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Ancient Body Piercings Found in Mardin

Excavations at the Neolithic settlement of Boncuklu Tarla, situated in Mardin’s Dargeçit district, have revealed a collection of stud-shaped objects reminiscent of contemporary body piercings. This discovery is potentially the earliest evidence of body piercing, shedding light on the adornment practices of

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ICA Miami Removes Portrait of Edward Said

The Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA) recently changed its display by briefly removing and then reinstating a portrait of Palestinian-American scholar and activist Edward Said. The artwork was re-installed shortly after a fundraising gala, Hyperallergic has confirmed. This move has sparked

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Philosopher and Writer Aracagök Releases Tenth Album

The tenth album by Zafer Aracagök, philosopher, musician, art critic, and visual artist, is released by Rizosfera. Aracagök’s latest album, ‘If I Were Happy’, is dedicated to sound experimentation (NUKFM020). It consists of a 2GB USB card with six unreleased musical tracks,

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Vatican Invites Maurizio Cattelan for Venice Biennale

The Vatican has announced Maurizio Cattelan will create a large outdoor installation for the Vatican’s Venice Biennale presentation. There will also be a multimedia installation situated within Venice’s women’s prison, crafted through the collaborative efforts of inmates and artists, and accessible to

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Met Museum Staff Pleads to Address Attacks on Gaza

Workers at the Metropolitan Museum of Art are calling on the museum’s leadership to address the destruction of Gaza’s cultural heritage sites. A group of 158 museum staff, fellows, and volunteers calling themselves Met Workers For Palestine delivered an open letter to

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New Exhibition at Arter: GLOSSOLALALA

The new exhibition at Arter, GLOSSOLALALA, showcases individual works by Johanna Gustafsson Fürst and Dilek Winchester, crafted in diverse locations and mediums. The exhibition facilitates encounters and negotiations by assembling these pieces on common ground, delving into the potential for communal experiences

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Night Museum Project Kicks off at Hierapolis

The launch of the “Museum by Night” project, aimed at offering visitors a unique experience of Türkiye’s historical sites and cultural heritage under the night sky, took place on March 8 at the Pamukkale Hierapolis ancient city in the western province of

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$1 Million Heist at Italian Museum

Almost 50 pieces of gold jewelry crafted by the esteemed Italian sculptor Umberto Mastroianni, valued at 1.2 million euros, were stolen in a targeted heist at an exhibition in northern Italy, curators reported on March 9. Described as a “highly specialized gang,”

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Silent Demonstration at Michal Rovner’s Opening

Activists disrupted the opening of Israeli artist Michal Rovner’s exhibition Pragim https://www.pacegallery.com/artists/michal-rovner/ at Pace Gallery on March 7. Demonstrators accused the artist of ignoring the reality of Palestinians and decrying her use of poppies, a flower that carries special significance in Palestine.

The Afghan Culture Fades Away

Artistic expression is considered a crime now in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. Independent artists are punished with extrajudicial execution, arbitrary detention, arrestment, and public humiliation. It is also prohibited for women and girls to study arts and pursue a career in arts. Museums, archives,

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