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23/08/2021

UNESCO Warns Permanent Damage To Afghan Cultural Heritage

Amidst the return of the Taliban, UNESCO has called for the preservation of Afghan cultural heritage sites to save them from permanent damage. As the Taliban took control once again in Afghanistan, the threat of destruction of culture…

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Amidst the return of the Taliban, UNESCO has called for the preservation of Afghan cultural heritage sites to save them from permanent damage.

23/08/2021

Raffaele Imperiale, Van Gogh Heist Suspect, Arrested In Dubai

Raffaele Imperiale, a wanted fugitive from an Italian crime syndicate has been arrested in Dubai on the suspicions of buying stolen van Gogh works. Raffaele Imperiale is considered by the police to be a major crime figure. He has been…

https://www.art-insider.com/raffaele-imperiale-van-gogh-heist-suspect-arrested-in-dubai/2699

Raffaele Imperiale, a wanted fugitive from an Italian crime syndicate has been arrested in Dubai on the suspicions of buying stolen van Gogh works.

23/08/2021

Ancient Pagan Wood Idol Discovered In Roscommon Bog, Ireland

An ancient wooden idol has been unearthed by archaeologists in Roscommon bog, Ireland. Called the Gortnacrannagh Idol, the 8-feet wooden idol is considered to be at least 1600 years old and from the Iron age. Researchers consider it to…

https://www.art-insider.com/ancient-pagan-wood-idol-discovered-in-roscommon-bog-ireland/2688

An ancient wooden idol, used for pagan worship by early Irish folks, has been unearthed by archaeologists in Roscommon bog, Ireland.

23/08/2021

After Galleries Complained, Pornhub To Remove Content From Classical Nudes Series

The much-talked-about Classical Nudes series from Pornhub quickly landed in trouble. Complaints from various galleries have prompted the website to remove its content. The Classical Nudes project by Pornhub is an interactive guide for…

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The Classical Nudes series from Pornhub quickly landed in trouble. Complaints from various galleries have prompted the website to remove its content.

23/08/2021

Instagram Revokes Censorship On Pedro Almodóvar’s Poster

A poster of filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar’s Parallel Mothers was removed from Instagram for the depiction of a lactating ni**le. Now, the social media platform has revoked its decision. The Spanish filmmaker had posted the poster of his…



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A poster of filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar’s Parallel Mothers was removed from Instagram for depiction of a lactating ni**le. But the decision is now revoked.

15/08/2021

New York Events Cancelled As Pandemic Looms Large

With the Delta variant of COVID-19 spreading fast and vaccination not covering people as rapidly as expected, many events in New York are being canceled. New York International Antiquarian Book Fair (NYIABF) today announced that it will cancel its 2021 edition.

https://www.art-insider.com/new-york-events-cancelled-as-pandemic-looms-large/2670

With the Delta variant of COVID-19 spreading fast and vaccination not covering people as rapidly as expected, many events in New York are being canceled.

15/08/2021

Sotheby's Sue Florida Couple Over Fake Giacometti Works

Sotheby’s has filed a lawsuit claiming that the Diego Giacometti works sold to them by Bettina von Marnitz Thut and her husband were of dubious provenance.

https://www.art-insider.com/sothebys-sue-florida-couple-over-fake-giacometti-works/2667

Sotheby’s filed a lawsuit claiming that the Diego Giacometti Works sold to them by Bettina von Marnitz Thut and her husband were of dubious provenance.

10/08/2021

Tigray War Threaten Historic Churches In Ethiopia

In the ongoing Tigray War in Ethiopia, rebels have taken control of Lalibela that houses monolithic rock-hewn churches from the 12th century. The Tigray War is proving to be one of the first conflicts in the history of Ethiopia.…

https://www.art-insider.com/tigray-war-threaten-historic-churches-in-ethiopia/2664

In the ongoing Tigray War in Ethiopia, rebels have taken control of Lalibela that houses monolithic rock-hewn churches from the 12th century.

10/08/2021

Wildfire Forces Greek Heritage Sites, Including Acropolis Museum - Μουσείο Ακρόπολης, To Close

Heatwave and multiple wildfires have forced Greece to close many of its important heritage sites, including the Acropolis at Athens. Greece is currently facing its worst heatwave in more than 4 decades. The record temperatures have also…

https://www.art-insider.com/wildfire-forces-greek-heritage-sites-including-acropolis-to-close/2661

Heatwave and multiple wildfires have forced Greece to close many of its important heritage sites, including the Acropolis at Athens.

10/08/2021

Dutch Man Faces Charges For Attempted Robbery At German Museum

A Dutchman is facing charges for the 2019 theft of Roman coins from a German museum. In November 2019, a group of men broke into the Rhineland State Museum, one of the largest archaeological museums in Germany. According to the police…



https://www.art-insider.com/dutch-man-faces-charges-for-attempted-robbery-at-german-museum/2658

A Dutch man is facing charges for the 2019 attempted theft of ancient Roman coins from a Rhineland State Museum, a German museum in Dresden.

06/08/2021

Whitney Workers Successfully Unionize, Join Local 2110

The workers at the Whitney Museum of American Art finally succeeded in joining a union, after months of effort. The workers at the museum had an almost unanimous vote of 96-1 in favor of joining the Local 2110. The group is a division of the United Auto Workers, one of the largest unions in the USA. With this, the wave of unionizing across the art community will only strengthen further.

https://www.art-insider.com/whitney-workers-successfully-unionize-join-local-2110/2652

The workers at the Whitney Museum finally succeeded in joining Local 2110, a worker's union, after months of effort and nogotiations.

02/08/2021

New Rock-Cut Chambers Found At The Zeugma Mosaic Museum

Archaeologists now have found two of the rock-cut chambers in the House of Muses in Zeugma, in Turkey. Zeugma is an ancient Hellenistic and Roman city. It is popular for its intricate mosaics. It has been preserving the mosaics for almost 2000 years.

https://www.art-insider.com/new-rock-cut-chambers-found-at-the-zeugma-mosaic-museum/2644

New rock-cut chambers found at the Zeugma Mosaic Museum... reason behind such a name is the mosaic on the floor that depicts the nine muses of ancient...

02/08/2021

National Gallery of Australia, Canberra Returns The Artifacts To India Bought From A Disgraced Dealer

The National Gallery of Australia in Canberra has said that it will now return 14 of its works for the Asian art collection. It will return the arts to India. Thirteen of those have been purchased from Art of the Past, a Manhattan gallery. Subhash Kapoor was the owner of it.

https://www.art-insider.com/national-gallery-of-australia-returns-the-artifacts-to-india-bought-from-a-disgraced-dealer/2629

National Gallery of Australia returns the artifacts to India bought from a disgraced dealer... helped in identifying the origin of the projects that it...

02/08/2021

TEFAF And British Museum To Restore The Glass Artifacts Damaged During The Beirut Explosion

After a year of the devastating explosion in Beirut, the British Museum and The European Fine Art Foundation will work on it. They have teamed up to help in restoring the ancient artifacts devastated due to the blast. The museum and the fair will now restore the 8 glass vessels.

https://www.art-insider.com/tefaf-and-british-museum-to-restore-the-glass-artifacts-damaged-during-the-beirut-explosion/2618

TEFAF and British Museum to restore the glass artifacts damaged during the Beirut explosion... works have been on view at the Archaeological Museum...

30/07/2021

Hermitage Museum and Gardens Is About To Sell The Monet, Leonardo Paintings As The NFTs

The State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg is now minting many masterpieces from its collection as the NFTs. The sale of the NFT version for the works of Vincent Van Gogh, Leonardo da Vinci, Claude Monet will take place at the end of August. It will take place at the Binnacle marketplace.

https://www.art-insider.com/hermitage-museum-is-about-to-sell-the-monet-leonardo-paintings-as-the-nfts/2609

Hermitage Museum is about to sell the Monet, Leonardo Paintings as the NFTs... will expand their other opportunities, in particular digital ones...

30/07/2021

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Gets Added With Great Spa Towns, Centuries-Old Rock Inscriptions

On Sunday, UNESCO unveiled a new addition to the World Heritage list. It includes the historic Paseo del Prado boulevard and the Retiro Part of Madrid. Also, it includes the sites in Saudi Arabia, India, and China. To qualify as a site to become a historian, natural beauty and architectural ingenuity gets considered. These spaces are historic places for a variety of reasons.

https://www.art-insider.com/unesco-world-heritage-sites-gets-added-with-great-spa-towns-centuries-old-rock-inscriptions/2601

UNESCO World Heritage Sites gets an addition with Great Spa Towns, Centuries-Old Rock Inscriptions... includes 11 towns, have been located across the 7...

26/07/2021

Remainings Of 2700 Years Old City Found In Jerusalem

Archaeologists have recently discovered the mission section of the original Iron Age fortification of Jerusalem. The origin of this old city section dates back to 2700 years ago. Most of the sections of the wall would have been destroyed during the invasion of Babylon in 586 BCE. The Israel Antiquities Authority has come up with the announcement of this discovery this week.

https://www.art-insider.com/remainings-of-2700-years-old-city-found-in-jerusalem/2589

Remainings of 2700 years old city found in Jerusalem... sections of the wall would have been destroyed during the invasion of Babylon in 586 BCE...

26/07/2021

France Acquired Two Fragonard Paintings, Which Had Been A Mission For Centuries

France has just added two of the Fragonard paintings to its national collections. These are the paintings of Jean Honore Fragonard. It was thought to be missing until 2017. Both of the Fragonard Paintings will now be at the Musee Fabre in Montpellier.

https://www.art-insider.com/france-acquired-two-fragonard-paintings-which-had-been-a-mission-for-centuries/2598

France acquired two Fragonard Paintings, which had been a mission for centuries... Both of the Fragonard Paintings will now be at the Musee Fabre...

26/07/2021

National Gallery To Acquire ‘Red Boy’ Portrait Of Thomas Lawrence For £9.3M

The famed portrait of Sir Thomas Lawrence, of Charles William Lambton- “Red Boy ” will soon join the National Gallery of London. The institution has given its commitment to buy the work from a private collection at £9.3 M.

https://www.art-insider.com/national-gallery-of-london-to-acquire-red-boy-portrait-of-thomas-lawrence-for-9-3m/2591

National Gallery of London to acquire 'Red Boy' portrait of Thomas Lawrence for £9.3M... holds a very outstanding significance among the national...

26/07/2021

Art Basel To Come Up With 273 Galleries For The Marquee Swiss Fair

The art world is starting to stage in-person events again. Hence, Art Basel has come up with the announcement of its galleries. It will participate in its upcoming Marquee Swiss Fair. This one will be the first in-person fair. Art Basel will stage this fair. Since 2019 the fair is bringing together at least 273 of the galleries from the various 33 countries at the Messe Basel.

https://www.art-insider.com/art-basel-to-come-up-with-273-galleries-for-the-marquee-swiss-fair/2580

Art Basel to come up with 273 galleries for the Marquee Swiss Fair... Since 2019 the fair is bringing together at least 273 of the galleries from...

26/07/2021

A Quick Talk Session With Serena Biagini Photography On Her Extensive Talent And Journey In Photography

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The passion for photography has proved how far it can take you in the world of art, and Serena Biagini herself is a burning proof of that. Even the bound life of lockdowns and pandemics was not able to put a barrier in front of her for so long. She broke it all and created …

26/07/2021

Security Guards Of The Baltimore Museum of Art Take Up The Helm For The Exhibition Curating

The security guards of a museum are entrusted with the safeguarding of the priceless treasures in the institution. During their job, they spend all their hours with these art object collections. The stories they believe are the most important ones for the ones who visit to know about the art gallery they see regularly. “Guarding the Art” is an upcoming exhibition at the Baltimore Museum of Art that will answer all the questions upon its opening.

https://www.art-insider.com/security-guards-of-the-baltimore-museum-of-art-take-up-the-helm-for-the-exhibition-curating/2567

Security guards of the Baltimore Museum of Art take up the helm for the exhibition curating... Guarding the Art is one of the numerous initiatives of BMA...

15/07/2021

Rod Webber Arrested For Vandalizing NY Gallery Of Hunter Biden

Rod Webber, the man who had vandalized the New York gallery of Hunter Biden on Friday, has been arrested. On Friday afternoon, Webber entered Georges Berges Gallery that represents President Joe Biden’s son. With a can of pink spray paint (which he later claimed to be just washable hair spray), he wrote the word “daddy” on a wall before he was taken down. In the ensuing struggle, he also damaged a painting estimated to be worth $14,500. He was taken down by an unidentified civilian.

https://www.art-insider.com/rod-webber-arrested-for-vandalizing-ny-gallery-of-hunter-biden/2556

Rod Webber, the man who had vandalized the New York gallery representing Hunter Biden on Friday afternoon, has been arrested.

15/07/2021

Ford, Mellon Foundations Join $5 Million Initiative For US Latinx Artists

The Ford Foundation and Mellon Foundation have joined hands with U.S. Latinx Art Forum (USLAF) to shed light on the Latinx artists in the USA. Together, the organizations have created the Latinx Artist Fellowship. The fellowship will continue for the next five years, selecting 15 artists each year. A total fund of $5 million has been allocated for the fellowship, courtesy of the two philanthropic organizations.

https://www.art-insider.com/ford-mellon-foundations-join-5-million-initiative-for-us-latinx-artists/2550

The Ford Foundation and Mellon Foundation have joined hands with U.S. Latinx Arts Forum (USLAF) to shed light on the Latinx artists in the USA.

13/07/2021

German Museum Repatriates Historical Lakota Chief’s Shirt

The Weltkulturen Museum in Frankfurt, Germany announced that it has returned the shirt belonging to a Lakota tribe chief to his descendants. The shirt was returned to Duan Hollow Horn Bear last month, who is the current chief of the Lakota tribe.

https://www.art-insider.com/german-museum-repatriates-historical-lakota-chiefs-shirt/2544

The Weltkulturen Museum in Frankfurt, Germany announced that it has returned the shirt belonging to a Lakota tribe chief to his descendants.

13/07/2021

Restitution Of Franz Marc Painting By German City Comes To Halt

Düsseldorf, a German city, announced to return a Franz Marc painting in April. But the decision has come to a halt amid controversies. In April, a commission formed to decide the fate of a Franz Marc painting announced their decision.

https://www.art-insider.com/restitution-of-franz-marc-painting-by-german-city-comes-to-halt/2541

Düsseldorf, a German city, announced to return a Franz Marc painting in April. But the decision has come to a halt amid controversies.

13/07/2021

Research Reveals Last Male Descendants Of Leonardo Da Vinci

New research has tracked 14 male descendants of Leonardo da Vinci, moving a step forward towards finding the artist’s DNA sequence. The research paper was published in the Human Evolution journal this week. It was conducted by Alessandro Vezzosi (Director, Ideale Leonardo da Vinci Musuem) and Agnes Sabato (President, Leonardo da Vinci Heritage Foundation).

https://www.art-insider.com/research-reveals-last-male-descendants-of-leonardo-da-vinci/2520

New research has tracked 14 male descendants of Leonardo da Vinci, moving a step forward towards finding the artist’s DNA sequence.

13/07/2021

Museum In Costa Rica Receives 1,300 Artifacts From Brooklyn Museum

The Museo Nacional de Costa Rica announced that it has received 1305 Pre-Columbian artifacts from the Brooklyn Museum as part of its repatriation efforts.

https://www.art-insider.com/museum-in-costa-rica-receives-1300-artifacts-from-brooklyn-museum/2516

The Museo Nacional de Costa Rica announced that it has received 1305 Pre-Columbian artifacts from the Brooklyn Musuem as part of their repatriation efforts.

09/07/2021

New York Historical Society Set For $140 Million Expansion Project

Louise Mirrer, President of New-York Historical Society, announced a $140 million expansion plan that will house a new American LGBT+ Museum.

The NYHS had always had this additional space under its possession, but could never decide how to utilize it.

https://www.art-insider.com/new-york-historical-society-set-for-140-million-expansion-project/2498

Louise Mirrer, President of New York Historical Society, announced a $140 million expansion plan that will house a new American LGBT+ Museum.

05/07/2021

From Drugs To Freedom – The Artistic Journey Of Guido Rocca

Despite centuries of human efforts, art remains a mystery to most of us. What truly makes great art is something that depends both on perspective and expertise. For Italian artist Guido Rocca, art is a boundless ocean of possibility that could set you free.

Learn More: https://www.art-insider.com/from-drugs-to-freedom-the-artistic-journey-of-guido-rocca-2/2511

Despite centuries of human efforts, art remains a mystery to most of us. What truly makes great art is something that depends both on perspective and expertise. For Italian artist Guido Rocca, art is a boundless ocean of possibility that could set you free. He shares his unique perspective on the su...

05/07/2021

Removal Of Confederate Statues In Capitol Approved By US House

The US House of Representatives passed the H.R. 305 Bill, which allows for the removal of Confederate symbols and statues from the Capitol building. The Bill was passed on June 29th with a 285-120 majority. It will not be voted upon in the Senate and, if passed, clear the way for the removal of all Confederate symbols from the Capitol premises

https://www.art-insider.com/removal-of-confederate-statues-in-capitol-approved-by-us-house/2495

The US House of Representatives passed H.R. 305 Bill, which allows for removal of Confederate symbols and statues from the Capitol building.

05/07/2021

Blue Boy By Gainsborough Returns To UK After A Century

The Blue Boy, often considered the masterpiece of English artist Thomas Gainsborough, will returns to the UK exactly a century after it left.

https://www.art-insider.com/blue-boy-by-gainsborough-returns-to-uk-after-a-century/2480

The Blue Boy, often considered the masterpiece of English artist Thomas Gainsborough, will returns to the UK exactly a century after it left.

01/07/2021

Picasso, Mondrian Painting Stolen From Greece Museum Recovered After 9 Years

Two paintings by Piet Mondrian and Picasso have been found after being stolen almost a decade ago from the largest public gallery in Greece. The works were found as a result of a confession by a 49-year-old man, as per the Ministry of Culture and Sports of Greece Later, the man led the police to a secluded forest just outside Athens in the Attica region. Here, the two paintings were recovered.

https://www.art-insider.com/picasso-mondrian-painting-stolen-from-greece-museum-recovered-after-9-years/2470

Two paintings by Piet Mondrian and Picasso have been found after being a stolen almost a decade ago from a musuem in Greece.

01/07/2021

Artist Hamlet Lavastida Gets Arrested By Cuban Authorities

The latest in a series of blows on artistic expression, artist Hamlet Lavastida was arrested by Cuban authorities. According to a report by Deutsche Welle, Lavastida was arrested on June 26 in Havana, few days after he had returned to the country. Hamlet Lavastida was in Berlin for many months for his residency at Künstlerhaus Bethanien.

https://www.art-insider.com/artist-hamlet-lavastida-gets-arrested-by-cuban-authorities/2467

The latest in a series of blows on artistic expression, artist Hamlet Lavastida was arrested by Cuban authorities in Havana.

01/07/2021

Prado Museum Reports Revenue Losses Of 75 Percent In 2020

A report by Prado Museum confirmed just how much museums have suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday, the Museo Nacional del Prado (commonly known as Prado Museum) reported that it witnessed a drop of 75.5 percent in its revenues in 2020. In fact, the Madrid-based museum actually suffered a net loss of $22 million.

https://www.art-insider.com/prado-museum-reports-revenue-losses-of-75-percent-in-2020/2451

A report by Prado Museum confirmed just how much museums have suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a reported loss of 75 percent in revenues.

01/07/2021

Rome’s Colosseum Opens New Sections To Public Amidst Renovations

Italy has opened some new sections of the famed Colosseum to the general public, amidst the ongoing restoration efforts. A part of the underground beehive was first opened to the public in 2010. In 2015, a system to raise the cages from the bottom to the arena was installed.

https://www.art-insider.com/romes-colosseum-opens-new-sections-to-public-amidst-renovations/2447

28/06/2021

Kabelo Malatsie Becomes First Non-European Director Of Kunsthalle Bern

The Switzerland-based Kunsthalle Bern museum has appointed Kabelo Malatsie as its next director. She will be the first non-European to don this position. Kabelo Malatsie is a prominent curator based in Johannesburg. She is considered one of the most influential people in South Africa’s art world from the last decade. From 2011-2016, she served as the director of Stevenson Gallery.

https://www.art-insider.com/kabelo-malatsie-becomes-first-non-european-director-of-kunsthalle-bern/2439

The Switzerland-based Kunsthalle Bern museum has appointed Kabelo Malatsie as its next director. She will be the first non-European to don this position.

27/06/2021

NYC Authorities Approve Removal Of Teddy Roosevelt Statue

A New York City Commission has unanimously voted to remove the Natural History Museum’s statue of Theodore Roosevelt from the premises. The American Museum of Natural History first announced its intention to remove the statue last year.

https://www.art-insider.com/nyc-authorities-approve-removal-of-teddy-roosevelt-statue/2436

A New York City Commission has unanimously voted to remove the Natural History Museum's statue of Theodore Roosevelt from the premises.