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Olympic visitors to Milan get a rare chance to glimpse restoration of a long-hidden Leonardo gem

Milan cultural officials are allowing visitors to view a long-hidden wall painting by Leonardo da Vinci while restoration work continues

The Independent UK

Did Leonardo da Vinci paint a nude Mona Lisa? I may have just solved this centuries-old mystery

It is one of the most tantalising – and entertaining – puzzles in art, stretching from the Louvre to the Loire via, well, Norfolk. And our critic thinks he has just worked it out

The Guardian - UK

Leonardo da Vinci's DNA may be embedded in his art — and scientists think they've managed to extract some

In a first, scientists have extracted DNA from a Renaissance-era drawing attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, but they can't be sure that the genetic material belongs to the Italian polymath.

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Scientists may have extracted Leonardo da Vinci’s DNA from Renaissance artwork for first time

Researchers collect trace DNA from ‘Holy Child’ drawing and letters written by Italian polymath’s ancestor

The Independent UK

Covet an Italian masterpiece, but shy of the millions? How about a digital copy at supercar prices

Italian cultural officials are offering digital copies of Italian masterpieces as part of a new project to help museums raise money

The Independent UK

Turner v Constable: Tate Britain exhibition invokes long history of artistic rivalries

From Michelangelo and Leonardo to Picasso and Matisse, bitter feuds have defined art. But are contemporary artists more collaborative than their renaissance predecessors?

The Guardian - UK

Who was Caravaggio’s black-winged god of love? What this masterpiece reveals about the rogue genius

In three thrilling works by Caravaggio, the same boy’s face crops up. As one – the astonishing Victorious Cupid – arrives in Britain, we ask: who was this anarchic model and muse?

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How a desperate lie saved a Gustav Klimt portrait from the Nazis – and helped shape its record sale price

Gustav Klimt’s Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer has sold to an anonymous phone bidder for US$236.4 million (£180.88 million) at Sotheby’s New York. Only Leonardo Da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi has achieved a higher hammer price. For modern art, Klimt is the uncontested champion.

The Conversation

Gustav Klimt painting that spared subject from Nazis breaks modern art price record

The only higher public sale remains ‘Salvator Mundi’ by Leonardo da Vinci, which sold in 2017 for $450m at Christie's

The Independent UK

Emma Stone Named 'Most Beautiful Woman' in the World by Golden Ratio, Beating Zendaya and Beyoncé

Emma Stone has been named the world's most beautiful woman using the Greek Golden Ratio of Beauty, narrowly beating Zendaya based on facial symmetry and proportion.

International Business Times UK

Louvre jewel heist: other daring art thefts from the museum

How the Guardian reported the stealing of art works from the Paris museum including the Mona Lisa in 1911

The Guardian - UK

Louvre reopens as Paris prosecutor reveals stolen jewels worth an estimated €88 million

The Paris Louvre reopens on Wednesday after the daring theft from the most visited museum in the world. Its director Laurence des Cars is facing questions from a parliamentary culture committee scrutinising security failures.

Euronews

From Da Vinci to Rembrandt, here's a look at some famous museum heists throughout history

Thieves reportedly stole nine pieces of valuable jewellery from the Louvre on Sunday, but it's not the first daring heist at the museum. Here’s a look at some other famous heists worldwide.

Euronews

Da Vinci and Michelangelo drawings go on display in Scotland for first time

More than 80 drawings by 57 different artists are in The King’s Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

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5 Most Expensive Items Ever Sold at Auction In the Last Decade

From rare art to luxury cars, discover the 5 most expensive items sold at auction in the last decade—and what made them worth millions.

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21 Timeless Paintings And The Fascinating Stories That Made Them Legendary

This collection of 21 famous paintings and the stories behind them brings you closer to the artists and the moments that shaped their craft.

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141 Times People Took A Picture Only To Realize They’d Captured A Renaissance Masterpiece (New Pics)

Aren't these accidental Renaissances stunning?

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Horacio Pagani Still Can't Wait for the Future: Interview

Horacio Pagani has much to be proud of. As a young man, he moved from Argentina to Italy, then built a kingdom from carbon fiber. Along his journey, Pagani probed new territory in composites manufacturing, set the high watermark for low-volume car building, and helped invent the hypercar.

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I thought I didn’t care about Renaissance art. Then life happened to me – and I saw its power

There’s a reason these works have influenced great contemporary artists such as Jenny Saville. It just took me a while to truly see it, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

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The Most Outrageous Things Billionaires Have Bought (That You’ve Never Heard Of)

The savviest billionaires tend to practice their own kind of frugality, but that doesn't mean they don't spend unfathomable amounts of money on stuff.

Euronews

Explore châteaux, gardens and vineyards in France’s UNESCO-listed Loire Valley

From its fabled châteaux and flower-filled villages to the fêted river at its heart, the magic of the Loire Valley never fades.

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38 Famous And Culturally Significant Paintings That Are Kept In The Most Surprising Places

Do you know where the world's most famous paintings are kept?

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40 Collector’s Items So Rare, They’re Practically Priceless

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39 Locations Of The Most Famous Paintings

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“Sold For An Astonishing $450.3 Million”: 40 Highest-Value Collectible Items

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