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German shipper jailed by Chinese returns home

Foreign minister in Berlin “relieved” on eve of visit by new Chinese premier

Published online: 23 May 2013

 
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Caligula reunited with his barges

Restored statue, broken by tomb robbers, to go on display at Roman ship museum

Published online: 23 May 2013

Conquistador letter found

One of the oldest missives to the New World, sent by Charles V to Hernán Cortés, had been missing for more than a century

Published online: 21 May 2013

The battle for Egypt’s ancient Roman site, Antinopolis

Archaeologists denounce the “disgraceful” plundering of the city, built by emperor Hadrian

Published online: 21 May 2013

Lawsuit raises questions about Warhol authentication process

Foundation’s sales agent also worked for authentication board; foundation’s president rejects claim that decisions may have been made for financial gain

Published online: 17 May 2013

Interpol targets Qaddafi family treasures

Art high on the list of items sought by new Libyan government

Published online: 16 May 2013

Tan-tastic bash

The marble halls of the Grand Hyatt rang with the sound of the Modern Media Group and the K11 Art Foundation’s revellers. Thomas Shao, the...

Ai on stage

It is rare that trips to the bathroom are the stuff of high-quality drama, but in “#aiww: the Arrest of Ai Weiwei”, a play that covers the...

Clothes from Ryan and Cory

Art and fashion are very cosy bedfellows, so it's no surprise that the high-profile artists Ryan Gander and Cory Arcangel have designed...

 

Jean Tinguely in motion

This week the Museum Tinguely, Basel, takes a fresh look at the kinetic artist's work and ideas, launching a catalogue of its collection alongside the show "Tinguely@Tinguely" (7 November-30 September 2013). A short and highly animated film about the artist made in 1960.