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A painting bought for £2,090 at auction looked ordinary. Experts later identified it as a lost Helen McNicoll masterpiece valued at £300,000- Is AI really stealing from artists? The uncomfortable truth about originality in art
- In 2010, a family clearing an ordinary London-area home found an 18th-century Chinese vase in the attic; it later stunned the auction world at £53 million
- A forgotten 17th-century portrait sat in a Maine attic for decades; estimated at $15,000, the mystery painting eventually sold for $1.41 millionA forgotten 17th-century portrait sat in a Maine attic for decades; estimated at $15,000, the mystery painting eventually sold for $1.41 mi...15 Sep, 2026, 02.28 AM IST
- In 2019, Australia lowered a 58-ton concrete greenhouse into the Great Barrier Reef; the 12-metre underwater structure became a living artwork and coral habitatNestled beneath the waves near John Brewer Reef in Australia lies an innovative Coral Greenhouse sculpture crafted from pH-neutral cement, ...26 Aug, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Kate Seredy: ‘I make money using my brains and lose money listening to my heart. But in the long run my…’Quote of the Day by Kate Seredy highlights the human tendency to use brains for earning and hearts for spending. Real-life decisions often ...24 Aug, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
- Pompeii remained frozen in time for nearly 1,700 years. It was discovered by a Spanish engineer looking for ancient treasures in 1748The unearthing of Pompeii in 1748 unveiled a Roman city encased in volcanic ash, granting a unique glimpse into the lives and customs of an...14 Aug, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
- Skyroot Aerospace makes history: India's first private rocket successfully places payloads into orbitHyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace achieved a significant milestone by placing payloads into orbit. The Vikram-1 rocket successfully complet...20 Jul, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
- The $5 tool that removes years of dust from lampshades without washing themA simple five-dollar dry-cleaning sponge effectively removes dust from lampshades without water. This tool, also known as a soot sponge, is...16 Jul, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
- Psychology says people who like to get numerous small tattoos on their body aren't always seeking attention: What this behavior may reveal?Psychology says people who like to get numerous small tattoos on their body aren't always trying to seek attention or follow trends. Psycho...06 Jul, 2026, 03.56 AM IST
- Art, Arrest & Auction: How a Rs 100 cr ‘last’ masterpiece by Raja Ravi Varma faces a legal ownership battleThe alleged last painting of Raja Ravi Varma 'Kadambari' is at the center of a contentious lawsuit. The original owner insists he was duped...14 Feb, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
- Planning to invest in first piece of art? Don’t forget to factor hidden costs, authentication battles, limited liquidityIndia’s art auctions hit a record high in turnover, but first-time buyers face hidden costs, authentication battles, and limited liquidity....10 Nov, 2025, 11.07 AM IST
- Painting looted by Napoleon can now fetch $32 mn at auctionThe artwork, part of the collection at British stately home Longleat House, will headline Christie's Old Masters Part I sale on July 2, wit...18 Jun, 2024, 11.31 PM IST
- Freddie Mercury NFTs go on sale for AIDS charityThe works by artists Blake Kathryn, Chad Knight, Mat Maitland and MBSJQ will be sold in a timed auction on digital art marketplace SuperRar...17 Sep, 2021, 10.41 AM IST
- Freddie Mercury NFTs go on sale for AIDS charityThree show the singer while the fourth is a dreamlike depiction of a white grand piano with a crown on its stool, surrounded by a pond of s...17 Sep, 2021, 08.59 AM IST
- David Bowie painting, bought for $4 and found at store that sells donated goods, fetches nearly $90K at auctionThe seller is "delighted and shocked" that the painting fetched such a high price.26 Jun, 2021, 09.59 AM IST
- Painting by David Bowie, found at store that sells donated goods, goes under the hammerThe artwork is signed on the back with the pop icon's initials.16 Jun, 2021, 05.36 PM IST
- Samsung's founding family donating rare artworks including Picassos and Dalis to pay inheritance taxThe Lee family expects to pay more than $10.8 bn in taxes related to inheritance.28 Apr, 2021, 12.07 PM IST
- Nirav Modi asset auction fetches Rs 51 crore to EDOn sale were 40 items confiscated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) from fugitive jeweller Nirav Modi’s Mumbai residence to recover some ...05 Mar, 2020, 11.39 PM IST
- David Beckham richer than Queen ElizabethThe Beckham family is worth $712 million while the Queen with her castles, estates and collection of rare artworks is thought to be worth $...30 Sep, 2015, 06.13 PM IST
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