Christie’s Website Outage Raises Concerns Ahead of New York Auction Week
Christie’s, the renowned auction house, has reported a “security issue” leading to the temporary shutdown of its website just days before the highly anticipated New…
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Climate Activists Smash Glass Case of Magna Carta in the British Library
In a dramatic protest at the British Library in London, two senior climate activists, Reverend Dr. Sue Parfitt, 82, and Judy Bruce, 85, attempted to…
The Battle Over Egon Schiele’s “Russian War Prisoner”: A Legal Drama Unfolds in New York
In a legal saga that touches upon the dark legacy of the Holocaust, the ownership of Egon Schiele’s “Russian War Prisoner,” a drawing lost during…
Newly Discovered Caravaggio to be Unveiled at the Prado in Madrid This Month
In an event poised to capture the imagination of the art world, Madrid’s esteemed Museo del Prado is set to unveil a newly discovered painting…
Controversy at Palais de Tokyo: Patron Withdraws Support Over Exhibition Focused on Palestine
The Palais de Tokyo, a prominent contemporary art venue in Paris, has recently faced significant controversy and a subsequent withdrawal of support from one of…
George Roux: The Artistic Visionary Behind Jules Verne’s Imaginative Worlds
George Roux (1853–1929), a prolific French artist and illustrator, left an indelible mark on the world of book illustration, particularly through his collaborations with famed…
The Evolution of Art: How Technology and Social Change are Transforming the Art World
The art world is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by rapid technological advancements and significant social changes. These shifts are not only altering how art…
Harry Potter’s First Brush with Magic: Original Cover Art Heads to Record-Breaking Auction
The original cover art for “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” painted by Thomas Taylor, is expected to make waves in the auction world as…
The Renaissance of Textile and Craft in Contemporary Art
In recent years, there has been a remarkable resurgence of interest in textile and craft-based art forms. Once relegated to the status of “mere” crafts,…
Paul McCartney’s Rarely Seen Photography Gets a Big Museum Show in New York
The Brooklyn Museum is set to host a significant exhibition titled “Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm,” showcasing over 250 photographs taken by…