Pera Museum presents a guided exhibition tour series titled Pursuing the Masters’ Legacy alongside the Coffee Break exhibition. The second tour examines plates depicting the ‘Story of Geneviève,’ on which Kütahya ceramic master Minas Avramidis (1877-1954) blended mythology with the intricacies of ceramic art.
Istanbul Modern is hosting a museum talk night from Italy. Eva Fabbris’ “Madre: Stories in Napoli” presentation focuses on the research behind the museum’s exhibitions and programs. Focusing on the cultural role of Naples as a Mediterranean metropolis in the region, these
Scheduled to take place between 6–8 September 2024, under the title “Art As I See It”, the Arter Children’s Festival invites participants aged 4–11 to discover the possibilities and expressive potential of art. Children will get to know different materials and deepen
As the Turkish Cultural Road Festival continues its journey through 16 cities, its ninth destination brings a vibrant blend of art, history, and culture to the storied province of Çanakkale. From August 31 to September 8, this northwestern gem will transform into
In a historic move, the National Portrait Gallery in London has appointed Victoria Siddall as its new director, making her the first woman to lead the prestigious institution in its 168-year history. Siddall will step into her role this fall, following the
In 2026, London will unveil its first memorial dedicated to the victims of the transatlantic slave trade—a 23-foot-tall bronze cowrie shell designed by the artist Khaleb Brooks. Titled The Wake, the sculpture will stand on the historically charged banks of the River
The film “Hayat” (Life), directed by the acclaimed Zeki Demirkubuz, has been selected as Türkiye’s official entry for the 2025 Academy Awards in the Best International Film category. The announcement was made through the social media channels of the Ministry of Culture
After 15 years of silence, sibling rivalry, and speculation, the Gallagher brothers have done the unthinkable: Oasis is reuniting. The legendary Britpop band, which gave the world anthems like “Wonderwall” and “Don’t Look Back In Anger,” announced a worldwide tour set to
In an art world abuzz with anticipation, Claude Monet’s revered “Nymphéas” (1897–99) is poised to take center stage at Christie’s inaugural evening sale at their newly minted Asia headquarters in Hong Kong this September 26. As the auction house sets the stage
In an unexpected twist worthy of a Shakespearean plot, a window cleaner named Steven Wadlow believes he may have uncovered the only surviving portrait of William Shakespeare painted during the playwright’s lifetime. This revelation, which could be worth an astounding £200 million,
In a remarkable archaeological find, the remnants of an ancient Egyptian observatory, dating back to the 6th century B.C.E., have been unearthed in Kafr El-Shaikh, shedding new light on the sophisticated astronomical knowledge of ancient Egypt. Nestled within the Buto temple at
In an unprecedented blend of art, history, and haute couture, the Louvre is set to inaugurate its first-ever fashion-focused exhibition this January. This monumental event not only celebrates the creative legacy of Byzantine art but also illuminates the enduring dialogue between fashion
