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Perrotin Aims to Make Art More Accessible through Collaborates with eBay

On the heels of the inauguration of its new Los Angeles gallery, Perrotin, the esteemed contemporary art gallery, has made waves by announcing a groundbreaking collaboration with eBay. This strategic partnership seeks to redefine the accessibility of contemporary art by launching the Perrotin Store on eBay.fr. Through this innovative venture, Perrotin aims to extend its […]

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Artist Plans to Destroy $45 Million Worth of Art in Protest Over Assange’s Imprisonment

An artist based in the south of France, Andrei Molodkin, has announced plans to destroy a collection of artworks valued at up to $45 million if WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange dies in prison. Molodkin’s project, dubbed “Dead Man’s Switch,” aims to draw attention to Assange’s incarceration and the perceived threats to freedom of expression. Molodkin

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Alleged Leader of Egyptian Antiquities Trafficking Ring Arrested in Germany and Transferred to France

Introduction In a significant development in the world of art and antiquities, Serop Simonian, the alleged leader of a suspected Egyptian antiquities trafficking ring, was arrested in Germany and subsequently transferred to France. This arrest is linked to an investigation into the sale of potentially smuggled Egyptian antiquities, valued at a staggering €60 million ($64

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Evolving Attitudes and Ongoing Challenges in Nazi-Era Art Restitution in France

Introduction In recent years, the question of restitution of artworks looted during the Nazi era has gained significant attention worldwide. While France has not been immune to these discussions, it has made notable strides in addressing this complex and often contentious issue. The 2018 report by David Zivie, who leads France’s Mission for the Search

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Elderly French Couple Accuses Antiques Dealer of Cheating in Million-Dollar Mask Sale

Introduction An elderly couple in France has launched a lawsuit against an antique dealer, alleging that they were cheated out of a substantial sum after selling an African mask to him. The mask, which later fetched €4.2 million ($4.4 million) at auction, has ignited a legal battle that has captured headlines and raised questions about

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Dutch Museums Initiate Restitution: Returning Looted Art and Artifacts to Indonesia and Sri Lanka

In a significant move towards reconciliation with their colonial past, two Dutch museums have announced plans to return hundreds of cultural artefacts to Indonesia and Sri Lanka. These objects, ranging from a beautifully adorned cannon to precious metals and jewellery, were taken during the colonial era, often through forceful means. The restitution of 478 “cultural

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France’s 7,000-year-old Ancient Stones Demolished to Make Room for a New Chain of Hardware Stores.

Pratiksha Shome The removal of a historic stone field in Carnac, a village in northern France, to make room for a hardware shop chain was reported on Thursday by France 24. The area’s prehistoric wealth has been destroyed, according to archaeologist Christian Obeltz of Carnac, who spoke to Agence France Presse. The 39 stones

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Kiran Nadar received France’s highest civilian award: The Légion d’Honeur

Tsuktiben Jamir The Légion d’Honeur (“the Legion of Honour”) is an award established by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802 as the highest civilian honour bestowed by the French Republic for exceptional service to France, regardless of the recipients’ nationality. This highly regarded title was conferred to Indian art collector and philanthropist Kiran Nadar on the 28th

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Anish Kapoor’s bean sculpture is finally complete in New York; Insights from art world

A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends

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