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Claudio Strinati Appointed President of the Higher Council for Cultural Heritage

Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli has expanded the Higher Council for Cultural Heritage and Landscape by appointing art historian Claudio Strinati as chair of the Ministry’s technical-scientific advisory body. The appointment takes effect on Ju...
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Greece: Mount Olympus is Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Mount Olympus, Greece’s highest peak and a symbol of Greek mythology, has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The designation was approved during the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee, held in Busan, South Korea, from July 19...
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Florence: The Restored "Madonna delle Muneghette" on Display at the Opificio delle Pietre Dure

Starting July 30, 2026 , the Opificio delle Pietre Dure Museum in Florence will host the *Madonna and Child with Two Cherubs*, known as the *Madonna delle Muneghette*, as part of the exhibition *Caring for Art: Restorations on Display*, dedicated to ...
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In Bologna, the 19th century is brought to life through the hours of the day in over one hundred paintings

From October 3, 2026 , to January 17, 2027 , Palazzo Pallavicini in Bologna will host *A Masterpiece of the Day: From Dawn to Dusk in the Nineteenth Century—A Journey Through Painted Time*, an exhibition curated by Francesca Sinigaglia and produced b...
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The Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will open on December 11, 2026: Opening Date Announced

There is finally an official opening date for the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi: the museum will open its doors to the publicon December 11, 2026. The announcement was made by the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism, which has set the opening date for...
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This Week's Auctions: Modern Art, Coins, and Design

Although many auction houses are preparing for their usual summer break, the period spanning late July and early August offers some interesting opportunities for those seeking modern art, furniture, paintings, antique coins, or decorative art and hig...
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London: They attached a photo of a mother from Gaza to a Picasso and defaced the floor—the culprits

Two activists from the British group Youth Demand were found guilty of criminal damage after they targeted a painting by Pablo Picasso at the National Gallery in London in October 2024 as part of a protest in support of Palestine. According to The Te...
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The Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza will close in 2027 for a one-year restoration project

The Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza is preparing to undergo one of the most significant restoration and consolidation projects in its recent history. The famous building designed by Andrea Palladio—recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered...
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