For the first time, the Vatican is allowing the public to enter a necropolis. On November 17, it opened a gate along its walls to enter the Via Triumphalis Necropolis, an ancient Roman burial ground that lies beneath Vatican City. It is replete
During the Republic period, the main objective of Turkey’s culture and art policies was to elevate the country to the level of a developed nation by making Turkish culture universal in both cultural and technical aspects. Atatürk’s culture and art policies remained
Two climate activists from the group Just Stop Oil have been arrested after smashing the glass protecting a famous painting in London’s National Gallery. A video posted to Just Stop Oil’s account on X shows the activists wearing white Just Stop Oil
Museums have taken on the responsibility of reflecting on everything that is happening in society. They have become a platform for various activities and cannot escape the latest events in the world. Instead of taking to the streets, activists have started to
This year, the art world debate of ‘Paris or London’ revealed a real crisis. Even though the fairs have resulted in good sales, the problems remained the same, Art Basel’s Paris edition, Paris+, par Art Basel is limited by size and Frieze
Commagene Lar, Land and River Biennial opened inKahta district on Sept. 23. Curated by Nihat Özdal, the biennial showcases artworks of 13 artists, Shirin Abedinarad, Vahap Avşar, Murat Cem Baytok, Anna Laura Cantera, Yalda Jamali, Odmaa Uranchimeg, Cengiz Tekin, Mariko Hori, Zaid
Collector Bernard Arnault, owner of LVMH, a fashion conglomerate and Fondation Louis Vuitton, is reportedly under investigation for money laundering in France. The investigation, which was first reported by Le Monde last week, is focused on Arnault’s business dealings with Nikolai Sarkisov,
Bosco Sodi intentionally includes flaws in his art, which we find appealing. Recently, we discussed the exhibition “The Silence of Form” at the Sevil Dolmacı İstanbul. During our conversation, we delved into the philosophy behind the artist’s work, which he describes as
Organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) the 27th Istanbul Theatre Festival opens its curtains on 25 October with a packed programme. The festival is preparing to greet audiences from 25 October–25 November. In the second and final year
More than 3,000 years ago, ancient Egyptian artists flubbed a royal portrait that was discovered in a tomb within a vast necropolis, a new study suggests. The painting, of the pharaoh Ramesses II (reign circa 1279 B.C. to 1213 B.C.), is in
