An important archaeological discovery has been made in Egypt, where the Egyptian archaeological mission working at the Bubasteion necropolis—the temple complex dedicated to the goddess Bastet in the Saqqara archaeological site—has announced the resul...
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Franco Fontana, one of Italy’s greatest masters of contemporary photography, has passed away at the age of 92. The Modena-based photographer, considered one of the world’s leading figures in contemporary art photography, died at his home....
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The United Kingdom government has imposed a temporary ban on the permanent export of a painting by Rembrandt (Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn; Leiden, 1606 – Amsterdam, 1669), in the hope that a British museum or institution will be able to rais...
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The 64th edition of Cortonantiquaria will take place from August 29 to September 13, 2026, in the historic spaces of the Sant’Agostino Conference Center in Cortona, at Via Guelfa 40. The National Antiques Fair, founded in 1963 and held annually...
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The Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum in Rotterdam, one of the Netherlands’ most important cultural institutions and often cited as a global model for the way it has recently managed its collection storage facilities, is now embroiled in a corruption inv...
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Cremona Cathedral sustained severe damage after the city was hit on the afternoon of Friday, August 28, by a violent storm accompanied by a tornado and hail. The severe weather, which struck the city after 4 p.m., caused widespread damage in various...
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Florence: New guidelines for visiting the museums of the institution that brings together the Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze and the Musei del Bargello ( GAMB). Management has decided to act swiftly to update the rules governing access to and tim...
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After three years of closure, the Pyramid of Cestius is once again open to the public, featuring a new lighting system and an archaeological area that has undergone restoration work. The work was carried out by the Special Superintendence of Rome as ...
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From September 25 to November 15, 2026, Palazzo Poli, homeof the Istituto Centrale per la Grafica in Rome, will host *Capricci romani*, an exhibition dedicated to Adrian Ghenie (b. 1977, Baia Mare, Romania). The project, conceived by Alessandra Borgh...
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The Il Frantoio Gallery in Capalbio (Grosseto) is hosting “Mimmo Paladino. “Drammaturghi / Storyboard,” an exhibition curated by Davide Sarchioni. The exhibition, organized by the Il Frantoio Cultural Association in collaboration with the Capalbio Fo...
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The Villena Museum (MUVI) in Spain was the target of a robbery on Thursday morning aimed at stealing the Villena Treasure, one of the most important collections of prehistoric gold and silverwork in Europe. The museum has been placed under seizure by...
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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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In Turkey, a statue of Emperor Hadrian, approximately 2.14 meters tall, was discovered, reassembled, and re-erected in Kibyra, in what is now the Turkish province of Burdur, using fragments recovered during excavations. The research, conducted since ...
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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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A previously unpublished work by one of the greatest Italian painters of the early 20th century, Vincenzo Irolli (Naples, 1860–1949),has resurfaced: it is the monumental *Portrait of Julia Lavarello Anselmo* from 1907, which will be presented t...
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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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Turin once again examines its own history through the transformations of the body and the city. This is the starting point for *Il corpo della città*. Fashion and the Arts Between Art Nouveau and Modernity, 1884–1961, the exhibition that Palaz...
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Archaeological excavations conducted at the Karahantepe site in Turkey have unearthed a composite sculpture dating back approximately 11,000 years. The discovery, made during the 2026 excavation season as part of the “Heritage for the Future” project...
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L’Antico Vinaio will manage the bistro at Palazzo Strozzi: the Palazzo Strozzi Foundation announced this late this afternoon. Starting in late September, therefore, the bistro in the courtyard of Palazzo Strozzi in Florence will enter a new ph...
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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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One of the highlights of the London auctions during Frieze Week 2026 will be Piet Mondrian’s *Composition III*, a 1920 masterpiece that Christie’s will present at its *20/21 Century: London Evening Sale* on October 14. The work, estimated...
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During the week of August 27 through September 2, 2026, the art market reopens after the summer break, kicking off a series of auctions ranging from antiques to paintings, from artist’s books to film memorabilia and design.
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In Venice, Palazzo Bembo will host “Heinz Mack: Color in Forma” from October 18 to November 22, 2026 , a retrospective dedicated to Heinz Mack (born 1931 in Lollar, Germany) to mark his 95th birthday. The exhibition, curated by Marc Mack, is organize...
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LG Electronics has announced a partnership with the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York that will bring 100 works from the museum’s collection to LG televisions worldwide viathe LG Gallery+ app. The selection includes works spanning various ...
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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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