The museum had recently revised public information about the sculpture, likely a depiction of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, in an apparent attempt to distance itself from its alleged looting
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Horten’s late husband became a billionaire during the “Aryanisation” of Nazi-era Germany
Canada is the first country other than Ukraine to sanction Mikhail Piotrovsky for his support of Russia’s invasion
The Ubuntu Garden has turned a disused lot into a monument to beloved Brooklynites
The embattled institution is yet to announce an interim director after the resignation of Hartwig Fischer
After breaking records in 2022, South Korea's art sales have dropped to pre-Covid 19 levels amid wider economic problems
The new space at the Tasmanian institution will also include other “treasures” according to Walsh's wife, curator and artist Kirsha Kaechele
Arts funding in Brazil is being restored under President Lula, with new projects including a transitory “museum” exploring the history of Brazil’s African diaspora
Joe Lycett sells his painting to the former One Direction frontman for '£6 and a chunky peanut butter Kit Kat'
The Japanese artist, whose latest show is about to open in San Francisco, explains the connection between his colourful, graphic aesthetic and his darker influences, including natural disasters and the effects of the pandemic