New exhibition at the National Science and Media Museum in Bradford, UK reveals the very first pets ever to be photographed. A History of Photography (Through Pets) highlights historic photographs of animal companions from the museum’s collection, the earliest of which dates
In a significant move to bolster the cultural heritage of the ancient city of Pergamon, Turkey has earmarked a budget of 1 billion Turkish Liras ($32.2 million) to enhance its national and international prominence, announced Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy.
The British Museum grapples with a persistent issue of roof leaks, a testament to the aging infrastructure that has plagued the institution for decades. The ubiquitous sight of buckets collecting drips and the necessity of additional heaters to combat winter humidity levels
During renovations to the childhood home of French painter Paul Cézanne in Aix-en-Provence, France, a previously unrecorded mural by the master impressionist was discovered under layers of plaster and wallpaper. The mural, found last August in the Grand Salon of the home
The events of the Queer Fest, planned to take place between 23 and 25 Feb at Goethe Institute Ankara, Chamber of Mechanical Engineers, Training and Cultural Center, and Alumni Association of Political Science Faculty of Ankara University (Mülkiyeliler Birliği) banned by Ankara
Museum of Modern Art hosts a new site-specific installation by Shana Moulton, whose work captures the banality and enormity of everyday life. Through performance, video, and sculpture, Moulton chronicles the experiences of her semi-autobiographical alter-ego, Cynthia, as she navigates personal choices and physical
Art enthusiasts and historians alike eagerly anticipate a landmark exhibition at the Louvre in Paris, celebrating the profound legacy of Jan van Eyck, the esteemed Flemish master of the Northern Renaissance. From March 20 to June 17, 2024, the prestigious museum will
Efforts are underway to address structural concerns within Istanbul’s iconic Hagia Sophia, with a focus on the restoration of a vital minaret following the discovery of significant cracks. Steel scaffolding now envelops the minaret named after Ottoman Sultan Bayezid II, situated in
Media artist Refik Anadol, has brought his captivating digital works, crafted with the aid of artificial intelligence, to London’s Serpentine North exhibition space. Titled “Echoes of the Earth: Living Archive,” the exhibition marks Anadol’s inaugural major solo showcase in the U.K., promising
The annual festival Burning Man has revealed the design of the 2024 Temple at Black Rock City, which will become the central installation during the festival happening between August 25th and September 2nd, 2024, in Black Rock Desert, Nevada. Titled “The Temple
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
