Bonhams Auction House in England has announced the upcoming auction of a bronze medal featuring a portrait believed to date back to the princehood era of Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II. The announcement emphasized that the portrait, rendered on bronze, is thought to
As everyone knows by now, Beyonce is preparing to release her new album, while she is promoting it using museums, photographers, and cultural heritage. Beyonce’s announcement unveiled her eighth studio album, “Cowboy Carter” (also referred to as Act II: Cowboy Carter or
Palazzo Reale pays homage to the enduring legacy of Paul Cézanne and Pierre Auguste Renoir through an exhibition that delves into their profound influence on later artistic movements. Marking 150 years since the founding of the art movement, Palazzo Reale presents an
The legal battle initiated by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality regarding the transfer of ownership of Taksim Gezi Park to the Sultan Bayezid Foundation has finally concluded. Taksim Gezi Park is a small urban park in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul, next to
An investigation by The Guardian has revealed that three sculptures by Damien Hirst, created by preserving animals in formaldehyde, were inaccurately dated by his company to the 1990s, despite being made in 2017. The trio of works, which include preserved specimens of
Ramesses II, commonly known as Ramesses the Great, ruled as the third pharaoh of the 19th Dynasty during Egypt’s New Kingdom period. His reign, spanning from 1279 to 1213 BC, is often hailed as the pinnacle of Egypt’s history, characterized by extensive
Following significant gains in local elections, Republican People’s Party’s (CHP) Ekrem İmamoğlu once again led the elections during Sunday’s mayoral elections. İmamoğlu is also known for supporting cultural life in Istanbul. Since the beginning of 2024, Istanbul locals have been pleased to
New York–based artist Tschabalala Self and Romanian-American sculptor Andra Ursuţa have won the Fourth Plinth Prize. They were selected by the Fourth Plinth Commissioning Group, chaired by Ekow Eshun, from a shortlist of seven artists. The sculptures will be exhibited on London’s
A new mural by Banksy gives an environmental message for St. Patrick’s Day. The mural speaks volumes about environmental issues, highlighting the urgency of taking action to protect nature. The location of Banksy’s mural in London’s Finsbury Park neighborhood adds another layer of
Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy has announced plans to accelerate excavation and restoration efforts in the ancient city of Aspendos, located in the southern province of Antalya. Currently, only 2 percent of the city has been excavated, prompting a commitment
