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'Will not take down Indian Flag': Priyanka Gandhi's son alleges 'protest' photos pulled down at Bikaner House exhibition

Raihan Vadra, son of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, alleged that Bikaner House management asked him to remove 74 artworks documenting protests from his exhibition, No Idea Is Final, ahead of its opening. Congress leaders Pawan Khera and Karti Chidambaram condemned the alleged censorship, while the Indian Youth Congress Legal…

The Economic Times · Oct 22

Dalí Woodcut Found In Thrift Shop: volunteer spots damaged print; Kitty Hawk sale aids nonprofit

A remarkable discovery unraveled at Hotline Pink Thrift Shop in Kitty Hawk – a woodcut print by Salvador Dalí titled Purgatory Canto 32. Volunteer Wendy Hawkins identified its artistic merit and secured validation from Madeline Smith of Seaside Art Gallery, who confirmed its authenticity. This print, an illustration from Dante…

The Times of India · Oct 21

Dürer Print Fetches £33,390: boy spots masterpiece at Kent tip; faint mark proves it early

A treasure from the past has been unearthed in Kent: a 500-year-old engraving by the master Albrecht Dürer. Discovered in a rubbish tip by Mat Winter, this remarkable piece was stored away for 13 years until its true value was revealed through an appraisal. Auctioned for £33,390, it has now…

The Times of India · Oct 21

Nazi-looted Degas painting sparks $10.7 million inheritance battle decades later

A pastel painting by French artist Edgar Degas has become the centre of a prolonged legal dispute over a Jewish couple's art collection looted by the Nazis in 1935. The work, titled Danseuses, belonged to Margret and Ludwig Kainer before it was seized and sold during the Nazi era. After…

The Times of India · Oct 21

Kandinsky painting stolen by Nazis sells for $42M at auction

A painting by Wassily Kandinsky, titled Das bunte Leben, sold at auction for £31.56 million. This artwork was returned to the heirs of its original Jewish owners after decades of dispute. The piece was originally painted in 1907 and displayed at notable exhibitions. Following its theft by the Nazis, it…

The Times of India · Oct 21

Mystery of Roman sarcophagus unearthed at Westminster Abbey solved at last, expert says

Archaeologist says skeleton inside coffin inscribed to Valerius Amandinus is likely to be remains of 11th-century abbot

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21

A Deportation Order Has Left This Barbados-Born Painter Unable To Work for 14 Years

Tony Hall, who arrived in Britain from Barbados in 1976, says a deportation order linked to his 2001 conviction has left him unable to work or secure housing.

International Business Times UK · Oct 20

Caretaker’s 22-year stay sparks ownership battle over Frederick McCubbin’s former home

Fontainebleau, a former residence of the renowned artist Frederick McCubbin, finds itself at the center of a contentious legal battle over its ownership. This neglected property is co-owned by five individuals, while Trevor Hoare, the caretaker for the past 22 years, seeks to claim adverse possession. With the Supreme Court…

The Times of India · Oct 20

Qing dynasty bowl with bats and peaches sells for $2.048 million after 87 years in a Chicago museum

A stunning porcelain bowl from the Qing dynasty recently fetched $2.048 million at a Christie's auction. Crafted during Emperor Yongzheng's reign, the bowl is adorned with auspicious symbols, hinting it was a birthday gift for the emperor. After decades in the Art Institute of Chicago, the proceeds will fund new…

The Times of India · Oct 20

'Being a Hater Gets Expensive': SZA Fires Back at Art Troll by Buying Balloon Sculpture They Mocked

SZA bought two colourful balloon sculptures from Montreal artist Adam Nassih after an online commenter mocked his work and challenged buyers to let him match their purchase.

International Business Times UK · Oct 20