After 12 Years, Alexandria Biennale Of Egypt To Resume In 2026 - The Art Insider
Egypt’s famed Alexandria Biennale will open its 27th edition in September 2026 after a long hiatus of 12 years.| The Art Insider
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam has warned closing its doors if the Dutch government did not increase monetary support. On Wednesday, the Van Gogh Museum issued a press release, accusing the government of failing to keep its promise and claiming that the structure is in “poor condition.” It said that most sections of the […] The post Van Gogh Museum Warns Closure Amid Lack Of Government Support appeared first on The Art Insider.| The Art Insider
France has returned three human skulls, obtained during the colonial era, to the government of Madagascar. One of the skulls is said to have belonged to King Teora, a Malagasy king who was killed by the French army in 1897. After his death, his skull was taken by the French troops and displayed at the […] The post France Returns Human Remains To Madagascar appeared first on The Art Insider.| The Art Insider
A petition filed to block the loan of the Bayeux Tapestry from France to the UK is now signed by over 50,000 people. The Bayeux Tapestry is an 11th-century piece of cloth that narrates the Norman conquest of William the Conqueror to win England. The 230-foot-long embroidered linen is housed at the Bayeux Museum in […] The post Loan Of Bayeux Tapestry To The UK Sees General Outrage appeared first on The Art Insider.| The Art Insider
A collection of artworks by the American rapper Snoop Dogg, prominently featuring smoked blunts, sold for $148,100. Titled “Ashes to Art“, the collection was all about works made by artist Snoop Dogg himself. Each work was sort of a composite of different items, all related to Snoop’s life, coated in clear epoxy and (interestingly) a […] The post Mugshots And Blunts: Snoop Dogg Collection Is An Auction Hit appeared first on The Art Insider.| The Art Insider
The famous Roman Villa in Sicily, Italy, has yielded another, surprising treasure: a mosaic of ancient Roman flip-flops. The Villa Romana del Casale, located in Sicily, has been a treasure trove for archaeologists for over seven decades. Its latest gift is no less fascinating – motifs of a pair of flip-flops. The discovery is yet […] The post Footwear Mosaic Is The Latest Find At Italy’s Roman Villa appeared first on The Art Insider.| The Art Insider
Egypt’s famed Alexandria Biennale will open its 27th edition in September 2026 after a long hiatus of 12 years.| The Art Insider
Under its Black Visual Arts Archives Program, the Getty Foundation has granted $1.5 million to 7 museums, libraries, and universities. The recipients of this year are: Amistad Research Center in New Orleans, California State University, Los Angeles, Clark Atlanta University, Emory University in Atlanta, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, the Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum in Washington, […] The post Getty Foundation Grants $1.5M To Black Visual Arts appeared first on The Art In...| The Art Insider
Sold last year, the iconic sculpture by Barbara Hepworth will stay in the UK after £3.8 million was raised to match the price.| The Art Insider
Lou’s artistic practice explores themes of belonging, nostalgia, and alienation through meticulously rendered figurative works and portrayals of commonplace, often overlooked objects. Her “object paintings” serve as narrative bridges—connecting disparate personal, cultural, and historical elements. These works illuminate how mundane items mediate human relationships and reflect shifting identities in both private and collective spheres. Frequently […] The post Between Memory and Pre...| The Art Insider
After harsh criticism, the Big Mermaid statue was removed from public view in Denmark. The 13-foot statue depicted a bronze sculpture of a mermaid, inspired by the character in Hans Christian Anderson’s Little Mermaid novel. Originally, the statue was housed near an existing Little Mermaid statue at the city center of Copenhagen, but was later […]| The Art Insider
The Manhattan District Attorney's Office has repatriated over 30 artifacts linked to smuggling to Spain, Hungary, and Italy| The Art Insider
New York-based gallery Clearing, known for artists like Korakrit Arunanondchai, has closed its doors after 14 years| The Art Insider
The latest mass theft aside, the British Museum has a long and controversial history; let’s take a deep dive at it.| The Art Insider
