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Now Climate Activists Target Botticelli’s Masterpiece at Uffizi Gallery

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Two climate activists affiliated with the group Last Generation made headlines today after affixing images of environmental destruction to the glass panel protecting Botticelli’s renowned fifteenth-century masterpiece, The Birth of Venus, at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. Last Generation: A Youth-Led Movement Last Generation, a national student-led alliance, has garnered attention for its bold activism. […]

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Italy Reclaims 266 Looted Antiquities Worth Millions in Recent Repatriation Effort from US

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In a significant repatriation effort, Italy has successfully reclaimed 266 antiquities that were looted and subsequently sold to private collectors and museums in the United States. Valued at “3.5 millions of euros,” these artifacts mark a crucial step towards restoring Italy’s cultural heritage. The repatriation includes a diverse range of items, with some being seized

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Celebrating Altina ‘Tina’ Schinasi: The Visionary Artist Behind the Iconic Cat-Eye Eyeglass Frames

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4 Aug’23, ON THIS DAY On August 4th, Google Doodle pays tribute to Altina ‘Tina’ Schinasi, an exceptional American artist and inventor renowned for her groundbreaking contributions to the world of fashion and film. As we celebrate what would have been her 116th birthday, let’s delve into the life and achievements of this remarkable individual

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‘Run As Slow As You Can’: TOILETPAPER’s Immersive Art Exhibition Makes India Debut at NMACC, Curated by Nita Ambani

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Renowned Italian creative studio TOILETPAPER, founded by Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari in 2010, is set to make its India debut with the immersive visual art exhibition ‘Run As Slow As You Can.’ The exhibition will be brought to India by businesswoman Nita Ambani and will be hosted at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre

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Bihar Museum Biennale Showcases Artistic Mastery and Creative Vision of Chandra Bhattacharjee and Rajat Ghosh

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Chandra Bhattacharjee and Rajat Ghosh, two renowned artists, are all set to showcase their creative visions and artistic prowess at the Bihar Museum Biennale 2023 in Patna. These artists have made significant contributions to the art world and have participated in various exhibitions and events, both nationally and internationally. Chandra Bhattacharjee, born in 1960, graduated

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Italian Museums Display 750 Artefacts Recovered from Robin Symes, a Disgraced Antiquities Dealer

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Pratiksha Shome Italy recently showed 750 artefacts that its Culture Ministry and heritage police agents had taken from the shut down business of convicted art dealer Robin Symes, believed to be worth $12.9 million. Clay vases, garment components, precious metals and jewels, weapons, tools, furniture, sarcophagi, burial urns, intricate mosaics, painted decorations, and a range

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3,586 Artefacts Recovered by Italian Police in a Protracted Operation from Looters

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Italian police claim that after a protracted investigation involving hundreds of officers, they have found more than 3,500 artefacts. According to CNN, the operation led to the detention of 21 people. At a news conference held in Puglia earlier this week, the announcement was made. Numerous searches against people suspected of theft, illegal excavations, and

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How Canaletto\’s representation of Venice inspired present era landscape artists

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OCTOBER 18, ON THIS DAY “Canal taught, by example the true use of the camera obscura; and to recognize the flaws usually brought to bear on a painting, when the craftsman relies completely on the perspective he views through that same camera, and on the colours – especially of the skies – without deftly removing

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