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A European court has upheld Italy’s right to seize a prized Greek statue from the J. Paul Getty Museum in California, ruling that Italy was justified in trying to reclaim what it considers a vital part of its cultural heritage. “This is not just a victory for the Italian government. It's a victory for culture,” said Maurizio Fiorilli, who as an Italian government attorney had spearheaded Italy's efforts to recover its looted antiquities and, in particular, the Getty bronze. The "Victorious Youth," a life-sized bronze sculpture dating back to 300-100 B.C., is a highlight of the Getty collection...
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Michelangelo, the Italian genius behind the breathtaking Sistine Chapel ceiling and the iconic statue of David, is often celebrated for his early achievements. However, a new exhibition opening today (2 May) at London's British Museum aims to shed light on a lesser-known period: his final years. Spanning from his 50s until his passing at almost 89-years-old, the exhibition titled "Michelangelo: The Last Decades" showcases rare treasures, including the two-metre-high "Epifania". The drawing completed in black chalk by Michelangelo is being unveiled to the public for the first time since undergo...
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Museums in Skipton, Dundee, Manchester join two London galleries in the running for the much-coveted Museum of the Year prize. Awarded by Art Fund, the winning museum will take away £120,000 (€140,000) with the other nominees getting £15,000 (€17,500). Run since 2008 – as the Art Fund Prize until 2012 – winners have ranged from huge international institutions like the British Museum to smaller more regional galleries like the ever-impressive Hepworth in Wakefield. These are the 12 must-see European art exhibitions to check out this spring Here is the UK's museum of the year and the top museums...
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The wings of the windmill of the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris collapsed late on Wednesday night. Authorities said no injuries were reported, and that there was no longer any risk of collapse. Management said the incident was due to a technical problem, and no there was no evidence of vandalism. The fall of the windmill's wings caused damage to the front of the building, lopping off the letters M, O and U from the illuminated sign. On Thursday morning, barriers were put up around the entrance of the establishment. The cleanup operation ended at around 8:35am local time. The only serious...
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Today, countries across Europe will commemorate the death and martyrdom of their patron saint: George. St. George's Day is marked in Georgia, Bulgaria, Portugal and Romania; and in parts of Spain and Germany, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia. In England the date has taken on significance as a celebration of all things patriotic and English, with red and white flags adorning many public buildings and private homes on the most 'English' day of the year. So was St. George originally from England? Or perhaps from Georgia, Hungary or Portugal? Far from it. "How would he have identified hims...
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The UK's oldest working cinema, The Electric Cinema in Birmingham, is shutting down for the foreseeable future. Details are currently limited, but there are no new film listings available from today (1 March) onwards. Attempts to contact the owner have received no response, and The Electric’s website confirmed the news with a sober: “The Electric is now closed” this morning. Built in a converted taxi garage on Old Station Street, the 115-year-old Art Deco structure is located near the Old Rep Theatre and The Crown pub – known for having hosted Black Sabbath’s inaugural performance. A beloved B...
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The owners of a beloved British pub called The Crooked House have been ordered to rebuild it wonky by a local council. A once popular watering hole for locals of the tiny English village of Himley in Staffordshire, the pub was mysteriously burned down in August last year, just two weeks after being sold to new owners, who then unlawfully bulldozed the pub two days later. Three people were arrested and later released on conditional bail in connection with the fire, which Staffordshire Police is treating as arson. Many local residents were upset by the 18th century building’s demolition, with mo...
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