Turkey’s prominent contemporary artist Nil Yalter has been awarded the Golden Lion for lifetime achievement by the Venice Biennale, along with Brazilian artist Anna Maria Maiolino. The award has been given for their enduring influence and significant contributions to contemporary art. Both
Camille Claudel’s legacy is celebrated in a new exhibition as a towering figure in modernist sculpture within France. Claudel’s life, marked by tragedy including confinement in an asylum during her final years, has been portrayed on screen, notably by Isabelle Adjani opposite
The Medusa mosaic and the Odeon stoa floor mosaic in the ancient city of Kibyra, situated in the southern province of Burdur, are now accessible to visitors once again. Following a period of closure during the winter months for protection against climatic
Bottega Veneta, in collaboration with Cassina and Fondation Le Corbusier, has unveiled On the Rocks at this year’s Milan Design Week. Creatively directed by Matthieu Blazy, the installation breathes new life into the LC14 Tabouret Cabanon, a minimalist masterpiece originally crafted by Le Corbusier for his cabin on the Côte
For its 9th edition, Artweeks Istanbul gathers artists and galleries from Türkiye. The event starts on April 20 and lasts until April 28. Originally called Artweeks Akaretler in 2018, it changed its name and venue to Artweeks Istanbul in its 9th edition.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City has completed the return of an ancient Sumerian sculpture to Iraq. The restitution ceremony for the Sumerian sculpture took place in Washington D.C., as announced by the Met in a statement. This return
The 3rd edition of the contemporary art fair “CI Bloom” begins with a preview on April 24th. The fair, which will continue with general visits between April 25-28 at Lütfi Kırdar Congress and Exhibition Center Rumeli Halls, will exhibit 568 works by
According to a report by the New York Times, Ruth Patir, an artist selected to represent Israel in the 2024 Venice Biennale, has stated that she will not unveil her exhibition in the country’s national pavillion until a ceasefire and hostage release
The Türkiye Pavilion presents Hollow and Broken: A State of the World, a site-specific installation by Gülsün Karamustafa. The work reflects the artist’s contemplation of current affairs on various scales, from inter-personal to inter-national, encompassing themes of deficiency and desolation. Space plays
Several museums in the UK have acknowledged the loss, theft, or destruction of hundreds of items from their collections over the past five years, shedding light on a widespread issue in the sector following last year’s British Museum thefts scandal. Among the
Yayoi Kusama, the renowned Japanese artist, achieved a remarkable milestone in 2023, raking in $80.9 million at auction, surpassing David Hockney to claim the title of the top-selling contemporary artist of the year. According to the latest Hiscox Artist Top 100 report,
Ignacy Czwartos, originally chosen to represent Poland at the 2024 Venice Biennale but later removed from the lineup due to opposition from the new government, will now unveil an independent exhibition titled “Polonia Uncensored” in Venice this month. Scheduled to debut on
