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Art for art’s sake, but for people’s health too

Letter: Jenny Waldman of Art Fund responds to a long read that said instrumentalisation is reducing the value of art as an end in itself

The Guardian - UK

Art heist in Italy: Masterpieces worth millions stolen from museum in three minutes

Thieves have stolen three priceless paintings from the Magnani Rocca Foundation near Parma. The artworks by Renoir, Cezanne, and Matisse were taken overnight. Police suspect an organized group was behind the swift burglary. The incident follows a series of high-profile art thefts across Europe. Experts suggest such thefts may be…

The Times of India

Thieves steal paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse from Italian private museum

Thieves have stolen three famous paintings from a private museum near Parma

The Independent UK

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Thieves steal millions worth of art in three-minute Italian heist

Stolen masterpieces by Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse are together estimated to be worth around €9 million (£7.8 million)

Evening Standard

First Thing: Iran accuses US of plotting ground assault while publicly seeking talks

Tehran says it will confront any land attack, as Trump says regime’s export hub on Kharg Island could be taken ‘very easily’. Plus, how Americans can rebuild their country’s once robust peace movement

The Guardian - UK

Thieves swipe Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse paintings from Italian museum in £7m heist

The paintings were stolen in less than three minutes from a museum near Parma

The Independent UK

Thieves steal Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse paintings worth millions from Italian museum

Four masked men entered Magnani Rocca Foundation villa, near Parma in northern Italy, and made off with artworks

The Guardian - UK

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Satanic slashers and sexy Swedish pop: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

A housekeeper battles a satanic cult in 'They Will Kill You', Swedish pop powerhouse Robyn sings about dating apps and IVF, and Liza Minelli spills all about affairs and addiction. Here's what to look out for this week.

Euronews

Matisse, 1941-1954 review – hit after glorious hit in a show of life-enhancing genius

An epic collection of the artist’s final 13 years of work explodes with the stunning colours and spiky cutouts that redefined art

The Guardian - UK

From Renoir to JR: the exhibitions not to miss in Paris in 2026

This year brings a host of new exhibitions in and around the French capital, including a major Matisse retrospective, a monumental installation on the Pont Neuf bridge and an homage to British photographer Martin Parr, who passed away in December. RFI looks at some of the highlights on the upcoming…

Radio France Internationale

The most exciting US art exhibitions in 2026

The next 12 months promise blockbuster surveys of noted greats and introductions to intriguing lesser-known artists

The Guardian - US

First Thing: Swiss investigators race to identify victims after 40 killed in resort bar fire

Blaze that swept through crowded New Year’s Eve bar in Crans-Montana also injured 115 people. Plus, the politicians and advocates making climate policy part of the affordability agenda

The Guardian - UK

So You’ve Decorated Your Mantel Perfectly, But What About Your Overmantel? 10 Designer Tips for Decorating the Space Above Your Fireplace

The space above your fireplace is always going to be a focal point, so here, designers pick their favorite ways to decorate overmantel areas

Homes & Gardens

Suspect arrested in Brazil over theft of eight Matisse artworks from library

Two armed men entered the Mario de Andrade Library in São Paulo on Sunday and stole a dozen artworks, according to authorities.

Euronews

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Why Lino Cutting Is Making a Comeback in Modern Printmaking Communities

Lino cutting is experiencing a notable revival within modern printmaking circles. This resurgence is driven by the blend of traditional handcraft techniques with new tools and digital methods, making lino cutting both accessible and appealing to a wide range of artists.

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14 Rivalries That Made Men Into Legends

Throughout history, few things have pushed men to greatness like fierce rivalries. Whether in sports, business, science, or the arts, these intense competitions have sparked innovation, inspired new heights of achievement, and created legends. Rivalries aren’t just about winning or losing—they’re about the drive to be better, the hunger to…

Euronews

The Scharf Collection opens for its first large-scale exhibition in Berlin

The iconic collection will feature more than 150 artworks by major artists like Manet, Degas and Picasso.

The Guardian - UK

A notorious nude and pages from the Guardian? Claire Fontaine’s dazzling show has got the lot!

The duo behind Claire Fontaine discuss their new exhibition, which explores everything from prison atrocities to neon profanities – and even pairs this newspaper with a Courbet masterpiece

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Friday essay: Gertrude Stein got famous lampooning celebrity culture – but not everyone got the joke

Today, modernist literary icon Gertrude Stein is famous for many reasons. The “autobiography” she wrote of her partner Alice B. Toklas: a gossipy, ironic tour of bohemian Paris, featuring memorable cameos by artist Henri Matisse, poet T.S. Eliot, Ernest Hemingway and others. Surviving Nazi-occupied France as a Jewish lesbian, somehow.…

The Guardian - UK

Radical Harmony review – Seurat’s shimmering visions trounce his spotty dotty imitators

The tradition of neo-impressionism begun by Georges Seurat was radical, even revolutionary, but this po-faced showcase is sadly lacking its joyful dazzle

The Independent UK

Delta is launching nonstop flights to these incredible European destinations — these are the best thing to do when you get there

A new direct service to Madrid, Spain, will begin on May 16, 2026, while flights to Nice, France, will start on May 17

Evening Standard

British artist hails importance of paint practice pioneered by Constable

Emily Powell is undertaking a residency on the Isles of Scilly this summer.

The Independent UK

Field Of Gold headlines regal first day at Royal Ascot with decisive victory in St James’s Palace Stakes

King Charles III and Queen Camilla were in attendance to watch the opening festivites

The Guardian - UK

Royal Ascot ready to roll with MPs worried future of racing is ‘on the line’

A sober report launched in parliament on the eve of the royal meeting paints a worrying picture for the sport

AAP

Modernism from Cezanne to Australia in NGA blockbuster

Rarely seen modernist masterpieces by the likes of Cezanne, Matisse and Picasso have come to Australia from Berlin's Museum Berggruen.

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