When we turn the pages of history, spanning the Ottoman Empire’s resplendent final years to the nascent era of the Turkish Republic, we encounter the captivating saga of the Şakir Pasha Family. This family stands out as a constellation of remarkable individuals,
The "Memorabile.Ipermoda" exhibition at Rome's MAXXI Museum showcases the evolution of fashion through iconic designs, heritage pieces, and contemporary creativity, highlighting the industry's blend of tradition and innovation.
In the midst of ongoing conflict and devastation, Palestinian artists in Gaza are preparing to launch a biennale that defies the siege and celebrates resilience. The event aims to showcase the art of around 50 Gazan artists, emphasizing the power of creative
BASE 2024 brings together 132 emerging artists from across Turkey, showcasing their diverse creative visions under the theme "What Does Art Do?".
Over 600 artists and art professionals have signed an open letter demanding that London’s Tate museum cut ties with arts organizations whose founders have financial connections to Israel. The letter, addressed to Tate leadership before the December 3 Turner Prize ceremony, calls
What started as a routine maintenance check in Rome’s Villa Farnesina turned into a stunning revelation when electrician Davide Renzoni uncovered hidden 17th-century frescoes behind a false ceiling. These vibrant and untouched artworks, attributed to Baroque painter Carlo Maratta and his students,
In a historic auction at Christie’s, René Magritte’s enigmatic masterpiece, “L’empire des lumières,” fetched an astonishing $121.16 million, solidifying its place as the most expensive Surrealist work ever sold. This stunning sale, held on November 19, capped off a year-long celebration of
The Archaeological Museum of the University of Münster in Germany has returned a marble head of a man, dated to around 150 CE, to Greece. The return followed concerns from researchers about the artifact’s ownership history. During the repatriation ceremony, Greek Culture
Michelangelo Merisi, better known as Caravaggio, renowned for his mastery of chiaroscuro—a technique that brings dramatic lighting and lifelike realism to his subjects—led a turbulent life that ended in 1610 when he was in his late 30s. Among his rare surviving portraits
Archaeologists have uncovered what they believe to be the world’s oldest alphabet, predating previously known ancient scripts by centuries and suggesting a Middle Eastern origin, The New York Times reports. The groundbreaking discovery, dating back to around 2400 B.C., was made at
The designer owns the largest collection of Korine’s art in the world. The expansive, hypnotic exhibition of American multidisciplinary artist Harmony Korine is now on display in Paris, presented by French fashion designer agnès b., who owns the largest collection of Korine’s
The third installment of the ‘Orhan Pamuk: The Comfort of Objects’ exhibition opened this Wednesday at the DOX Modern Art Museum in Prague, where it welcomed Czech visitors. The exhibition, which will run until April 6, includes a wide array of works,
The 14th International Crime and Punishment Film Festival, running from November 22-28, is set to bring world cinema’s emerging talents to film enthusiasts. Featuring films showcased and awarded at prestigious festivals like Cannes, Venice, New York’s Tribeca, Thessaloniki, Göteborg, Zurich, and Sarajevo,
