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Vatican to exhibit El Greco's 'The Redeemer'
Cultureobservador1mo ago

Vatican to exhibit El Greco's 'The Redeemer'

In the 1960s, the panel was repainted by a forger who 'completed' it by hiding the original Christ. After restoration, the 16th-century painting will be exhibited at the Apostolic Palace this Saturday.

Oxford museum set to return 500-year-old bronze statue taken from Tamil Nadu temple
CultureTimes of India1mo ago

Oxford museum set to return 500-year-old bronze statue taken from Tamil Nadu temple

A 16th-century bronze statue of Saint Tirumankai Alvar, taken from a Tamil Nadu temple, is returning to India from the UK. Acquired by the Ashmolean Museum in 1967, its provenance became questionable after a 2019 discovery. Following an investigation and a formal claim by India, the museum has agreed to its repatriation, highlighting a commitment to ethical collections.

Pedro Penim's Camões Play Extends Run in Lisbon
Culturepublicoobservador17d ago2 sources

Pedro Penim's Camões Play Extends Run in Lisbon

Pedro Penim's theatrical adaptation of Camões' 'Filodemo' continues its run in Lisbon until April 18, bringing the 16th-century Portuguese poet's work to life for contemporary audiences, challenging old mythologies with vibrant performances.

Bringing 16th-century voice to 21st century
CultureKorea Herald1mo ago

Bringing 16th-century voice to 21st century

The Institute of East Asian Studies at the University of California, Berkeley has published an expanded edition of the English translation of "Chingbirok," the 1604 chronicle of the Japanese…

Jessie Buckley and the dream of a night in Hollywood
Cultureobservador27d ago

Jessie Buckley and the dream of a night in Hollywood

Ambitious and restless Irishwoman, she lives in a 16th-century mansion with low ceilings and inhabited by moths: it is where she gains inspiration for performances like the one that earned her the Oscar for Best Actress.