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Two paintings by Auguste Renoir, worth millions, were recovered from a museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer, France after being stolen last month. Six suspects have been arrested in connection with the heist.
Kapoor, a US citizen and former antiques dealer, was convicted for smuggling 19 antique idols and sentenced to 10 years in prison. He was brought to India in 2012 and now faces extradition back to Germany.
Two paintings by Renoir stolen from French museum. Surveillance cameras caught thieves entering the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer and making off with four paintings. The two missing paintings were found in the museum's garden after the thieves fled.
Javad Mojabi, a prolific Iranian writer, poet, painter, and critic, passed away at 87. Despite physical challenges and censorship, he was a multifaceted artist who left over 50 works across various genres.
Jamal Shah praises emerging female artists at FJWU degree show, highlighting their role in expanding Pakistan's cultural footprint and visual arts landscape.
Yayoi Kusama’s polka dots were never just dots
Kusama's dots have become a global brand, but they originated from her childhood hallucinations and fear of self-obliteration.
Iranian painter Ali Bahreini has created two new paintings marking the anniversary of the birth of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).
Mari Katayama finds progress in repetition
Artist Mari Katayama discusses her work and the evolution of her practice in a recent interview.
Yayoi Kusama's obsessions turned into iconic art, challenging solipsism with immersive installations that invite understanding of another mind.
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, globally celebrated for her distinctive polka-dot art, pumpkin sculptures, and immersive "Infinity Mirror Rooms," has died at the age of 97 in Tokyo.
Rare Mondrian unseen for 25 years heads to auction
A rare 1920 painting by Dutch master Piet Mondrian, "Composition III," unseen for 25 years, is set to be auctioned at Christie's London in October with an estimated value of £20m to £30m.
Adachi Museum tops U.S. Japanese garden ranking for 23rd year
The Adachi Museum of Art in Shimane Prefecture has secured the top spot in a U.S. magazine's Japanese garden ranking for the 23rd consecutive year, recognized for its exceptional beauty and harmony.
Kelly Shen, a double major in computer science and math from MIT, works at Sotheby's in the field of art intelligence, building algorithms to predict prices and improve audience engagement.
Iran and Tajikistan have opened a joint virtual exhibition showcasing their shared decorative arts. The exhibition features digital images of Qajar-era tilework from Iran and traditional Kundal artworks from Tajikistan.
Artist Gao Zhen, known for sculptures of Mao Zedong, sentenced to three years in prison for slandering 'heroes and martyrs'.
Spanish Singer Silvia Pérez Cruz Brings Her Music to a Havana in Shadows
Spanish singer Silvia Pérez Cruz recently performed a free concert in Havana, Cuba, as part of her tour for her latest album, Oral Abisal. The concert was held in the Iglesia de San Francisco el Nuevo and was a welcome respite from the city's struggles with poverty and la…
Iranian artists will showcase their works at an art exhibition in Sydney, Australia, exploring the human consequences of war and destruction. The exhibition, titled 'When the Earth Embraces the Sky,' will run from September 5 to 13.
Several art exhibitions are currently underway in Tehran, featuring works by various artists. The exhibitions can be found at various galleries across the city, including Saless Gallery, Vaali Gallery, and Javid Gallery.
Iranian photographer and filmmaker Armin Amirian is participating in the 13th International FL3TCH3R Exhibition in the US with his artwork “Constitutional Revolution of Iran.” The exhibition is being held from August 7 to September 27, at the Fishman Gallery in Johnson Ci…
‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’ in Japan, perhaps for the last time
The 17th-century Johannes Vermeer masterpiece 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' will be displayed in Osaka this week, potentially for the last time in Japan. The painting will be shown at the Nakanoshima Museum of Art in Osaka from Friday.
Evil Biscuit, a pseudonymous artist, is leading a movement in internet art, creating dense, meme-filled images that blur the line between artwork and collectible. His latest project, Card NFT 2, features physical cards that can be redeemed for digital ones, and he is cont…
Iran and Uzbekistan are discussing expanding joint artistic cooperation. The two countries are looking to strengthen and develop their cultural and artistic relations.
Four paintings by Renaissance master Antonello da Messina were stolen from a museum in Sicily, raising concerns about security and the possibility of a mafia link.
A new generation of Catalans tries to rekindle the independence movement
A new generation of Catalans is fighting to preserve their identity and language, turning to culture instead of politics after years of failed political attempts to establish independence.
Sicilian museum hit by €80 million art theft
A Sicilian museum in Messina has been hit by an €80 million art theft, with three works by Renaissance painter Antonello da Messina stolen. Police are investigating the theft, which comes days after Italian authorities recovered three stolen works by Cézanne, Renoir and M…
Thieves have stolen four Renaissance masterworks by Antonello da Messina valued at up to 80 million euros from the MuMe Regional Interdisciplinary Museum in Messina, Italy. The heist occurred during Sicily's Ferragosto holiday.
Four Renaissance paintings of 'extraordinary value' have been stolen from a museum in Sicily, Italy. The paintings, attributed to Antonello da Messina, include three panels of the San Gregorio Polyptych and a double-sided panel of The Madonna and Child.
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A Picasso print stolen from a Milwaukee art gallery in 2018 has been found by a landlord while cleaning an apartment. The print, one of 30 known to exist signed by Picasso, was valued at between $35,000 and $50,000 at the time of its theft.
Italian police have recovered three paintings by French masters Paul Cezanne, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Henri Matisse that were stolen from a museum near the northern city of Parma in March, officials said on Friday.