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Cahuzac scandal: Hollande vows to clean up French politics
09/04/2013 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Cahuzac scandal: Hollande vows to clean up French politics

We bring you the latest on the tax fraud scandal involving France's former budget minister, Jérôme Cahuzac. Our reporters head to the Paris offices of Mediapart, the website which broke the story. Meanwhile, some opponents of the government's same-sex marriage bill turn to vandalism to get their voices heard.
Edinburgh airport flip-flops on Picasso nude
09/08/2012 - UK

Edinburgh airport flip-flops on Picasso nude

Edinburgh Airport was forced into a climb down Wednesday over a decision to cover up a poster of Pablo Picasso's "Nude Woman in a Red Armchair” after passenger complaints, only for it to be uncovered again due to objections from the art gallery.
Picasso oil painting stolen from Athens museum
09/01/2012 - PAINTING

Picasso oil painting stolen from Athens museum

A 1939 oil painting by Pablo Picasso was stolen from the National Gallery in Athens Monday along with two other works. Spanish-born Picasso donated "Woman's Head" to Greece in 1949 to recognise the country's resistance to Nazi Germany.
Playful visual theatre by Mummenschanz
23/07/2011 - CULTURE

Playful visual theatre by Mummenschanz

Surreal theatre mime artists Mummenschanz join us in the studio - we find out why their shows are still so popular after 40 years. Also, the curtain goes up in London for Roland Petit's iconic ballets. Finally, were stolen Picasso paintings actually gifts? The mystery of the artist's generosity continues to cause controversy.
France dismisses worry about crisis contagion
30/11/2010 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

France dismisses worry about crisis contagion

It's all hands on deck to play down concerns about France's debt after an international bailout plan is approved for Ireland. And a case once billed as one of the biggest public health scandals goes to trial in the Alpine city of Albertville...but even the prosecution isn't happy.
Frenchman with stash of Picasso paintings faces legal battle
29/11/2010 - FRANCE

Frenchman with stash of Picasso paintings faces legal battle

A retired French electrician has revealed he is in possession of more than 200 previously unknown works by Pablo Picasso thought to be worth around 60 million euros, landing himself in a legal dispute with Picasso’s heirs.
Picasso sale sets world art-auction record
06/05/2010 - ART

Picasso sale sets world art-auction record

Picasso's "Nude, Green Leaves and Bust" netted over $106 million Tuesday at a sale at New York auction house Christie's, setting a new world record for an art-work sold by auction.
Picasso, Rousseau paintings stolen from private collection
04/01/2010 - FRANCE

Picasso, Rousseau paintings stolen from private collection

French police have reported the theft of dozens of paintings, including works by Pablo Picasso (pictured) and Henri Rousseau, from a private residence in La Cadière d'Azur on the French Riviera.
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