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A dusty painting sat unnoticed in a French attic for years; when experts examined it, the forgotten artwork was identified as a lost Caravaggio worth over $100 millionCaravaggio painting: A dusty painting found in a French attic was identified as a lost Caravaggio. This artwork, depicting Judith beheading...- Quote of the Day by Leonardo da Vinci: "If you are alone, you belong entirely to yourself. If you are accompanied by even one companion, you belong only half to yourself..." – Timeless lessons on companionship, freedom and relationships by the legendary Italian polymathLeonardo da Vinci saw solitude as a way to stay independent and focused. He believed that being with others often means giving up some free...
- Renaissance art theft shocks Italy as four Antonello da Messina works stolen from Sicily museumFour significant artworks by Antonello da Messina were stolen from a museum in Messina, Sicily. The thieves bypassed security measures duri...
- Quote of the Day by Salvador Dalí: “The secret of my influence is that it has always...” – Inspiring lessons on individuality, confidence, influence, creativity, ambition and reputation, and why true impact does not always need to be explained by the legendary Spanish surrealist artist known for his unconventional vision and unforgettable artQuote of the Day by Salvador Dalí: Salvador Dalí’s famous quote “The secret of my influence has always been that it remained secret”, sound...
- Quote of the day by Michelangelo: 'A man paints with his brains and not with his...' - inspiring quote by sculptor known for his marble statue David and painter of Sistine Chapel ceiling teaches life lessons on imagination, turning ideas into great work and how creativity begins in the mindQuote of the day by Michelangelo: Michelangelo believed artists paint with their brains, not just their hands. His famous quote highlights ...
- Quote of the Day by Monica Bellucci: “I have a lot of adrenaline. I have… – Inspiring lessons on self-acceptance, authenticity, health, lifestyle and why confidence is the best outfit by the Italian actress and model known for her timeless elegance and deep insights on beauty and agingQuote of the Day by Monica Bellucci: Monica Bellucci’s quote, “I have a lot of adrenaline. I have a naturally fast system. But I love to ea...
- The theft that made the 'Mona Lisa' the world's most famous paintingThe Mona Lisa was not famous until it was stolen from the Louvre in 1911. The theft and extensive media coverage turned the painting into a...
- Quote of the day by Leonardo da Vinci: 'The greatest deception men suffer is from...' - life lessons on self-awareness, avoiding self-deception through critical thinking and why you can’t trust your own thoughts by The Mona Lisa and The Last Supper artistQuote of the day by Leonardo da Vinci: The renowned Renaissance artist and thinker, cautioned against the perils of personal opinions. He b...
- Quote of the Day by Leonardo da Vinci: 'As a well-spent day brings happy sleep, so a life well spent brings happy death'. Life lessons from the 'Renaissance man'Leonardo da Vinci, also known as the Renaissance man, gives us a meaningful life lesson about life, fulfillment and death in one of his quo...
- Word of the day: ChiaroscuroChiaroscuro is a popular art word that explains how artists use light and dark shades to create depth and strong contrast in paintings and ...
- Quote of the day by Michelangelo: ‘The true work of art is but a shadow of…’Michelangelo Buonarroti, a towering figure of the Italian Renaissance, excelled as a sculptor, painter, and architect. His renowned works, ...
- Remembering Tony Bennett — Legendary Grammy Award-winning singer and painter, passes away at 96The legendary American pop and jazz singer passed away, his publicist confirms. Tony Bennett had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease in...
- Artemisia Gentileschi’s censored painting showing a half-nude woman restored to its gloryThe painting was banned 300 years ago by a descendant of Michelangelo.
- Tracing the man who stole the Mona Lisa and took it to ItalyThe day of the theft, Aug. 21, 1911, was a Monday and The Louvre was closed for maintenance.
- Rare Botticelli artwork depicting Jesus may fetch over $40 mn at New York auctionThe portrait of Jesus against a black background will go up for auction on Thursday.
- Bartolomé Esteban Murillo honoured with Google doodle on 400th birth anniversaryDuring the 18th and 19th century, Murillo became the most celebrated artist in Europe.
- Mona Lisa Smile: Family secrets, slave trade and shame behind Lisa Gherardini's iconic poseThe new book, 'Mona Lisa: The People and The Painting' reveals the events of the dark life of Gherardini.
- Famous men who took their wives' namesWith Hollywood actress Zoe Saldana revealing that her Italian artist husband took her last name, we raise a toast to celebrity husbands who...
- Seville: Monuments & people a testament to its diverse historySeville literally invites visitors to discover the hidden corners of its streets and courtyards.
- Movie tourism comes to KeralaKerala tourism industry is all set to produce a multi-lingual feature film promoting the locales of the state.
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