Author Sven Regener rejects 1980s nostalgia with new Kreuzberg novel
German author and musician Sven Regener has dismissed nostalgia for 1980s West Berlin upon the release of his novel Frankie und Freddie, arguing that cities must continually evolve.
Leipzig restores 33-tonne Karl Marx bronze relief in 50,000-euro project
Conservators in Leipzig have begun the first comprehensive cleaning and wax sealing of the massive 33-tonne bronze relief titled Aufbruch, which was created in the 1970s and has gone unmaintained for decades.
Argentina orders restitution of looted 18th-century painting found in real estate listing
An Argentine federal court has approved a settlement to return the 18th-century artwork Portrait of a Lady to the heir of Dutch Jewish art collector Jacques Goudstikker after the piece was spotted in a real estate photograph in Mar del Plata.
Chinese court sentences artist Gao Zhen to three years in prison over satirical Mao Zedong statues
The Sanhe People's Court in Hebei province sentenced 70-year-old sculptor Gao Zhen under China's heroes and martyrs protection law for works created before the statute was passed.
British Museum loans Parthenon fragments to Frankfurt as Greece rejects joint exhibition
The British Museum agreed to lend two Parthenon fragments to Frankfurt's Liebieghaus Skulpturensammlung, prompting Athens to reject requests to loan nine artifacts of its own.
Orthodox calendar honors Zechariah and Elizabeth alongside global anniversaries
The Orthodox Church commemorates Prophet Zechariah and Elizabeth on 5 September 2026, a date also marked by international observances and milestones across centuries.
Satirist and Titanic Co-Founder Hans Traxler Dies at Age 97 in Frankfurt
German caricaturist, illustrator, and author Hans Traxler died on 24 August at the age of 97 in Frankfurt am Main, concluding a seven-decade career that defined modern German satire through Pardon and Titanic.
Inspection reveals two torn threads on Bayeux Tapestry after transit to London
French and British conservators identified two broken threads on the 70-metre 11th-century embroidery following its July shipment from Normandy to the British Museum.
George Lucas previews 1 billion dollar narrative art museum in Los Angeles ahead of public opening
The 300,000-square-foot institution in Exposition Park features over 1,300 inaugural works and opens to the public on 22 September 2026 after 17 years of development across three cities.
Volunteers in Japan pull 360-tonne Hirosaki Castle keep by hand to return it to repaired foundation
Around 1,800 volunteers in Aomori Prefecture moved the 360-tonne Hirosaki Castle keep more than two meters along rails, using the traditional hikiya relocation method after workers finished repairing earthquake-damaged stone walls.
Italian color photography pioneer Franco Fontana dies in Modena at age 92
Italian photographer Franco Fontana, known for transforming color photography into abstract geometric landscapes, died at his home in Modena at age 92 on 29 August 2026.
Paranormal Activity horror stage adaptation opens on Broadway following multi-city tour
The theatrical production adapts the film franchise using practical stage illusions, opening in New York after a 2024 premiere in England and a seven-city tour.
Monk and author Enzo Bianchi, founder of the Bose community, dies in Turin at 83
Enzo Bianchi, the Italian biblical scholar and founder of the ecumenical Bose monastic community, died on 1 September 2026 at the Molinette hospital in Turin following acute renal complications.
Thieves steal $4.3 million Van Cleef & Arpels diamond necklace from Vienna museum
Two unmasked men broke a display case with a hammer at Vienna's Museum of Applied Arts on Thursday afternoon, escaping with an Art Deco necklace once owned by Queen Nazli of Egypt as police conduct an international search.
Japanese contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama, known for polka dots and infinity rooms, dies at 97
The Japanese avant-garde pioneer died from multiple organ failure on 14 August 2026 after a seven-decade career spanning New York and Tokyo.
Over one million Romanians celebrate Saint Alexander feast day on 30 August
Orthodox Christians mark the feast of Saint Alexander on 30 August, with official Romanian population records listing 1,040,251 citizens celebrating their name day.
UK blocks export of 71 million pound Rembrandt portrait to keep it in national collection
The British government has placed a temporary export ban on Rembrandt's 1657 Portrait of Catrina Hooghsaet, valued at 71 million pounds, giving domestic buyers until 26 December 2026 to raise matching acquisition funds.
Bad weather forces postponement of Romaria d'Agonia fireworks in Viana do Castelo
Organizers in Viana do Castelo postponed Sunday's closing fireworks and shut the craft fair as IPMA issued yellow weather warnings across 14 Portuguese districts.
Hungarian author and Nobel candidate Péter Nádas dies at 83 in Gombosszeg
Hungarian author Péter Nádas, known for monumental novels including Parallel Stories and A Book of Memories, died at his home in Gombosszeg on Wednesday morning at the age of 83.
Rachel Cusk novel Life of M draws scrutiny over Natalie Portman parallels
Rachel Cusk published her novel Life of M on 25 August 2026, prompting widespread discussion across British and American literary circles over clear biographical parallels to actress Natalie Portman.
Polish novelist and translator Ignacy Karpowicz dies at 50, publisher says
Ignacy Karpowicz, author of Balladyny i romanse and a four-time Nike Literary Award finalist, died on 22 August 2026 at the age of 50.
Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Cosmas of Aetolia and Saint Eutyches on 24 August name day
The Greek Orthodox liturgical calendar marks the feast day of Cosmas of Aetolia and Hieromartyr Eutyches on 24 August, celebrating traditional name days across Greece.
Portugal opens 72.84 million euro arts funding round under revised framework
Portugal's Directorate-General for the Arts opened applications on 24 August 2026 for 72.84 million euros in sustained funding across visual arts, performing arts, and multidisciplinary sectors.