Peruvian archaeologists discovered a mummy dating back over 1,000 years on the outskirts of the country’s modern capital. The finding adds to the numerous discoveries from pre-Inca times in the region. The mummy is thought to be that of an adolescent and…
Raccoons are often imagined as resourceful creatures rummaging through garbage and hosting a buffet for their backyard friends. However, the Tito raccoon family is challenging this stereotype. Introducing Piper, Cheeto, and Tito, three rescued raccoons embarked on a flourishing artistic journey. Their…
In the Peruvian Andes, archaeologists have unearthed an Inca bath complex dating back 500 years, which is thought to have been used by the elite members of the expansive empire that once ruled vast portions of South America. The bathing complex was…
A delicate porcelain bowl, less than 4.5 inches in diameter, was sold for over $25 million during a week of Chinese art auctions in Hong Kong. Sotheby’s described the antique as “highly important” from a scarce collection of ceramics crafted in Beijing’s…
Both individuals and art institutions can now easily search for stolen art using their smartphones. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched a mobile application for the US National Stolen Art File (NSAF), a database containing records of stolen art pieces…
Four individuals are under investigation by Spanish police for fraud after allegedly attempting to sell counterfeit paintings for over €76 million ($84 million), falsely claiming they were created by renowned artists Velazquez and Goya. The seized counterfeit works included four attributed to…
A photographer’s heartfelt homage to a friend lost in the 2011 Libyan Civil War has secured the highest honour at the esteemed Sony World Photography Awards, as revealed by the organizers on Thursday. Edgar Martins was declared Photographer of the Year 2023…
Michael Barzman, a former auctioneer, confessed to creating and authenticating 25 counterfeit Basquiat paintings, confiscated from the Orlando Museum of Art in 2022. Court papers reveal that Barzman, 45, and another man identified only as J.F. fabricated the artworks, which were then…
A statue over 200 years old depicting the water nymph Sabrina has been marred by blue crayon vandalism, as reported by the National Trust, a British conservation charity. The damaged sculpture, located in Worcestershire, western England, was discovered on Easter Saturday. After…
Publicly unseen during his life, the sketchbooks include studies for some of Picasso’s most famous works, such as Les Demoiselles d’Avignon. First unveiled to the public in 1986, Picasso’s sketchbooks were part of Je Suis le Cahier, an innovative exhibition at Pace…