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This photograph shows the Parure de la reine Marie-Amelie et de la Reine Hortense (set of jewelry of Queen Marie-Amelie and Queen Hortense) displayed at Apollon’s Gallery on Jan. 14, 2020 at the Louvre museum in Paris after the reopening of the Gallery following 10 months of renovations. STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN/AFP via Getty Images Paris — In a stunning display of audacity and precision, four masked thieves executed a seven-minute robbery at the world-famous Louvre Museum on Sund

New research by Finder reveals that Australians are increasingly avoiding arts and entertainment events due to rising cost of living pressures. The study, which surveyed 1,012 respondents, found that more than half of Australians (53%) have cut back on attending various cultural events, from musicals to movies, in an effort to reduce expenses. The survey results show a significant decline in attendance across multiple entertainment sectors. Cinema visits have seen the most su

The interest in collecting drawings, which has existed since the Renaissance, has significantly grown over the past 15 years, fueled by major exhibitions of works by Michelangelo, Bruegel, Rubens, and others. In our digital age, the tactile nature of drawings continues to captivate people. Responding to this increasing interest, this year's London Art Week (LAW) has organized a large-scale exhibition. In collaboration with Trois Crayons, a platform dedicated to drawings, LAW

Nestled 325km northeast of Mparntwe (Alice Springs) in the Northern Territory lies Ampilatwatja, home to the Alyawarre people and the vibrant community of Artists of Ampilatwatja. Established in 1999, this community-owned art centre serves as a beacon of cultural preservation and artistic expression for generations to come. The Artists of Ampilatwatja have cultivated a distinctive artistic style that sets them apart within the Aboriginal artistic community. Their paintings pa

With the second edition of Tokyo Gendai set to commence in just over a month, Japan’s newest art fair has unveiled its programming, which includes a series of talks, curated exhibitions, commissions, and satellite events. The fair will take place from July 5 to July 7, with a VIP preview day on July 4, at Pacifico Yokohama. Seventy-two galleries are participating, including prestigious names like Almine Rech, BLUM, Perrotin, Sadie Coles HQ, and, for the first time, Pace Galle

The latest national report has identified a continued significant under-representation of women artists in Australia's taxpayer-funded galleries, despite women and non-binary individuals representing the majority of visual arts graduates. According to the 2022 Countess Report, women artists feature in only 33.6% of the programs at state galleries. This disparity exists even though almost two-thirds of visual arts graduates are female or non-binary, with male graduates making

Australia has achieved a historic victory at the Venice Biennale, often described as the art world's equivalent of the Olympics. This prestigious international art event, which is the oldest of its kind, saw First Nations artist Archie Moore receive the Golden Lion for the best national pavilion. This is the first time an Australian has been honored with this prestigious award. Archie Moore, a 54-year-old artist of Kamilaroi and Bigambul descent who resides in Brisbane, garne

Amidst apprehensions stemming from the slowdown in the Chinese economy and the prevailing political climate in Hong Kong post the enforcement of stringent national security measures, Art Basel unveiled its latest edition to VIPs on Tuesday. Hosted at the prestigious Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, the event exuded its trademark glamour and vibrancy, albeit with a more subdued atmosphere. While over 240 galleries participated, initial reports suggested a somewhat s

Archie Moore, an artist hailing from Queensland, has announced plans to reimagine Australia's national pavilion for the upcoming Venice Biennale in April as a contemplative space that delves into the ramifications of colonization and imprisonment on Australia's Indigenous populations, while also honoring their enduring spirit. Moore represents the second Indigenous artist to helm a solo exhibition at the Australian pavilion in Venice in its 25-year history, following Tracey M

Introduced in September 2022, the Charities Act authorizes charities, encompassing national museums, to divest themselves of artifacts when faced with a compelling ethical mandate. This was a departure from the constraints imposed by the National Heritage Act 1983, which limited the trustees of prominent UK institutions, such as Tate and the Victoria & Albert Museum, from removing items from their collections unless under specific conditions, for example, if an item is a dupl

A federal jury in New York exonerated Sotheby’s from accusations levied by Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev on Tuesday. Rybolovlev had charged the auction house with engaging in fraudulent activities concerning art transactions amounting to tens of millions of dollars. Rybolovlev asserted that Sotheby’s, in collusion with Swiss art dealer Yves Bouvier, had orchestrated a scheme that led him to pay exorbitant prices for four pieces of art, including the renowned Leonardo

The second iteration of ART SG, Singapore's premier international art fair, successfully dispelled any concerns about its continued momentum. Patrick Sun, a collector based in Hong Kong, expressed his initial worries about the fair's quality in its sophomore year, often a critical juncture for such events. However, he found the atmosphere at this edition to be even more electrifying than the first. Kicking off on January 18th at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre

Dmitry Rybolovlev, a Russian billionaire and fertilizer magnate, testified emotionally in a Manhattan federal court, accusing Sotheby's and Swiss art dealer Yves Bouvier of collaborating to defraud him of tens of millions of dollars. The trial, known as Accent Delight International (ADI) v. Sotheby's, unfolds in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. Once valued at a minimum of $7 billion, Rybolovlev expressed his trust in Yves Bouvier, the de

More than 50 works from the master of pop art Andy Warhol will travel to the Wanneroo Regional Gallery in Perth as part of the Albanese Labor Government’s Sharing the National Collection program. The Warhols heading west will be on loan from the National Gallery of Australia for two years, in the largest partnership to date under Sharing the National Collection. The artworks, which have a combined value of $148 million, include: Warhol’s iconic life-size painting Elvis 1963

In its relatively short history, the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) Triennial has become synonymous with grandeur and artistic innovation. From its inaugural edition in 2017, which drew a staggering 1.23 million visitors, to the pandemic-affected second edition that still attracted over 500,000 attendees, the NGV Triennial has firmly established itself as one of the art world's premier events. The latest iteration, unveiled at NGV International, continues this legacy, fea

The exhibition "Fairy Tales," recently unveiled at Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), possesses a deliberate congestion that, under usual circumstances, might be a less-than-optimal gallery experience. However, within the context of this exhibition, the congestion serves as a metaphorical embodiment of the foreboding intrinsic to fairy tales. Despite the evolution of the world since the days of the Brothers Grimm, these enchanting narratives have endured, as evidenced b

NGA announces the largest exhibition of the French Post-impressionist to come to Australia. Delve into the extraordinary world of French Post-Impressionist Paul Gauguin through the captivating exhibition, "Gauguin's World: Tōna Iho, Tōna Ao." This rare showcase presents some of Gauguin's most renowned masterpieces, many of which originated in the Pacific region, offering fresh insights into his life, artistic influences, networks, and historical impact. Curated by Henri Loyre

Emily Kam Kngwarray is honoured in an exploration of the enduring artistic legacy left by a preeminent Australian artist, recognized globally as one of the most influential contemporary painters of the twentieth century. As a distinguished Anmatyerr woman, Kngwarray dedicated her final years to the creation of artworks that intricately capture the depth of experience and authority she accumulated over an extraordinary lifetime. The forthcoming exhibition promises a comprehens

Sotheby's Recent New York Auctions and what they tell us about the state of the art market. The modern art sale conducted by Sotheby's on Monday evening witnessed robust bidding and favorable prices for artworks attributed to notable artists such as Claude Monet and Mark Rothko. However, the culmination of the New York auction portrayed a nuanced representation of collector interest, achieving a total of US$190.4 million, or US$223.3 million inclusive of fees. The final aggre

Most significant work of art ever shown in Tweed, part of Sharing the National Collection initiative. One of the world’s most famous artworks – Meules, milieu du jour [Haystacks, midday], 1890 by Claude Monet – is on display at the Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre from today, as part of the National Gallery of Australia’s Sharing the National Collection initiative. The $174 million masterpiece by French Impressionist Monet was officially welcomed to the regi