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Roman Mosaics: Authenticity Of US Repatriated Artefacts In Question

Paul Carter Robinson — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:53:43 +0000

Accusations from scholars in France and Britain are challenging the US on the authenticity of Roman artefacts repatriated to Lebanon.

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New Contemporaries Returns To Camden Art Centre After Two Decades

Paul Carter Robinson — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 16:18:17 +0000

Bloomberg New Contemporaries is set to return to the Camden Art Centre after a hiatus of over two decades.

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Assemble To Reconfigure Granary Square Into A Wintery Landscape

Paul Carter Robinson — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 15:42:18 +0000

Granary Square in King's Cross will be transformed into a compelling winter landscape, unveiling its latest annual installation

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Helen Frankenthaler Foundation Faces Allegations of Legacy Destruction

Paul Carter Robinson — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 13:19:28 +0000

Frederick Iseman, nephew of the renowned Abstract Expressionist painter Helen Frankenthaler, has initiated legal action against the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation

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Joe Tilson: British Visionary Pop Constructivist Painter Dies Aged 95

Sara Faith — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 16:59:48 +0000

Joe Tilson RA, one of the leading painters of his generation, has died aged 95.

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UK Museum COP Summit Promises A Greener Future

Paul Carter Robinson — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 07:26:06 +0000

In an unparalleled move, leaders from 68 UK museums, sector bodies, and funders have come together for the first UK Museum COP summit.

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Stolen Solid Gold Toilet By Artist Maurizio Cattelan Four Men Charged

Paul Carter Robinson — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 16:54:32 +0000

Finally, four men have been charged in connection with the theft of an 18k gold toilet valued at £4.8 million ($5.9 million) from Blenheim Palace in September 2019.

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Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize 2023 Winners Announced

Paul Carter Robinson — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 23:10:18 +0000

Alexandre Silberman’s portrait Diena has won first prize. Shot in Paris, the photograph features the sitter Diena, in her first professionally posed photograph.

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Just Stop Oil Activists Smash Glass On Velázquez’s Rokeby Venus

Paul Carter Robinson — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 13:03:50 +0000

Just Stop Oil activists have smashed the glass covering the Rokeby Venus, located in London's National Gallery.

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British Library Knocked Offline Due To Major Cyberattack

Paul Carter Robinson — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 07:59:55 +0000

Amidst Digital Chaos, the British Library is currently in the clutches of a major cyberattack. The assault, which has crippled the library's online services

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Modigliani And Soutine’s Paris Studio Crowdfunding For Vital Restoration

Paul Carter Robinson — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 14:16:47 +0000

In Montparnasse, in the heart of Paris, nestled within the alluring alleyways of Cité Falguière, lies Atelier 11—a haven that once echoed with the creative footsteps of legendary artists

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Edmé Bouchardon Bust Sparks Fierce Community Debate in Scotland

Paul Carter Robinson — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 13:06:29 +0000

A distinctive 18th-century marble bust crafted by the renowned French artist Edmé Bouchardon has ignited a fierce debate in the quiet port town of Invergordon in eastern Scotland.

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A Devil Emerges: Joshua Reynolds Painting Reveals Demonic Figure After Restoration

Paul Carter Robinson — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:49:48 +0000

In a dramatic turn of events, a devil-like figure, once considered too controversial for the audience of its time, has resurfaced from the depths of a painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds.

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Robert Irwin Renowned Light and Space Artist Dies Aged 95

Paul Carter Robinson — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 14:36:28 +0000

Robert Irwin, a prominent Southern California art scene figure and a key contributor to the 1960s Light and Space movement, passed away

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Restoring Heritage: The Global Movement to Return Museum Artefacts to Their Origins

Paul Carter Robinson — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 09:59:42 +0000

The echoes of colonialism reverberate in UK museums shaping not just the artefacts on display but the very essence of these institutions.

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George Osborne Acknowledges Decades Long Inside Job at British Museum

Paul Carter Robinson — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 22:22:43 +0000

In a shocking revelation, the British Museum, a bastion of cultural heritage, admitted it had fallen prey to a massive "inside job...

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Frieze Week Still A Relevant Cultural Sounding Board – Nico Kos-Earle

Paul Carter Robinson — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 14:52:11 +0000

As London opened its doors to the international art world for Frieze Week, a host of exhibitions and collateral events... Read More

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Manchester’s Aviva Studios New Home Of Factory International Opens Its Doors

Paul Carter Robinson — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 13:10:24 +0000

In a pivotal moment for Manchester's cultural landscape, the much-anticipated Aviva Studios, the permanent home of Factory International...

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Henri Rousseau Portrait of Joseph Brummer Gifted To National Gallery

Paul Carter Robinson — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 10:18:28 +0000

An addition to its collection: The National Gallery has acquired the Portrait of Joseph Brummer by Henri Rousseau (1844–1910) through the Simon Sainsbury Bequest.

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Tate Expands Collection with Diverse Endeavor Acquisitions at Frieze

Paul Carter Robinson — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 11:34:35 +0000

In a testament to its ongoing commitment to enriching its collections, Tate Modern announced a series of significant acquisitions made... Read More

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Problematic Public Statues Post The Edward Colston Felling – Richard Stone

Paul Carter Robinson — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 11:37:27 +0000

In 2020, I wrote an article: 'The Trouble with Problematic Public Statues', sparked by the felling of slave trader Edward Colston's effigy in Bristol.

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Guerrilla Girls Takeover Tate Modern’s Edit Shop

Paul Carter Robinson — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 11:09:44 +0000

In a spirited collision of art and activism, the Guerrilla Girls collective is set to ignite the Tate Edit shop... Read More

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AIDS Sculpture By General Idea Finds Permanent Home In Amsterdam Park

Paul Carter Robinson — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 14:07:15 +0000

Following its display at the General Idea retrospective in Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam

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Leon Black Utilised Tax Loophole with Jeffrey Epstein’s Assistance in Art Transactions

Paul Carter Robinson — Sun, 08 Oct 2023 12:44:18 +0000

Details of art transactions involving billionaire art collector and asset management mogul Leon Black and the late controversial financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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The Evolving Role of Museum Curators: A Paradigm Shift in Cultural Stewardship

Paul Carter Robinson — Sat, 07 Oct 2023 16:14:48 +0000

In the ever-changing landscape of museums, the traditional role of the curator (a much-overused term), which was once perceived as a guardian of collections...

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French Billionaire Bernard Arnault Faces Money Laundering Probe

Paul Carter Robinson — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 13:42:25 +0000

The owner of the LVMH luxury goods conglomerate Bernard Arnault, is reportedly under scrutiny in France over suspicions of money laundering.

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Rediscovered Rembrandt: The Adoration Of The Kings To Be Offered At Sotheby’s

Paul Carter Robinson — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 12:44:40 +0000

A small nocturne portraying a Biblical scene has emerged from the shadows of history to be attributed as an authentic masterpiece by the Dutch master, Rembrandt.

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Banksy Prices Soar Five Years On From Sotheby’s Shredder Prank

Paul Carter Robinson — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 11:51:14 +0000

It's been five years since Banksy orchestrated one of the most sensational stunts in art history: the shredding of his celebrated painting, 'Girl With Balloon', at Sotheby's in 2018.

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Monet Masterpieces Lost in Fire: $45m Legal Battle For Insurance Payout

Paul Carter Robinson — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 10:50:51 +0000

In a year-long, high-profile dispute between a private collector and their insurance company, documents have unveiled an unsettling revelation.

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Late Raphael Drawing To Be Auctioned At Dorotheum

Paul Carter Robinson — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:20:42 +0000

An exciting rediscovery: a late drawing by the celebrated High Renaissance artist Raffaello Sanzio, known as Raphael.

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