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Man arrested after smearing Mona Lisa with cake at Louvre

Paris (AFP) - A 36-year-old man has been arrested and placed in psychiatric care after he smeared a glass screen encasing the Mona Lisa with cake, prosecutors said Monday, in a purported protest against artists not focusing enough on "the planet".

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Mona Lisa smeared with cake by suspected climate protester

The man, who wore lipstick and a wig to disguise himself as a woman, is seen being escorted away by security in footage posted online

Evening Standard

Mona Lisa covered in cake in Louvre stunt

Paris (AFP) - The Mona Lisa was smeared with cake at the weekend by a man in a woman's wig who jumped out of a wheelchair and said artists should focus more on the planet.

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The 10 most expensive artworks ever sold

As Andy Warhol’s iconic portrait of Marilyn Monroe sells for $195 million, Amy Francombe charts the world’s other record-breaking works of art

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Warhol's portrait of Marilyn Monroe auctioned for $195 million

An iconic 1964 portrait of Marilyn Monroe by American pop artist Andy Warhol was sold at Christie's for a record $195 million (€185 million) on Monday.

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A 'Da Vinci of Violins' Goes Up for Auction in France

A near three-century-old instrument lauded as a Leonardo da Vinci of violins could fetch as much as 10 million euros ($10.6 million) when it is auctioned next month, the French house overseeing the sale said. Crafted in 1736 by revered Italian luthier Giuseppe Guarneri, it is owned by virtuoso Regis…

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Newcastle artist Trevor Weekes and his incredible flights of fantasy

'Those blurred lines make great art, there's a level of magic.'

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Keep your eyes peeled for meteor dust, courtesy of Halley's comet

In this edition of Inverse Daily, learn the best time to see the Eta Aquarids meteor shower, if you still need to protect yourself from Covid-19, and more.

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Romantic aliens, talking hills and riddling rhododendrons – the week in art

Nathan Coley places neon signs in Sussex, Edinburgh goes botanical and Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster gets cosmic in London – all in your weekly dispatch

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Raphael review – the Renaissance master who made saints and virgins glow

This glorious show suggests that the painter’s adoring Madonnas are more than just geometric wonders – they contain memories of his own lost mother

The Guardian - UK

Raphael at the National Gallery - what’s so great about the High Renaissance master?

The painter’s serene works will soon be on display in a blockbuster show in London

Evening Standard

Leo’s home, Italian kings and Tom’s Diner – take the Thursday quiz

Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia plus a few jokes every Thursday – how will you fare?

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Marseille Hosts Immersive Mona Lisa Exhibition

The southern French city of Marseille is hosting an immersive entirely digital exhibition that gives enthusiasts the chance to explore the world of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa and unravel her mysteries. In the 600m2 hall of the Palais de la Bourse, visitors will take a journey through six stages…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Da Vinci should grace new euro notes, says Lagarde

Paris (AFP) - European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde suggested Thursday that Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci and pioneering French politician Simone Veil appear on the new euro banknotes, as she waded into a politically sensitive topic.

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