Keywords: ART


European Union withdraws Venice Biennale funding over Russia's return

The European Union has permanently withdrawn its financial support for the 2026 Venice Biennale, following the return of the Russian Pavilion to one of the world's most influential contemporary art exhibitions. The decision underscores the growing intersection of cultural diplomacy and geopolitical......

Lego recreates Gustav Klimt's The Kiss in collaboration with Vienna's Belvedere Museum

Lego is expanding its presence in the art world with a new collaboration that transforms one of the most celebrated paintings in European history into a premium construction set. Developed in partnership with Vienna's Belvedere Museum, the latest addition to the Lego Art collection reimagines Gustav......

French artist Jacques Gautrat opens contemporary abstract art exhibition in Rabat

The opening of a new exhibition by French painter Jacques Gautrat took place at Bab Rouah Gallery, bringing together art critics, cultural figures and media representatives for the launch of a showcase dedicated to contemporary abstract art. Running from July 17 to 31, the exhibition features 11 acrylic......

Salzburg celebrates Mozart with hundreds of golden mini sculptures across the historic city

Visitors exploring Salzburg this summer are encountering an unusual artistic spectacle: hundreds of tiny golden figures of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart have appeared throughout the Austrian city as part of a large-scale public art installation celebrating the legendary composer's enduring legacy. The......

European Commission threatens to withdraw Venice Biennale funding over Russia's return

The European Commission is considering ending its financial support for the Venice Biennale after the prestigious international art exhibition allowed Russia to return for its 2026 edition, reopening a sensitive debate over the relationship between cultural diplomacy and geopolitical conflict. The proposed......

Moroccan artist Amine Cherradi showcases new exhibition in Marrakech celebrating mythology and cultural identity

The latest works of Moroccan visual artist Ahmed Amine Cherradi are on display in Marrakech, offering visitors an immersive artistic journey that blends mythology, memory and cultural identity through a vibrant visual language. Running until July 31 at the Abdellah El Aroui Cultural Complex, the exhibition,......

British Museum opens ticket sales for landmark Bayeux Tapestry exhibition in London

The British Museum has officially opened ticket sales for one of the most anticipated cultural events of the decade: the exhibition of the Bayeux Tapestry, which will be displayed in London from September 2026 to July 2027. The opening of the online booking system marks the first opportunity for visitors......

Yaakov Agam’s legacy in kinetic art remembered after his death at 98

Yaakov Agam, the Israeli-born artist widely regarded as one of the founding figures of kinetic and optical art, has died at the age of 98, marking the end of a career that helped reshape the boundaries of modern visual expression. His death was announced on Sunday by officials in his hometown of Rishon......

Art Basel opens with multimillion-dollar sales led by Picasso and Hockney

The world’s leading art collectors and galleries gathered in Switzerland this week as Art Basel opened with a series of high-profile sales, demonstrating the continued strength of the global art market despite ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainties. During the exclusive preview days reserved......