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Footwear Mosaic Is The Latest Find At Italy’s Roman Villa
The famous Roman Villa in Sicily, Italy, has yielded another, surprising treasure: a mosaic of ancient Roman flip-flops.
The Villa Romana del Casale, located in Sicily, has been a treasure trove for archaeologists for over seven decades.…
After 12 Years, Alexandria Biennale Of Egypt To Resume In 2026
Egypt’s Alexandria Biennale will open its 27th edition in September 2026 after a hiatus of 12 years.
The biggest art event in Egypt, the Alexandria Biennale, was started by Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1955 to promote Egypt’s regional culture…
Getty Foundation Grants $1.5M To Black Visual Arts
Under its Black Visual Arts Archives Program, the Getty Foundation has granted $1.5 million to 7 museums, libraries, and universities.
The recipients of this year are: Amistad Research Center in New Orleans, California State University,…
Barbara Hepworth Sculpture To Remain In UK After £3.8 M. Raised
Sold last year, the iconic sculpture by Barbara Hepworth will stay in the UK after £3.8 million was raised to match the price.
Created early in her career, Barbara Hepworth’s Sculpture with Colour (Oval Form) Pale Blue and Red (1943)…
Controversial Big Mermaid Statue Removed In Denmark
After harsh criticism, the Big Mermaid statue was removed from public view in Denmark.
The 13-foot statue depicted a bronze sculpture of a mermaid, inspired by the character in Hans Christian Anderson's Little Mermaid novel. Originally,…
Manhattan DA’s Office Returns Over 30 Artifacts to Spain, Italy, Hungary
The Manhattan District Attorney's Office has repatriated over 30 artifacts linked to smuggling to Spain, Hungary, and Italy
The artifacts were obtained via investigations linked to known art smugglers like Giovanni Becchina, Eugene…
Clearing Gallery In New York Shutters After 14 Years
New York-based gallery Clearing, known for artists like Korakrit Arunanondchai, has closed its doors after 14 years.The closure, which includes both its New York and Los Angeles spaces, comes on the heels of its last solo shows: for Coco…
Sotheby’s Announces Highlights Of Upcoming Pauline Karpidas Auction
Sotheby’s has revealed the top picks, including a Magritte, for the upcoming Pauline Karpidas Collection auction.
The collection comes from the iconic London home of Pauline Karpidas, one of the most prolific English art collectors. In…
Tyrrell Winston Files Suit Against New York Pelicans Over Copyright
Artist Tyrrell Winston has filed a lawsuit against the New York Pelicans basketball team for an Instagram post that ‘copied’ his work.
Tyrrell Winston is most well-known for his installation works centered around flattened basketballs he…
Three Men Convicted For Stealing Celtic Coins From German Museum
On Tuesday, 3 men were convicted of stealing 483 gold Celtic coins from a museum in Manching, Germany, in 2022.
The theft occurred in November 2022 at the Kelten Römer Museum in Manching. The robbers, who numbered four, also disconnected…