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Met Museum Vandalised: Paintings Torn from Walls

A brazen act of vandalism at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art has left priceless artworks damaged after a visitor deliberately tore paintings from their mountings. Joshua Vavrin faces multiple charges following the disturbing incident that has shaken

Philadelphia Museum CEO fired after just 18 months

Sasha Suda's abrupt departure from the Philadelphia Museum of Art marks a stunning reversal for the director who promised transformative change. Discover the inside story behind the museum's latest leadership crisis.

Nintendo Plans Major Tokyo Gaming Museum Expansion

Nintendo announces ambitious plans for a new interactive museum in Tokyo, celebrating decades of gaming innovation from Mario to Pokémon. The project promises to be a major tourist attraction and marks significant investment in Japan's cultural capital.

Namibia demands return of sacred artefacts from US

In a significant move for cultural restitution, Namibia is formally demanding the return of sacred objects and human remains from museums in the United States, including Harvard and the Smithsonian.

Museum of Youth Culture Opens in London's Soho

Discover the vibrant history of British youth culture at London's newest museum, featuring rare photographs, fashion, and memorabilia from decades of teenage rebellion and style.

William Scott's lost paintings found in Somerset museum

A remarkable collection of early William Scott paintings, hidden from public view for over seven decades, has been rediscovered at the Museum of Somerset in Taunton, offering fresh insights into the artist's celebrated career.

Louvre Museum Jewels Stolen in Daring Heist

Thieves have pulled off a spectacular robbery at the Louvre Museum, making off with priceless jewels from the historic Crown of Louis XV in a meticulously planned overnight theft.

Egypt's £1bn Grand Museum opens after 20-year build

After 20 years of construction and a £1 billion investment, Cairo's monumental Grand Egyptian Museum opens to the public, becoming the world's largest archaeological museum and new crown jewel of Egypt's cultural heritage.

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.

Grand Egyptian Museum announces long-awaited opening date

After 22 years of anticipation and delays, Cairo's monumental Grand Egyptian Museum is set to open its doors, promising to become the world's largest archaeological museum and home to Tutankhamun's complete treasures.

Louvre crown jewels robbery foiled, suspects arrested

French authorities have apprehended multiple suspects in connection with an audacious attempted robbery of priceless crown jewels at the Louvre Museum in Paris, uncovering a sophisticated criminal plot.

Louvre Heist Foiled: International Gang Arrested

French authorities have apprehended three suspects in connection with an audacious attempted robbery at the Louvre Museum, uncovering a sophisticated international criminal operation targeting priceless jewels.

Louvre Museum Heist: Three Charged in Jewel Theft

French authorities have charged three suspects following a sophisticated multi-million euro jewellery heist at the iconic Louvre Museum in Paris. Discover how the audacious theft unfolded and the international investigation that followed.

Met Museum discovers hidden Van Gogh self-portrait

Groundbreaking discovery at New York's Metropolitan Museum as advanced imaging uncovers hidden self-portrait beneath Vincent van Gogh's 1886 painting 'The Potato Peeler', rewriting art history.

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