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NEWS
The Fowler Museum Repatriates Looted Asante Treasures to Ghana
The repatriation of seven royal Asante treasures to Ghana by the Fowler Museum in L.A. is sparking momentous celebrations across the nation.
ARCHITECTURE
Smithsonian Campus Master Plan Revised By Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG)
revision of the Smithsonian Campus Master Plan reflects a commitment to preserving the intimate character of the treasured Haupt Garden, the most historically significant areas and cultural institutions in the nation’s capital.
ART & DESIGN
Ancient Americas: Art, Beauty and the Gods
Mayan Jade Pectoral, an important artifact used by kings or other elite figures in Maya, is one of the exceptional works in Beauty in the Ancient Americas Pre-Columbian-Aesthetics at Barakat Full Article »
ART & DESIGN
Forgotten Nigerian Artists Celebrated at Venice Biennale
Installation view of Victor Ehikhamenor’s A Biography of the Forgotten, a large-scale installation celebrating Forgotten Nigerian Artists at the 57th Venice Biennale. Image: Victor Ehikhamenor VENICE BIENNALE Victor Ehikhamenor remembers Forgotten Nigerian Full Article »
ART REVIEW
Hildesheim’s Religious Treasures Celebrate the Glory of God and Kings
Gospel Lectionary and Collectar, German (Reichenau), ca,. 1010–30, one of the Medieval Treasures from Hildesheim. Tempera and gold on vellum Overall 8–3/4 × 6–1/2 in. (22 × 16.5 cm); 96 Full Article »
ART AUCTION
Movie Memorabilia From ‘Lord of the Rings’ on Sale at Bonhams
Lord of the Rings-Clapperboard one of the movie memorabilia to be sold by Bonhams auction house. Image courtesy of Bonhams ART AUCTION Movie Memorabilia from The Lord of the Rings Full Article »
