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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

In the Beskydy Mountains, a magical world of ice sculptures inspired by Czech fairy tales was created by artists from the Czech Republic and Slovakia, featuring almost thirty unique pieces.

A temporary exhibition titled 'Dialogues of Iberian Sculpture' features Iberian masterpieces from the Louvre at the National Archaeological Museum until May 10.

The cultural and social institutions' mobilization has resulted in the sculptures of Neptune and Venus being displayed at the port for only six months instead of the originally planned 25 years.

The article discusses Waldemar Otto's sculptures, which symbolize perseverance and resistance, questioning how much progress can be absorbed by art history amidst varying artistic strategies of the 20th century.

Málaga faces mixed opinions regarding the installation of large sculptures of Neptune and Venus at the port, amidst criticism from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Telmo.

Andrzej Leder discusses 'The Forest of Spirits', a multifaceted autobiographical report exploring the journey of a Polish ethnographer who discovers Siberian indigenous sculptures and embarks on a quest to understand their origins and significance.

A historical heritage brigade has recovered two valuable Roman sculptures looted from a site in southern Spain between 2007 and 2008, which were auctioned for several million euros in 2012.

Spanish authorities have recovered several bronze Roman sculptures that were looted nearly 20 years ago, evoking excitement among police agents during the unboxing at Barajas Airport.

Spain has successfully reclaimed two bronze sculptures from the Roman era that were stolen nearly two decades ago and displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

The article explores the ancient granite sculptures known as verracos, which have stood for over two millennia in the Spanish landscape, serving as silent guardians of Hispania's history.

The International Ice Sculpture Competition in Harbin, China showcases stunning winter-inspired creations that consistently impress every year, recognized as one of the world's major winter cultural events.