Introduction In a momentous occasion for art enthusiasts and history buffs, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the Raja Ravi Varma Art Gallery on the premises of the Napier Museum on Monday. This new addition to Kerala’s cultural landscape is not just a tribute to one of India’s foremost artists, but it also boasts the largest […]

Introduction Spain has embarked on its six-month presidency of the European Union with a notable agenda: the enhancement of working conditions for artists and cultural workers across the EU’s 27 member states. However, critics argue that Spain’s domestic labour reforms, initiated at the beginning of the year and currently stuck in political uncertainty, fall short

Roman Abramovich’s Extensive Art Collection Unveiled A recent investigation by The Guardian has shed light on the vast private art collection of Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich. The collection, comprising over 300 pieces, has an estimated total value of $953 million. While Abramovich’s ownership of notable works such as Lucian Freud’s “Benefits Supervisor Sleeping” and Francis

Introduction In a shocking incident earlier this month, a priceless Buddha statue, dating back to Japan’s Edo Period and valued at $1.5 million, was stolen from the renowned Barakat Gallery in Beverly Grove, Los Angeles. This bronze masterpiece, weighing 250 pounds, had been in the possession of gallery owner Fayez Barakat for over half a

$963 Million Art Collection Shielded from Seizure Ahead of Ukraine Invasion Introduction Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has reportedly restructured a trust holding his substantial $963 million art collection to protect it from potential seizures caused by sanctions. This strategic move took place in February 2022, shortly before the invasion of Ukraine. Abramovich and his ex-wife,