During the opening reception of Ai Weiwei’s highly anticipated exhibition Who Am I? at Palazzo Fava in Bologna, Italy, a porcelain sculpture by the renowned Chinese artist was deliberately destroyed by a visitor. The shattered artwork, Porcelain Cube, was part of a
The 31st edition of the International Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival has commenced at the historic Aspendos Ancient Theater with a grand opening night featuring Guiseppe Verdi’s renowned opera, Aida. Organized by the Directorate of State Opera and Ballet, the festival attracted
London Design Festival (LDF) in its 22nd edition, transforms the city into a vibrant hub of creativity, running from September 14 to 22. The 2024 edition showcases an impressive array of installations, exhibitions, and design-led experiences that span London’s most iconic districts,
As part of the 2024 Türkiye-Hungary Cultural Year, the “Ara Güler: Life Through the Lens” photo exhibition has opened in Budapest, Hungary’s capital. Event highlights the growing cultural ties between Türkiye and Hungary. The exhibition, organized by the Yunus Emre Institute in
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) witnessed a moment of tension on September 11, as anti-Zionist activists interrupted the premiere of Bliss (Hemda), an Israeli film directed by Shemi Zarhin. Protesters, including filmmakers, artists, and anti-Zionist Jewish activists, expressed their opposition to
London Fashion Week (LFW) Spring/Summer 2025 opened with a bold fusion of sustainability and high-fashion glamour on September 12, featuring a hotly anticipated party by fast-fashion giant H&M and pop star Charli XCX, alongside two second-hand fashion shows. H&M’s surprise collaboration with
Author Yavuz Ekinci has announced that a new lawsuit has been filed against him due to his novel “T Dreams Divided,” which was published in 2014. PEN International, an international writers’ organization, has stated that these cases are part of the “increasing
Marking its 200th anniversary, the National Gallery in London is hosting a groundbreaking exhibition dedicated to the Dutch master Vincent van Gogh. Titled “Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers,” this highly anticipated event also celebrates the centenary of the gallery’s acquisition of two
Restoration work is underway at the 2,100-year-old Temple of Hecate in Lagina, a center of ancient pagan beliefs located in the southwestern province of Muğla. Situated in the Yatağan district, the temple is dedicated to Hecate—the classical goddess of crossroads, doors, night,
To transform the Artemis Bath, located in the ancient city of Epiphaneia in Hatay’s Erzin district, into a tourist attraction, authorities have begun working meticulously to open the renowned site to visitors with a designated tour route. Famous for its mosaic figures,
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