Arthur Brand worked with police to return the items to the Netherlands’ National Archives after they were found in an attic

One show presents works by over 200 artists, while another focuses on protests across the UK

Amna Al-Salmi, a visual artist, and Ismail Abu Hatab, a prominent photographer and filmmaker, were among at least 30 killed at the popular seaside spot

Antiquities directors and curators share their personal stories of the chaos and looting that have devastated their lives and the country’s cultural heritage

Despite constant danger and a humanitarian crisis, the Islamic University of Gaza’s current archaeology cohort are persevering to try to secure a better future—while their place of study faces its own extreme pressures

According to local news reports, emergency protocols have been enacted to safeguard cultural objects and heritage sites amid conflict with Israel

The independent UN investigative body released the findings last week

Artists say conditions are becoming desperate against the backdrop of Israel's ongoing blockade of the strip

The museum, which houses artefacts dating back millennia, has been caught in the crossfire of the civil war raging in the North African country

Dorgham Quraiqi, was working with the UK charity Hope and Play, when the remains of his house were bombed

As a retrospective at Jameel Arts Centre gathers together two decades of work from around the globe, a co-founder describes his personal flight to safety

Political uncertainties may be deterring organisations from funding the €260m worth of restoration work needed to repair and rebuild the Gaza Strip’s wrecked historical sites, but emergency interventions are already underway

At least six museums and multiple historic sites have suffered looting or damage as a result of the conflict

Local and international experts are filling a government void, and have begun the process of mapping and assessing sites

Artists and cultural activists tell The Art Newspaper what they have found on their return

Amid destruction and a deepening humanitarian crisis, Gaza’s artists are using whatever materials they can find to express their reality

A group show in Amman presents works by Gaza-based artists responding to the war while exhibitions worldwide reflect Palestinian stories

The death of Al-Khateeb, who had more than 100,000 followers on Instagram, has sparked questions about why she was not more widely recognised by the arts community during her life

As Israel continues its offensive against Hezbollah, ‘art spaces allow people to escape’, says the gallery founder Saleh Barakat

Experts warn that the bill, which expands the Israel Antiquities Authority’s jurisdiction, violates international law and could lead to sanctions against Israel

Support includes the evacuation of artefacts, surveys of damage to buildings and training to bolster safeguarding of historical sites

The government is increasing support for desperately needed restoration projects, but repressive new laws erase women and girls from public life

The Nahal Heletz settlement—which is due to be established within the protected Land of Olives and Vines—puts heritage in danger and risks cutting Palestinians off from their land, warn groups and residents

Saint Porphyrius, believed to be the third-oldest church in the world, is a key sanctuary for the local Christian community and is emerging as a symbol of resilience amid the ongoing war

The “situation” around the fourth-century Monastery of Saint Hilarion has "deteriorated rapidly" due to the war, an expert says

As the UN holds its first official Srebrenica Genocide Remembrance Day on 11 July, Halilaj is hoping his work reviving the House of Culture in Runik will inspire conversations about heritage lost under Serbian rule

Emergency repairs at 11th-century fortress offer a ray of hope in country where dozens of historic sites are damaged or destroyed

After months of student protests, the former Labour minister will now lead the advisory group Flint Global

The artist is facing prosecution over his 2022 social media posts, amidst a surge in cancellations of pro-Palestinian voices

Alam made the decision in solidarity with the students protesting against the university’s stance on the war in Gaza