Renoir's The Conversation was retrieved in a police operation in a Stockholm café.Beginning tonight at 7pm GMT, UK Channel Sky Arts 1 will be presenting a six-part series on 'The Art of the Heist'. "The Art of the Heist is a revealing series which examines some of the greatest art thefts of our times, re-stages the robberies, and follows the story to find out what happened in the end. While … [Read more...]
Michelangelo's David, Academia, FlorenceWell, it's not David and Goliath, this fight is between the Italian State (centred in Rome) and the city of Florence. Apparently, Rome wants Michelangelo's David, obviously, Florence doesn't want to give him up.I must say, I am in support of the Florentine Mayor, Matteo Renzi. David is and always has been a symbol of Florence. David encapsulates the strength … [Read more...]
The search for great Mexican food in London is over. Wahaca, a chain of market-style Mexican eateries, seems to popping up all over the city. Service is friendly, atmosphere is … [Read More...]
My anniversary lunch at the Skylon restaurant, located on the third floor of London's Royal Festival Hall on the Southbank, proved to be as elegant and delicious as … [Read More...]
The making of Biennale di Venezia Making of the 55th International Art Exhibition, "The Encyclopedic Palace" … [Watch Video...]
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