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
UK-based Zaha Hadid Architects has released photos of the Central Bank of Iraq skyscraper, which is approaching completion on the Tigris riverbank in Baghdad. The images showcase the finished twisting exoskeleton of the 170-meter-tall building, now the tallest structure in the city.
Maison&Objet is set to return this year, celebrating 30 years of French-inspired excellence in design, décor, and lifestyle. The bi-annual design fair, renowned for its commitment to creativity, innovation, sustainability, and business, will be held from January 18 – 22, 2024, at
This year the Commagene Biennial takes place between August 24th and November 8th. During the opening ceremony, the biennial director, Nihat Özdal, shared his thoughts on the event: ‘‘We worked in a city devastated by an earthquake. Artists collaborated with local masters
