Statue of legendary Persian archer ‘Arash Kamangir’ unveiled in Kerman
A statue of Arash Kamangir, a legendary figure in Persian mythology, was unveiled on Wednesday evening in Kerman, southeastern Iran.
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Looted by Nazis, a 17th-Century Painting Resurfaces. But Not for Long.
The artwork had been missing for 80 years before Dutch journalists spotted it in a real estate listing in Argentina.
Old master painting looted by Nazis disappears from home in Argentina
Search for artwork seen in estate agent’s photo continues after police raid on house finds tapestry hanging in its placeArgentinian police have said they will continue hunting for an old master painting looted by the Nazis and spotted by chance in an e…
Old master painting looted by Nazis spotted in Argentinian property listing
Dutch newspaper AD says it has traced Giuseppe Ghislandi’s Portrait of a Lady to house near Buenos AiresMore than 80 years after it was looted by the Nazis from a Jewish art dealer in Amsterdam, a portrait by an Italian master has been spotted on the w…
Life of Exmoor nature writer Hope Bourne recognised with exhibition
Views of forward-thinking artist and writer who lived off land in national park celebrated at museum in GlastonburyShe was considered an eccentric by some, eking out a frugal existence on a wild English moor, surviving off the land and exchanging her s…
The Hobbyist Restorer Who Rocked the Art World With an A.I. Innovation
Alex Kachkine spends his days working on microchip research — a skill set surprisingly similar to that needed for restoration.
Ayatollah Khamenei offers condolences on passing of master of Persian miniature Farshchian
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei issued a message of condolence following the passing of world-renowned miniaturist and painter Mahmoud Farshchian.
Young People of Color Flocked to This Show. It Made Them Feel Seen.
The exhibition “Beloved Suburbs” drew more than 150,000 visitors to France’s Museum of the History of Immigration. “We really recognize ourselves in the exhibition,” one said.
Young People of Color Flocked to This Show. It Made Them Feel Seen.
The exhibition “Beloved Suburbs” drew more than 150,000 visitors to France’s Museum of the History of Immigration. “We really recognize ourselves in the exhibition,” one said.
Barbara Hepworth’s Sculpture with Colour saved for nation
Created in 1943, abstract wooden carving marked a breakthrough in ‘genius’ British artist’s careerA rare wooden carving by the renowned abstract sculptor Barbara Hepworth, regarded as one of the most important artists of the 20th century, has been save…