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While the art scene for the world wasn’t rosy in 2024, Asia seemed to have a comparatively better year. Despite slowing markets, the optimism in Asian markets continues to attract more galleries and visitors. Hong Kong Hong Kong continued…

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Like every year, 2024 proved to be a mixed bag for the art world. While it made progress and new waves in some areas, it also saw some lows and dull moments. While the shadow of the pandemic is over, the after-effects and memories still…

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…

UNESCO has granted enhanced protection status to two Ukrainian heritage sites affected by the ongoing war. Amidst the Russian attack on Ukraine which has continued for almost three years, the cultural wing of the United Nations has…

After years of legal battle, a court ruled against the heirs of muralist Thomas Hart Benton in favor of his bank. Before his death in 1975, Thomas Hart Benton authorized UMB Bank in Kansas to take care of his holdings. These included…

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…

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…

Exceeding expectations, the oldest known stone tablet of the Ten Commandments sold for $5 million at Sotheby’s. The Ten Commandments, said to have been given to Moses by God, are a crucial component in Judaism and Christianity. The…

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…