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Transparencies for nobility in Museo del Prado

Details: Published: Thursday, October 15 2015 17:53

The Museo del Prado exhibits 20 masterpieces carved in crystal that date from the Renaissance, they were designed for the most representative European nobility of the period. Through the exhibit called Transparent Art, the importance of crystal in the Milanese Renaissance -Arte transparente, la talla de cristal en el Renacimiento milanés - which will be available from October the 14th of 2015 to January 10th of 2016 you will be able to enjoy this art statement movement.

The last days of Mary, Queen of Scotts

Details: Published: Friday, October 09 2015 17:06

Beyond her cruel death, the life of Mary Stuart of Scotland is filled of mystery, interesting facts and examples of how power was used during this time period. The details of her marriage, being converted Queen with only months of being born, the political conflicts that surrounded her, being a Catholic and remaining tolerant to the freedom of cult make Mary Stuart an emblem.

Contemporary Latin American Art Featured at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, in November

Details: Published: Thursday, September 24 2015 22:15

Major works by 21 internationally recognized artists address social and political realities Timed with the Museum’s sixth Latin American Experience Gala and Auction.

Osiris, the submerged treasures of Egypt

Details: Published: Monday, September 14 2015 21:21

This is the name of the exhibition that has been presented by the Institute of the Arab World in Paris. This showing contains a series of findings located in marine profoundest of submerged cities like Canopus and Thonis-Heracleion, at the Abukir bay, these ancient metropolis hold the Egyptian enigma of Osiris.

Rome's Colosseum will be restored

Details: Published: Thursday, August 06 2015 23:00

With an investment of 18.5 million euros, the Colosseum , symbol of the ancient Roman Empire and the Italian most visited monument, will be subject to a new phase of restoration with the reconstruction of the arena where the gladiators fought, reported the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage.

Pharaoh tiles discover 4,000 years ago

Details: Published: Monday, July 20 2015 17:39

A group of Polish archaeologists discovered two pieces pharaonic reliefs four thousand years ago in the temple of Serapis Ptolemaic Queen Berenice, on the coast of the Red Sea, Egyptian Minister of Antiquities, the Damati Mamdouh said.

Antiques Auction

Details: Published: Friday, June 26 2015 17:15

The appreciation of antiques has always been a mark of distinction and knowledge, as their value data identifying its historicity. In this context, Morton Auction House, will hold its antique auction, which will feature more than 270 pieces, among which, for its size, gestures, body care and technical composition, stands an imposing representation of the Archangel Miguel, perched on the defeated demon.

Auctioned chair that belonged to Queen Marie Antoinette

Details: Published: Thursday, May 28 2015 17:49

Auction house Christie's will sell the last existing chair that belonged to Queen Marie Antoinette of Austria (Vienna, 1755- Paris, 1793).

Pride of Mexico Diego Rivera comes to South Korea

Details: Published: Tuesday, May 26 2015 14:53

The exhibition of Diego Rivera titled Pride of Mexico, was inaugurated at the Sejong Museum in South Korea by the Foreign Secretary, Jose Antonio Meade.

Mayan relic arrives to UK

Details: Published: Monday, May 18 2015 17:24

Under the Dual Year Mexico-United Kingdom from June, the exhibition "Maya revelation of endless time" will be shown at the World Museum in Liverpool. It is a curatorship composed of a total of 385 pieces from precincts of Campeche, Yucatan, Quintana Roo and Tabasco.