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Indian Court Order Two ‘Offensive’ M.F. Hussain Paintings To Be Seized
A New Delhi court has ordered two paintings by artist M. F. Hussain to be seized after they were accused of ‘hurting religious sentiments’.
The paintings in question depicted the Hindu gods Ganesha and Hanuman surrounded by naked women.…
Sotheby’s Reveals Linup For Saudi Auction
Sotheby's has revealed the lineup of works up for sale at the upcoming inaugural auction in Saudi Arabia.
Titled "Origins", the two-day evening auction will open on February 8th. It will occur at the historic town of Diriyah, a UNESCO…
Nick Cave’s Kansas Airport Installation Removed After Parts Fall Off
A Nick Cave installation at the Kansas City airport is now grounded after an incident of parts falling off in October.
The $1 million installation, titled “The Air Up There”, was installed at the new terminal of the Kansas City…
Well-Preserved Anglo-Saxon Sword Found In UK
Archaeologists have discovered an “exceptionally well preserved” Anglo-Saxon sword from the 6th century near Canterbury in the UK.
The discovery was made at an Anglo-Saxon cemetery near the Canterbury region. Despite its age, the sword…
Berlin City Moves Forward $135M Cuts In Funding
The Berlin administration announced a cutback of €130 million ($135.2 million) in its culture budget for 2025, shocking many.
The huge cut represents 12% of the city’s culture budget in 2024. The decision also starkly contrasts the…
Diriyah Art Futures Open Doors For New Media Art In Saudi Arabia
In Riyadh, Diriyah Art Futures was inaugurated as the new hub of new media arts in the entire MENA region.
The newly unveiled center is located in the Diriyah region in Riyadh. Once the capital of Saudi Arabia, Diriyah fell into despair…
After Poor Auction Season, Sotheby’s Fire 100 Staffers
Following a series of poor auction sales, Sotheby’s announced course correction by cutting down its staff.
Earlier this week, Artnet News reported that around 100 employees at Sotheby’s were laid off. It also mentioned that the auction…
Artworks Confiscated From Mafia Go On Auction In Italy
Eighty artworks confiscated from mafia outfits went up for auction in Milan, Italy this week.
At the Palazzo Reale in Milan, the exhibition “Save Arts: From Confiscations To Public Collections” was organized. It featured paintings,…
Sotheby’s To Auction Stradivarius Violin For Est. $12M
A Stradivarius violin under New England Conservatory will be sold by Sotheby's for an estimated $12 million - $15 million.
The violin was crafted by Antonio Stradivarius in 1714. The instrument is particularly sought-after because it was…
Restored Notre Dame Set To Reopen Next Week
Five years after a devastating fire, the iconic Notre Dame has finished restoration and will reopen this Sunday.
In April 2019, a major fire broke out in the 11th century church in Paris. The fire ravaged a significant portion of the…