A work displayed in the blockbuster “Morozov Collection” exhibition will remain in France, and authorities have their eyes on another painting in the show.
Tag: Art
Black Artists Lead Turner Prize Shortlist
This year’s nominees include a sculptor, a photographer and an artist who created a 31-foot statue of a dollop of whipped cream, with a fly on it.
Officials Say Russian Art, Seized by Finns, Should Return Home
Finnish custom officials had seized the art several days ago, but the Finns and European Union officials decided that art lent to museums for exhibit did not come under sanctions.
Finland Seizes Artwork Suspected of Violating E.U. Sanctions on Russia
The art was being transported back to Russia after being featured in exhibitions in Italy and Japan, the Finnish customs service said.
Ukraine’s Eurovision Team Set to Tour to Help War Effort
Kalush Orchestra, a group that mixes rap and traditional Ukrainian music, was given special permission to leave the country and play internationally.
Budi Tek, 65, Dies; His Fortune Built a Vast Trove of Asian Art
He was one of the world’s top collectors, and his immense Yuz Museum in Shanghai helped establish the region’s bustling art scene.
A Mural Celebrating Tipu Sultan Sold at Auction. His Legacy Is Contested.
The battle scene depicts a victory over British troops by an 18th-century Muslim, a man India’s current government would prefer was forgotten.
British Museum to Remove Sackler Name From Its Walls
The decision comes just months after the Metropolitan Museum of Art said it would remove the family’s name from seven exhibition spaces.
As Big Shows of Russian Art End in Europe, Some Wonder What’s Next
Museums in London and Paris are grappling with questions about how to get art back to Russia, and whether the works will ever be seen again in Europe.
The Overlooked Stone Carvers of Escolásticas
A small town in Central Mexico is home to around 200 open-air carving workshops, from which an astonishing array of sculptures continuously emerges.