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Ancient Frescoes of Mythological Refugee at Pompeii

A fresco depicting two Greek mythological siblings, Phrixus and Helle, has been unearthed in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. Gabriel Zuchtriegel, the director of Pompeii Archaeological Park, commented on the discovery, stating, ‘History seems to have repeated itself.’ He added, ‘It

Porridge on Queen Victoria Sculptures

Activists from the group This Is Rigged recently staged two protests in Glasgow. The first protest occurred inside the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum on March 3, while the second occurred at George Square on March 4. At the Kelvingrove Art Gallery

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Artists Ask Venice Biennale to Exclude Israel

Almost 9,000 people, including artists, curators and museum directors, have signed an online appeal calling for Israel to be excluded from this year’s Venice Biennale art fair and accusing the country of “genocide” in Gaza. Israel has been facing mounting international criticism,

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Sargent as a Fashion Genius

Tate Britain hosts  Sargent exhibition, offering a fresh perspective on the celebrated works of John Singer Sargent. Renowned for his captivating portrait paintings, this exhibition delves into Sargent’s unique approach to portraying his subjects, often individuals with whom he shared close ties.

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Frieze Los Angeles Marks its Sign

Frieze Los Angeles kicked off its fifth edition with VIPs streaming into the Santa Monica Airport. Although slightly smaller this year, with about 95 exhibitors compared to the usual 120, the fair buzzed with activity on VIP day and continued to draw

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Claros Sanctuary, Prophecy Center From the Past

Excavations at the Claros Sanctuary stand as the enduring legacy of Ege University’s Archaeology Department, according to Associate Professor Onur Zunal, who leads the excavation efforts. These excavations unearth artifacts and illuminate the historical significance of Claros as a center of prophecy

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The Very First Pets Ever To Be Photographed

New exhibition at the National Science and Media Museum in Bradford, UK reveals the very first pets ever to be photographed. A History of Photography (Through Pets) highlights historic photographs of animal companions from the museum’s collection, the earliest of which dates

Leaking Roofs at British Museum

The British Museum grapples with a persistent issue of roof leaks, a testament to the aging infrastructure that has plagued the institution for decades. The ubiquitous sight of buckets collecting drips and the necessity of additional heaters to combat winter humidity levels

New Cézanne Mural Discovered

During renovations to the childhood home of French painter Paul Cézanne in Aix-en-Provence, France, a previously unrecorded mural by the master impressionist was discovered under layers of plaster and wallpaper. The mural, found last August in the Grand Salon of the home

Queer Fest Banned in Turkey

The events of the Queer Fest, planned to take place between 23 and 25 Feb at Goethe Institute Ankara, Chamber of Mechanical Engineers, Training and Cultural Center, and Alumni Association of Political Science Faculty of Ankara University (Mülkiyeliler Birliği) banned by Ankara

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