https://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:13:53 +0200 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:13:53 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png https://www.euronews.com https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/09/18/iris-and-weeping-willow-unseen-monet-paintings-go-on-sale-in-paris https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/09/18/iris-and-weeping-willow-unseen-monet-paintings-go-on-sale-in-paris Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:21:41 +0200 A total of 28 works from the Schlumberger collection are being sold at Sotheby's France. Valued at more than €40 million, they include four paintings by Claude Monet, pieces by Paul Cézanne and Gustave Moreau, and a sculpture by Camille Claudel. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/09/11/hitler-horses-and-pigeons-maurizio-cattelan-explores-power-and-darkness-in-berlin-exhibiti https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/09/11/hitler-horses-and-pigeons-maurizio-cattelan-explores-power-and-darkness-in-berlin-exhibiti Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:14:40 +0200 Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan has brought his provocative and often unsettling work to Berlin for his first major solo exhibition in Germany exploring power, violence, death, faith and uncertainty. https://www.euronews.com/next/2026/09/09/would-you-let-ai-design-your-next-tattoo-tattoo-artists-say-ai-is-changing-the-way-they-wo https://www.euronews.com/next/2026/09/09/would-you-let-ai-design-your-next-tattoo-tattoo-artists-say-ai-is-changing-the-way-they-wo Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:12:45 +0200 Customers are increasingly using generative AI to visualise tattoo ideas, while artists use it for photo restoration and design references. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/09/09/from-tram-depot-to-contemporary-art-a-new-cultural-centre-looks-beyond-the-silk-road https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/09/09/from-tram-depot-to-contemporary-art-a-new-cultural-centre-looks-beyond-the-silk-road Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:04:52 +0200 A former industrial site now houses Uzbekistan's first permanent centre dedicated to contemporary art. Its opening exhibition brings together local and international artists, while partnerships with major museums extend its reach abroad. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/09/08/prompting-makes-perfect-award-winning-ai-artist-nora-bereczki-on-new-frontiers-for-photogr https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/09/08/prompting-makes-perfect-award-winning-ai-artist-nora-bereczki-on-new-frontiers-for-photogr Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:55:21 +0200 Is an AI-generated image really art? What role will AI play in schools and will machines take our jobs? Award-winning Digital Umami creator Nóra Bereczki gives her artistic impression on the creative processes, photography and education. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/09/07/the-last-days-of-vacation-reimagining-polands-coal-capital-silesia-through-art-and-animals https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/09/07/the-last-days-of-vacation-reimagining-polands-coal-capital-silesia-through-art-and-animals Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:30:45 +0200 Silesia as a holiday resort? A collection of artists have come together to portray the Polish coal capital in many ways. In a new exhibition Michał Prażmo portrays the region as a quirky venue for dogs and aliens, while others fill it with symbols, faith and ties across generations. https://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/09/03/even-i-cant-mess-this-up-behind-the-lens-in-iceland-with-the-really-bad-photographer https://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/09/03/even-i-cant-mess-this-up-behind-the-lens-in-iceland-with-the-really-bad-photographer Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:21:11 +0200 What happens when Iceland’s most beautiful landscapes meet the ‘world’s worst photographer’? Icelandair set Blanche Mortemard on a 10-day adventure, and here’s what her itinerary looked like. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/28/from-caravaggio-to-korea-how-maltas-artists-are-breaking-out-of-the-baroque https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/28/from-caravaggio-to-korea-how-maltas-artists-are-breaking-out-of-the-baroque Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:12:50 +0200 The BEJN pavilion connects Malta and Korea through poetry, sacred ropes, festa traditions and sounds. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/27/polka-dots-infinity-rooms-and-phallic-sculptures-yayoi-kusamas-art-in-pictures https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/27/polka-dots-infinity-rooms-and-phallic-sculptures-yayoi-kusamas-art-in-pictures Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:21:30 +0200 “She continued to paint until her final days, never setting aside her brush, and continued exploration of forever love and eternal soul.” Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who splashed her signature polka dots on paintings, sculptures and museum installations around the world, has died aged 97. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/21/why-is-the-gwangju-biennale-refusing-to-call-taiwans-pavilion-the-taiwan-pavilion https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/21/why-is-the-gwangju-biennale-refusing-to-call-taiwans-pavilion-the-taiwan-pavilion Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:33:36 +0200 Taiwan’s government and participating artists accuse the Gwangju Biennale of censorship after it renamed its exhibition the “NTMoFA Pavilion”. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/18/picasso-print-stolen-in-broad-daylight-from-milwaukee-gallery-found-eight-years-later https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/18/picasso-print-stolen-in-broad-daylight-from-milwaukee-gallery-found-eight-years-later Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:55:42 +0200 A local landlord discovered the stolen artwork while clearing out a vacant apartment and took it to police after an antique dealer recognised it. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/18/lorcas-latest-works-found-a-love-letter-cut-short-by-the-civil-war-and-an-unpublished-poem https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/18/lorcas-latest-works-found-a-love-letter-cut-short-by-the-civil-war-and-an-unpublished-poem Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:41:47 +0200 Scholars are still uncovering works by the Granada poet and playwright, shot 90 years ago for his politics and sexuality. Two biopics about him are due between 2026 and 2027. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/17/a-better-tomorrow-uk-schoolchildren-get-the-chance-to-rewrite-the-ending-of-the-bayeux-tap https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/17/a-better-tomorrow-uk-schoolchildren-get-the-chance-to-rewrite-the-ending-of-the-bayeux-tap Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:09:41 +0200 Nearly 1,000 years after it was made, the Bayeux Tapestry is back in England – and UK schoolchildren are being asked to imagine its missing final scene. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/14/lobster-dresses-and-unmade-beds-the-best-exhibitions-to-see-in-europe https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/14/lobster-dresses-and-unmade-beds-the-best-exhibitions-to-see-in-europe Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:03:27 +0200 From riveting retrospectives to perspective-shifting showcases, 2026 has already spoilt us with an incredible selection of exhibitions. Here's a round-up of the best ongoing ones to catch across Europe. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/14/childs-play-french-artist-saypes-giant-ephemeral-frescoes-takeover-swiss-alpine-resort https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/14/childs-play-french-artist-saypes-giant-ephemeral-frescoes-takeover-swiss-alpine-resort Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:16:08 +0200 The latest works in a series of experimental and ephemeral paintings by French land artist Saype are currently on display on the high slopes of Swiss alpine resort Villars-sur-Ollon, however the works are starting to slowly disappear. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/13/solar-eclipse-2026-in-pictures-the-best-shots-from-around-europe https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/13/solar-eclipse-2026-in-pictures-the-best-shots-from-around-europe Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:36:00 +0200 Millions witnessed the most significant eclipse in Europe for decades yesterday evening as the Sun disappeared behind the Moon. Here are some of the best shots taken from the celestial event. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/11/three-banksy-artworks-cost-uk-taxpayers-almost-150000-to-remove https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/11/three-banksy-artworks-cost-uk-taxpayers-almost-150000-to-remove Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:38:15 +0200 The costs have reignited the debate over whether Banksy’s work should be treated as vandalism or valuable public art - and whether taxpayers should have to contribute. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/11/mapping-the-past-cappadocia-biennial-charts-new-course-between-art-and-geography https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/11/mapping-the-past-cappadocia-biennial-charts-new-course-between-art-and-geography Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:00:25 +0200 The first Cappadocia Biennial, built around the theme "Birth", stands out for keeping its works rooted in the Turkish region's natural and historical landscape. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/10/prado-museum-reimagines-masterpieces-in-solar-eclipse-light https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/10/prado-museum-reimagines-masterpieces-in-solar-eclipse-light Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:29:14 +0200 The Prado Museum in Madrid has unveiled "El Prado in the Light of the Eclipse", an audiovisual work using AI and digital art to show how an eclipse reshapes iconic paintings in its collection. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/03/what-are-giant-lobsters-doing-in-pompeii-ancient-ruins-meet-pop-art-in-philip-colberts-big https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/03/what-are-giant-lobsters-doing-in-pompeii-ancient-ruins-meet-pop-art-in-philip-colberts-big Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:15:50 +0200 Thirty giant lobster sculptures have arrived in Pompeii as British pop artist Philip Colbert unveils his largest-ever installation. Blending mythology and contemporary culture, the exhibition transforms one of the world's most iconic ancient sites into a dialogue between past and present. https://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/30/ceramics-in-italy-glass-in-czechia-take-the-train-to-these-traditional-crafts-centres-in-e https://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/30/ceramics-in-italy-glass-in-czechia-take-the-train-to-these-traditional-crafts-centres-in-e Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:00:20 +0200 From clay-sculpting to glasswork, here are the ancient skills you can learn about and how to reach where they are still practised by train. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/30/tell-me-south-life-in-lebanon-explored-through-voices-photographs-and-memories https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/30/tell-me-south-life-in-lebanon-explored-through-voices-photographs-and-memories Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:15:32 +0200 While south Lebanon is still reeling from a war that has left deep scars on people and places, a new exhibition "Tell me, South" explores local emotions and feelings through people's images, memories and letters. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/26/fragile-beauty-inside-the-photography-collection-elton-john-spent-30-years-building https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/26/fragile-beauty-inside-the-photography-collection-elton-john-spent-30-years-building Sun, 26 Jul 2026 08:14:05 +0200 Following its acclaimed debut in London, "Fragile Beauty" has arrived in Paris, bringing together more than 300 photographs from Elton John and David Furnish's renowned private collection. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/16/salzburg-celebrates-mozarts-270th-birth-anniversary-by-displaying-300-gold-coloured-statue https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/16/salzburg-celebrates-mozarts-270th-birth-anniversary-by-displaying-300-gold-coloured-statue Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:49:56 +0200 To mark Mozart's 270th birth anniversary, German artist Ottmar Hörl has partnered with the Mozarteum Foundation to create 300 small statuettes of the composer with his dog. The open-air exhibition is on display in the Austrian city of Salzburg, the renowned composer's hometown. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/14/street-artists-from-21-countries-transform-oslo-into-an-open-air-graffiti-gallery https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/14/street-artists-from-21-countries-transform-oslo-into-an-open-air-graffiti-gallery Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:17:44 +0200 Oslo’s former industrial district became an open-air gallery as 40 artists from 21 countries painted murals over three days at one of the largest street art festivals of its kind. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/14/how-casa-batllo-is-using-digital-technology-to-unlock-the-hidden-details-of-gaudi-miro-and https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/14/how-casa-batllo-is-using-digital-technology-to-unlock-the-hidden-details-of-gaudi-miro-and Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:02:21 +0200 A fascinating modern look at three Catalan visionaries, 'Gaudí–Miró–Gomis: Deconstructed' combines historic works with digital innovation to explore the artists' shared creative language. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/13/mastermind-behind-louvre-heist-thought-we-could-have-taken-more-alleged-thieves-reveal https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/13/mastermind-behind-louvre-heist-thought-we-could-have-taken-more-alleged-thieves-reveal Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:05:42 +0200 According to transcripts of the alleged thieves’ questioning, they were recruited just 2 to 3 days before the heist and paid as little as €15,000–€25,000 for the €88 million haul. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/13/mind-the-sticky-patch-why-has-this-dutch-museum-covered-the-floor-in-peanut-butter https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/13/mind-the-sticky-patch-why-has-this-dutch-museum-covered-the-floor-in-peanut-butter Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:48:18 +0200 Fancy a sticky, nutty treat? This Dutch museum might be able to help. Forty tubs of peanut butter have been spread at the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen - here's why. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/09/art-under-attack-ramallah-contemporary-arts-festival-returns-with-revamped-programme https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/09/art-under-attack-ramallah-contemporary-arts-festival-returns-with-revamped-programme Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:56:42 +0200 After a two-year hiatus enforced by Israel's war on Gaza and a broad halt to cultural life, the Ramallah Contemporary Arts Festival is back, resuming events for the first time since October 2023 with an expanded programme showcasing new art forms. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/08/once-the-curtain-is-drawn-freedom-is-absolute-the-magic-and-mystery-of-old-photo-booths https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/08/once-the-curtain-is-drawn-freedom-is-absolute-the-magic-and-mystery-of-old-photo-booths Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:20:54 +0200 During the 100th anniversary of the first Photomatons, Euronews Culture speaks to the enthusiasts restoring and preserving them for an analogue-starved world. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/01/first-david-hockney-painting-sold-at-auction-since-artists-death-avoids-posthumous-premium https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/01/first-david-hockney-painting-sold-at-auction-since-artists-death-avoids-posthumous-premium Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:24:40 +0200 David Hockney’s "The Only One with Waves" (1991) was inspired by the wild Pacific Ocean – marking the moment he transitioned away from his iconic still swimming pools. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/30/archaeologists-uncover-2500-year-old-bronze-chariot-shedding-light-on-tartessos https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/30/archaeologists-uncover-2500-year-old-bronze-chariot-shedding-light-on-tartessos Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:06:52 +0200 Archaeologists have found in Guareña, Badajoz, a bronze chariot like those of Etruria and imported Greek, oriental and Egyptian goods, proof of Tartessian trade 2,500 years ago. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/29/frida-the-making-of-an-icon-inside-tate-moderns-highest-pre-selling-show https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/29/frida-the-making-of-an-icon-inside-tate-moderns-highest-pre-selling-show Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:07:37 +0200 A unibrow, flowers, bold colours — Frida Kahlo’s image is known around the world. Tate Modern’s record-breaking new exhibition brings together more than 30 works by the Mexican artist, alongside pieces by those she inspired. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/24/pariss-cirque-dhiver-begins-renovation-to-restore-its-original-splendour https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/24/pariss-cirque-dhiver-begins-renovation-to-restore-its-original-splendour Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:53:45 +0200 Twenty ornamental frescoes from the Second Empire are to be restored over twelve to eighteen months. The seating, the polychrome ceiling canvas and the stained-glass windows will also be refurbished. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/24/national-portrait-gallery-removes-artwork-after-row-over-churchills-legacy https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/24/national-portrait-gallery-removes-artwork-after-row-over-churchills-legacy Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:22:16 +0200 The London-based museum has faced controversy over a video installation blaming Winston Churchill for a colonial-era famine in India. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/23/tote-bags-facemasks-jigsaw-puzzles-is-there-anything-that-hasnt-had-frida-kahlos-face-on-i https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/23/tote-bags-facemasks-jigsaw-puzzles-is-there-anything-that-hasnt-had-frida-kahlos-face-on-i Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:23:02 +0200 Stylised and simplified, Kahlo’s likeness can now be found on t-shirts, tote bags, eye masks, phone cases, oven mitts and plant pots. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/21/from-ruin-to-restoration-byzantine-greek-monastery-becomes-art-reliquary-for-spiritual-wor https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/21/from-ruin-to-restoration-byzantine-greek-monastery-becomes-art-reliquary-for-spiritual-wor Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:14:43 +0200 The imposing, restored tower of Panachrantou Monastery has been transformed into “Art Reliquary – a gallery devoted to spiritual and contemporary creativity.” https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/20/its-a-lifestyle-museum-of-youth-culture-pays-tribute-to-the-bold-beauty-of-british-subcult https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/20/its-a-lifestyle-museum-of-youth-culture-pays-tribute-to-the-bold-beauty-of-british-subcult Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:49:16 +0200 A celebration of the magic and messiness of misspent youth, this museum is for every teenager that once scrawled RAWR on their wrist, wore their eyeliner too thick, and refused to accept the world as it was. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/19/matisse-and-yves-saint-laurent-come-together-in-beauty-fashion-and-happiness-exhibition https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/19/matisse-and-yves-saint-laurent-come-together-in-beauty-fashion-and-happiness-exhibition Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:04:06 +0200 The exhibition held at the Musée Matisse Nice in France showcases 160 works by famous painter Henri Matisse and fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent. The exhibition runs until 28 September 2026. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/16/anish-kapoor-brings-darkness-mirrors-and-the-sublime-to-londons-hayward-gallery https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/16/anish-kapoor-brings-darkness-mirrors-and-the-sublime-to-londons-hayward-gallery Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:54:39 +0200 A major new exhibition showcasing the work of Turner Prize-winner Anish Kapoor has opened at London’s Hayward Gallery, bringing together blood-red suspended sculptures, distorted mirror installations and void-like forms that warp perception and space. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/16/on-the-pont-neuf-artist-jrs-caverne-opens-to-the-public https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/16/on-the-pont-neuf-artist-jrs-caverne-opens-to-the-public Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:34:53 +0200 Open until 28 June, JR’s ephemeral art installation, by the master of XXL photography, immerses Parisian passers-by in a vast cave. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/15/rare-masterpieces-from-former-tottenham-fc-owners-collection-head-to-auction-in-london https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/15/rare-masterpieces-from-former-tottenham-fc-owners-collection-head-to-auction-in-london Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:10:37 +0200 The collection, belonging to billionaire and former Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis, features masterpieces by Modigliani, Klimt, Picasso and Freud. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/15/sands-of-time-denmarks-sculpture-festival-goes-back-to-the-middle-ages-for-inspiration https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/15/sands-of-time-denmarks-sculpture-festival-goes-back-to-the-middle-ages-for-inspiration Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:16:55 +0200 The Danish town of Hundested is seeking inspiration from the Middle Ages for its annual Sand Sculpture Festival. Now, in its 15th year, artists are letting their imaginations go back in time as knights, dragons and kings are appearing across its beaches. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/12/inside-dataland-the-worlds-first-ai-art-museum-will-let-visitors-see-hear-and-smell-art https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/12/inside-dataland-the-worlds-first-ai-art-museum-will-let-visitors-see-hear-and-smell-art Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:29:26 +0200 Los Angeles is set to open DATALAND, the world's first museum dedicated to AI-generated art. Created by digital artist Refik Anadol, the immersive space combines AI and environmental data to create a multi-sensory experience. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/09/rare-tour-reveals-hidden-treasures-inside-barcelonas-sagrada-familia https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/09/rare-tour-reveals-hidden-treasures-inside-barcelonas-sagrada-familia Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:53:09 +0200 A rare guided tour of Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia reveals hidden symbols, sacred relics and little-known details embedded within Antoni Gaudí’s world-famous basilica. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/09/icelandair-has-found-the-worlds-worst-photographer-and-is-paying-her-50000 https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/09/icelandair-has-found-the-worlds-worst-photographer-and-is-paying-her-50000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:42:35 +0200 A woman named Blanche Mortemard has just been told she is the worst photographer in the world - out of 127,642 people who tried very hard to be exactly that. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/08/the-sun-and-the-moon-saatchi-gallerys-ambitious-new-summer-show-turns-its-gaze-to-the-sky https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/08/the-sun-and-the-moon-saatchi-gallerys-ambitious-new-summer-show-turns-its-gaze-to-the-sky Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:43:19 +0200 From a giant glowing Sun and immersive installations that can't be photographed, to ancient Arctic snow goggles and textiles inspired by the Apollo missions, the exhibition spans centuries of human imagination. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/05/jack-whites-panned-exhibition-which-musicians-found-success-in-fine-art https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/05/jack-whites-panned-exhibition-which-musicians-found-success-in-fine-art Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:23:24 +0200 Jack White’s debut exhibition has divided opinion. Here’s how other music icons fared in the court of public opinion and the eyes of critics. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/05/trump-oil-painting-football-image-goes-viral-and-sparks-pride-month-jokes https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/05/trump-oil-painting-football-image-goes-viral-and-sparks-pride-month-jokes Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:33:44 +0200 Timing is everything, and an image reportedly posted by Donald Trump on his Truth Social platform has caused a stir, considering June is Pride Month. An inadvertent celebration? https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/02/french-museum-files-criminal-complaint-over-theft-of-maurizio-cattelans-infamous-arty-bana https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/02/french-museum-files-criminal-complaint-over-theft-of-maurizio-cattelans-infamous-arty-bana Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:43:10 +0200 “Comedian”, Maurizio Cattelan’s provocative artwork consisting of a banana taped to the wall, was stolen from the Centre Pompidou Metz in France during the weekend. Now, the museum has decided to file a complaint against persons unknown for the theft.