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
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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
Day four of campaign and artworks dispute enters debate
Most parties had an opinion to voice over Sixena art, with independence and Article 155 also being major topics
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
Lleida museum workers “worried” about possible Sixena artworks removal
Employees from the Museum of Lleida claim Madrid’s direct rule over Catalonia “slows down” cultural activity and demand release of Catalan leaders
Future of Sixena medieval frescoes unclear
Aragon is calling, with a judicial order, for the return of 44 artworks by July 31, Catalan authorities argue law prevents their removal and demands more time
Dispute between Catalonia and Aragon over 97 pieces of art continues
The Government of Aragon has launched a judicial war against the Catalan Government over art from the Monastery of Santa Maria of Sixena, Aragon. The paintings and pieces of art were bought by the Generalitat in the 90s and have been exhibited at the National Art Museum of Catalonia (MNAC) and the Museum of Lleida ever since. In 2013, the Aragonese Government expressed its determination to “defend the integrity of Aragon’s historic and cultural heritage” and reclaimed the pieces. Despite the Catalan Ministry for Culture having always defended the purchase and struggled to preserve these pieces on two fronts, the murals and the 97 pieces of art, on Tuesday the 53 works housed in MNAC will have to be returned to Aragon.