Michelangelo Foot Sketch Sells for $27.2 Million
A small red chalk sketch of a foot by Michelangelo, a preparatory study for the Sistine Chapel's Libyan Sibyl, sold for $27.2 million at Christie's.
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Michelangelo's earliest known painting, "The Torment of Saint Anthony," completed at age 12 or 13, was identified after restoration in 2008. It is now the only Michelangelo painting in a public North
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Major Art Exhibitions Open Across the United States
Major art exhibitions are opening across the U.S. this spring, featuring a diverse range of artists from Renaissance master Raphael to contemporary sculptors and photographers in cities like New York,
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Major European Art Exhibitions Planned for 2026
Europe is gearing up for a significant year in art in 2026, with major exhibitions planned in London and across the continent, featuring Jan van Eyck and Tracey Emin.
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Michelangelo Drawing Discovered, Set for Auction
A newly attributed Michelangelo drawing for the Sistine Chapel, depicting the Libyan Sibyl's foot, is set for auction. Discovered by Christie's, it's estimated at $1.5M-$2M.
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Raphael's School of Athens Explained in New Series
A new video series by James Payne explores Raphael's 'The School of Athens', a Renaissance fresco in the Vatican. It details the painting's location, its representation of philosophy, and Raphael's ef
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Armani Exhibition Opens at Milan's Pinacoteca di Brera
Milan's Pinacoteca di Brera has opened a major exhibition featuring over 120 Giorgio Armani designs alongside Renaissance paintings by Caravaggio, Bellini, and Raphael. Titled 'Giorgio Armani: Milano,
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