New Catalogue Authenticates 100 Modigliani Paintings
Marc Restellini has published a six-volume catalogue raisonné of Amedeo Modigliani's oil paintings, which includes 100 newly authenticated works and removes 15 previously attributed pieces due to insufficient evidence. The catalogue, priced at £2,000, reflects nearly 30 years of research and legal battles, employing forensic methods such as spectrometry and x-ray imaging to verify authenticity. Restellini emphasizes that the inclusion of works is based on collective scientific and historical analysis rather than personal opinion.
V&A East Museum to Open April 2026 in Stratford
The V&A East Museum, designed by O’Donnell + Tuomey, is set to open to the public on April 18, 2026, in Stratford's East Bank, completing the Victoria & Albert Museum's presence in East London alongside the V&A East Storehouse, which opened in May 2025. The five-story building features 479 uniquely shaped precast concrete panels and aims to serve as a civic anchor, prioritizing accessibility and community engagement through its design and inaugural exhibitions, including 'The Music is Black: A British Story'.
Prosecution Seeks Up to 66 Months for Art Theft Suspects
The Public Prosecution Service (OM) has recommended prison sentences of up to 66 months for three suspects involved in the art theft from the Drents Museum in Assen in January last year. The highest sentence is sought for 35-year-old Bernhard Z., while Jan B. (21) and Douglas Chesley W. (37) face a recommendation of 44 months after returning most stolen artifacts, including the Coțofenești Gold Helmet valued at approximately 4.3 million euros. The court proceedings will continue with defense closing arguments on Thursday.
U.S., U.K., France Art Markets Grow; China Declines
The art markets in the U.S., U.K., and France showed growth in 2025, while China's art market continued to decline. This trend highlights the contrasting trajectories of these regions, with the U.S. leading the recovery in the global art sector.
