Category: Arts
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Afghanistan to receive stolen relics found in NYC
Valuable artifacts have been seized from a prolific antiquities smuggler located in New York City. A collection of 33 of them came from Afghanistan, and will be returned to the country this week. The Associated Press has the story: New York-based art dealer nabbed with 33 smuggled artifacts from Afghanistan WASHINGTON (AP) — Precious relics…
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Chinese painting should fetch $45 million despite pandemic
The “Slave and Lion” painting by Chinese modern artist Xu Beihong is going up for sale at an auction on May 24 in Hong Kong. It is expected to be sold for $45 million to $58 million despite the economic uncertainty caused by the pandemic. The Associated Press has the story: ‘Slave and Lion’ modern…
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Dutch suspect arrested in theft of Van Gogh
A Van Gogh painting and Frans Hals painting were stolen from Dutch museums last year. A suspect has finally been arrested, although the paintings remain missing. The Associated Press has the story: Middle-aged man arrested in connection with disappearance of Van Gogh and Hals paintings THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch police said Tuesday they…
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Big names in entertainment this week
In entertainment this week, there are plenty of big names in new movies, TV and music. Taylor Swift is re-releasing her 2008 album “Fearless.” PBS debuts a new documentary about Ernest Hemingway. And Andy Garcia stars in a new drama series on ABC called “Rebel.” The Associated Press has the story: ‘Thunder Force’ debuts Friday…