Lost for over 70 years, an unrecorded painting by Laurence Stephen Lowry has sold at auction for a whopping £2.65 million. Continue reading
Van Gogh self-portrait made during psychosis confirmed as genuine
After decades of scepticism, a self-portrait by Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890) has finally been confirmed as “unmistakably” by the artist. “It feels really reassuring to know that it’s genuine,” said Mai Britt Guleng, curator at the Oslo’s National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design. Continue reading
Portrait found hidden in a garden wall is an authentic Klimt
A painting which resurfaced 24 years after its theft from the Galleria d’Arte Moderna Ricci Oddi in Piacenza is an authentic work by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt, experts have confirmed. Continue reading
Global project unites K-pop band BTS and contemporary artists
World-famous Korean pop band, BTS, have announced an unusual collaboration with 22 contemporary artists. The ambitious global project, called Connect, BTS, hopes to redefine the relationship between music and art, whilst sending “a positive message to the world.” Continue reading
US Museum director dismissed amid accusations of harassment
A top museum in Pennsylvania has forced out its own director, following allegations of sexual harassment published in a New York Times article. Continue reading
Trump withdraws apparent “threats” on Iranian heritage sites
Following widespread public condemnation, President Trump has withdrawn apparent “threats” to target sites of cultural significance in Iran. Continue reading
Breathtaking art posters unveiled for Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Eager fans of art and sports alike are flocking to a new exhibition that showcases the official “art” posters for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Continue reading
A new decade, a new archaeological discovery for China
It has been a very happy new year for archaeologists and Sinophiles alike who will delight in the news that China has unearthed a further 200 Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an to add to the existing army of 8,000 soldiers. Continue reading
Hidden nativity scene arrives just in time for Christmas
Art conservators from Northumbria University have received an early Christmas gift in the form of a secret 16th century nativity painting. The conservators were hard at work investigating damage to a 400-year-old depiction of the beheading of Saint John the Baptist from the Bowes Museum’s collection when they discovered the nativity scene hiding beneath the painting. Continue reading
Apocalyptic Christmas decorations unveiled at Tate Britain
London-based artist Anne Hardy has transformed the façade of Tate Britain with apocalyptic Christmas decorations to reflect the climate crisis. Tate Britain’s annual winter commission is now a highly anticipated festive event for art aficionados across the city. Continue reading
