SEOUL (AP).- For many, the stark structure built by the Japanese and then taken over by South Korea’s military is a reminder of a painful colonial past and the torture allegedly overseen there later during decades of authoritarian governments. But rat…
South Korea Turning Ex-Army Command into National Museum of Contemporary Art
SEOUL (AP).- For many, the stark structure built by the Japanese and then taken over by South Korea’s military is a reminder of a painful colonial past and the torture allegedly overseen there later during decades of authoritarian governments. But rat…
Poland’s Most Precious Painting, "Lady with an Ermine" by Leonardo da Vinci to Hit the Road
WARSAW (AP).- It’s finally been decided: Poland’s most precious painting, “Lady with an Ermine” by Leonardo da Vinci, will be allowed to travel to Spain, Germany and Britain. Wednesday’s decision came after almost a year of discussion by art experts an…
Poland’s Most Precious Painting, "Lady with an Ermine" by Leonardo da Vinci to Hit the Road
WARSAW (AP).- It’s finally been decided: Poland’s most precious painting, “Lady with an Ermine” by Leonardo da Vinci, will be allowed to travel to Spain, Germany and Britain. Wednesday’s decision came after almost a year of discussion by art experts an…
The Brooklyn Museum is Giving About 5,000 Pre-Columbian Artifacts to Costa Rica
NEW YORK (AP).- The Brooklyn Museum is preparing to give about 5,000 pre-Columbian artifacts in its collection to Costa Rica as part of a housekeeping move to trim its vast holdings. The museum will initially give the National Museum of Costa Rica 983 …
Fresh Collapse of Wall at the Archaeological Site of Pompeii Sparks More Concern
ROME (REUTERS).- Another part of the 2,000-year-old Roman-era site at Pompeii crumbled on Tuesday, provoking attacks on the Italian government from critics who say two collapses in a month underscore a need for urgent action. Officials said a seven-met…
British Museum to Manage Portable Antiquities Scheme, as Exciting New Finds Go on Display
LONDON.- Culture Minister Ed Vaizey confirmed that the future funding of the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) has been secured with a reduction of 15% in real terms over four years. From April 2011 it will be managed directly by the British Museum. Ne…
British Museum to Manage Portable Antiquities Scheme, as Exciting New Finds Go on Display
LONDON.- Culture Minister Ed Vaizey confirmed that the future funding of the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) has been secured with a reduction of 15% in real terms over four years. From April 2011 it will be managed directly by the British Museum. Ne…
Cecil Higgins Art Gallery & Bedford Museum is Hoping to Save Unique Zodiac Settle Designed by William Burges
LONDON.- Cecil Higgins Art Gallery & Bedford Museum is hoping to save a unique zodiac settle designed by 19th century architect William Burges. A settle is a wooden day-bed or bench. This particular piece is highly valuable and is subject to a temporar…
Britain Halts Export of $48 Million Turner Painting "Modern Rome – Campo Vaccino"
LONDON (REUTERS).- Britain has temporarily halted the export of a record-breaking painting by English master J.M.W. Turner which was sold at auction in July for 29.7 million pounds ($48 million). “Modern Rome — Campo Vaccino” went under the hammer at …