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Louvre reopens after major jewellery heist

Paris's Louvre Museum resumes operations following an audacious overnight jewellery theft from its Islamic art collection, raising serious questions about museum security protocols.

Mona Lisa Robbery Attempt Foiled at Louvre Museum

French authorities have thwarted an attempted robbery at the Louvre Museum targeting Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, raising serious security concerns at one of the world's most visited cultural institutions.

Secret art collective shares gallery memberships

An underground network is enabling struggling artists to access premium exhibitions through shared membership cards, challenging London's exclusive art scene in a bold act of creative solidarity.

Louvre closed after major armed art robbery

French authorities have sealed off the Louvre Museum following a sophisticated armed robbery, with Culture Minister condemning the 'unprecedented attack on our cultural heritage' as investigations continue.

Louvre Museum evacuated amid armed robbery scare

France's iconic Louvre Museum was plunged into chaos as armed robbers triggered a major security lockdown, sending tourists fleeing in panic through the historic centre of Paris.

Sydney's Coastline Transformed by Sculpture by Sea 2025

Sydney's iconic Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk has been transformed into a breathtaking open-air gallery for Sculpture by Sea 2025, featuring monumental works from international artists against the stunning backdrop of the Pacific Ocean.

Damien Hirst Studio Burglary: Art World Shock

Exclusive: Thieves breach Damien Hirst's Gloucester House studio in Westminster, stealing valuable items in sophisticated overnight raid that has left the art community stunned.

Domino's robber demands free pizza in bungled raid

A clumsy criminal's attempt to rob a Domino's pizza shop in Weston-super-Mare ended in farce when he returned to the scene hours after his initial failed demand for free food, leading to his arrest and prison sentence.

Frieze Art Fair: The Millionaires' Playground

An exclusive review of Frieze Art Fair London 2025 reveals a world of astronomical prices and elite collectors, where art becomes the ultimate luxury commodity for the super-rich.

Tim Hortons boss robbed of £60k Patek Philippe watch

Shocking CCTV footage captures the brutal moment an audacious thief snatches a luxury Patek Philippe watch from the wrist of Tim Hortons boss Jeremiah Maheu in a brazen daylight robbery at a Canadian coffee shop.

Abramović's Erotic Epic Triumphs in Manchester

Legendary performance artist Marina Abramović stuns audiences once again with the UK revival of her boundary-pushing 'Balkan Erotic Epic' at Manchester's Aviva Studios - a raw exploration of ritual and sexuality.

Sheila Canby: Islamic Art Curator Legacy

Remembering Sheila Canby, the visionary curator who transformed London's Islamic art collections and brought Middle Eastern masterpieces to global prominence.

Sagarika Sundaram's Hypnotic Art Takes London

Experience the mesmerising world of Sagarika Sundaram as her acclaimed solo exhibition arrives in London, showcasing textile art that challenges perceptions of identity and tradition.

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