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Oakland Museum Heist: Gold Rush Treasures Stolen

In a brazen overnight robbery, thieves breached Oakland Museum of California stealing priceless historical artefacts including gold nuggets and rare jewellery in a sophisticated heist operation.

Art Detectives: Hunt for Fake Old Masters

Christopher Stevens reviews BBC's gripping new art world investigation series where experts uncover forged masterpieces in this thrilling cultural whodunnit.

Christopher Mullan: Street Art Pioneer Dies at 46

Discover the remarkable life of Christopher Mullan, the visionary Belfast-born artist who transformed urban landscapes and mentored a generation of street artists before his tragic passing at 46.

Artes Mundi 11: Wales Hosts Major Contemporary Art Prize

The prestigious Artes Mundi 11 prize exhibition launches across Wales, featuring eight international artists competing for £40,000 award. Discover groundbreaking contemporary art in Cardiff, Llandudno and Aberystwyth until March 2025.

AI Images Beyond Human Understanding Revealed

A groundbreaking exhibition showcases AI-generated images that defy human understanding, revealing how artificial intelligence perceives reality in ways our minds cannot grasp.

Mukherjee's fibre revolution storms Royal Academy

The Royal Academy's landmark exhibition unveils the extraordinary textile sculptures of Indian artist Mrinalini Mukherjee, celebrating her radical transformation of fibre into monumental art forms.

Louvre Heist Foiled: Two Arrested in Paris

French police apprehend two individuals attempting to steal priceless artefacts from the Louvre Museum in Paris, preventing what could have been one of the most significant art thefts in recent history.

Kate Bryan: How to Love Art Without the Intimidation

Discover how art curator Kate Bryan is dismantling cultural barriers with her new book 'How to Love Art', making galleries accessible to everyone through practical tips and infectious enthusiasm.

Lost Picasso Painting Mystery Solved After 30 Years

A missing Picasso still-life painting has been located in a Spanish private collection after vanishing from public view for three decades, solving one of the art world's enduring mysteries.

Louvre's masterpieces in digital art heist protest

In a stunning act of creative protest, anonymous artists have digitally 'stolen' the Louvre's most famous residents, including the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo, to create a powerful commentary on cultural appropriation and modern politics.

Welsh wool art wins prestigious Artes Mundi prize

Scottish artist Alberta Whittle triumphs at Artes Mundi 10 with her poignant installation celebrating Welsh wool heritage, blending activism with textile artistry in Cardiff exhibition.

Louvre thieves caught on camera in failed heist

Two would-be thieves were caught on camera attempting to steal paintings from the Louvre in a comedy of errors that saw them flee empty-handed after triggering multiple alarms in the world's most famous museum.

Louvre heist sparks true crime tourism boom

The Louvre Museum experiences unexpected visitor surge following dramatic €1.5 million art theft, as true crime enthusiasts seek to walk in thieves' footsteps through world's most famous gallery.

Turner & Hirst: Liverpool's Blockbuster Art Show

Liverpool's Tate gallery unveils spectacular anniversary exhibition pairing JMW Turner's dramatic seascapes with Damien Hirst's controversial shark in formaldehyde, promising visitors an unforgettable artistic journey.

Louvre Museum Diamond Heist: Millions in Gems Stolen

In a stunning security breach, thieves have stolen precious diamonds worth millions from the Louvre Museum's prestigious exhibition, raising serious questions about the iconic institution's protection measures.

Louvre Heist: £90m Loss Revealed Ahead of MP Hearing

The Louvre Museum director faces parliamentary scrutiny as devastating new figures reveal nearly £90m in losses from the sophisticated art heist, raising urgent 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.

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