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The world’s most expensive painting is stirring up a scandal
Shawdesh desk: It is the biggest legal fight the art world has ever witnessed: a Russian oligarch, who claims he was ripped off buying multi-million-dollar masterpieces, versus a Swiss artReadMore
Soviet space shuttle covered in graffiti
Shawdesh desk: For years it’s sat abandoned in a dilapidated hangar in Kazakhstan, visited only by intrepid urban explorers keen to photograph a spectacular if unloved piece of space history.ReadMore
How a 17-foot, 3D-printed twin of Michelangelo’s David in Dubai could help revive tourism in Florence
Shawdesh desk: Michelangelo’s statue of the biblical hero David before he slays the giant Goliath is one of the world’s most famous artworks. Now, 500 years after its creation, itReadMore
Designs invited for Bangamata Begum Fazilatunnesa Mujib Award
Shawdesh Desk: The government has invited the design from the experienced designers for the newly introduced ‘Bangamata Begum Fazilatunnesa Mujib Award’, which will be conferred on five women in differentReadMore
Nobel laureate Poet Tagore’s 160th birth anniversary today
Shawdesh Desk: Today is the 160th birth anniversary of Biswakabi Rabindranath Tagore, who reshaped Bengali literature and music as well as arts of Indian subcontinent with contextual modernism. On theReadMore
Kim Kardashian West denies purchasing ‘looted’ ancient Roman statue
Shawdesh dEsk: Reality star Kim Kardashian West has been named in court filings alleging she was involved in importing an ancient Roman statue that US officials say was stolen fromReadMore
Germany to return looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
Shawdesh desk: Precious artifacts that were looted during the colonial era will finally be returned to Nigeria, the German government has announced. The first returns are planned for 2022. InReadMore
Obscure Artists of Bangladesh launches “Thoughts Behind My Painting” online event in May
Shawdesh Desk: Social media-based artists group Obscure Artists of Bangladesh is launching an exclusive virtual art event titled “Thoughts Behind My Painting” from May 1st to May 30. Towards theReadMore
