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Damien Hirst Sculptures Dated Inaccurately

An investigation by The Guardian has revealed that three sculptures by Damien Hirst, created by preserving animals in formaldehyde, were inaccurately dated by his company to the 1990s, despite being made in 2017. The trio of works, which include preserved specimens of

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Archaeologists Uncover Statue of Ramesses II

Ramesses II, commonly known as Ramesses the Great, ruled as the third pharaoh of the 19th Dynasty during Egypt’s New Kingdom period. His reign, spanning from 1279 to 1213 BC, is often hailed as the pinnacle of Egypt’s history, characterized by extensive

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Istanbul’s New Museums

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

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Fourth Plinth: Winners Announced

New York–based artist Tschabalala Self and Romanian-American sculptor Andra Ursuţa have won the Fourth Plinth Prize. They were selected by the Fourth Plinth Commissioning Group, chaired by Ekow Eshun, from a shortlist of seven artists. The sculptures will be exhibited on London’s

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New Banksy Mural

A new mural by Banksy gives an environmental message for St. Patrick’s Day. The mural speaks volumes about environmental issues,  highlighting the urgency of taking action to protect nature. The location of Banksy’s mural in London’s Finsbury Park neighborhood adds another layer of

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Aspendos Excavations to Complete in Four Years

Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy has announced plans to accelerate excavation and restoration efforts in the ancient city of Aspendos, located in the southern province of Antalya. Currently, only 2 percent of the city has been excavated, prompting a commitment

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Barbara Kruger at Serpentine Galleries

Thinking of You. I Mean Me. I Mean You. at Serpentine South is Kruger’s first solo institutional show in London in over twenty years. It features a unique selection of installations alongside moving image works and multiple soundscapes. The exhibition is the UK premiere of Untitled (No Comment) (2020).

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Atatürk’s Legendary Boat to Become a Museum

The boat, once used by  Mustafa Kemal Atatürk for sightseeing, has undergone restoration and is now open to visitors at the Naval Museum in Çanakkale. Known as the “M/G Acar,” this vessel was previously employed to transport Atatürk from the renowned Savarona

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Frida Kahlo’s Story With Her Own Words

In the new documentary “Frida,” filmmaker Carla Gutiérrez utilizes Frida Kahlo’s personal writings to offer insight into the artist’s life and work. Blending first-person narration with archival footage and interpretive animation of Kahlo’s art, the film provides a fresh perspective on her

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