‘Removal of artworks could have been done better’ says museum head
Director of Lleida museum responds to criticism from Aragon president that some pieces arrived “damaged”
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Sixena works of art arrive in Aragon
Van containing disputed pieces reaches monastery at 3.30pm under police escort
Catalan parties say Sixena works of art removal is a “humiliation”
Political groups reject the removal of Sixena works of art, while Spanish president says judicial decision must be respected
Sixena works of art removed from Museum of Lleida
‘Thieves’ is one of the most heard chants by protesters during the operation
Spanish police starts removing works of art in the middle of the night
Confrontation between police officers and protesters over the removal of the disputed Sixena pieces
Relocation could “put in danger” Sixena artworks, say Catalan art museums
In a joint manifesto, the directors of 16 museums criticized the removal of the pieces ordered for Monday next week
Relocation could “put in danger” Sixena artworks, say Catalan art museums
In a joint manifesto, the directors of 16 museums criticized the removal of the pieces ordered for Monday next week
Removal of Sixena artworks to proceed as if it was a “borrowing,” says museum director
“People will mobilize to express their opposition in a civic, peaceful and respectful way,” says platform in Lleida
Sneak peak at Catalan director's next film Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
J A Bayona's next big-budget film will be out on June 8
Spanish police authorized to use “force” in removal of disputed Sixena artworks
Judge gives permission for Guardia Civil agents to enter Museum of Lleida from midnight December 11
Multi-talented artist Carles Santos died on Monday aged 77
Beginning his musical career in Barcelona´s Conservatori Superior de Música del Liceu, he later dedicated himself to photography, cinema, literature, among other artistic crafts
The Dalí Foundation completes the artist's catalogue raisonné
The directory includes around 1000 of the artist's pictoral works, after 17 years of research
Judge sets December 11 as deadline for Catalonia to hand over disputed artworks
Spanish government and justice system attempt to resolve long-standing conflict when Catalan self-rule is temporarily suspended
Tarragona hosts olive oil fair as drought affects production
5 million kilos of product produced under Siurana denomination instead of a possible 6 million due to late rains
‘Concert for the Freedom of Political Prisoners’ sells over 50k
The cold didn't deter audiences, whose ticket sales will go towards the Solidarity Fund for legal fees
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