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What did Leonardo Da Vinci and Picasso doodle while bored?

A new exhibition in Rome explores doodles, sketches and caricatures through the ages.

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Why is Michael Caine selling his personal items at a London auction?

Despite the pre-auction estimate for Sir Michael Caine’s gold Rolex being £12,000, the watch ended up selling for a whopping £125,250.

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Crimea artist highlights Ukraine connections in anti-war posters

The posters started appearing in recent days as Russian troops invaded Ukraine, hung on bus stop boards for just a few hours before they get torn down.

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Dog poo protester creates 'art' at Russia's embassy in Finland

Risto Karmavuo and his dog, Milo, are aiming to leave their own mark on history.

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Art meets Voyeurism as Madrid hotel turns bedrooms into galleries

Unlike any conventional gallery, the Hybrid Art Fair establishes a very different relationship between the artists and the viewers.

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Fake news? Questioning reality with a renaissance underdog

The Ikon showcases contemporary art alongside renaissance paintings as they invite visitors to take a second look at the world.

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ARCO Madrid brings together 185 galleries for Spain's largest art fair

ARCO Madrid returns to a February outing after it was delayed by the pandemic last year. A total of 185 galleries from 30 countries will participate in the different curated sections of this years edition.

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Collectors return to Madrid for Art Fair

Collectors return to Madrid for Art Fair

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Inside Alserkal Avenue: The home of Dubai’s melting pot art community

A block of streets lined with warehouses and units converted into galleries, cafes and even fitness centres, this inclusive space offers an annual programme of free events

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Picasso, Rothko and Warhol for sale after billionaire couple's divorce

Real estate mogul Harry Macklowe's divorce from wife Linda has resulted in a potentially record-breaking Sotheby's auction of world-class art.

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'Picasso: Faces and Figures' exhibition opens in Madrid

A new retrospective exhibition in Madrid, explores the portraits and ever-changing style of Pablo Picasso

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France authorises return of major art works to Jewish families

France has long been accused of lagging behind several European neighbours when it comes to reparations.

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Who built Stonehenge? A new exhibition in London might have the answer

A new exhibition at the British Museum in London aims to shine a light on the iconic Stonehenge: it's purpose, cultural significance and the people that made it

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How to buy an NFT of Gustav Klimt's 'The Kiss' for Valentine's Day

Vienna's Belvedere Palace Museum is entering into the digital world of NFT art with their latest Gustav Klimt 'The Kiss' NFT drop

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NFTs representing sections Klimt's The Kiss sold for Valentine's Day

Ten thousand tiny sections of Klimt's iconic painting The Kiss are being sold as virtual gifts ahead of Valentine's Day — and they are not cheap.

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Artwork looted by the Nazis returned to rightful owners after 71 years

The painting belonged to a Jewish couple who fled Belgium prior to World War Two, their grandchildren are still searching for other items.

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Celebrating art and culture: Dubai’s Quoz Arts Fest

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From live music and cinema, to interactive art and yoga, Cult explores Dubai’s Quoz Arts Fest.

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Russian painting worth €1 million vandalised by 'bored' security guard

Anna Leporskaya's 1930s painting 'Three Figures' is being restored in Moscow after a security guard drew two sets of eyes on the faceless forms.

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Peru inaugurates its largest mural in downtown Lima

Peru inaugurates its largest mural in the centre of Lima, created by the city's inhabitants with the help of a team of artists.

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How can you see Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel paintings in Madrid?

The exhibition allows visitors to experience arguably one of mankind’s greatest artistic achievements up close, with a never-before-seen perspective.