The ongoing dispute over the Parthenon Marbles between Athens and London has escalated, with Greece maintaining that the marbles were stolen, while the UK argues they were obtained legally. Adding to the friction, designer Erdem Moralioglu chose the Athens Parthenon sculptures showroom
An original draft of a “Star Wars” script, believed to have been left behind in a London apartment by Harrison Ford, the actor famous for portraying Han Solo, fetched £10,795 ($13,600) at a U.K. auction held on Feb. 17. This script is
The Palestinian Museum reopens its doors after a nearly four-month-long closure due to the war in the Gaza Strip. The museum allocated three spaces for the exhibitions This Is Not an Exhibition, The Disappeared and Women of Gaza. This is Not an
“Oppenheimer” emerged as the big winner at the BAFTA Awards on Feb 18, scooping up seven prestigious accolades, including Best Film and Best Director for Christopher Nolan. The star-studded ceremony, held at the Royal Festival Hall in London, saw actor Cillian Murphy
Celebrating the influence of Yoko Ono on conceptual art, the Tate Modern in London, U.K., is hosting a retrospective exhibition shining a spotlight on her innovative contributions. Despite being famously known as the wife of the late Beatle John Lennon, Ono, who
A major exhibition at Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum pays tribute to the Dutch master’s groundbreaking work, showcasing 48 of his paintings. Co-curator Friso Lammertse highlighted Hals’ departure from convention, noting the rarity of smiles and laughter in 17th-century portraiture. “He was not a sober
For over half a century, the Istanbul Music Festival has stood as a beacon of classical music in Türkiye, captivating audiences with its diverse repertoire and esteemed artists. This year, the festival promises yet another extraordinary experience, showcasing a rich tapestry of
Jeff Koons has announced his plan to dispatch a series of new sculptures to the moon later this year. The creations by the world’s most expensive living artist are scheduled to reach the Earth’s natural satellite in July, where they will remain
The Berlin Film Festival commenced with a spirited press conference, but the political fervor intensified as three separate groups of protesters gathered at Potsdamer Platz just before the commencement of the opening night festivities. The first group consisted of approximately 50 individuals
After journalist and writer Mine Kırıkkanat’s lawsuit against author Elif Şafak for plagiarism resulted in a verdict in favor of Kırıkkanat, discussions and a lynching campaign began on social media. Approximately 130 prominent figures from the literary world came together to issue
Sculptor Mire Lee, an emerging figure on the international art stage, has been chosen to undertake the prestigious Turbine Hall commission at Tate Modern. This commission places monumental, ambitious artworks within the expansive atrium of the museum. Scheduled to be unveiled to
Andrei Molodkin claims to have safeguarded 16 artworks, collectively valued at over $45 million (£42.77 million), within a 29-ton safe containing an “extremely corrosive” substance and threatens to destroy all of them if Julian Assange dies in prison, according to Skynews.com. It
