Following significant gains in local elections, Republican People’s Party’s (CHP) Ekrem İmamoğlu once again led the elections during Sunday’s mayoral elections. İmamoğlu is also known for supporting cultural life in Istanbul. Since the beginning of 2024, Istanbul locals have been pleased to
After more than thirty years of anticipation, the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo has opened its doors, showcasing 50,000 artifacts, including Tutankhamun's treasures, in a modern narrative of Egyptian history.
Gold and quartz worth $700,000 have been stolen from the National Museum of Natural History in Paris, marking the latest incident in a chain of museum thefts across France.
The Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation has made its collections available online, offering broader access to art and cultural heritage. As part of this digital transformation, 2,510 works from the Kütahya Tiles and Ceramics, Orientalist Painting, and Anatolian Weights and Measures collections,
The Şakir Pasha Mansion, which left its mark on Büyükada’s cultural heritage, comes to life once again in a new exhibition at the Princes’ Islands Museum. The museum is hosting an exhibition focusing on the mansion of the Şakir Pasha Family, who
Everyone from 7 to 77 is familiar with the Rahmi M. Koç Museum, located on the shores of Hasköy, facing the Golden Horn. Born out of the private collection of Rahmi M. Koç, the museum offers a different perspective on museology in
The National Gallery of Art (NGA) in Washington, D.C., has officially ended its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs following an executive order (EO) signed by President Donald Trump. The order, issued on January 20, mandates the termination of all DEI initiatives
Dr. Nazan Ölçer, Director of the Sakıp Sabancı Museum since 2003, will hand over her role to Professor Dr. Ahu Antmen, a faculty member of Sabancı University’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, as of February 3.
As wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles, two museums have been destroyed. As of the night of 8th January, many other institutions in the city remained closed, prioritizing the safety of their staff. On 9th Jan, several fires were still active, with
The transformation of the Netherlands' historic panopticon prisons showcases the remarkable ability to breathe new life into spaces once defined by fear and control, turning them into thriving cultural and creative hubs that honor their past while inspiring the future.
Istanbul Modern marks its 20th anniversary on December 11, 2024, celebrating two decades of success with 10 million visitors and over 1 million children and young adults benefiting from free art education. In its first 20 years, Istanbul Modern organized 9 collection
To commemorate its 25th anniversary, Tate Modern will host a special exhibition featuring 25 significant works from its collection, starting with Louise Bourgeois’s renowned sculpture, ‘Maman’. The celebratory exhibition will bring together monumental works by artists such as Mark Rothko and Louise
The Metropolitan Museum reveals plans for a $550 million contemporary art wing, designed by Frida Escobedo, set to open in 2030.
