UNESCO has called for an emergency session on November 18 to address the growing threat to Lebanon’s cultural heritage sites, as Israeli airstrikes intensify in the region. The session, convened by the Special Committee for the Protection of Cultural Property, will focus
The New York art market is gearing up for a high-stakes auction season this November, with top auction houses presenting works by celebrated artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, René Magritte, and Georgia O’Keeffe, among others. Following strong sales in London and Paris,
The MUBI Fest Istanbul, scheduled for Nov. 7-10, was canceled following a last-minute ban by the Kadıköy District Governor’s Office on a LGBTI+ themed film, according to an announcement by streaming platform MUBI on Nov. 7. MUBI Turkey stated that it decided
After enthralling audiences with a wildly successful television run from 2011-2019, the world of Game of Thrones may be gearing up to take on a new format: the big screen. Reports from The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline confirm that Warner Bros. is
A Byzantine-era oil lamp, seven ancient coins, and a gold medallion dating back to the fourth century have been repatriated to Türkiye from Switzerland. These artifacts were recovered through a cultural property trafficking investigation led by Swiss authorities. The investigation began when
Running from October 17 to November 16, 2024, Enigmatic Couple Tales by Gülin Hayat Topdemir invites viewers into a visually captivating world where the elegance of the Victorian era intertwines with the surrealism of contemporary art. Known for her mystically charged narratives,
One of France’s most prestigious literary awards, the Prix Goncourt, was awarded to Algerian writer Kamel Daoud. In his novel published by Gallimard, Daoud delves into Algeria’s civil war period from 1992 to 2002, known as the “Black Decade.” The main character,
Zilberman Gallery in Berlin is set to unveil Falling Carefully, a solo exhibition by Isaac Chong Wai, opening on September 7, 2024, with a performance event featuring a collaborative cast of artists. The exhibition runs until November 16 and presents a compelling
In an unexpected revelation, a previously unknown composition by Frédéric Chopin has surfaced from the archives of the Morgan Library & Museum, stirring excitement among music historians and Chopin enthusiasts alike. The manuscript, found by Robinson McClellan, associate curator of music manuscripts,
Istanbul Modern hosts renowned Turkish photographer İzzet Keribar’s solo exhibition from Nov 6 to May 25, 2025. The exhibition titled ‘Journey of Colors’ features 125 photographs by Keribar. With an archive of nearly 1.5 million images, İzzet Keribar (b. 1936) has spent
A sprawling, long-lost Mayan city hidden in the dense jungle of southern Campeche has come to light, reshaping our understanding of Mayan civilization’s urban reach. Dubbed “Valeriana” by archaeologists, this once-bustling metropolis reveals an intricately designed network of architectural and agricultural features
The Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV), has announced that the 18th Istanbul Biennial will be curated by Christine Tohmé. This upcoming edition will span three years, with events and initiatives scheduled from 2025 to 2027, each phase building upon the
