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Russian link suspected in Paris memorial vandalism

Two Bulgarian nationals have been convicted for vandalising a Holocaust memorial in Paris, with French intelligence suspecting Russian involvement in orchestrating the attack to destabilise European unity.

German dentists memorialise Nazi-era brutality

German dental association unveils groundbreaking memorial acknowledging profession's complicity in Nazi sadistic practices and human experimentation during Third Reich era.

Lost Canaletto Masterpiece Could Fetch £5 Million

A breathtaking Canaletto painting of Venice's Grand Canal, hidden from public view for nearly a century, emerges for spectacular Sotheby's sale this autumn. Art experts hail the 18th-century masterpiece as 'extraordinarily fresh' and 'perfectly preserved'

Picasso's Dora Maar portrait sells for £34.7M

A captivating Pablo Picasso portrait of his lover Dora Maar has fetched an astonishing £34.7 million at Sotheby's London, showcasing enduring demand for the master's wartime works.

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.

Cotswolds village bans black doors without permission

The picturesque village of Blockley in the Cotswolds faces controversy as heritage rules require residents to obtain special permission for painting their front doors black, sparking debates about preservation versus personal freedom.

Frieda Hughes: Art Beyond Famous Parents

Discover how Frieda Hughes, daughter of poets Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes, has forged her own remarkable path as a celebrated painter and poet in her compelling new London exhibition.

Swifties Flock to Museum After Taylor's Painting Reference

Taylor Swift's artistic reference to John Everett Millais' 'Ophelia' in her 'Fortnight' music video has sparked a pilgrimage of Swifties to Frankfurt's Städel Museum, creating an unexpected cultural phenomenon blending pop music with 19th-century art.

Council declares war on sunflower memorial garden

A homeowner in South Gloucestershire is battling local authorities after being ordered to remove a beautiful sunflower memorial garden. Discover why this peaceful tribute has sparked a major dispute over garden regulations and personal expression.

Swifties Transform Museum Experience with Art Discovery

A German museum's John Everett Millais painting gains viral attention after Taylor Swift fans draw unexpected parallels to the pop star's latest album, creating both excitement and concern among art traditionalists.

Dana Schutz: One Big Animal at Thomas Dane Gallery

American artist Dana Schutz returns to London with her electrifying new exhibition 'One Big Animal' at Thomas Dane Gallery, showcasing her signature blend of psychological intensity and painterly brilliance.

Kate Moss and Lucian Freud's artistic bond revealed

A groundbreaking documentary reveals the extraordinary friendship between fashion icon Kate Moss and legendary painter Lucian Freud, exploring their creative synergy and intimate portrait sessions that produced some of Freud's most remarkable late works.

Peter Doig's Painting & Music Fusion at Serpentine

Discover how Peter Doig's groundbreaking exhibition at London's Serpentine Gallery merges visual art with musical composition in an immersive sensory experience that redefines contemporary painting.

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