Around 600 antiquities, valued at an estimated $80 million, have been returned to Italy from the United States. The assortment of artifacts made their way into U.S. museums, galleries, and private collections through illicit excavations and looting.
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A portrait by the figurative, Irish-born artist Francis Bacon has been recovered by the Spanish police in Madrid.
In the spirit of the English poet Alexander Pope, art springs eternal, much like hope. Many artists have recognized the uplifting power of spring, particularly in times of societal and political upheaval. These ten artworks remind us that spring always follows winter's dark days of snow and ice.
In efforts to hold fast against oil magnates, actress Jane Fonda has partnered up with Larry Gagosian and Christie’s to organize a fundraiser in support of the Campaign for a Safe and Healthy California.
With the solar eclipse expected on April 8, we're feeling the importance of the sun. Here's a brief look at the sun as a symbol throughout art history.
Icons: Playboy, Hugh Hefner & Marylin Monroe, an auction at Julien's, the “record-breaking auction house to the stars,” has brought in over $4 million with the sale of Marilyn Monroe memorabilia and the Playboy Art Collection.
Discover the world's most popular museums in 2023, take a peek at sales at Art Basel Hong Kong, read about the opening of Aluminaire House in Palm Springs and more news of the week.
Richard Serra, who was known for his monumental steel structures that challenged conventional notions of form and materiality, died on March 26.
The Guardian has published two reports raising questions about the authenticity and dating of four of Damien Hirst’s iconic formaldehyde sculptures.
Over the weekend, a mural appeared on the side of a residential building in Islington in North London. After speculation surrounding who the artist was blew up on social media, Banksy claimed the work as his own by posting images on Instagram.
