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A Fight Over Robert Capa's Madrid: Heritage Advocates Clash With City Council Over Historic Civil War Site
Madrid's city council has announced plans to use the building where Robert Capa photographed three war-scarred children during the Spanish Civil War as a social services center, triggering a formal dispute with the International Centre of Photography over the use of Capa's name and legacy.

Ancient Egyptians Used Correction Fluid to Revise the Book of the Dead, Scholars Find
Researchers at Cambridge's Fitzwilliam Museum have identified a 3,000-year-old white pigment mixture used to correct mistakes on a Book of the Dead papyrus, revealing a scribal practice strikingly close to modern correction fluid.

Whitney Biennial 2026 preview opens ahead of public opening
The Whitney Biennial 2026 began member previews this week before opening to the public, signaling how institutions are framing U.S. contemporary art narratives for the spring season.

How to Bid London Marquee Week 2026 Without Chasing Heat or Losing Discipline
A practical operating guide for collectors and advisors navigating London marquee week sales with strict underwriting, sequence planning, and post-sale.

How to Navigate Art Fair Week in 2026: A Curator-Collector Playbook
From VIP previews to post-fair follow-up, this guide maps a high-discipline approach to art fair weeks for collectors, advisors, and art professionals who.

Old Masters in a Contemporary Market: What New Buyers Keep Missing
As contemporary collecting dominates attention cycles, many new buyers are overlooking how Old Master works can sharpen connoisseurship, stabilize risk, and.