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Gustav Klimt painting that spared subject from Nazis breaks modern art price record

The only higher public sale remains ‘Salvator Mundi’ by Leonardo da Vinci, which sold in 2017 for $450m at Christie's

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Emma Stone Named 'Most Beautiful Woman' in the World by Golden Ratio, Beating Zendaya and Beyoncé

Emma Stone has been named the world's most beautiful woman using the Greek Golden Ratio of Beauty, narrowly beating Zendaya based on facial symmetry and proportion.

International Business Times UK

Louvre jewel heist: other daring art thefts from the museum

How the Guardian reported the stealing of art works from the Paris museum including the Mona Lisa in 1911

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Louvre reopens as Paris prosecutor reveals stolen jewels worth an estimated €88 million

The Paris Louvre reopens on Wednesday after the daring theft from the most visited museum in the world. Its director Laurence des Cars is facing questions from a parliamentary culture committee scrutinising security failures.

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From Da Vinci to Rembrandt, here's a look at some famous museum heists throughout history

Thieves reportedly stole nine pieces of valuable jewellery from the Louvre on Sunday, but it's not the first daring heist at the museum. Here’s a look at some other famous heists worldwide.

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Da Vinci and Michelangelo drawings go on display in Scotland for first time

More than 80 drawings by 57 different artists are in The King’s Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Evening Standard

5 Most Expensive Items Ever Sold at Auction In the Last Decade

From rare art to luxury cars, discover the 5 most expensive items sold at auction in the last decade—and what made them worth millions.

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21 Timeless Paintings And The Fascinating Stories That Made Them Legendary

This collection of 21 famous paintings and the stories behind them brings you closer to the artists and the moments that shaped their craft.

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141 Times People Took A Picture Only To Realize They’d Captured A Renaissance Masterpiece (New Pics)

Aren't these accidental Renaissances stunning?

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Horacio Pagani Still Can't Wait for the Future: Interview

Horacio Pagani has much to be proud of. As a young man, he moved from Argentina to Italy, then built a kingdom from carbon fiber. Along his journey, Pagani probed new territory in composites manufacturing, set the high watermark for low-volume car building, and helped invent the hypercar.

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I thought I didn’t care about Renaissance art. Then life happened to me – and I saw its power

There’s a reason these works have influenced great contemporary artists such as Jenny Saville. It just took me a while to truly see it, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The Guardian - UK

The Most Outrageous Things Billionaires Have Bought (That You’ve Never Heard Of)

The savviest billionaires tend to practice their own kind of frugality, but that doesn't mean they don't spend unfathomable amounts of money on stuff.

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Explore châteaux, gardens and vineyards in France’s UNESCO-listed Loire Valley

From its fabled châteaux and flower-filled villages to the fêted river at its heart, the magic of the Loire Valley never fades.

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38 Famous And Culturally Significant Paintings That Are Kept In The Most Surprising Places

Do you know where the world's most famous paintings are kept?

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40 Collector’s Items So Rare, They’re Practically Priceless

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39 Locations Of The Most Famous Paintings

Do you know where the world's most famous paintings are kept?

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“Sold For An Astonishing $450.3 Million”: 40 Highest-Value Collectible Items

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33 Curious Facts They Don’t Teach You In Art Classes

Check these cool facts about art that will absolutely be worthy of your attention and time!

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The Independent UK

London dentist discovers hidden detail in Da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man

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Dentist cracks centuries-old maths puzzle hidden in famous Leonardo Da Vinci drawing

Drawing could point to universal rule of design, researcher says

The Guardian - UK

Lessons for Young Artists by David Gentleman review – secrets from the studio

The much-loved painter, designer of stamps and creator of anti-war posters shares tips from a 90-year career

The Independent UK

One of Da Vinci’s early designs could make modern drones stealthier, scientists say

Modernised version of Da Vinci rotor design could produce less sound intensity per unit lift, researchers say

The Independent UK

Tourists can expect to pay more to see the Mona Lisa as Louvre reveals plans for extra fee

The major renovation of the Parisian museum is expected to be complete in 2031

The Independent UK

Overwhelmed and understaffed, the Louvre shuts its doors — a warning sign for global overtourism

The Louvre Museum has failed to open on time Monday, leaving thousands of visitors stuck in long, unmoving lines

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Helen Lewis: The Dark Side of Genius

In The Genius Myth, the journalist delivers a sharp, funny takedown of our obsession with "brilliant" men, showing that behind every so-called genius is a crowd and a big PR machine.

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