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Spanish police arrest man for trying to sell fake da Vinci painting in Italy

Fake was likely painted at the beginning of 20th century

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2024

French customs officers thwart €1.3m sale of fake Leonardo da Vinci painting

Spanish police make arrest after being notified that export licence had expired and work was found to be a copy

The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2024

Laurence Fox facing fresh legal action over Olympic opening ceremony paedophile jibe

Drag queen Nicky Doll has filed a defamation complaint

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2024

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‘Unique opportunity’ to see Italian Renaissance drawings in London

Exhibition from royal collection will include about 160 works from Titian, Michelangelo, Leonardo and others

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2024

Olympic and faith leaders seek reset after opening ceremony outcry, while chaplains welcome athletes

The 2024 Paris Games got off to a rocky start with many religious groups around the world, including the Vatican over a tableau in the opening ceremony perceived by some as evoking Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper.”

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2024

Activist Faces Backlash Over Misinterpreted “Last Supper” Act At Olympics, Files Suit

"Can't sue someone for freedom of speech." The post Activist Faces Backlash Over Misinterpreted “Last Supper” Act At Olympics, Files Suit first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Jul 30, 2024

DJ files suit over death threats from those claiming Olympics ceremony parodied 'Last Supper'

French DJ Barbara Butch has filed legal complaints over the death threats and other abuse she has received since featuring in a segment of the Paris Olympics' opening ceremony that some saw as a parody of Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper". The ceremony's artistic director has denied the tableau…

France 24 · Jul 30, 2024

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Paris Olympics opening ceremony a 'disgrace': Donald Trump

NEW DELHI: Former US president Donald Trump has expressed his disapproval of the opening ceremony of the Paris Summer Olympics. He described the event as a "disgrace" in response to widespread criticism surrounding a particular scene. The controversial moment, according to detractors, appeared to mock the renowned painting by Leonardo…

The Times of India · Jul 30, 2024

Olympic "satanism" controversy explained

Actor Candace Cameron Bure said the opening ceremony tableau served to "blaspheme and mock the Christian faith"

Salon · Jul 29, 2024

Fans Dress As Mona Lisa To Support Germany In Handball

Fans dressed as Mona Lisa at a handball match in Paris, adding cultural flair and creativity to the sporting event.

Speaker Mike Johnson Slams Olympics For Mocking Christians

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) issued on Sunday a formal apology following complaints about a segment in the opening ceremony.

International Business Times · Jul 28, 2024

Paris Olympics organizers say they meant no disrespect with 'Last Supper' tableau

Paris Olympics organizers have apologized to any people who were offended by a tableau during Friday’s opening ceremony evoking Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2024

Paris' Olympics opening was wacky and wonderful — and upset bishops. Here's why

Ah Paris, the Olympic gold medalist of naughtiness

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2024

How a philosophy degree and years of private equity work catapulted Marco Alvera into the CEO chair at e-NG producer, Tree Energy Solutions

Marco Alvera delves into the 'morals of business' in this week's CEO Agenda.

Fortune · Jul 25, 2024

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Broadcasting & Cable · Jul 15, 2024

PBS Shares Fall Premieres

Ken Burns looks into Renaissance Italy, John Leguizamo chronicles Hispanic history

The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2024

Giants of Ukrainian art, Henry Moore goes to war and Chris Ofili’s myth making – the week in art

A showcase of modernist greats from Malevich to Delaunay, the Yorkshire sculptor’s Blitz drawings and Ofili’s tapestry returns home to Scotland – all in your weekly dispatch

LiveScience · Jun 21, 2024

'Reverse Turing test' asks AI agents to spot a human imposter — you'll never guess how they figure it out

Four AI models uncovered a human interloper in a startling viral video. But what can it teach us about intelligence?

The Conversation · May 27, 2024

Who really was Mona Lisa? More than 500 years on, there’s good reason to think we got it wrong

In the pantheon of Renaissance art, Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa stands as an unrivalled icon. This half-length portrait is more than just an artistic masterpiece; it embodies the allure of an era marked by unparalleled cultural flourishing.

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The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2024

Sorry Seth Rogen, but if cinemas are the new museums, the movies really are in trouble

‘Paintings are still around, people still go to museums,’ the actor has said, trying to sound positive about the future of cinema. But if you crunch the numbers, this isn’t reassuring

The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2024

Judy Chicago’s illuminated epic, Elton John’s best shots and an earshredding blast – the week in art

The manuscript behind the US feminist’s monumental Dinner Party is finally published, Elton’s photography obsession returns and some woodcuts warn of disaster

The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2024

Mystery of where Mona Lisa was painted has been solved, geologist claims

Ann Pizzorusso says she has tracked down the background landscape of the world’s most famous painting

Evening Standard · May 10, 2024

The National Gallery turns 200: director Gabriele Finaldi on London's 'beautiful, jewelled treasure chest'

‘For many Londoners, we feel the National Gallery is ours... It’s embedded in this history of this country and the history of London’

The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2024

Insight! Sensitivity! Genius! Our critic picks the top five masterpieces in the National Gallery

It started from scratch – and became one of the world’s greatest collections. As the National Gallery celebrates its 200th birthday, we pick five sublime works – from a serene statesman to Van Gogh’s blazing blooms

WEKU · Apr 28, 2024

The Louvre Museum looks to rehouse the 'Mona Lisa' in its own room — underground

Louvre Director Laurence des Cars said her institution is looking at upgrading both the visitor experience surrounding the iconic painting as well as the museum overall.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 27, 2024

Could Mona Lisa move into a private suite at Le Louvre?

The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci, the world's most famous portrait, could get a room of its own in the Louvre, the museum's president said on Saturday.

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