Art among friends: Milan's premier art fair miart to celebrate friendship Artistic Director Nicola Ricciardi promises the 2025 edition will reaffirm miart’s status “as a pivotal event on the European art fair circuit”, as well as provide a thought-provoking focus on the theme of “friendship” within the art world. 19/02/2025
Art Major new art museum PoMo opens in Trondheim Housed in a renovated Art Nouveau post office building, PoMo – which sees improving gender representation in art as a key mission – is now open with its inaugural show ‘Postcards from the Future’. 17/02/2025
Culture news Syria’s heritage sites, including Palmyra, need restoring say experts Following the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, experts are turning their attention to the country’s war-torn heritage sites, hoping to restore these treasures and revive a tourism industry that could provide a much-needed economic boost. 17/02/2025
Art Othman Lazraq explains MACAAL’s vision for African art in Marrakech Following the reopening of MACAAL (Museum of African Contemporary Art Al Maaden) in Marrakech earlier this month, Euronews Culture discussed the museum's ambitious transformation with its president, Othman Lazraq. 14/02/2025
Culture news HeritageWatch.AI seeks to safeguard cultural heritage from crises HeritageWatch.AI, a new collaboration launched in Paris, combines satellite imagery, 3D modelling, and AI to provide real-time data that will help protect cultural heritage sites from disasters and conflict. 13/02/2025
Culture news Archaeologists find 'exceptionally rare' Roman helmet in Denmark An archaeological discovery in Denmark has unveiled a 1,600-year-old Roman helmet and weapons, suggesting a long-lost ritual linked to a chieftain’s residence. 12/02/2025
Art Oulu2026 unveils vision and artists for Climate Clock art trail Ahead of the city’s stint as European Capital of Culture, Oulu2026 has announced a trailblazing new art initiative designed to address the urgent issue of climate change through collaborations between artists and scientists. 12/02/2025
Art Still Processing: art meets algorithm at Amsterdam’s Nxt Museum Nxt Museum’s 'Still Processing' explores the intersection of art, technology, and human perception, offering a critical reflection on the impacts of living in an image-saturated digital age. 11/02/2025
Art Hidden portrait revealed beneath Picasso Blue Period painting A mystery woman, long concealed beneath a work from Picasso's early Blue Period, has been uncovered by researchers, shedding new light on the artist’s creative process. 11/02/2025
Art Christie’s to host groundbreaking auction featuring only AI art Christie’s is holding a sale dedicated entirely to art created with artificial intelligence – the first of its kind to be held at a major auction house. 11/02/2025
Culture news Budget cuts spark stern response from France's Académie des beaux-arts With severe budget cuts hitting France’s arts sector, the Académie des beaux-arts warns of threats to creativity and democratic freedoms. 10/02/2025
Art VIMA: Cyprus’s first international art fair aims to build bridges Cyprus may be famed for sun, sea and "sheftalia", but it is also home to a dynamic art scene. Come late spring 2025, the Mediterranean island will open a new chapter in its creative journey: enter VIMA, Cyprus's first international contemporary art fair. 07/02/2025
Culture news French director Christophe Ruggia convicted in landmark #MeToo trial French director Christophe Ruggia has been found guilty of sexually assaulting actor Adèle Haenel during the early 2000s, but avoids jail time. This is France's first major #MeToo trial in Paris. 03/02/2025
Culture news Trump dissolves the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities The Trump administration has disbanded the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, a move that one committee member said demonstrated "proactive hostility". 03/02/2025
Design What’s on at Stockholm Design Week 2025? From innovative designs made from 300-year-old trees to furniture inspired by fungus and food-themed exhibitions, Stockholm Design Week 2025 (3-9 February) promises fresh perspectives on sustainability and creativity – with a healthy touch of playfulness. 31/01/2025
Culture news Hidden royal treasures discovered underneath Vilnius Cathedral Long-lost crowns, rings, and sceptres dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries have resurfaced in the crypt of Lithuania’s most famous cathedral. 20/01/2025
Culture news Bob Dylan's 'Mr Tambourine Man' drafts sell for nearly €500,000 Two sheets of typewritten lyrics were the lead items in a record-breaking auction of Bob Dylan memorabilia in Nashville. 20/01/2025
Art Gaza Biennale protest takes place outside London’s ICA Activists gathered outside London’s Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) to show support for the Gaza Biennale and protest the ICA’s alleged sponsorship ties. 15/01/2025
Cinema Why the Golden Globe win for animated Latvian film 'Flow' matters In a historic night of firsts, Gints Zilbalodis’ 'Flow' from Latvia triumphed in the Best Motion Picture – Animated category, marking a significant achievement for the Baltic nation at the Golden Globes. 07/01/2025
Design Helsinki landmark Finlandia Hall reopens after three-year renovation The architectural icon, designed by Alvar Aalto, is now more accessible than ever to the public after an extensive renovation. 07/01/2025