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Nicknamed 'Beautiful Martin' by Albrecht Dürer, Martin Schongauer (Colmar, about 1445–Alt-Breisach, 1491) was a prodigious painter, draughtsman and engraver who remains relatively unknown outside of a small circle of experts and enthusiasts. He was, however, one of the most popular artists of the late Middle Ages – and one of the major figures of this period.

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The National Museum of the Czech Republic had an exceptionally successful year in 2025. Its exhibitions and displays were visited by 1,379,068 people, which is 144,603 more visitors than in 2024. The unique exhibition of the original fossils of Lucy and Selam, as well as the exhibitions Chinggis Khan and 100 Treasures, 100 Stories, enjoyed extraordinary interest from visitors and confirmed the international prestige of the institution.

Researchers at the Rijksmuseum have demonstrated that the painting "Vision of Zacharias in the Temple" (1633) was made by Rembrandt. They examined the work with the same advanced techniques used in "Operation Night Watch", and closely compared it with other paintings by Rembrandt from the same period. Materials analysis, stylistic and thematic similarities, alterations made by Rembrandt, and the overall quality of the painting all support the conclusion that this painting is a genuine work by Rembrandt van Rijn. The work is on long-term loan to the Rijksmuseum from a private collector and will be on view to the public from Wednesday 4 March.

- Co-organised by M+ and Leeum Museum of Art in Seoul, Korea, supported by Lead Sponsor HSBC, this Special Exhibition highlights Lee Bul’s reflections on the fundamental reality of human existence, past and present, while offering a compelling vision of potential futures
- The premier presentation at Leeum Museum of Art in Seoul received approximately 105,000 visitors during the four-month exhibition period from September 2025 to January 2026
- The M+ presentation showcases more than 200 works tracing the evolution of the artist’s profoundly imaginative and diverse practice, including additionally forty-nine early works from the late 1990s to early 2000s in the artist’s practice, as well as pieces created in 2024
- Featured works include iconic architectural installations from the "Mon grand récit" series, two-dimensional works from the "Perdu" series, and the widely celebrated "Cyborg" and "Anagram" series
- Following its presentation at M+, the exhibition will embark on a global tour to the Museum of Contemporary Art Antwerp (M HKA) in Antwerp, Belgium and the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa, Canada ending in late 2027