Dirimart hosts Albert Bitran’s exhibition between May 3 and June 2. Bitran, a pivotal figure in Paris’ post-World War II abstract art movement invites viewers to a journey through his poetic works. The exhibition titled ‘Land of Shadows Land of Sky’ showcases
Two women were arrested on May 6 at the Centre Pompidou-Metz after they targeted Gustave Courbet’s controversial painting “The Origin of the World” (1866), by spray-painting the words “Me Too” on it. The painting is covered with glass for protection, police reported
As part of the “Sharjah Film Platform Montage” series, Istanbul Modern Cinema presents a curated selection of fiction and documentary films directed by women. Among the nine films delving into conflicting dualities, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy, and exploring the
For the first time in over two decades, contemporary Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan unveiled a new solo gallery exhibition at Gagosian New York. Titled “Sunday,” the exhibition showcases gilded panels riddled with bullet holes alongside a provocative urinating fountain sculpture, delving into
As celebrities walked the Met Gala’s iconic red carpet, a contrasting scene unfolded across Manhattan’s Upper East Side on the evening of May 6, as hundreds of pro-Palestine protesters took to the streets during the event, reported Hyperallergic. A significant police presence
This year’s Met Gala, themed as “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” gathered A-list celebrities at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The event held on the first Monday of May each year, serves as a fundraiser for the museum’s Costume Institute,
The Associated Press reported that Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio’s masterpiece will debut for the first time at the Prado in Spain on May 27. It was sold at auction three years ago for a mere $1,600 and later turned out to be
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
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
On May 4, pro-Palestine protestors found themselves in police custody following their demonstration at the Art Institute of Chicago, a museum renowned for its high visitor numbers. The People’s Art Institute, an organization led by students from the School of the Art
