After nearly half a century, authorities have returned a stolen Roman marble head to Villa Albani Torlonia in Rome, Italy. Thieves stole the Hydrophora head, which is part of a larger statue, in 1978, along with four other priceless objects.
The blockbuster Vermeer exhibition that forced the Amsterdam museum to open overtime to accommodate public demand ends this Sunday. Find out more here.
The Soares dos Reis National Museum (MNSR) will have a program of activities and events over the next four months that aims to respond to different audiences seeking, simultaneously, to discover, enjoy and rest. Discover activities and events here.
“Ernest Cole: House of Bondage” showcases Cole's pioneering work and the obstacles he overcame to capture groundbreaking images of oppression. When Cole finally published House of Bondage in 1967, the images shocked the world. Find out more here.
Renowned Chinese artist Yue Minjun has become the latest target among nationalist internet influencers and netizens in China, some of whom accuse him of insulting the country and tarnishing the army's image with his iconic “laughing man” paintings. ”. Find out more here.
Taking place between October 19th and December 3rd in the cities of Porto and Matosinhos, the third edition of the Porto Design Biennale will have as its central theme "Being Water: How we flow and shape ourselves collectively", enhancing the meeting of national and international organizations in a debate about one of the most essential and indispensable natural elements: Water. Find out more here.
Helena Almeida was a Portuguese artist widely recognized as an essential figure on the international contemporary art scene. One of the distinctive features of Helena Almeida's work was her conceptual approach, in which she questioned and challenged the boundaries of painting and art in general. Find out more in this article.
The former home of legendary artist Jasper Johns north of New York City is for sale for a very reasonable $600,000. Johns reportedly entertained art world titans including the likes of dancer and choreographer Merce Cunningham at this two-bedroom residence in the town of Stony Point, 33 miles north of the George Washington Bridge. Find out more here.
Jorge Queiroz built an enigmatic and remarkable artistic legacy. His works are present in important collections around the world, solidifying his position as one of Portugal's most relevant contemporary artists. Find out more about Jorge Queiroz in this article.
Fernando Lanhas' artistic trajectory over the years has been marked by a notable stylistic evolution. From his first experiences with figurative representation to his foray into total abstraction, Fernando Lanhas demonstrated a constant desire to explore and experiment with new forms of artistic expression. Find out more about Fernando Lanhas here.
Ilya Kabakov, an artist whose expansive works set his sights on the imploded dreams of the Soviet Union, opening up new possibilities for installation art in the process, passed away on Saturday at age 89.
Mariana PTKS is a Portuguese urban artist known for her abstract creations that explore the infinite possibilities of the universe. Through the use of intense and contrasting color combinations, together with precise geometric shapes, Mariana PTKS Brings your artwork to life.
The international contemporary art fair ARCOlisboa ended its sixth edition yesterday, with a record participation of galleries and more than 13,000 visitors, surpassing numbers recorded before the pandemic, the organization announced. Find out more here.
New York-based Chilean artist and architect's exhibition of one million German passports behind a high-security glass wall is a commentary on current debates over immigration and naturalization in Germany and beyond amid humanitarian crises, including war in Ukraine and migration policies. Find out more here.