Archaeologists have recently made some groundbreaking discoveries in the Stone Hills (Taş Tepeler) that will leave an indelible mark on human history. Firstly, they unearthed the first-ever painted Neolithic statue from Göbeklitepe. Secondly, they discovered a 2.3-meter human statue located in Karahantepe.
The multidisciplinary artist Jesse Darling has won the 2023 Turner Prize, the U.K.’s most important prize for contemporary art. During his acceptance speech, Darling reminded the British public that, starting with Margaret Thatcher, successive governments have been removing arts education from the
Museum in the southwestern Saarland Cultural Heritage, German city of Saarbrücken canceled Berlin-based artist Candice Breitz’s 2024 exhibition over her condemnation of Israel’s retaliatory assault on Gaza. Breitz, who grew up in Apartheid South Africa and is Jewish, reportedly learned that her
Thom Yorke and Stanley Donwood have announced part two of London art exhibition, “The Crow Flies: Part Two” at Tin Man Art Gallery in London on December 6. The exhibition features a series of new paintings that long-term friends and collaborators Yorke
The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) closed its main entrance on Dec 2, as approximately 700 pro-Palestine protesters staged an action outside the New York City institution. The protesting group then marched to Times Square chanting “Israel bombs, USA pays, how
Criminals stole one part of the lead sculpture by the iconic German artist Anselm Kiefer from a warehouse in France, reported the Guardian. The artist estimated the damages at over one million dollars (£785,000). It is noted that the robbers broke into
A lost painting by Sandro Botticelli has been found after 50 years. The painting disappeared from Italian state’s art records 50 years ago and has recovered from a family home near Naples. The artwork, which dates to the 15th century and is
David Hockney has unveiled his latest Christmas-themed artwork to bring “joy and hope” to people in London. Hockney’s animation, showcasing two Christmas trees against the backdrop of the River Thames, is on display nightly from 5 pm to 10.30 pm until December
Interior designer and Philanthropist, Mica Ertegün, died at the age of 97 on Dec 2. Ertegün died at her Long Island home in Southampton, New York. She was a well-known philanthropist and interior designer who was praised for her taste. She was known
The Quilt Story project, gathering traditional and contemporary art, is to take the stage at Miami Art Week. Led by Nazan Aktan and organized by Act Contemporary LLC Miami, the exhibition is supported by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The
Art Basel Miami hosts 277 international galleries this December, with 25 newcomers joining an outstanding line-up of veteran exhibitors, two-thirds of which hail from North and Latin America. The fair, whose Global Lead Partner is UBS, will take place at the Miami
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