Exemplifying the rare and magnificent lots offered in The Exceptional Sale on 1 July at Christie’s, a Union Jack Flown by HMS Spartiate at The Battle of Trafalgar will be a leading highlight during ...

One of America’s most renowned artists and a major figure in the history of sculpture in the 20th century, Shapiro—who also worked across drawing and printmaking—pushed the boundaries of sculptural ...

The sting, organized by the police’s Department for the Protection of Cultural Heritage and Antiquities, took place at a residence in Elliniko, where undercover officers posed as buyers. The suspects ...

On Saturday 16 November 2024 a new exhibition opened in the Gregynog Gallery at the National Library of Wales, which combines his substantial collection with items from the National Art Collection at ...

A rare condom dating from 1830 will go on display at the Rijksmuseum on 3 June 2025. This almost 200-year-old contraceptive – probably made from a sheep’s appendix – features an erotic etching ...

Matisse added a jumble of colourful individual brushstrokes to the drawn lines, creating a dynamic scene with a sense of immediacy. His approach is reminiscent of how Van Gogh constructed his reed pen ...

On Saturday 31 May 2025, the V&A’s new working store and visitor attraction, V&A East Storehouse, opens its doors to the public for the first time following 10 years of planning and extensive audience ...

Assembled with passion, dedication and careful research, Chalençon’s collection ranks among the most significant Napoleonic collections in private hands and has been exhibited around the world, ...

The room was filled with energy from start to finish, with spirited bidding coming in globally from clients on the phone, in the room, and online. In total, the sale achieved $96.5 million, selling 92 ...

The incident occurred at the Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen, where the painting was displayed as part of the exhibition Lievelingen. With the museum's main building closed for renovations until 2030, ...

One of Brazil’s most renowned sculptors, Pessoa will create a new commission for Tramway’s cavernous main gallery. This newly commissioned body of work consists of large-scale sculptural forms created ...

Most of the items, primarily small sculptures and temple relics, were illicitly taken from archaeological sites across Cambodia. Now, after sustained negotiations, Thai authorities have committed to ...