The bronze is now expected to sell for up to €2m when it is auctioned in Orléans in February

The French culture minister insists the move is “a handover, not a restitution, in that these objects have never been part of French public collections”

Barrada was selected for her “multidisciplinary practice that brings together various artistic and social communities in search of a new utopia”

The Graffiti-strewn building became a pilgrimage for devotees of the singer when it opened 32 years after his death—but despite healthy ticket sales, the institution has racked up huge debts, with its backers accused of mismanagement

Auction house chief executive argues that of greater concern is the decline of Europe's art market as America and Asia charge ahead

President Macron’s flagship youth scheme receives twice as much public funding as the Louvre

Despite legislative relaxation, little progress has been made in returning art stolen during the Second World War since the 1950s

The debacle over the commissioning of Notre-Dame's stained-glass windows highlights the politician's propensity to ignore expert advice

More than 46 million people flocked to French museums, monuments and stately homes last year—but social disparities are on the rise, new report says

Visitors gain panoramic view of historic French city from upper ramparts after €5m restoration makes full circuit walkable

A personal memoir recalling the French actor’s “serious case of collectoritis” that saw him acquiring works by Albrecht Dürer, Théodore Géricault and Georges Braque

Both artists in landmark exhibition were key to the creation of the foundation in 1964

A fire in the cathedral's spire has been brought under control, saving the landmark which featured in the works of Claude Monet

After a successful campaign to help block the far-right National Rally from winning a majority, arts bodies, much like the rest of the country, face an uncertain future

Rassemblement National, New Popular Front and Renaissance politicians discuss policy areas, closing the Centre Pompidou and free entry to museums

The artist’s image of Marianne, a symbol of the French Republic, was featured in two videos posted by the National Rally’s Jordan Bardella

The Berkeley professor did not want to be a "distraction" to the event in Paris after she was criticised for describing the 7 October attacks as an “act of armed resistance”

An American almost bought the painting for London’s National Gallery in 1924—but it sold to a French buyer and is now coming to the UK on loan

Overall auction results are strong—largely thanks to rise of second hand car purchases—but sales of fine art and antiques have fallen significantly from last year

Unveiling marks milestone in reconstruction of ravaged cathedral

Macron's appointment has taken the culture sector by surprise

The move has been welcomed by heritage bodies, but scientists—including Curie's great-grandson—support the construction of a new research centre on the site

The 84-year-old—the only candidate in the running— has extended a Palestinian culture season

The prime minister can now approve the return of remains of up to 500 years old, without having to pass a special law

Some students were reportedly “disturbed” by Giuseppe Cesari work which depicts bathing nymphs

The price increase will help to subsidise free entry for some visitors and regulate crowd size

While worshippers will be permitted to enter the cathedral by December 2024, a revamp of the surrounding area will continue

CPGA-Etant donnés Prize is awarded to artists either from or working in France

Talks between trade unions and the French culture ministry stall as workers fear for their future during the Paris museum’s five-year shutdown

Art world figures including Nicolas Bourriaud pay tribute