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4,000 fragments of 2nd c. wall paintings found in Roman villa in Spain

Excavation in Villajoyosa uncovers 2nd-century Roman villa wall fragments showcasing elaborate designs and contributing to historical understanding.

fromMedievalists.net

History

Lost for Decades, a Medieval Madonna and Child Returns in Stunning Restoration - Medievalists.net

A 15th-century Madonna and Child sculpture has been restored and displayed publicly after being lost for over seventy years.

History

Medieval Madonna and Child returned to vivid color

The Madonna and Child sculpture has been meticulously restored to reveal its original vibrant colors after over 150 years of deterioration.

fromwww.nytimes.com

6 days ago

Arts

Marco Grassi, Who Brought Old Paintings Back to Life, Dies at 90

Marco Grassi, renowned art restorer and critic, passed away at 90, blending his heritage in restoration with a keen critical eye.

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

History

Museum acquires stolen Limoges enamels for 13th c. casket

Turin's Civic Museum reclaimed stolen 13th-century Limoges enamel pieces through a successful crowdfunding campaign, raising over 52,000 euros from 742 donors.

8 months ago

OMG science

Rothko Chapel closes due to hurricane damage

Rothko Chapel has closed indefinitely due to damage from Hurricane Beryl, impacting three paintings and parts of the chapel.

4,000 fragments of 2nd c. wall paintings found in Roman villa in Spain

Excavation in Villajoyosa uncovers 2nd-century Roman villa wall fragments showcasing elaborate designs and contributing to historical understanding.

fromMedievalists.net

History

Lost for Decades, a Medieval Madonna and Child Returns in Stunning Restoration - Medievalists.net

A 15th-century Madonna and Child sculpture has been restored and displayed publicly after being lost for over seventy years.

History

Medieval Madonna and Child returned to vivid color

The Madonna and Child sculpture has been meticulously restored to reveal its original vibrant colors after over 150 years of deterioration.

fromwww.nytimes.com

6 days ago

Arts

Marco Grassi, Who Brought Old Paintings Back to Life, Dies at 90

Marco Grassi, renowned art restorer and critic, passed away at 90, blending his heritage in restoration with a keen critical eye.

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

History

Museum acquires stolen Limoges enamels for 13th c. casket

Turin's Civic Museum reclaimed stolen 13th-century Limoges enamel pieces through a successful crowdfunding campaign, raising over 52,000 euros from 742 donors.

8 months ago

OMG science

Rothko Chapel closes due to hurricane damage

Rothko Chapel has closed indefinitely due to damage from Hurricane Beryl, impacting three paintings and parts of the chapel.

more#cultural-heritage

#renaissance

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

History

Tintoretto's monumental Crucifixion restored

Tintoretto's 'Crucifixion' has undergone a transformative restoration, restoring its original color and brilliance after two years of meticulous work.

Writing

Was Cimabue the true father of the Italian Renaissance? New restoration reveals pivotal innovations

The restoration of Cimabue's La Maestà challenges long-held views of his work, showcasing significant innovations prior to the Renaissance.

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

History

Tintoretto's monumental Crucifixion restored

Tintoretto's 'Crucifixion' has undergone a transformative restoration, restoring its original color and brilliance after two years of meticulous work.

Writing

Was Cimabue the true father of the Italian Renaissance? New restoration reveals pivotal innovations

The restoration of Cimabue's La Maestà challenges long-held views of his work, showcasing significant innovations prior to the Renaissance.

French museum uncovers in storage picture by Renaissance woman master

A previously unknown painting by Lavinia Fontana is now attributed to her and will be featured in a French museum's collection.

Food & drink

fromPortland Mercury

1 month ago

Monet's Floating Worlds at Giverny: Portland's Waterlilies Resurfaces

Claude Monet's Waterlilies restoration enhances its enveloppe, revealing the nuances of light and texture, echoing his struggle as an artist during challenging times.

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Duke of Marlborough portrait-given to Winston Churchill at one of lowest points in the war-brought back to life

The Duke of Marlborough's portrait will be displayed at Chartwell for the first time after extensive conservation work.

Arts

Artists offer to replace collectors' works lost in fires

Acclaimed photographer Martin Schoeller offers to replace lost artwork for fire victims, demonstrating empathy and commitment to preserving artists' legacies.

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Canova's Colossal Horse to be pieced back together

The Colossal Horse by Antonio Canova is being reassembled after 50 years in storage, highlighting its artistic significance and historical journey.

Miscellaneous

Suspect detained after works damaged at Vatican altar

A man with mental disabilities damaged the altar at St Peter's Basilica, prompting an intervention by Vatican security.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Miscellaneous

A landslide and a protest over dogs: photos of the day Thursday

The British government is considering airport expansions in the southeast to boost growth.

#old-north-church

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

History

Pre-Revolutionary angels revealed at Boston's Old North Church

The re-emergence of painted angels in Boston's Old North Church reveals the church's Anglican heritage and colorful past, contrasting with the city's Puritan style.

Miscellaneous

Restoring a 300-year-old mural in Boston's historic Old North Church

Conservation work reveals a nearly 300-year-old decorative painting at Boston's Old North Church, enhancing both historical and religious narratives.

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

History

Pre-Revolutionary angels revealed at Boston's Old North Church

The re-emergence of painted angels in Boston's Old North Church reveals the church's Anglican heritage and colorful past, contrasting with the city's Puritan style.

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Miscellaneous

Restoring a 300-year-old mural in Boston's historic Old North Church

Conservation work reveals a nearly 300-year-old decorative painting at Boston's Old North Church, enhancing both historical and religious narratives.

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Miscellaneous

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

'A masterpiece': rediscovered Bernini statue arrives at Rijksmuseum

An old, overpainted statue was restored to reveal a masterpiece by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, now displayed permanently at the Rijksmuseum.

Miscellaneous

Houston's Rothko Chapel reopens after hurricane damage is repaired

The Rothko Chapel in Houston reopens on December 17 after restoration following Hurricane Beryl's damage.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Black Lives Matter

Maya blue': The mystery dye recreated two centuries after it was lost

A Maya ceramicist successfully recreates a long-lost pre-Hispanic blue pigment using the indigenous ch'oj plant, resuming an ancient cultural tradition.

Design

fromOpen Culture

5 months ago

Behold a Digital Restoration of 655 Plates of Roses & Lilies by Pierre-Joseph Redoute: The Greatest Botanical Illustrator of All Time

Pierre-Joseph Redouté's meticulous floral illustrations exemplify unparalleled artistic achievement, prompting Nicholas Rougeux's restoration efforts for greater appreciation.

Digital life

fromwww.nytimes.com

6 months ago

For Sale: A Painting the Monuments Men Rescued From the Nazis

The auction of a portrait liberated by American soldiers underscores the vital role of the Monuments Men in restoring stolen art post-WWII.

7 months ago

Edfu temple restoration reveals original inscriptions, colors, gold

The restoration of the Temple of Horus has uncovered original colors and inscriptions, shedding new light on Ptolemaic religious practices.

fromSFGATE

7 months ago

NYC real estate

Historic Victorian transformed by owner, San Francisco artist, asking $3.7M

390 Page St. is a meticulously restored Victorian home for sale, showcasing a blend of historical craftsmanship and artistic embellishments, asking $3.7 million.