The Temple of Athena, an ancient gem in Türkiye’s historic city of Side, is being revived as its restoration work reaches the final stages. Long overshadowed by the neighboring Temple of Apollo—one of the country’s most iconic landmarks—the Athena Temple is undergoing
An Italian family’s long-overlooked painting, once considered an eyesore, may now be a $6 million masterpiece by Pablo Picasso. Andrea Lo Rosso, after years of debate over the bizarre portrait in his family’s living room, suspected that the painting discovered by his
At Paris Fashion Week, Goshka Macuga’s striking installation, Salt Looks Like Sugar, emerged as the focal point of Miu Miu’s thought-provoking Spring/Summer 2025 showcase. Renowned for her inventive approach, the Turner Prize-nominated artist’s work was described by the fashion house as a
In the rarefied world of Old Master drawings, few names ignite as much fascination—and controversy—as Michelangelo. The most recent addition to his oeuvre, a long-debated sketch titled Study of Jupiter, has finally emerged from the shadows and onto the market. This delicate
This summer, as Charli XCX’s Brat era came to an end with a tweet bidding farewell to “brat summer,” a new internet obsession emerged: Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippopotamus from Thailand’s Khao Kheow Open Zoo. Initially, the zoo’s charming videos of
The 9th Çanakkale Biennial, taking place this year, is centered around the theme “Let Time Run its Course” . The event explores the phenomenon of youth, youth culture, and the intersection of art and technology. Emphasizing fresh approaches to global issues and
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri has withdrawn her acceptance of the 2024 Isamu Noguchi Award in protest of the Noguchi Museum’s recent decision to ban the wearing of keffiyehs by staff, a move that has sparked significant controversy. The museum, located in
In the wake of the devastating Turkey-Syria earthquakes in February 2023, Foster + Partners has revealed an ambitious masterplan to rebuild Antakya, a city in Turkey’s Hatay province that was significantly damaged. Collaborating with Buro Happold, Mic-hub, DB Architects, and KEYM Urban
In an open letter signed by over 100 artists, curators, and art historians, the art world has united to plead for leniency in the case of Phoebe Plummer and Anna Holland—Just Stop Oil protesters who famously threw cans of tomato soup at
As autumn settles over Turkey, the country’s vibrant art scene comes alive with a wave of new exhibitions, offering both locals and visitors a feast for the senses. From contemporary art spaces in Istanbul to intimate galleries in smaller cities, there’s a
As the leaves begin to fall, art lovers have much to look forward to in autumn 2024. From London to Cambridge, this season’s exhibitions span the sublime, the surreal, and the socially poignant. Whether you’re drawn to Van Gogh’s emotional turmoil, the
Maggie Smith, the acclaimed and iconic actress who won an Academy Award for her performance in the 1969 film The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, passed away on Friday at the age of 89. Known for her captivating presence on screen, she
