Art News
Chicano Treasures: Cheech Marin's Passionate Collection
Aug 8, 2023
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Cheech Marin's passionate collection of Chicano art has been exhibited in major exhibitions and published in various books. Its collection, rich in more than 700 works, represents the largest collection of Chicano art in private or public hands.
Art History
Exclusive: Billionaires' Hidden Art Treasure Revealed!
Sep 6, 2023
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Billionaires Komal Shah and Gaurav Garg are set to showcase their extensive private collection of 300 works by women artists in a groundbreaking New York exhibition. This remarkable exhibition, 'Making Their Mark,' aims to spotlight the underrepresentation of women artists in the art world.
Art News
Hidden Treasure: Picasso Masterpiece Discovered in Capri Basement
Oct 3, 2024
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A painting found in a Capri, Italy, cellar might be by Pablo Picasso. The painting is worth about €6 million ($6.6 million). It shows Picasso and his partner, Dora Maar, in a powerful scene.
Art News
National Treasure: Napoleon's Suicide Pistols Auctioned for $1.84 Million
Jul 10, 2024
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Two pistols once owned by Napoleon Bonaparte, which he nearly used for suicide, were sold at auction for €1.69 million ($1.84 million) in France after being declared national treasures, highlighting their historical and cultural significance.
Art News
Ukrainian soldiers unearth archeological treasures while digging defenses in Odessa
May 17, 2022
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The Ukrainian military announced last week that soldiers discovered a treasure trove of artifacts while digging ditches in anticipation of a Russian strike in the port city of Odessa.
Art News
Priceless Romanian Treasures Stolen in Daring Heist at Dutch Museum
Jan 28, 2025
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In the early hours of Saturday morning, a group of three masked individuals executed a bold robbery at the Drents Museum in Assen, Netherlands. Using explosives to breach a locked door, the thieves entered the museum around 3:45 a.m. and swiftly made off with a collection of valuable Romanian artifacts...
Art News
Elton John's Major Collection Auction Unveils Treasures from a Music Icon
Jan 15, 2024
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Elton John is auctioning over 900 items from his former Atlanta penthouse, including his Yamaha piano and artwork by Warhol and Banksy, in a Christie's sale expected to raise $10 million. This significant event marks the first major public offering of John's collection since 2003.
Art News
$4 Thrift Shop Find Reveals $250,000 Hidden Treasure by N. C. Wyeth
Sep 1, 2023
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Thrift store discovery: A $4 painting found in New Hampshire was identified as a N. C. Wyeth illustration worth up to $250,000, set for auction. The artwork depicts a scene from the 1939 edition cover of Helen Hunt Jackson's novel 'Ramona', capturing the attention of collectors and art enthusiasts.