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Groucho Club Closes After ‘Serious Crime’ Reported
The authorities have closed the iconic Groucho Club in London after a ‘serious crime’ occurred on its premises.
On Tuesday, the Westminster City Council revealed that the club's license had been revoked for 4 weeks. This happened at the…
Forgotten Caravaggio Goes On Public Display For The First Time
A forgotten 16th-century portrait by Caravaggio has hit the public display for the first time since its creation.
The work is a portrait of Maffeo Barberini, made by Caravaggio in 1598. The subject was a 30 years old Florentine…
New Report Shows Dismal Reality Of UK Artists Since 2010
A report by the University of Glasgow has illuminated the declining condition and gender disparity among artists in the UK.
The “UK Visual Artists’ Earnings and Contracts Report 2024” was recently published by the University of Glasgow.…
German Museum Repatriates Ancient Marblehead to Greece
A museum in Münster, Germany returned the head of an ancient marble statue to Greece.
The stone head belonged to a complete marble statue of a man, dated around 150 CE. Research conducted by the Archaeological Museum of the University of…
British Museum Receives A Record-Breaking Gift – Chinese Ceramics Worth $1.2B
The British Museum received a massive collection of Chinese ceramics worth over $1.2 billion - the largest gift in its history.
The collection came from the trust of late Sir Percival David, hence commonly referred to as the Percival…
Police Uncover Pan-European Ring Forging Banksy, Others
Italian authorities have uncovered a massive forgery ring spanning across Europe, estimated to be worth $215 million.
The authorities have identified 38 individuals across Europe suspected of participating in a large-scale operation to…
Once-Stolen ‘Wizard Of Oz’ Slippers Up For Auction
The ruby slippers from ‘Wizard of Oz’, stolen in 2005, are expected to fetch $800,000 in an upcoming auction.
The slippers were first featured in The Wizard of Oz (1939), often cited among the greatest films ever made. The character of…
Two Warhol Prints Brazenly Stolen From A Dutch Gallery
Thieves blew open the doors of a gallery in Netherlands to steal two rare Pop Art prints by Andy Warhol.
The sensational theft occurred on Friday at the MPV Gallery in Oisterwijk, Netherlands. The two stolen paintings were from the…
Three JustStopOil Activists Banned From Protesting In London
After a soup attack on a van Gogh, 3 JustStopOil were sentenced to a ban from protesting in London.
On 27th September, three people entered the National Gallery in London and three tomato soups at two sunflower paintings by Vincent van…
Napoleon Crossing the Alps: A Symbol of Leadership and Determination
Few figures in modern history have left as deep an imprint as Napoleon Bonaparte. A visionary leader and strategic mastermind, Napoleon's influence on Europe and the world is undeniable. One of the most famous artistic representations of…