Debated for over a century, the mysterious origins behind one of Scotland’s most iconic paintings have been solved by a team of international scholars. Continue reading
Category: Art News
National Portrait Gallery announces three year closure ahead of major revamp
London’s National Portrait Gallery is one of the country’s top visitor attractions, welcoming more than 1.5 million people through its doors last year. In a divisive move announced on Tuesday, the gallery is set to close for three years to undergo a £35.5 million refurbishment. Continue reading
Prince’s Foundation struck by £100 million art fraud scandal
A renowned American art forger has controversially claimed that numerous paintings displayed at the headquarters of Prince Charles’ Foundation are fakes. Continue reading
Cimabue Masterpiece found in French kitchen sells for £20 million
An early Renaissance painting by Cimabue that was found hanging in an elderly French woman’s kitchen has sold for a record-breaking €24 million (£20 million). Continue reading
Archaeologists discover 30 mummies during biggest find in centuries
Egyptian archaeologists have uncovered 30 perfectly preserved mummies in 3,000 year old colourful coffins. The incredible discovery was made last week on the west bank of the river Nile, near Luxor. Continue reading
High Court dissolves two companies for £1 million art fraud
Last week, the High Court wound-up two companies involved in a fraudulent art investment scheme after they were found to be “abusing” nearly £1 million of investor’s money. Continue reading
Street art switches sweep Oxford
“Is that the light switch that they will turn off after Brexit?”, one tourist asked after taking in a new street art sensation that is sweeping Oxford and confounding and delighting viewers along the way. Continue reading
Banksy’s Parliament painting sells for record-breaking £9.9 million
Banksy’s largest ever canvas painting sold for an astonishing £9.9 million at a Sotheby’s London auction on Thursday. Continue reading
History of British slavery retold in fountain unveiled by Tate Modern
Described as a “counter-memorial” to the horrors of slavery, a new monumental fountain has been installed in Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall.
Kara Walker’s ‘Fons Americanus’ ignites fresh debate about the history of British colonialism with its provocative exploration of race, sexuality and violence.
Pair jailed for illegal ivory sales on eBay
A South London pair have been jailed for illegally selling antique ivory fans worth £145,259 on eBay. Continue reading
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