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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
Wright of Derby: National Gallery's Revolutionary Exhibition
London's National Gallery unveils a groundbreaking exhibition exploring Joseph Wright of Derby's masterful use of light and scientific themes, positioning the 18th-century artist as Britain's first true painter of the Enlightenment era.
America's Top 10 Most Stolen Cars Revealed
Exclusive investigation uncovers the vehicles thieves target most across the US, with surprising findings about which models are at highest risk and essential prevention tips.
Alistair Crawford: Painter of Britain's Rural Soul Dies at 76
Celebrating the life and legacy of Alistair Crawford, the acclaimed British artist whose evocative paintings immortalised the vanishing landscapes and rural life of Britain.
Solid Gold Toilet Stolen in Daring Blenheim Palace Heist
The extraordinary theft of a fully functional 18-carat gold toilet from Winston Churchill's birthplace raises questions about art, security, and the audacity of criminals.
Walk Through Constable's Hay Wain Landscape
Explore the breathtaking Suffolk countryside that inspired John Constable's masterpiece 'The Hay Wain' with this immersive walking tour through Dedham Vale.
Stolen luxury cars found in shipping containers
Exclusive investigation reveals how stolen high-end vehicles are being smuggled abroad in shipping containers from UK ports, with authorities intercepting luxury cars worth over £230,000 destined for foreign markets.
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'
Van Gogh painting attacked at King's College London
A priceless Vincent van Gogh painting has been violently attacked at King's College London, leaving art world reeling and raising urgent security questions.
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 Dali painting sells for £47,700 after £150 buy
A forgotten Salvador Dali painting, discovered in a Scottish home after being bought for just £150 decades ago, has fetched £47,700 at auction, stunning art experts and the family who owned it.
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.
McQueen estate sues over 'lost' £20M Pollock painting
The estate of Steve McQueen files lawsuit claiming rightful ownership of a Jackson Pollock painting that disappeared for decades before surfacing with new owners.
Maine man loses £40k in Kennebunk van theft nightmare
A Maine man's dream road trip turns into a financial nightmare after thieves steal his van containing £40,000 in cash from a Kennebunk car park. Police launch urgent investigation into the daring daylight theft.
Louvre Crown of Thorns relic targeted in heist attempt
French police are hunting thieves who attempted to steal the Crown of Thorns relic from the Louvre Museum in a dramatic security breach that has raised serious questions about protection of France's cultural treasures.
Miracle Painting Leaks Myrrh, Believers Claim Healing Powers
A mysterious religious painting in Britain is leaking scented oil that smells of myrrh, with worshippers reporting miraculous healings and unexplained phenomena that science cannot explain.
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.
Taylor Swift's Instagram Post Revives 19th-Century Art Masterpiece
Taylor Swift's latest Instagram post featuring Millais' 'Ophelia' causes 19th-century masterpiece to trend, bridging pop culture and classical art in spectacular fashion.
DIY Paint Transformation: My Complete House Makeover
Discover how one homeowner saved thousands and created a stunning interior makeover using nothing but paint, brushes and determination.
Taylor Swift portrait mistaken for Pre-Raphaelite painting
A German museum's social media post featuring Taylor Swift's portrait sparked confusion as followers mistook the pop icon for a 19th-century Pre-Raphaelite painting, creating an unexpected art world sensation.
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.
£520,000 Picasso miniature vanishes before London exhibition
A multi-million pound Picasso masterpiece measuring just 7.9cm has mysteriously disappeared during transport to a prestigious London exhibition, leaving art experts and authorities baffled.
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.
Picasso Painting Vanishes: Police Hunt Missing Masterpiece
A valuable Pablo Picasso painting has mysteriously disappeared during transport to a major exhibition, sparking an international investigation and raising serious security concerns in the art world.
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.
£20 paint trick makes rooms look bigger instantly
Discover the budget-friendly painting hack that interior designers swear by to transform small spaces and create the illusion of extra square footage without renovation costs.
Climate activists vandalise 133-year-old Columbus painting
Shocking moment environmental protesters hurl red paint over historic artwork in Spanish capital, demanding 'decolonisation' of cultural institutions.
Vermeer's Pearl Earring girl identified as his daughter
Groundbreaking research reveals the true identity behind Johannes Vermeer's iconic masterpiece, identifying the subject as his daughter Maria in a discovery rewriting art history.
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