A nude portrait by renowned British artist Lucian Freud fetched £13.9 million ($18.2 million) at a London auction on October 9. The painting, titled “Ria, Naked Portrait,” took 16 months to complete and was hailed as a “masterpiece” by Christie’s auctioneers. This
Archaeologists have uncovered ancient ovens and hearths, believed to date back to the Phrygians of the 7th century B.C., during ongoing excavations at Midas Castle in Eskişehir, central Türkiye. The discovery sheds new light on the daily life and ritual practices of
Spanish photographer Isabel Muñoz, renowned for her evocative imagery, is set to bring Spain closer to the ancient wonders of Göbeklitepe, an archaeological site that has redefined our understanding of human history. Muñoz’s exhibition, titled “A New History,” opened at the National
Two activists staged a protest at the National Gallery in London on Oct 11, pasting a photograph of a Palestinian mother and child over the protective glass of Pablo Picasso’s 1901 painting Motherhood (La Maternité). The demonstration, aimed at drawing attention to
In a mix-up that could only happen in the art world, the LAM museum in Lisse, Netherlands, found itself digging through a trash bin to retrieve an artwork mistakenly discarded as rubbish. The piece in question? Two dented beer cans—All The Good
South Korean Literary Icon Receives Highest Honor In a momentous announcement, 53-year-old South Korean novelist Han Kang has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature. The Swedish Academy praised Han for her “intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes
In a tribute to one of Italy’s most celebrated painters, the Galleria Mattia De Luca has brought a rare collection of 60 works by Giorgio Morandi to New York City, marking the 60th anniversary of his death. Hosted in a newly renovated
Geneva showcases archaeological treasures from the Gaza Strip, providing a safe haven for the heritage of a region ravaged by war. The “Patrimony in Peril” exhibition at the Museum of Art and History (MAH) features 44 artifacts, including amphoras, statuettes, vases, oil
The theater of the 2,400-year-old ancient city of Alexandria Troas, located in Dalyan village, Çanakkale’s Ezine district, is poised to be fully uncovered in upcoming excavations. Excavation work at Alexandria Troas, which commenced on July 1, will continue until the year’s end.
Amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, a powerful new exhibition at London’s P21 Gallery offers a glimpse into the resilience and creativity of Palestinian artists. Curated by the Palestine Museum U.S. in collaboration with P21 Gallery, Art of Palestine: From
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