Guillermo del Toro parts with rare horror memorabilia after wildfires
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UNESCO steps up protection for Ukrainian heritage sites
UNESCO has granted "provisional enhanced protection" to two Ukrainian cultural sites: the Odesa Literary Museum and the Babyn Yar Memorial in Kyiv.
Read the new print magazine dedicated to AI-generated art
The German-founded biannual publication showcases groundbreaking AI art and explores the fusion of human and machine creativity.
Berlin moves ahead with €130 million culture budget cuts amid protests
Berlin's government has approved a €130 million cut to its cultural budget for 2025, defying weeks of protests and warnings from the arts sector about potential closures and the city’s cultural standing.
Claire Tabouret chosen to design Notre-Dame's stained-glass windows
Notre-Dame Cathedral is set to install new stained glass windows by artist Claire Tabouret as part of its €846 million renovation, sparking debate over the removal of historical pieces.
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