the significance of touch and proximity, showcased through her rotating hand sculptures.

Mar 7 • 10:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Mystical Wooden Sculptures Have Brought a Record Audience to a Helsinki Gallery

The 'Suuri tapaaminen' exhibition by Swedish artist Ruben Risholm at the Sinne Gallery in Helsinki has drawn an unprecedented number of visitors, exceeding 2000, making it one of the gallery's most popular exhibitions ever.

Mar 7 • 10:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Green light for the controversial sculptures in the Port of Málaga, although only for six months and not for 25 years as planned

The Port Authority of Málaga has approved the installation of two controversial large sculptures for a six-month period instead of the initially planned 25 years.

Mar 6 • 13:58 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

New technology reveals the secrets of sculptures

A research team from the University of Oslo is investigating historical sculptures using scientific methods to uncover their condition and history.

Mar 6 • 13:04 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Sculptures Subvert the Link Between Nature and Human Roots in Exhibitions

This article discusses current sculpture exhibitions by Rafael Chavez and Abiniel João Nascimento, showcasing their unique connections to nature and cultural heritage.

Mar 5 • 18:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

LAST CHANCE! ⟩ The hit exhibition 'Art of the Brick' will be closed in Tallinn on March 29 and has already been visited by over 42,000 people

The 'Art of the Brick' exhibition in Tallinn, which features over a million LEGO bricks and sculptures, is nearing its closing date and has drawn significant crowds.

Mar 5 • 13:17 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Jarosław Kaczyński as a Larva. PiS Outraged after Exhibition in the European Parliament

The European Parliament showcased a satirical exhibition featuring caricatured sculptures that have outraged the Polish ruling party, PiS, due to its portrayal of political leaders.

Mar 5 • 07:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Barcelona also celebrates the Goya Awards in the street

Barcelona is hosting street celebrations for the Goya Awards, featuring large sculptures and exhibitions to commemorate Spanish cinema.

Feb 27 • 04:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Prokopios Pavlopoulos: Contribution to the legal documentation of Greece's compelling arguments for the definitive 'repatriation' of the Parthenon Sculptures

Former Greek President Prokopios Pavlopoulos emphasizes the increasing global recognition of Greece's legal claims for the return of the Parthenon Sculptures during a speech at an event advocating for their repatriation.

Feb 26 • 18:27 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Did you see? This seaside object has become a true gallery of ice sculptures – crowds flock to admire it

A seaside pier in Šventoji, Lithuania, has transformed into a stunning gallery of ice sculptures, attracting many visitors while revealing a rich historical background.

Feb 25 • 12:05 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Did you see? This seaside object has become a true winter ice sculpture gallery

A winter ice sculpture gallery has formed around the historic dock in Šventoji, revealing its rich past and future potential.

Feb 25 • 10:10 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Ice Kingdom in Petrova Skala. Due to the lack of water, ice spirits are dwarves

The article discusses a unique phenomenon in Petrova Skala, where the lack of water has led to changes in the characteristics of ice sculptures, diminishing their majestic appearance.

Feb 24 • 14:52 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Howtan Re brings "Holy Pop" to Casa Sanremo Chateau d’Ax PALAITALIA Enit, showcasing six works from the collection

Artist Howtan Re presents his "Holy Pop" collection at Casa Sanremo during the Italian Song Festival, featuring six provocative sculptures that blend sacred imagery with pop culture.

Feb 23 • 12:32 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Super seamstress puts artistic spin on garlic mushrooms

A great-grandmother from Mount Barker, Australia, transforms food waste from her kitchen into art, using her sewing skills to create sculptures from garlic clove remnants.

Feb 22 • 01:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

DRIVE-THROUGH ART EXHIBITION!

A new drive-in art exhibition featuring sculptures by Edith Karlson and Jass Kaselaan has opened at the parking garage under Freedom Square in Estonia.

Feb 20 • 22:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

More sculptures for the landscape of Pinamar

The Playas Art Hotel in Pinamar is showcasing large pieces by renowned modern artists as part of an artistic initiative aimed at integrating art into everyday life in the city.

Feb 20 • 20:59 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

People Come to Adopt Statues Here... Know What This Trend Is and Why It Started

Milan's iconic Duomo Cathedral has launched a new initiative called 'Adopt a Statue' allowing people to sponsor the restoration of its historic sculptures.

Feb 19 • 05:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Between Eternal Life and Perish of Art, Park Mi-hwa [Critic]

The article reflects on the works and philosophy of artist Park Mi-hwa as she explores themes of life, existence, and the relationship between humanity and the natural world through her clay sculptures and artistic process.

Feb 18 • 14:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rabbit's foot, guides and sculptures: see the amulets of the samba schools directors in SP during the vote counting

The article explores the use of various amulets by the directors of São Paulo's samba schools during the tense vote counting of the carnival results.

Feb 17 • 20:33 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Gallery: Snow sculptures opened at Annelinna library courtyard

This morning, two snow sculptures created by students from the Pallas sculpture department were unveiled at the Annelinna library in Estonia.

Feb 17 • 12:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Maren Uthaug: Come on, women can do more than just be naked

Maren Uthaug discusses women's representation in public sculptures and a group of women knitting clothes for nude statues in protest.

Feb 16 • 18:53 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

‘Inertia’: sculptures from Palais de Glace come out of storage and are displayed in the Manzana de las Luces

An exhibition titled 'Inercia' is showcasing 14 sculptures from the Palais de Glace at the historical Manzana de las Luces in Argentina.

Feb 16 • 13:35 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

Jose Dávila. Fragility as a Method

Artist Jose Dávila explores the non-neutral nature of materials in his sculptures, reflecting on fragility and strength through modern languages.

Feb 14 • 09:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Urmo, 79, does something every winter that makes passersby smile

A 79-year-old man in Tuusula, Finland, creates whimsical snow sculptures in his yard each winter, attracting the admiration of passersby.

Feb 14 • 08:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Snow sculptures will be opened at Annelinna library on Shrove Tuesday

On February 17, two large snow sculptures created by students from the Pallas sculpture department will be unveiled at the Annelinna library in Tartu, Estonia.

Feb 13 • 17:02 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Gondwana Project: how the sound sculptures of Daniel Papaleo connect continents

The Gondwana Project, developed by Argentine sculptor Daniel Papaleo, features sound sculptures that create a multi-sensory experience by combining visual art with music and natural sounds.

Feb 11 • 13:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Magic Pirueta

In a Beijing shopping center, a woman navigates through stationary human-like sculptures that evoke a sense of futuristic design and a blend of past and present.

Feb 9 • 19:39 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Kaarel Kurismaa's Solo Exhibition Opened in Zurich

Kaarel Kurismaa's solo exhibition showcasing his works from the 1990s opened in Zurich, featuring playful sculptures and sounds that evoke childhood memories and factory life.

Feb 9 • 16:45 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Winners of the 27th International Ice Sculpture Festival Awarded in Jelgava

The 27th International Ice Sculpture Festival in Jelgava showcases ice sculptures themed around 'The Power of Illusion,' featuring 20 sculptors from 12 countries.

Feb 8 • 14:16 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Life & Tech

The 27th International Ice Sculpture Festival Will Take Place in Jelgava

This week in Jelgava, twenty artists from twelve countries are creating ice sculptures for the 27th International Ice Sculpture Festival, themed around illusions.

Feb 6 • 16:52 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Gallery: A magnificent snow castle has risen in Kadriorg

A snow castle featuring interesting caves and sculptures has opened today in Kadriorg Park, Tallinn.

Feb 6 • 16:05 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
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The great plundering of a German elderly woman in Mallorca: 1,500 coins, amphorae, swords, and even Roman sculptures

A court in Manacor is investigating three German nationals who looted thousands of valuable archaeological items and attempted to smuggle them out of the island through the Palma airport.

Feb 5 • 15:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Life & Tech

The Moomins Saved the Leppävirta Ski Tunnel – Now Over 30,000 People Visit Annually

The ice Moomin sculptures attract thousands of tourists to Leppävirta, Northern Savo, with a goal to attract over 30,000 visitors this year after 5,000 guests in January alone.

Feb 4 • 15:47 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Each Work of Art on Its Pedestal

The article highlights the artistic contributions of Delfín Gerónimo and Élida Salteño, both of whom create ceremonial pottery and sculptures, emphasizing their cultural heritage and craftsmanship.

Feb 4 • 09:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Sapporo Snow Festival Opens with 210 Ice and Snow Sculptures at 3 Venues Until the 11th

The 76th Sapporo Snow Festival commenced on the 4th, featuring a total of 210 snow sculptures across three venues until the 11th.

Feb 4 • 07:07 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

GALLERY: Val di Fiemme welcomes athletes with Olympic medals and exciting sculptures

Val di Fiemme, a host of the Nordic skiing events for the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, showcases its heritage with Olympic medals and captivating sculptures.

Feb 3 • 11:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

See Extreme Beauty in the Smile Created by an Ugly Sculpture

The article covers the artist Kim Pan-sam and his creation of the 'Ugly Village' sculpture park in Muan, South Jeolla, which embraces the beauty of imperfection through unique artworks.

Feb 3 • 10:11 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Buddhist figures, Indian gods, and even Beethoven appear in this curious route of 20 sculptures carved in limestone

A unique outdoor museum called the Route of Faces features 20 limestone sculptures, including Buddhist figures, Indian gods, and Beethoven, set in the picturesque landscape of Buendía, Cuenca.

Feb 3 • 09:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Lupino explores the 'mystery of evil' in his new exhibition. We have details

Artist Stephan Lupino will open his exhibition 'KATEHON' in Zagreb, showcasing sculptures inspired by the biblical concept of resisting the spread of lawlessness in today's world.

Feb 2 • 14:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

In the hands of a collector linked to Nazism, after housed in a museum and now in Galicia, its true owner

The Marès Museum in Barcelona is returning two Romanesque sculptures stolen from a Galician monastery after a historian's investigative work.

Feb 2 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Life & Tech

Where the beauty of Kokořínsko meets bloody history. Follow the traces of sculptor Václav Levý and discover the haunted Mordloch

The article explores the Kokořín region, highlighting its blend of beauty and dark history, focusing on the sculptures of Václav Levý and the eerie site of Mordloch.

Jan 31 • 06:00 UTC

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