GoBarging’s eight-passenger L’Art de Vivre is converted Scottish munitions carrier built back in 1917. The barge cruises along the charming Canal du Nivernais in Burgundy, France, an infrequently traveled canal known for its hand-swung bridges, Charolais cattle and old logging sites. Here’s what you can expect on an L’Art de Vivre cruise: Accommodations include four
Culture section is brought to you by Christie’s, a British auction house, has picked “Through the Black Gorge of Your Eyes”, an exhibition at Tallinn’s Kumu art museum that highlights the pioneering work of a small group of women who made significant contributions to Estonia’s printmaking scene during the country’s late-Soviet period, as one of
The Spanish artist Bea Sarrias has painted a portrait of Eurojust’s headquarters as part of a live performance carried out in the hall of the building between 3 and 7 July. The project, called ‘European Light’, is an initiative of the Spanish National Desk at Eurojust, with the support of the Ministry of Justice and
AFP via Getty Images Mikhail Fridman, the Ukrainian-born Russian business magnate who had become the target of international sanctions following the invasion of Ukraine, appeared in a European court this week following a long-running investigation into movements of his personal wealth. Fridman’s representative told court officials in a statement the banking mogul’s life had been
Kehinde Wiley, Napoleon Leading the Army Over the Alps, 2005. Photo: Courtesy of the Brooklyn Museum 1. Napoleon Leading the Army over the Alps, 2005 This iconic painting represents Kehinde Wiley’s long-standing interest in European art history and the grand tradition of portrait painting. Here, the artist takes Jacques-Louis David’s famous early 19th-century equestrian portrait
In the framework of the communication campaign “Together, We Create. Together, We Preserve”, in partnership with the Lavra Art Gallery in Kyiv, an artist competition was held from 26 May to 20 June. The competition invited artist to present their own reflections on the Russian war and Ukraine’s heroic resistance, supported by the EU. Over 50
Sellers of fine artworks by European Old Masters have spent the past several years trying to enliven the genre for a new audience. Have their efforts begun to pay off? And how have those efforts correlated with developments in the market for Contemporary artwork, especially for Contemporary artwork that engages with styles, themes, and motifs
Warner Bros and Neon are working in collaboration to develop a new contemporary art experience based on the world of Harry Potter Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Jun 2023 Harry Potter: Visions of magic is coming to a European city later this year
The issue of sending Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine roiled German and European politics for months in late 2022. The United States and Europe had collectively committed to support Ukraine in its war with Russia. Ukraine said it needed Western tanks — and the German-made Leopards were the tank that best fit the bill. But
Gustav Klimt, Dame mit Fächer (Lady with a Fan), 1917-1918. Courtesy of Sotheby’s London Gustav Klimt’s Lady with a Fan Sells for £85.3M, Breaking European Record The auction in London for the Austrian artist’s final painting achieved the highest price ever in Europe for a work of art. The Guardian > Amsterdam Hermitage Museum Rebrands