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Jerusalem Design Week opens under 'Ark' theme memorializing war

Dozens of artwork commemorating war in Gaza placed in Jerusalem event including a memorial for a brother taken hostage and greetings to soldiers on the frontline; Alongside many cancellations from international exhibitors, local creators, both Jewish and Arab, have united to express their vision of recovery and hope for the day after

Noa Fenigstein | 09.24.24

Dutch government returns art stolen by Nazis to Jewish owners

After a long campaign by the Dutch Jewish community and the State of Israel, a Netherlands minister says restitution policy is 'not merely about justice; it is about humanity'

Itamar Eichner | 09.16.24

New Yad Vashem campus holds Jewish treasures from Holocaust era

Stretching over 63,000 feet, the new Holocaust Heritage Campus houses millions of documents, pictures and pieces of art collected by the museum since its founding

Itamar Eichner | 07.09.24

Swiss museum to remove art works allegedly looted from Jews by Nazis

Zurich-based Kuntshaus museum to remove 5 distinct art pieces, including Van Gogh and Monet, from its collection, given 'reasonable suspicion' pieces stolen by Nazis from Jewish owners

Daniel Bettini | 06.17.24

Psychiatric hospital implements arts therapy to aid with war trauma

Dr. Shiran Pines says the therapy allows patients to inhabit spaces where strong defenses aren’t necessary, enabling them to process trauma, express it through alternative means, alongside verbal communication

Eitan Gefen | 06.15.24

The Lost Caravaggio at Museo Nacional del Prado

Long-lost painting by Caravaggio to be displayed at the Prado

The previously unknown Caravaggio painting was almost auctioned off for a low price before being recognized as a masterpiece and purchased for €36 million by a British buyer

Ynetnews | 05.29.24

How a Swedish girl came to live in a historic stone house in Jerusalem

Hailing from a picturesque Swedish town, Brigitta Yavari-Ilan felt a spiritual calling; after studying art in New York, she found herself in Jerusalem; she vows never to leave her cherished stone house; 'I envision it becoming a museum and guesthouse after my passing, preserving its current state'

Asi Haim | 05.26.24

Jewish philanthropist sells art collection for $1 billion to pay off debt

Ron Perelman, 81, former owner of Revlon and well-known donor to Jewish institutions, was forced to sell unique pieces of art, including Picassos, to repay creditors after losing the cosmetics giant and incurring heavy debt

Ynet, News Agencies | 05.22.24

Jewish American artist and sculptor Richard Serra dies at 85

Despite initial harsh criticism, Richard Serra was known for his large steel sculptures across Europe and the United States and associated with Postminimalism

Ynet | 03.27.24

Many nations setting up barriers in way of Nazi art restitution, report says

Although claims processes exist in many nations, majority haven’t established restitution commissions, leading to low number of successful restitutions, particularly for privately held items; ‘Too many governments, museums, dealers, galleries and individuals still resist restitution efforts,’ says Blinken at unveiling event

Ynetnews | 03.05.24

Bildnis Fraeulein Lieser (דיוקנה של גברת ליזר, בתרגום לעברית). גוסטב קלימט

Lost Gustav Klimt portrait owned by Jewish family found

The lost painting of a Jewish matriarch living in Austria was considered lost for 100 years and will be put on auction following its showing in select locations

Ynet | 01.28.24

Israeli suspected in theft of a Picasso, Chagall, nabbed in Belgium

Two paintings estimated to value $900,000 stolen in Tel Aviv in 2010, found in a basement in Antwerp home of Israeli luxury watch dealer after breakthrough in case leads police to him

Tamar Sebok, Paris | 01.21.24

Picture on the wall: Tel Aviv's changing graffiti scene amid war

Israel's war against Hamas pushes local graffiti artists to commemorate the fallen and abducted as they try to share message of hope

Assi Haim | 11.29.23

יריד מכירה של חפצי אמנות והדפסים עם סיסמאות שקוראות להשמדת ישראל במוזיאון בניו יורק

Brooklyn Museum fair sparks fury with sale of anti-Israel items

‘Calling for an intifada is not art it's hate speech and a call to kill Jews,’ writes outraged visitor in viral social media post; museum says ‘not involved in selecting the content on view’

Daniel Edelson, New York | 11.21.23

Artforum cans top editor following controversial support letter for Gaza

Leading art magazine ousts David Velasco after he penned a letter in support of the Palestinians without addressing Oct. 7 Hamas terror attack, which claimed over 1,400 Israeli lives

Daniel Edelson, New York | 10.28.23