27-year-old Burak Yurdakul, known by the alias “Rakun,” who created wall paintings in many streets of Istanbul, especially in the neighborhoods of Suadiye, Caddebostan, Yeldeğirmeni, Hasanpaşa, and Erenköy in Kadıköy, has passed away. The news of his death was announced on social
Phillips auction house is set to offer three paintings by Jean-Michel Basquiat during its spring sales in New York and Hong Kong. These works, created between 1981 and 1982, originate from the collection of anthropologist Francesco Pellizzi and were acquired from Basquiat’s
Brooklyn-based art duo Jen Catron and Paul Outlaw are set to unveil their latest creation, the world’s largest hot dog, in Times Square on April 30. Their towering 65-foot sculpture, titled “Hot Dog in the City,” will make its debut and will
Artists have depicted Jesus Christ in various ways throughout history, but some recent examples have caused controversy. The Catholic world is disturbed by recent depictions of Jesus Christ in the art world. The latest example is from Italy, Capri. The controversy surrounding
ArtSümer is hosting Deniz Üster’s solo exhibition. Spanning across geological and scientific inquiry, Deniz Üster’s art practice is permeated by anthropological and historical research. Utilizing science fiction as her primary discipline, Üster playfully creates ethical conundrums, particularly within the context of space
According to reports in the Italian press, Russia has decided to allocate its unused national pavilion at the Venice Biennale to Bolivia. The decision comes as Russia is abstaining from participation in the Biennale for the second consecutive year, following its invasion
The case surrounding the protection of Michelangelo’s David under Italy’s cultural heritage code is fascinating and raises important questions about the intersection of art, commerce, and cultural preservation, according to AP news article. Curators like Cecilie Hollberg are understandably concerned about the
Art Basel and Parley for the Oceans have announced a partnership and launch ‘Art for the Oceans’, a global fundraising initiative to protect Oceans, Climate and Life against plastic pollution, climate change and biodiversity loss. Art Basel Miami Beach 2023 will mark
A Banksy mural in north London emerged on the side of a residential building in Hornsey Road, Finsbury Park, on March 18. Following an incident in which it was splattered with white paint, it has been obscured by plastic sheeting and surrounded
Curated by Nataša Petrešin-Bachelez, Arts and Culture Program Manager at Cité International des Arts, the exhibition, When Solidarity Is Not a Metaphor, created by Alserkal Initiatives in partnership with Cité International des Arts and in collaboration with Lightbox, readies to take place