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DIFC Art Nights returns this April for its 21st edition, continuing to enrich the region’s cultural scene with a dynamic showcase of global talent.

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.