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A Night at Ephesus

The Night Museum project has launched in the ancient city of Ephesus, situated in İzmir’s Selçuk district. Ephesus, honored on UNESCO’s World Heritage List since 2015, now welcomes visitors after sunset, thanks to the project’s initiative. Enhanced lighting installations allow guests to

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Pyramids, Sphinx Close for a Lavish Wedding

This week, the iconic Ancient Egyptian pyramids and the Great Sphinx in Giza were temporarily closed to the public to accommodate the wedding festivities of tech billionaire Ankur Jain and fitness trainer Erika Hammond, artnews.com reported. Reports indicate that Jain and Hammond

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Paul McCartney’s Photographs at Brooklyn Museum

New York’s Brooklyn Museum hosts The Beatles’ Paul McCartney photographs in a show. In the whirlwind of Beatlemania during 1963–64, Paul McCartney, a founding member of The Beatles, immortalized the frenzy with his trusty Pentax camera. Following in the footsteps of “the

Türkiye’s UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Festivals

Recognized on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List, Kakava and Hıdırellez celebrations were held in Türkiye. The Kakava and Hıdırellez celebrations, recently held in the western province of Edirne, were a vibrant display of spring’s onset. Kicking off with spirited performances by Roma

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The Original ‘Harry Potter’ Cover Goes on Auction

The upcoming auction at Sotheby’s New York will feature Thomas Taylor’s original watercolor drawing for the first installment of the Harry Potter series, “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” (1997). With a high estimate of $600,000, this iconic image served as the

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Frank Stella Dies at 87

Frank Stella, an American artist best known for his use of geometric patterns and shapes in creating both paintings and sculptures, dies at 87.  Stella had been battling lymphoma, reported The New York Times.  Stella is one of the most influential living American

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Frieze New York Begins With High Sales

This year, Frieze New York opens its doors at The Shed on May 1 and 5, gathering galleries from 25 different countries. The event started with high VIP sales at the VIP opening. With 68 exhibitors in tow, this year’s fair promises

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Iran Bans Film Crew From Leaving the Country

Iran banned director Mohammed Rasulof and his crew from leaving the country. Rasulof’s new feature ‘The Seed of the Scared Fig’ was selected to compete for the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival. On April 30, the crew’s lawyer revealed that

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Two Arrested at the Musée d’Orsay

Two individuals were apprehended on Sunday morning at the entrance of the Musée d’Orsay in Paris on suspicion of attempting to damage classified property. The arrests occurred at approximately 11:30 am local time, and the individuals were subsequently placed in police custody