France has acquired a stunning Impressionist masterpiece for its national collection of art treasures, with a donation from luxury goods giant LVMH paying nearly $47 million for “Boating Party” by 19th-century French artist Gustave Caillebotte. The oil on canvas shows an oarsman
The Museum of London has re-inflated the Donald Trump baby blimp as part of a test to see if the balloon can be preserved so it can be displayed in the future. In 2019, the blimp made headlines as a noteworthy symbol
Egypt: Archeologists uncover 2,000-year-old mummies Manchester Museum is preparing to reopen to the public on February 18 following an “ambitious” £15million transformation that has increased both its exhibition capacity as well as its accessibility and inclusivity. The largest university museum in the
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The Hagia Sophia is a major historical monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Istanbul, Turkey. The sixth-century architectural masterpiece is famous for reflecting the various religious changes the Mediterranean region faced over the years. Originally built to serve as
A British museum will remove the bones of a true-life giant in an effort to honor the deceased’s final wishes, but trustees want to retain the remains in the interest of “bona fide research.” “John Hunter and other anatomists and surgeons of
A Brazilian art collector has claimed the Van Gogh painting ‘A Novel Reader’ which is currently on display at the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) is his and has insisted that the museum return it. On Tuesday, Gustavo Soter filed a lawsuit
Most of the defendants standing trial over a spectacular 2019 break-in at Dresden’s Green Vault museum, in which 18th-century treasures were stolen, have reached a deal that would get them reduced punishment in exchange for confessions and the return of much of