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Paris’ Iconic Museum Faces Dire Need for Rescue
The Louvre Museum is in crisis, facing water leaks, temperature swings, and overcrowding.
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Museum Heist with Explosives: Four Ancient Gold Artefacts Stolen in Bold Raid
Thieves detonated explosives to raid the Drents Museum in the Netherlands, stealing four priceless Dacian artefacts, including the Helmet of Cotofenesti.
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Galerie Thomas Co-Manager Detained Amid Criminal Probe
Silke Thomas, co-manager of Munich’s Galerie Thomas, is in custody amid allegations of fraud and insolvency delays linked to the gallery’s $10 million debt.
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Mondrian Moves to NYC and Discovers Colored Tape
Piet Mondrian’s move to America introduced him to colored adhesive tape, transforming his iconic black lines into vibrant grids of red, blue, and yellow.
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Ace Gallery Founder Sentenced to Two Years for Embezzlement
Doug Chrismas sentenced for embezzling $264K, with prosecutors estimating over $14M in diverted funds.
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Galerie Thomas Under Investigation for Fraud and Insolvency Delays
Consignors demand artwork returns as the gallery faces scrutiny.
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Phillips Reports $843M in 2024 Sales, Auction Revenue Drops 14%
Despite challenges, watches and jewelry sales remained stable.
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LA Unveils $12M Fund for Fire-Hit Artists
Los Angeles museums, led by the Getty, launch a $12M fund to support artists and cultural workers impacted by wildfires.
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Fake Basquiat Payout?
Insurance companies deny a $19.7 million claim over seized fake Basquiat paintings, citing no value in counterfeits.
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Art Dubai Expands Leadership with Two High-Profile Appointments
Alexie Glass-Kantor leads curatorial strategy and Dunja Gottweis directs Art Dubai’s flagship fair.
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5 Star Art Fairs Calendar 2025
Winter, Spring, and Summer Highlights Now Listed!
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“Take the Money and Run”: Artist Ordered to Return $77,000 for Blank Canvases
Jens Haaning's controversial artwork aimed to critique unfair wages but sparked a two-year legal battle instead.