Six climate activists charged with vandalism of a Monet painting at the National Museum have been acquitted by the Stockholm District Court. One could interpret this as a signal that it is okay to do this, says Per Hedström, former acting superintendent of the National Museum.
EntertainmentThe climate activists Just Stop Oil say they are done with the attention-grabbing protests the group has become known for. "It's the end of soup on Van Gogh paintings, cornstarch on Stonehenge and slow street marches", the British movement states in a statement.
WorldA rare painting by street artist Banksy has been sold at Sotheby's in London for 4.2 million pounds, equivalent to nearly 57 million Swedish kronor.
EntertainmentAn oil painting sold at a garage sale in Minnesota, USA for 50 dollars has turned out to be a real treasure. An expert analysis shows that it is a previously unknown portrait painted by Vincent van Gogh, reports CNN.
EntertainmentArtworks for enormous sums risk having gone up in smoke in the extensive fires raging in California. According to art specialist Claes Moser, it is likely a matter of billions. It is a complete catastrophe, he says.
EntertainmentA historic building in central London was threatened by a powerful fire. Somerset House Palace was home to the future Queen Elizabeth I and houses an important art collection.
WorldFive paintings are being removed from Kunsthaus Zürich in Switzerland following new guidelines for art stolen by the Nazis during the Second World War.
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