A team of student researchers has successfully deciphered Greek writing inside a 2,000-year-old scroll, which was burned during the 79 CE eruption of Mount Vesuvius. This groundbreaking achievement not only promises the revelation of previously illegible text but also opens up new
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
Restoration efforts within Istanbul’s renowned Grand Bazaar have sparked controversy among shopkeepers as restoration teams have drilled into walls and installed thick beams. While a significant portion of the restoration work in the Grand Bazaar has been completed, ongoing operations persist in
On Valentine’s Day, activists staged a protest at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, calling for the institution to sever its connections with Henry Kravis, co-founder of investment firm KKR & Co., and his wife Marie-Josée Kravis. The Kravis couple,
Two climate activists recently made headlines by affixing images of environmental devastation onto the glass panel protecting Botticelli’s iconic fifteenth-century masterpiece, The Birth of Venus, at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. Hailing from the group Last Generation, a national student-led alliance, these
Pope Francis has revealed his intention to stop at the 60th Venice Biennale on April 28, during a planned one-day visit to Rome. This visit marks the first time the current Bishop of Rome will attend the prestigious biennial event. During his
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