The Vatican now allow public to visit the Via Triumphalist Necropolis, under its ground. The site shows sarcophagi, mosaics, graves dated between 1st -4th century CE containing remains of slaves, artisans and freedmen, giving a sight of rituals not connected to official religion.

The beauty of Bernini’s sculptures ❤️

Remembering Elliott Erwitt- American photographer who recently passed away in New York. Member of Magnus Photos, he was the author of some of the most iconic shots in history.

Picasso ❤️

Newest Banksy’s artwork was stolen after it’s photo was posted on the artist’s instagram. The work consisted in a metal traffic stop sign featuring three images of military drones. It was installed in south London.

Painting by Diego Velasquez of Queen Isabel de Borbón was withdrawn from auction by Sotheby’s in New York. The painting was guaranteed at $35 M and was expected to brake Velasquez’s previous record during the Old Master Sale in February 1st.

Darb 1718, iconic contemporary art center in Cairo, has been demolished to make way for an elevated highway. The event is connected to wider redevelopment to modernize the city which, on the other hand, is resulting on the raze of many landmarks and neighborhoods.

💙Miró

Last Friday Tate Modern in London closed for the day due to the death of a man. The man died after a fall and, although the police is not considering the event as suspicious, the Museum decided to close its door in sign of respect.

A team of student researches applied AI to archaeology and deciphered a text of 2000 years ago contained in one of the Herculaneum Scrolls that burned during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE.

A group of artists signed an open letter to exclude Israel from this year Venice Biennale, defining it a”Genocide Pavilion”. Even if the Biennale has not yet responded to the letter, Italy’s Minister of Culture recently stated that Israel will not be excluded from the event.

Gerhard Richter’s mural “Lebensfreude”, realized in 1956 in the German Hygiene Museum in Dresda, is about to be shown again. The museum has finally got the artist’s approval for the recovery of it and it will visible again in October 2024

Minimalist sculptor Richard Serra, the creator of grand, large-scaled steel artworks that amazed thousands of viewers, died on Tuesday at 85. Serra’s lawyer stated the artist was battling pneumonia.

Early artwork by KAWS -“Untitled (Calvin Klein)”- is to hit Now Evening Auction at Sotheby’s Hong Kong tonight; the estimate is between $3 to $ 5 million. The art work was owned by Marc Eckō, founder of fashion company Ecko Unlimited.

Basquiat’s painting is heading to Christie’s New York for the 21st century evening sale in May. Considered one of the highlights of the evening, “The Italian Version of Popeye has Pork in his Diet” is estimated to reach up to $30 million.

The beautiful mosaics of Monreale Cathedral - Sicily

Temple of harmony in what was, once, the Greek city of Akragas- UNESCO world heritage since 1997 . . . #archaeology #sicily #unescoworldheritage #valleyoftemples #arthistory

After center-right politicians denounced her work grotesque and disturbing, German artist Sophia Submilch, whose show is being held at the kunsthalle Ostnabruk, had begun receiving death threats.

A new museum, MANN 2, is to open in Naples in 2026. It will be sister location to the already existing Archaeological Museum, with a section focused on Pompeii and its rediscovery. It will showcase objects from the excavation that have been sitting in storage so far.

On July 12, video artist Bill Viola passed away at the age of 73, due to complications related to Alzheimer’s. His works form an integral part of video contemporary art and proved fundamental for establishing the medium in the art world