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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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

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