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Middle Eastern, Indian art fetch high prices

02 May 2019

A 16th century portrait of the longest-reigning Ottoman emperor Suleiman the Magnificent, and a 19th century turban ornament from the family of Sikh Khalsa commander Hari Singh Nalwa, are among the few art pieces that fetched high prices at three consecutive Sotheby's London auctions here.

"Intimate Audrey": Hepburn exhibition opens in Brussels

04 May 2019

An exhibition offering an intimate look at the life of late actress Audrey Hepburn has opened in Brussels, marking the 90th anniversary of the Hollywood star's birth in the Belgian city.

Intricate cardboard city rises in Manila art show

30 Apr 2019

A twisting maze of tiny buildings crafted from discarded cardboard boxes is the heart of an eye-catching art piece in the Philippines highlighting the humble material's value to millions of people.

Poland's artists, opposition politicians protest against removal of art work

30 Apr 2019

Poland's artists and opposition politicians are posting photos of themselves eating bananas in protest against the removal from a top national gallery of an art work featuring the fruit that the conservative authorities say is obscene.

Thai artist makes lifelike sculptures of King Maha Vajiralongkorn

30 Apr 2019

Equipped with glasses, an illuminated magnifier and a set of blades and shapers, 47-year-old Thai artist Morakot Phaophong is busy with her life's work: making lifelike sculptures of Thailand's Kings.

Russian court jails man who attacked tsar painting

01 May 2019

A Moscow court on Tuesday sent a man who attacked a painting of Ivan the Terrible to a penal colony for two and a half years, news agencies reported.

Rockefeller Center becomes art gallery for two months

01 May 2019

New York's Rockefeller Center, famous for its ice rink and art deco buildings, was transformed Thursday into an art gallery housing 20 sculptures, some of them with a heavy political slant.

Structure of Dubai’s Museum of the Future complete

08 Jan 2019

Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has announced the completion of the Museum of the Future’s structure on Monday.

Attack of the clones as Star Wars fans design own lightsabers

04 May 2019

Frustrated by the lack of quality lightsabers in toy shops, Makoto Tsai did what any self-respecting hardcore Star Wars fan would do -- he studied engineering at college and then spent years perfecting a replica.

Arc de Triomphe to be 'fully restored' for VE Day ​

04 May 2019

The Arc de Triomphe in Paris, which was ransacked during a "yellow vest" protest last year, will be entirely restored for next week's VE Day celebrations, the French government said Friday.

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