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Switzerland Returns Looted Sculptures From Palmyra to Syria
Three ancient sculptures from Palmyra looted from Syria are now being returned to their home after efforts from Switzerland and United Nations.
The three sculptures were seized in Geneva by customs officials, along with many other stolen…
Amelia Romeo: Story of a soul that wants to paint the spirit
Freedom and spirituality are the keywords of her life and her art: this is how Amelia Romeo presents herself through her paintings and poems. The artist, originally from Reggio Calabria, expresses the yearning for freedom as a utopian and…
US Returns More Than 900 Stolen Objects To Mali
The US Homeland Security is returning more than 900 artifacts, stolen in 2009, back to Mali.
The Houston division of the Homeland Security Investigations revealed that the artifacts first caught the eyes of US authorities in 2009. The…
Rare Copy Of US Constitution Fetches Record $43M In Auction
A rare copy of the United States Constitution was sold for $43 million at a Sotheby’s auction, making it one of the most expensive historic documents ever sold.
The copy was in the possession of Dorothy Tapper Goldman, a New York-based…
Lehmann Maupin Expands Into Seoul With New Gallery
Lehmann Maupin is the latest gallery to expand its operations in Seoul as the city increasingly becomes a global art center.
Lehmann Maupin opened its first gallery in Sogyeokdong district, Seoul in 2017. Over the years, the gallery…
Celebrated Sculptor Jimmie Durham Dies At 81
Jimmie Durham, one of the most celebrated contemporary sculptors, died on Wednesday in Berlin. He was 81 years old.
Jimmie Durham is perhaps most well-known for his involvement in the American Indian Movement since the 1970s. Durham…
Nora Lawrence Appointed Chief Curator Of Storm King Art Center
Nora Lawrence has been appointed the chief curator of the Storm King Art Center in New York. She will also hold the newly-created artistic director position.
The Storm King Art Center is a sculpture park located in New Windsor, New York,…
Olivia Walton Replaces Alice Walton At Crystal Bridges Leadership
In a leadership shuffle, Alice Walton has stepped down from her leadership role at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and will be replaced by Olivia Walton.
Alice Walton is the daughter of Walmart-founder Sam Walton. In 2005,…
Archaeologists Discover Lost Ancient Sun Temple In Egypt
In a major discovery, archaeologists have unearthed a sun temple in the city of Abu Ghurab in Egypt.
While Egypt is mostly known for its pyramids – with the Pyramid of Giza being one of the wonders of the world – there are far more…
Lebanese-American Writer Etel Adnan Dies At 96
Influential Lebanese American writer Etel Adnan died on Sunday in Paris. Adnan, who was 96 years old, died of natural causes.
The prolific writer’s career spanned over five decades. Etel Adnan was most famous for writing on the themes of…