Art News

Frank Stella first gained recognition as a Minimalist in the 1960s with his groundbreaking "Black Paintings" series. He later broadened his artistic repertoire to include brightly colored works on shaped canvases, relief paintings, large-scale sculptures, and collaborations with architects...

Leonardo da Vinci's life will soon grace the silver screen in a biopic directed by Andrew Haigh, backed by Universal Studios. Haigh's past works suggest a potential exploration of Leonardo’s sexuality...

Petrit Halilaj, a 38-year-old Kosovar artist, has created a unique installation, titled Abetare, on the roof of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The exhibit includes a large spider-shaped sculpture and a house-like structure, both infused with elements that reflect Halilaj's Balkan heritage and his personal history...

The 15th edition of the Dakar Biennale, originally scheduled for May 16, has been postponed to November 7 through December 7 due to political unrest and logistical delays in Senegal. This significant cultural event, set to be held in Dakar's former Palais de Justice, will explore various societal transformations under the theme "The Wake," curated by Salimata Diop.

Joanna Smith, a climate activist, was sentenced to 60 days in jail for vandalizing a Degas sculpture at the U.S. National Gallery of Art, along with orders for supervised release and 150 hours of community service. The incident is part of a broader trend of climate protests targeting museums worldwide, highlighting growing tensions between activism and the preservation of cultural heritage.

The Louvre plans to relocate the Mona Lisa to an underground chamber to improve visitor experience and address the dissatisfaction caused by the brief viewing times and crowded conditions. This move is part of a broader €500 million renovation of the museum, aimed at better accommodating the nine million annual visitors drawn primarily by this iconic painting.

A Gustav Klimt painting, missing for a century, was sold for €30 million at an auction in Vienna. The artwork, titled "Portrait of Fraulein Lieser," is believed to depict a member of a prominent Jewish industrialist family and was sold under adherence to the Washington Principles for returning Nazi-looted art.

A new bronze statue honoring Queen Elizabeth II was unveiled in Oakham, England, depicting the late monarch with her favorite corgis. This is the first in a series of statues and memorials across Britain that celebrate the queen's legacy eighteen months after her passing.

World Art Dubai's 10th edition promises an immersive celebration of global artistry, fueling Dubai's creative economy and showcasing over 4,000 artworks from 65 countries.

The Minneapolis Institute of Art has been barred from borrowing artifacts from Italian state museums due to a dispute over a marble sculpture, Doryphoros, which Italy claims was looted in the 1970s. In response, Italy has halted collaboration but has made efforts to reconcile by lending other significant artworks to the MIA.