art restoration

French newspaper Excelsior proclaims,"The Mona Lisa has returned," January 1, 1914.
7 Shocking Incidents of Mona Lisa Vandalism & Theft
Towards the end of May 2022, a thirty-six-year-old man appeared to smear cake and icing across the lower half of the legendary Mona Lisa. Read on for more information about this attempted vandalism…
Édouard Manet, Detail of Portrait of Monsieur Jules Dejouy, 1879. Oil on canvas.
Restoration of Priceless Manet Painting Announced
The European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF) is pleased to announce Amgueddfa Cymru—National Museum Wales, is to receive €20,000, as the second recipient of this year’s TEFAF Museum Restoration Fund.
Hubert and Jan van Eyck, Interior Panels of the Ghent Altarpiece, 1432. Saint Bavo's Cathedral, Belgium.
Ghent Altarpiece Finally On Display After Major Restoration
Created by Early Flemish painters and brothers Hubert and Jan van Eyck, the 589-year-old piece has an incredible history. It’s survived fires, more than a dozen thefts, botched cleanings, a stint in…