Italy is making waves in the European art market: the Minister of Culture Gennaro Sangiuliano announced a spectacular drop in VAT on works of art, from 22% to only 5%. A strong move that places the country at the forefront of the most attractive cultural tax policies in the EU. Galleries, antique dealers, restorers, and collectors could reap the benefits as early as 2025.
The art world can sometimes seem mysterious. What really happens behind the immaculate walls of an art gallery? How are the artists we marvel at discovered? To answer these questions, ArtMajeur by YourArt took its community to meet Bernard Utudjian, founder and director of Galerie Polaris for over 40 years. He reveals the fascinating behind-the-scenes of this often misunderstood profession.
Foster + Partners, in collaboration with Yinka Shonibare and Michel Desvigne, has been appointed to design the national memorial dedicated to Queen Elizabeth II. Located in St James’s Park, this project pays tribute to the legacy of the sovereign through a symbolic journey combining architecture, landscape, and contemporary art.
Paris’s Summer Haute Couture Week is a premier event where the world’s top fashion houses present their most exquisite creations through exclusive shows and digital experiences. This prestigious week, held from July 7 to July 10, 2025, highlights the perfect fusion of tradition, innovation, and craftsmanship in haute couture.
In Brussels, Fabian Jean Villanueva opens the doors to a sensitive art collection, built with instinct and emotion rather than strategy or speculation. His approach proves that it's possible to collect without a big budget, simply by following your heart and your memories.
From June 7 to September 14, 2025, the 13th edition of the Liverpool Biennial transforms the city into a vast contemporary art trail. Under the theme "BEDROCK", 30 artists explore the social, geological, and historical roots of Liverpool, through exhibitions in 18 iconic locations, from prestigious museums to unexpected public spaces.
Nicola De Maria, born on December 6, 1954, in Foglianise, Italy, is an Italian artist based in Turin. He is best known for his abstract and figurative paintings, often described as vibrant and poetic in style...
Rachid Koraichi is a visionary Algerian artist known for his mystical use of calligraphy and sacred symbols inspired by Sufi philosophy. Through installations, textiles, and sculpture, he connects ancient spiritual traditions with contemporary global concerns like migration and memory.
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has unveiled a revolutionary technology that can restore damaged paintings in just a few hours using artificial intelligence. This innovative method uses a custom-printed polymer mask, delivering precise, reversible, and non-invasive restoration, promising to transform the conservation of artistic heritage worldwide.
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