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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 Sun

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 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

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

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

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

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 reg

The realization of UNESCO's prospective virtual museum featuring pilfered cultural artifacts has advanced significantly. UNESCO, formally known as The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, has entered into a collaboration with international entities, including Interpol, for the creation of this museum, which is budgeted at $2.5 million. The initial tranche of financing for this ambitious initiative has been generously provided by Saudi Arabia. In a

The world's most expressive painting goes digital Salvator Mundi, renowned as the world's most valuable painting, is poised for a transformation into a Non-Fungible Token (NFT). The painting, which depicts Jesus Christ holding a crystal orb, generated a historic $450.3 million sale at Christie's in New York, setting an unprecedented record for auction prices. As of the present moment, the precise location of the artwork remains undisclosed. The Evolution of 'Salvator Mundi' i

In the realm of captivating revelations in the world of portraiture, let's delve into the enthralling tale of two previously undiscovered Rembrandt masterpieces. Nestled away in a private collection, unbeknownst to scholars and art enthusiasts alike, these exceptional portraits recently made their grand debut at Christie's London. According to a report by CNN, the auction held on Thursday witnessed an extraordinary outcome, as the two Rembrandts fetched an astonishing £11.2 m

Two protestors spray-painted the logo of Woodside Energy, an oil and gas company, on a prized Frederick McCubbin painting last week at the Art Gallery of Western Australia in Perth. The painting was protected by a clear perspex cover and no serious damage was done. The activists claim that Woodside's activities on the Burrup peninsula are causing damage to sacred Murujuga rock art. Woodside has responded in a statement that their operations have not impacted the rock art and