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‘We have one heritage.’ Syria’s chief of antiquities calls on Europe for help
‘The dangers surrounding the Syrian archaeological heritage are growing beyond our capabilities’
Virtual Florence: A Church Goes Digital
Reconstructing the lost Florentine church of San Pier Maggiore
An Unexpected Discovery at the Royal Academy
The long lost Charter of the Society of Artists has been found in a box of ‘Artists’ Memorabilia’
Star Wars: The Farce Awakens
News that a city in Ukraine has encased a statue of Vladimir Lenin inside an effigy of Darth Vader has brought much mirth to sci-fi geeks across the globe
The Sobey Art Award is Canada’s Turner Prize – so why does nobody know about it?
Could a little controversy be a good thing?
Ambitious plans for Gainsborough’s birthplace
Can a small museum in a Suffolk market town become a major centre for the study of the artist’s work?
Treasures from Palmyra preserved in the world’s museums
As ISIS destroys the site, these items are more important than ever
Can 3D recording help preserve threatened sites in Syria and Iraq?
The complicated truth behind optimistic media reports
Jeremy Corbyn: Hopeless case or saviour of the arts?
The MP for North Islington is that rare thing at Westminster, a politician who is actually interested in the arts
Can Newcastle and Gateshead’s art scene thrive in spite of cuts?
BALTIC’s new director will need to bring fresh ideas to the region as economic pressures increase
What happens if you unwittingly buy a looted artefact?
We ask a legal expert for their advice to concerned collectors
Iranian nuclear deal brings hope for artists
On 15 July, the day after the historic Iranian nuclear deal was reached, the Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond told the…
The lamentable loss of Britain’s pubs
There is no resisting fashion when it comes to places in which to drink
‘A Folly for London’ seeks absurd alternatives to the Garden Bridge
Essays, politics and public anger can only go so far: humour helps too
Theft threatens the future of Britain’s historic churches
In the face of targeted metal, stone and art theft, many churches see no option but to lock their doors
Why does Palmyra matter?
There’s been global concern over the fate of Palmyra after ISIS seized the site. Why are its ancient ruins so significant?
Chris Burden’s final work takes flight
Evan Moffitt on the artist’s legacy and his final creation, ‘Ode to Santos Dumont’, at LACMA
Assemble: could 18 young architects take home the Turner Prize?
To be honest, the art world bats barely an eyelash at this ‘new’ development
The forward-thinking director behind Frankfurt’s museums
Max Hollein discusses the challenges and rewards of running not one, but three, institutions
Letter: John Curtis on the cultural desecration of northern Iraq
John Curtis on the loss of Iraq’s unique cultural heritage
The Museum of London is Good News for Smithfield Market
Move should improve the museum and protect Smithfield fabric
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