A museum in the Netherlands experienced an unusual incident when a staff member mistakenly discarded a piece of artwork resembling two empty beer cans. The artwork, “All the good times we spent together” by French artist Alexandre Lavet, was meticulously painted to…
In the outskirts of Trujillo, northern Peru, archaeologists have uncovered the remains of almost four dozen children believed to have been sacrificed more than 600 years ago. This discovery sheds new light on ancient rituals performed by the Chimu civilization, who dominated…
A shocking incident occurred at the opening of Chinese artist Ai Weiwei’s exhibition in Bologna, Italy, where a man deliberately smashed one of his sculptures. The exhibition at Palazzo Fava was intended to showcase Ai Weiwei’s work, but the unexpected act of…
The United States is returning a significant collection of 297 antiquities stolen or smuggled from India, with some artifacts dating back thousands of years. This monumental handover is part of a broader effort to restore cultural heritage and strengthen ties between the…
Andrew Holmes’ hyperreal images of trucks on Californian highways are strikingly vivid, bringing to life the essence of the open road. His works seem like crystal-clear photographs stem from meticulous pencil drawings. Each piece, requiring between 300 to 500 hours, captures the…
An astonishing revelation: a painting discovered by a junk dealer in an Italian villa basement more than 60 years ago has been identified as an original Pablo Picasso. Experts believe the artwork could be worth millions, marking the end of a decades-long…
A family visit to the Hecht Museum in Haifa, Israel, turned into an unexpected event when a 4-year-old boy accidentally shattered a 3,500-year-old Bronze Age jar. The incident has sparked discussion about museum practices and the accessibility of historical artifacts. Despite the…
An astonishing discovery of ten signed Salvador Dalí lithographs has been made in a London garage after being forgotten for half a century. Found during a routine valuation by an auctioneer, these rare artworks and five by Theo Tobiasse are now expected…
An Unexpected Discovery During a routine house call to a private estate in Camden, Maine, auctioneer Kaja Veilleux stumbled upon an extraordinary find. Hidden away in the attic was a 17th-century portrait of a young woman wearing a cap and ruffled collar.…
A prominent Chinese artist known for his biting political critiques has been detained, raising serious concerns about the state of free expression in China. Gao Zhen, aged 68, was taken into custody following a police raid on his art studio, with allegations…