Your Unexpected Encounter at Istanbul Modern

Istanbul Modern is hosting a comprehensive selection of works from the 30-year career of the Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson, whose projects have garnered worldwide acclaim. “Olafur Eliasson: Your unexpected encounter,” the artist’s first solo exhibition in Türkiye, offers an opportunity to explore

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Director Criticises BP Sponsorship of British Museum

Maria Balshaw, the director of Tate, has expressed her views on BP’s sponsorship agreement with the British Museum (BM), stating that “the public has moved to a position where they think it [the BP arrangement] is inappropriate.” In an interview with the

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Protesters Attack Portrait of King Charles

Animal-rights protesters targeted a portrait of King Charles in a London art gallery. Two activists affixed posters to the glass covering the painting. The artwork remained undamaged, according to the Philip Mould Gallery, and no arrests were made. The red portrait by

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Laura Jones Wins Archibald Prize 2024

The judges unanimously chose the winning work from 1,005 entries and 57 finalists. Laura Jones is the 12th woman to win the prize since the Archibald started. Laura Jones said she grew up studying Winton’s novel Cloudstreet, which had “enchanted generations of

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Topkapı Palace’s Restored Sections Open

One of the phased restoration projects in the Harem section of Topkapı Palace, overseen by the Presidency of National Palaces, has been completed. The Concubines Courtyard (Cariyeler Taşlığı) and Bath, along with the Kuşhane Kitchen, have been newly opened to visitors. These

Christie’s Hit with Class-Action Lawsuit

A few weeks after a major cyberattack took down its website during the peak of auction season, Christie’s is now facing a class action lawsuit. The suit alleges negligence, breach of implied contract, unjust enrichment, and violation of the New York Deceptive

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Medieval Game Pieces Discovered in Germany

A team of archaeologists in Germany has unearthed a medieval games collection, featuring a well-preserved chess piece, gaming pieces, and dice. Dating back to the 11th or 12th century, these game pieces were discovered during excavations of a long-forgotten castle. “The discovery

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Blue Chamber Frescoes at Pompei

A new chamber with blue painted walls, a remarkably uncommon color in Pompeian dwellings, has been uncovered in Pompeii during recent excavations. According to archaeologists, recently discovered blue walls with female figures represent the four seasons and allegorical representations of agriculture and

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Art Scene Readies for Art Basel

Art Basel in Basel features 285 leading galleries, showcasing works across all media, including painting, sculpture, photography, and digital artworks. In addition to its Galleries, Feature, Statements, and Edition sectors, around 70 large-scale installations and performances are on view in the show’s

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17th Century Paintings Looted by Nazis Returns to Louvre

Two 17th-century paintings were recently donated to the Louvre Museum after being returned to their owners. Floris van Schooten’s Still-Life with Ham and Peter Binoit’s Food, Fruit and Glass on a Table were for decades part of the Louvre’s Nordic painting collection,

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