The controversial British art dealer, Robin Symes, has relinquished 750 stolen archaeological assets, which have now been returned to Italy following a prolonged battle for their repatriation, according to a statement from the Carabinieri art police on Wednesday. These artifacts, valued at…
The kick-off of the Nada New York fair was buzzing with artistic energy as numerous artists populated the gallery spaces to discuss their pieces. Among the crowd was Philadelphia’s own Kambel Smith, a sculptor known for his large-scale installations featuring cardboard renditions…
An exceptionally rare Patek Philippe wristwatch, once in possession of the last emperor of the Qing Dynasty in China, sold for a staggering HK$49 million ($6.2 million) at a Hong Kong auction, setting a new record. The watch was purchased over the…
Details of the collaborative process behind Prince Harry’s record-breaking memoir, “Spare,” have been unveiled by the book’s ghostwriter. Their journey together allowed the Duke of Sussex to openly communicate his experiences to the public, a source of joy for the prince. Earlier…
Elizabeth Siddal might be a name you’re unfamiliar with, yet the iconic 19th-century paintings she posed for are likely embedded in your cultural memory. Siddal is immortalized in portrayals of tragic scenes, whether she’s Ophelia submerging in a flower-adorned riverbank or Dante…
When the participants for the esteemed Cannes Film Festival were disclosed, several well-known directors such as Wes Anderson, Martin Scorsese, and Todd Haynes, along with Cannes veterans like Hirokazu Kore-eda, Ken Loach and Nuri Bilge Ceylan, were revealed. Yet, towards the end…
A new exhibit is set to unite eight previously unseen works by Jean-Michel Basquiat, originally intended for a contentious exhibition in Italy 41 years ago that the artist and his dealers cancelled. Slated to debut next month at the Fondation Beyeler in…
This autumn, Christie’s New York will offer for sale prints from Madonna’s hugely successful 1992 coffee table book “Sex.” This unprecedented auction marks the 30th anniversary of the book that stirred both fascination and controversy upon its release. Over 40 prints, initially…
Late 1978 saw Taiwan in a state of despair as then-US President Jimmy Carter announced the switch in diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing. This decision left Taiwan fearful of a possible Communist takeover from mainland China, sparking widespread protests and causing…
A few hitherto unseen and extraordinarily scarce Rembrandt portraits have been uncovered within a private British collection. These intimate artworks of the Dutch artist’s kin are projected to fetch between £5 million and £8 million ($6.25 million-$10 million) at an auction. Signed…