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A previously unpublished work by one of the greatest Italian painters of the early 20th century, Vincenzo Irolli (Naples, 1860–1949),has resurfaced: it is the monumental *Portrait of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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In Chleby, in what is now the Czech Republic, archaeologists led bythe University of Westminster (UWB) have unearthed one of the oldest monuments in Central Europe. The site, dating back about 6,500 years, consisted of a large, nearly circular enclos...
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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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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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On the 100th anniversary of Dario Fo’s birth, the Stamperia Pascucci in Gambettola (Forlì-Cesena) is honoring the Nobel laureate with an exhibition that chronicles the deep bond of friendship and collaboration that blossomed withinthe historic...
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Following the retrospectives dedicated to Eve Arnold in 2024 and Letizia Battaglia in 2025, the Fondazione Cassa dei Risparmi di Forlì continues its fall photography exhibitions with Lee Miller. The exhibition *Lee Miller: Works 1930–1955*, cu...
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The Correr Museum in Venice is preparing for a new phase in its history, strengthening its role as the “City Museum” while also expanding its international reach. A comprehensive renovation project will progressively transform the museum’...
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An exhibition dedicated to Corrado Cagli (Ancona, 1910 – Rome, 1976), one of the most original and internationally renowned artists of 20th-century Italian art, who had deep ties to the Sicilian city: from September 10 to October 20, 2026, Pala...
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Museum thefts in Europe are changing in nature: long considered a form of crime against cultural heritage characterized primarily by discretion, planning, and the absence of physical violence, they now seem to increasingly rely on force, targeted att...
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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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A painting attributed to Federico Barocci ( Urbino, 1535–1612), which has resurfaced in Munich at the Hampel auction house, could add a new and valuable piece to our understanding of the Urbino artist’s work. The painting, from a private ...
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The Palazzo Strozzi Foundation announces the 2027 exhibition program for the Piano Nobile, featuring two major exhibitions dedicated to contemporary art: in the spring, *California Dreaming* will explore the myth and contradictions of California, whi...
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