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Louvre Hosts Van Eyck’s Blockbuster Show

Art enthusiasts and historians alike eagerly anticipate a landmark exhibition at the Louvre in Paris, celebrating the profound legacy of Jan van Eyck, the esteemed Flemish master of the Northern Renaissance. From March 20 to June 17, 2024, the prestigious museum will

Deep Cracks at Hagia Sophia

Efforts are underway to address structural concerns within Istanbul’s iconic Hagia Sophia, with a focus on the restoration of a vital minaret following the discovery of significant cracks. Steel scaffolding now envelops the minaret named after Ottoman Sultan Bayezid II, situated in

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Refik Anadol’s UK Premier

Media artist Refik Anadol, has brought his captivating digital works, crafted with the aid of artificial intelligence, to London’s Serpentine North exhibition space. Titled “Echoes of the Earth: Living Archive,” the exhibition marks Anadol’s inaugural major solo showcase in the U.K., promising

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Parthenon Marbles Stir London Fashion Week

The ongoing dispute over the Parthenon Marbles between Athens and London has escalated, with Greece maintaining that the marbles were stolen, while the UK argues they were obtained legally. Adding to the friction, designer Erdem Moralioglu chose the Athens Parthenon sculptures showroom

Silent Symphony at Dirimart

Dirimart presents Silent Symphony,  by the artist duo Florian & Michael Quistrebert, focusing on experiencing light and reflection both in the gallery space and on the painting surface. With the exhibition, the duo challenges the boundaries of human perception, exploring physical matter

Byzantium as Europe’s Black Mirror

Anthony Kaldellis, University of Chicago, discusses the role of Byzantium in Europe’s idealization of itself. This lecture will take place live on Zoom, followed by a question and answer period. Please register to receive the Zoom link. Registration opens on 19 January 2024.

Contemporary Figuration: Between Body and Metaphor

JD Malat Gallery hosts Contemporary Figuration: Between Body and Metaphor exhibition until Jan 27. The exhibition aims to bring together the works of contemporary painters who explore the body not only as material but also as the embodiment of the immaterial. These

Suppose You Are Not Opens at Arter

Suppose You Are Not, the inaugural private collection exhibition hosted at Arter, traverses expansive and profound terrain, encompassing not only a diverse array of artworks and objects but also a multitude of mediums and themes. Inspired by a line from Omar Khayyam’s

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Venice Biennale to Host 331 Artists

The Venice Biennale has announced the participation of 331 artists and collectives for this year’s edition, scheduled to take place from April 20 to November 24. The extensive list was unveiled during a press conference in Venice. Curated by Adriano Pedrosa, the

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Author Mario Levi Passed Away

Mario Levi, one of the most prolific writers in contemporary literature, bid farewell to life while undergoing cancer treatment in the hospital. Born in Istanbul in 1957, Levi graduated from Saint Michel High School in 1975 and later earned a degree in

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