Archaeologists have recently made some groundbreaking discoveries in the Stone Hills (Taş Tepeler) that will leave an indelible mark on human history. Firstly, they unearthed the first-ever painted Neolithic statue from Göbeklitepe. Secondly, they discovered a 2.3-meter human statue located in Karahantepe.
In a morning conference call with reporters, Christie’s CEO Guillaume Cerutti and other executives provided an overview of the auction house’s performance for the first half of the year. In summary, the results were disappointing. Christie’s recorded auction sales totaling $2.1 billion
Archaeologists have unearthed the Koressos gate, one of the three main entrances to the ancient city of Ephesus, a once-thriving hub of trade and tourism. This discovery is a significant milestone in the ongoing excavation efforts within the ancient site, located within
London’s Science Museum Group, which includes five UK-run museums, has ended its sponsorship deal with the oil company Equinor following calls for its board to divest from the energy giant. Since 2016, the Norwegian company had sponsored the UK museum’s Wonderlab gallery,
Bill Viola, a pioneering video artist, passed away at 73 at his home in Long Beach, California, on Friday, July 12, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. His death was confirmed by James Cohan, the artist’s representing gallery. Viola is remembered
In an audacious act of artistic defiance, Brazilian artist Ilê Sartuzi executed a meticulously planned heist at the British Museum last month. The heist, more a performance than a crime, saw Sartuzi lift a historic coin from its display case, only to
The Modern Institute in Glasgow is hosting an exhibition of Haring’s work at its Aird’s Lane Bricks Space from June 7 to September 5, 2024. The Modern Institute, founded in Glasgow in 1997, is renowned for its dynamic program featuring internationally established
Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A) in London has secured a rare medieval carving of Jesus, edging out New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met). This seven-inch sculpture, meticulously carved from walrus ivory and depicting Jesus being taken down from the cross,
In the heart of Türkiye’s Aegean province of İzmir, Ege University’s Paper and Book Arts Museum stands as a unique repository of literary history. The first of its kind in the country, this museum houses an array of remarkable artifacts, including the
The 10th Trans Pride Week Exhibition Collective’s exhibition “Turn and See Back: Revisiting Trans Revolutions in Turkey ” was closed with the ban decision of Beyoğlu District Governorate. The closure of the exhibition, as mandated by the district governor’s office, will continue
In a world where actors often pivot between roles and offscreen endeavors, Jim Carrey stands as a multifaceted figure whose artistic inclinations have flourished alongside his cinematic career. While audiences may recognize him for his performances in films ranging from “Ace Ventura:
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