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Mona Lisa Under Attack: Riposte Alimentaire Activists Throw Soup at Mona Lisa, Sparking Louvre Evacuation

In a daring protest at the Louvre, two female demonstrators associated with the group Riposte Alimentaire (Food Counterattack) threw pumpkin soup at Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic Mona Lisa. The incident occurred around 10:00 local time (09:00 GMT) and led to the temporary evacuation of the Salle des Etats, where the masterpiece is displayed. The protesters, […]

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10 Things About Leonardo da Vinci’s Codex Atlanticus that perhaps you do not know

Take a fascinating tour through the Codex Atlanticus, a remarkable collection of writings and paintings by Leonardo da Vinci. This collection, with 1119 papers filled with illustrations, technical insights, and even stories, is the biggest source of the Renaissance master’s original ideas that are currently available. Sculptor Pompeo Leoni put it together and covered the

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Cimabue’s ‘Christ Mocked’ Finds Home at Louvre After Auction Drama

Introduction A remarkable turn of events has seen the Louvre triumph in acquiring Cimabue’s painting, “Christ Mocked,” three years after losing it to a rival bidder. The artwork, discovered above a kitchen stove in France, had initially been underestimated and set aside for disposal by its elderly owner. Now valued at €24 million ($26 million),

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A Mysterious Man in His 80s Wins the Legal Battle Over Rare Da Vinci Drawing

Introduction In a years-long legal tussle, an enigmatic man in his 80s, known in court documents as A.B., has emerged victorious in his battle against the French Ministry of Culture. The dispute revolved around A.B.’s desire to sell a rare drawing of Saint Sebastian by the renowned artist Leonardo da Vinci, an artwork he had

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Vieana Auction House Dorotheum Unveils Raphael Drawing in Old Masters Auction

Introduction Dorotheum, the prominent European auction house headquartered in Vienna, has made a remarkable revelation ahead of its upcoming Old Masters auction next month. The auction house has unveiled a drawing that has recently been attributed to the Renaissance master Raphael, also known as Raffaello Sanzio. This rediscovered artwork promises to be a significant highlight

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Depp makes £3mn from paintings; pickle stuck to ceiling is $10,000 artwork; Met acquires Indian art earlier rejected over origins

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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Former Louvre Director Detained for Alleged Antiquities Trafficking Investigation

Jean-Luc Martinez, former director of the Louvre in Paris, was questioned by French authorities earlier this week to investigate an alleged trafficking ring of antiquities, The Art Newspaper reported. Jean-Luc Martinez had held the position from 2013 until last year amid varied kinds of accusations and misgivings by those at the helm of the museum.

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Banksy stripped of 2 more trademarks; Mona Lisa replica sold for 10x expected price

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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\’Hekking Mona Lisa\’ on sale, an Eiffel Tower illusion, and unseen Basquiats on show

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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