French engineer saves Damascus treasures
2010-06-18 09:19:53
When French engineer Jacques Montlucon bought one of the famed, centuries-old courtyard houses of Old Damascus six years ago he had no idea it contained an architectural marvel.
Ancient Egypt guide to afterlife centre of UK show
2010-06-18 09:10:31
Papyri from the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead, a series of spells designed to help guide the dead through the afterlife, will be at the center of a new show at the British Museum this November.
Modigliani sculpture sets artist record in Paris
2010-06-17 09:52:44
A sculpture by Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani has fetched 43.2 million euros ($52.6 million) at a Paris sale, an auction record for the artist and the highest price paid for a work of art sold in France.
Italian scientists think they found Caravaggio's bones
2010-06-17 09:43:16
Italian anthropologists believe they have finally found the remains of Baroque artist Caravaggio, resolving a centuries-old mystery shrouding the master's death.
Russian art sales "solid", but not spectacular
2010-06-12 09:16:04
Russian art sales in London this week met expectations but failed to match dramatic recent rises in other sectors of the market, particularly impressionist, modern and old masters.
Show unveils Andy Warhol's Catholic, abstract side
2010-06-12 09:13:39
As a pop art pioneer, Andy Warhol blazed his way to fame with trademark Brillo soap pad boxes and silk-screens of Campbell's Soup cans.
Obama writing foreword for Nelson Mandela's book
2010-06-10 14:55:47
From one Nobel winner to another: President Barack Obama is writing a foreword to Nelson Mandela's new book.
Doctor Who, "Kick-Ass" star join "Fright Night"
2010-06-10 12:56:55
David Tennant, best known for starring in the BBC series "Doctor Who," and Christopher Mintz-Plasse are joining the cast of "Fright Night," a remake of the cult 1985 film.
Bouguereau's "Pieta" tops Old Masters sale
2010-06-10 11:21:26
A French painting inspired by Michelangelo's "Pieta" topped Christie's mid-season Old Masters and 19th century art auction, selling for $2.77 million.
Art experts puzzled by objects in masterpiece
2010-06-10 11:20:23
Restoration work on a painting that languished for years in a British country house has confirmed it as the work of Venetian master Tintoretto -- and posed several intriguing questions.
Ricky Martin to star in "Evita" on Broadway
2010-06-10 11:07:05
Latin pop star Ricky Martin will return to Broadway in 2012 to star in a revival of "Evita," opposite Argentine actress Elena Roger who will portray the title role, producers said on Wednesday.
Liz Taylor work by Warhol leads Christie's art sale
2010-06-09 09:10:08
A rare portrait of Elizabeth Taylor by Andy Warhol is expected to be the top lot at Christie's auction of post-war and contemporary art on June 30 in London.