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Louvre-Sotheby’s Join Hands For 3-Year Restitution Research Project
The Louvre Museum has announced three-year restitution research, backed by Sotheby's, to investigate its collection acquired between 1933-1945.
The original research by Louvre Museum was launched in 2020, headed by historian Emmanuelle…
Museum of Fine Arts Returns Ruysdael Work To Heirs of Jewish Owner
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston has restituted a painting by Ruysdael to the heirs of its original owner.
The painting in question is the View of Beverwijk (1646) by artist Salomon van Ruysdael. According to an investigation, the…
Brooklyn Museum Appoints Two Deputy Directors For New Positions
Continuing its series of appointments, Brooklyn Museum in New York has selected Adjoa Jones de Almeida and Carolyn Royston for two new positions.
Adjoa Jones de Almeida will be the deputy director for learning and social impact at the…
Ramat Gan Museum In Tel Aviv Closes After Censorship Controversy
Amidst the censorship controversy between artists and city officials, the Ramat Gan Museum in Tel Aviv has shuttered its doors.
The controversy began after the work of artist David Reeb was removed from the exhibition at the behest of…
Sheikh Zayed Memorial In Dubai Gets Recognition From Guinness World Records
A mural depicting the legacy of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in Dubai was recognized by Guinness World Records for its uniqueness.
The mural depicts the legacy of Sheikh Zayed’s rule, which started in 1971 when the United Arab…
Confederate Statues in Virginia To Move To Black History Museum
The statue of Robert E. Lee and other confederate statutes in Richmond, Virginia, which was removed last year, will now be handed over to the local Black History Museum.
The announcement was made last week by Ralph Northam (Governor,…
Long-time Director of V-A-C Foundation Steps Down For Venice Outpost
Teresa Iarocci Mavica, director-general of the Moscow-based V-A-C Foundation for a decade, has stepped down from his post to focus on their Venice outpost.
Mavica’s stepping down has raised eyebrows due to its critical timing. The V-A-C…
MacKenzie Art Gallery, Canada Fined $20k After Workplace Injury
The MacKenzie Art Gallery in Regina, Canada was fined CAD $19.6k (USD $15,300) after a workplace injury last year.
On January 20 of last year, a worker was injured at the gallery due to a mishap with a table saw. Later, the gallery was…
British Group Raises $20 M To Acquire Rare Manuscript Collection
Friends of the National Libraries (FNL), a UK-based group, has raised $20.13 million (£15 million) to acquire a rare manuscript collection before the auction.
The Honresfield Library collection, as it is named, is a trove of documents…
Spanish Government Grants Protected Status To Alleged Caravaggio
An oil painting, believed to be made by Italian master Caravaggio, has been given special Protected Status by the Spanish government.
Titled ‘The Crowning of Thorns’, the painting is currently in possession of the families of Antonio…