Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1884, Amedeo Modigliani, Italian painter and sculptor (died 1920) was born. In 1908, Alain Cuny, French actor (died 1994) was born. In 1909, Motoichi Kumagai, Japanese photographer and illustrator (died 2010) was born. In 1924, Michel d'Ornano, French politician (died 1991) was born. In 1928, Imero Fiorentino, American lighting designer (died 2013) was born. In 1948, Ben Burtt, American director, screenwriter, and sound designer was born. In 1969, Anne-Sophie Pic, French chef was born. In 1981, Pradeepan Raveendran, Sri Lankan director, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1991, James Rodríguez, Colombian footballer was born. In 2014, Nestor Basterretxea, Spanish painter and sculptor (born 1924) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Rare Film of Sculptor Auguste Rodin Working at His Studio in Paris (1915)
We’ve previously featured a series of remarkable little films of French artists Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Claude Monet and Edgar Degas. Here we wrap things up with just one more: a rare glimpse of the great sculptor Auguste Rodin. The footage was taken in 1915, two years before Rodin’s death. There are several sequences. The first shows []
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Sweden Herald
· Jun 21, 2026
Picasso painting found in Val-de-Marne raid south of Paris
Picasso painting found in Val-de-Marne raid south of Paris
Smithsonian Magazine
· Jun 24, 2026
A Stolen Picasso Just Turned Up During a Drug Raid Near Paris, Reportedly Taken From a Storage Facility
The painting has been authenticated but not revealed. Reports suggest it is one of Picasso's portraits of Marie-Thérèse Walter
The Independent
· Jun 22, 2026
French police ‘stumble upon £13m stolen Picasso painting during drug raid’
Local reports said the artwork was of Marie-Thérèse Walter, Picasso’s mistress and ‘golden muse’
Vanity Fair
· Jun 21, 2026
Stolen Picasso Discovered During French Drug Bust
The painting is believed to be a portrait of Marie-Thérèse Walter, Pablo Picasso's partner and muse.
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