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Seized Art by Dali and de Chirico Showcased in Milan Exhibition

A woman takes pictures of an illustration for Romeo and Juliet by Salvador Dali at exhibition "SalvArti, from Confiscations to Public Collections", a showcase of contemporary artworks coming from confiscations carried out by public authorities against organized crime, in Milan, Italy, December 3, 2024. (Reuters)
A woman takes pictures of an illustration for Romeo and Juliet by Salvador Dali at exhibition "SalvArti, from Confiscations to Public Collections", a showcase of contemporary artworks coming from confiscations carried out by public authorities against organized crime, in Milan, Italy, December 3, 2024. (Reuters)
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Seized Art by Dali and de Chirico Showcased in Milan Exhibition

A woman takes pictures of an illustration for Romeo and Juliet by Salvador Dali at exhibition "SalvArti, from Confiscations to Public Collections", a showcase of contemporary artworks coming from confiscations carried out by public authorities against organized crime, in Milan, Italy, December 3, 2024. (Reuters)
A woman takes pictures of an illustration for Romeo and Juliet by Salvador Dali at exhibition "SalvArti, from Confiscations to Public Collections", a showcase of contemporary artworks coming from confiscations carried out by public authorities against organized crime, in Milan, Italy, December 3, 2024. (Reuters)

Works by Salvador Dali and Giorgio De Chirico feature in an exhibition of more than 80 paintings and sculptures recovered by Italian authorities from money laundering and mafia probes that opened in Milan on Tuesday.

Hosted at Palazzo Reale, a few steps from Milan's Duomo cathedral, the "SalvArti" (Save Arts) exhibition of contemporary art also includes works by Andy Warhol, Keith Haring and Arnaldo Pomodoro, the organizers said.

The collection spans from the first half of the 20th century through to the early 2000s.

After a preview in Rome in November, the showcase will continue in Milan until the end of January. It then moves to the southern city of Reggio Calabria, in the heartland of the powerful mafia group 'Ndrangheta, until late April.

The pieces will eventually be distributed to several museums across Italy.

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Saudi Arabia, France Deepen Cultural Cooperation with New Executive Programs

The executive programs focus on fostering partnerships in heritage, museums, libraries, film, and other cultural sectors. SPA
The executive programs focus on fostering partnerships in heritage, museums, libraries, film, and other cultural sectors. SPA
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Saudi Arabia, France Deepen Cultural Cooperation with New Executive Programs

The executive programs focus on fostering partnerships in heritage, museums, libraries, film, and other cultural sectors. SPA
The executive programs focus on fostering partnerships in heritage, museums, libraries, film, and other cultural sectors. SPA

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud met with his French counterpart, Rachida Dati, during President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the Kingdom.

The meeting culminated in the signing of executive programs with leading French cultural institutions to strengthen cultural collaboration between the two nations.
The executive programs focus on fostering partnerships in heritage, museums, libraries, film, and other cultural sectors.

The initiatives promote cultural exchange, mutual understanding, and innovation through shared expertise and resources. Key areas of collaboration include heritage preservation, archaeological research, creative industries, manuscripts, and cinema.

Activities under the programs encompass training artisans, conducting archaeological surveys, organizing educational workshops, facilitating exhibitions, showcasing manuscripts, and nurturing talent in film and related fields.

The efforts emphasize knowledge sharing, capacity building, and the preservation and advancement of cultural heritage.

The executive programs were signed with the following institutions:
• National Monuments Center
• Operator of Heritage and Cultural Real Estate Projects
• French National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research
• Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Création Industrielle
• National Library of France
• Grand Palais
• National Center for Cinema and the Moving Image
• National Institute of Cultural Heritage of France
• The National School of Photography of Arles
The agreements represent a significant milestone in Saudi-French cultural relations, highlighting their shared commitment to advancing global cultural heritage and fostering innovation in the arts.
Both nations continue to build on their longstanding relationship, contributing to global cultural dialogue and enriching their respective cultural landscapes.