Researcher Who Discovered Raphael’s Long-Lost Mary Magdalene Speaks Out in an...
Mary-Magdalene by Raphael Sanzio, poplar panel, 46,3cm x 33,7cm Following the recent unveiling of Raphael Sanzio’s painting depicting Mary Magdalene, the art community was abuzz with enthusiasm,...
View ArticleDouble Olympian Martial Artist Neil Eckersley: Fighting Dementia Through...
© Neil Eckersley In this insightful interview, we delve into the remarkable journey of Double Olympian Neil Eckersley, a martial artist whose passion for both sports and art has transcended artistic...
View ArticleRestoration and Conservation: Elevating the Market Value of Art, Antiques &...
BY VENIZELOS G. GAVRILAKIS | Senior Expert Artworks Conservator & Restorer In the realm of art, where creativity intertwines with history, the expertise of art conservators and restorers holds...
View ArticleAfghan Artists and Cultural Heritage in Extreme Danger: The World is Failing...
The Artistic Freedom Initiative (AFI) urgently called for the safety of Afghan artists who are categorically persecuted by the Taliban as demonstrated in a new report launched today: Artistic Exodus:...
View ArticleA Brief History of American Revolutionary Art Through Its Most Iconic...
“Washington Crossing the Delaware” by Emanuel Leutze BY JEREMY BROWN In the midst of the American Revolution, a fervor for independence and a newfound sense of national identity inspired a wave of...
View ArticleExploring the Significance of Christian Icons
© Venis Studios BY VENIZELOS G. GAVRILAKIS | Senior Expert Artworks Conservator & Restorer The term “icon” finds its roots in the Greek language, derived from the word Εικόνα, pronounced as...
View ArticleRediscovered Renaissance: Parmigianino’s Hidden Drawing Unveiled in Bologna
By Dr. Andrea da Montefeltro In a grand commemoration of the 500th birth anniversary of the renowned artist Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola (1503 – 1540), better known as Parmigianino, Bologna became...
View ArticleCoca-Cola Art and Collectibles in Brief
Refurbished 1943 Coca-Cola advertisement in Minden, Louisiana | Credit: Billy Hathorn BY MARK ANDERSON The iconic red and white Coca-Cola logo is not merely a symbol of a refreshing beverage; it...
View ArticleART WAR: Russian Billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev vs. Sotheby’s in Epic $232.5...
Dmitry Rybolovlev | Credit: Francknataf BY DAVID ROSENSTEIN In a high-stakes legal showdown gripping the art world, Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev accuses renowned auction house Sotheby’s of...
View ArticleDonatello Puzzle: The Deposition of Christ and High Altar at Basilica of...
The High Altar in the current hypothetical and controversial arrangement carried out in the 19th century by the architect Camillo Boito with the bronze statues and reliefs: many authors have suggested...
View ArticleART WAR: Sotheby’s Emerges Victorious in Russian Billionaire’s Battle Over...
Sotheby’s | Credit: Ajay Suresh BY DAVID ROSENSTEIN In a riveting conclusion to a three-week trial, a federal jury ruled in favor of Sotheby’s on Tuesday, dispelling the accusations of Russian...
View ArticleFrom Peril to Refuge: Afghan Film Archivists Find Sanctuary in Germany Amid...
Mohammad Fayaz Lutfi © Film Heritage Foundation A massive effort coordinated by Artistic Freedom Initiative (AFI), the International Federation of Film Archives in Brussels (FIAF), the Stiftung...
View ArticleMona Lisa Attacked by Acid: What Would Happen? Senior Art Conservator &...
Hypothetical damage to Mona Lisa Disclaimer: The following statement is issued to preempt any potential misunderstandings arising from this article. All scenarios outlined below aim to enhance...
View ArticleRothko’s Most Expensive Painting “No. 6 (Violet, Green and Red)” Sold Again!
Mark Rothko | Credit: Consuelo Kanaga BY ALBERT CHEN Mark Rothko, originally Markus Yakovlevich Rothkowitz, born in 1903 in the Russian Empire, stands as a pioneering figure in abstract expressionism...
View ArticleThe Jewish Museum Cancels Two Jewish Artists Descended from Holocaust...
Elias Mendel at Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp, Germany Disclaimer: World Art News is committed to upholding the principles of free speech and fostering respectful public discourse, essential for...
View ArticleThe Enigma of Mark Rothko – Brief History of a Mysterious Artist
Mark Rothko | Credit: Consuelo Kanaga BY MARK ANDERSON In the realm of art history, Mark Rothko stands as an enigmatic figure, his canvases pulsating with emotion and energy, each stroke a testament...
View ArticleHOLLYWOOD CLASSIC: Rare Laurel and Hardy Painting Goes Up for Auction in Dallas
Laurel and Hardy Painting | Private Collection Heritage Auctions will be including in its March 30th auction an original oil painting portraying Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Bess Flowers, and Vivien...
View ArticleThe Discovery of Titanium White: Brief History of the Pigment
BY GIANCARLO GRAZIANI AND SALVATORE PRATO | Ce.St.Art. – Center for Studies of Art Economy Titanium white, derived from minerals such as anatase and rutile, owes its color-providing properties to...
View ArticlePreserving the Legacy of Christian Icons
© Venizelos Gavrilakis BY VENIZELOS G. GAVRILAKIS | Senior Expert Artworks Conservator & Restorer Christian icons, revered as sacred depictions of Christianity and esteemed as historical art...
View ArticleNew Book ‘Hearth’ by Corten Caisson: Discover the Stars in Da Vinci’s...
Book ‘Hearth’ by Corten Caisson |Painting ‘Salvator Mundi’ by Leonardo da Vinci BY MARK ANDERSON In the realm of philosophical inquiry, where the boundaries of perception and understanding blur,...
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