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In Brindisi, coastal erosion is erasing Torre Mattarelle, built in the 16th century

South of Brindisi , Torre Mattarelle—built in the 16th century and the last of the coastal towers in this area, a testament to the defensive system of the Kingdom of Naples— has finally collapsed. As reported in an article by Francesco Ribezzo Picci...
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Farewell to Yayoi Kusama: The Queen of Mirrors and Polka Dots Has Passed Away

Yayoi Kusama has passed away at the age of 97: the Japanese artist, known worldwide for her polka dots, pumpkins, and mirror installations that infinitely multiply space, passed away on August 14, 2026, at a hospital in Tokyo. The news was announced ...
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Dublin: Employee of the National Museum of Ireland Accused of Possessing an Explosive Device

In Ireland, a trial court—the High Court—has granted bail to Simon O’Donovan, 44, an employee of the National Museumand s of Ireland in Dublin who is accused of possessing a device containing Semtex explosives. As reported by The Irish Times,...
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Farewell to Tim Curry, an Iconic Actor of Cult Cinema

An actor who was one of the icons of international cinema passed away today in Los Angeles at the age of 80: Tim Curry, a British actor, singer, and stage performer. The news was confirmed by his manager and longtime friend Marcia Hurwitz. Curry pass...
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Doge's Palace in Genoa: Renzo Piano Signs Agreement for the Restoration of Exhibition Spaces

The Palazzo Ducale in Genoa will undergo restoration and redevelopment of its exhibition spaces based on a design by Renzo Piano. According to ANSA, the institutional agreement was signed by the Ministry of Culture, the Liguria Region, and the City o...
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The Colosseum is lit up in the colors of Ukraine to mark the 35th anniversary of independence

Celebrations were also held in Rome yesterday to mark the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence: this evening, the Colosseum will be illuminated in the colors of the Ukrainian flag—yellow and blue—to mark the occasion. Ukraine’s inde...
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Theft of a work by Antonello da Messina; a custodian is under investigation for perjury. Suspicions of a mole

There has been a significant development in the case of the theft of Antonello da Messina’s paintings, which occurred on the night of Ferragosto at the “Maria Accascina” Regional Museum in Messina. One of the four security guards on...
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Russian Attack on Kherson Damages the Regional Art Museum

On the morning of August 20, a Russian attack struck the Kherson Regional Art Museum in Ukraine , causing a fire in the right wing of the building and in the adjacent service facilities. Fragments of the drone used by the Russians in the attack were...
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Farewell to Fabrizio Plessi, a pioneer of video art and video installations

Fabrizio Plessi, an artist who was among the pioneers of video art and video installations in Italy and a leading figure in experimentation with the possibilitiesof digital art, has passed away at the age of 86. Plessi passed away at the hospital in ...
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“It’s the right decision to exhibit Antonello’s *Ecce Homo* at the CL Meeting,” said Crespi, director of the Brera Gallery

“I saw Antonello da Messina’s painting *Ecce Homo*, and I find its display at the Rimini Meeting relevant because it restores the work’s status as a sacred icon—an object of worship, as it originally was—rather than merely a cultura...
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UNESCO Director-General in Ukraine: Culture and Tourism at the Heart of Recovery

UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany made his first official visit to Ukraine since taking office, with a two-day mission to Kyiv focused on strengthening cooperation with Ukrainian authorities and protecting the country’s cultural heritage....
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Average spending on culture by Italian households is rising

Italian households’ spending on cultural activities continues to rise and will reach an average of 108 euros per month in 2026, compared to 94 euros in 2025. This is according tothe Observatory on Cultural Experiences in Italy, conducted by Imp...
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Farewell to Giancarlo Olgiati, one of Switzerland's most prominent art collectors

He passed away during the night between Thursday and Friday, at the age of 88, attorney Giancarlo Olgiati, a collector and central figure in the cultural life of the Canton of Ticino, and—together with his wife Danna—the founder of the Giancarlo and ...
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CNR, theft of the "Antonello" from Messina: the 2018 forensic profile could prove invaluable if the artwork is recovered

The recent theft of works by Antonello da Messina from the “Accascina” Regional Museum in Messina highlights just how important it is to have thorough scientific documentation in place before a work is stolen or lost. In 2018, an extensiv...
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France: Extreme Heat Takes a Toll on Monet's Garden in Giverny—Damage Reported

The successive heat waves that have swept through France this summer are also threatening one of the places most closely associated withImpressionist art: Claude Monet’s gardens in Giverny, Normandy. The exceptionally high temperatures—which al...
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Germany: Berlin's Russian House at the Center of the Debate—Should It Be Closed or Not?

The Russisches Haus in Berlin—or the Russian House of Science and Culture (Russisches Haus der Wissenschaft und Kultur)—is currently at the center of a heated political debate in Germany: The building at Friedrichstraße 176–179, in the heart o...
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