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Turkish Farmer Discovers Roman Mosaic A Turkish farmer has recently stumbled upon a mosaic depicting an ancient hunting scene. Dating back to the late Roman era, the mosaic might represent the first of its kind discovered in Turkey. The discovery was made in September 2023 when while planting an orchard in eastern Turkey, Mehmet Emin […]
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Art galleries worldwide are ramping up security measures in response to a notable surge in art crime. High-profile incidents, such as the recent theft of a £270,000 Banksy print from Grove Square Gallery in London, have highlighted the vulnerability of even well-protected establishments. A Growing Threat to the Art World According to industry experts, the
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Pyramid Discovered During Highway Construction An ancient pyramid-shaped structure, estimated to be 1,375 years old, was discovered during the Pachuca-Huejutla highway construction in the Sierra Alta region of Hidalgo, Mexico City. Officials from Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) revealed that the structure has a “pyramidal base;” a foundational element for a pyramid
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Artworks Entering Public Domain It has been over 70 years since Matisse, Derain, and Kahlo passed away in 1954. You know what that means, their artworks are now in the public domain. In the US, the UK, the EU, South America, and some other countries, the copyright duration typically lasts for “life plus 70 years.”
Sixth-Century Anglo-Saxon Sword Found A sixth-century sword has been discovered at an Anglo-Saxon cemetery near Canterbury, England. Archaeologists are optimistic that this early medieval weapon, which has been likened to the renowned Sutton Hoo sword, will provide fresh insights into life during the sixth century in that area. It is being hailed as one of
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San Lorenzo de El Escorial to Reorganize for Visitors Forty years after San Lorenzo de El Escorial’s designation as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Philip II’s austere tribute to authority, devotion, and patronage is amid a significant reorganisation intended to allow visitors to enjoy the serenity of a previously inaccessible monastic patio and view artworks
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Louis Vuitton X Takashi Murakami Louis Vuitton is bringing the nostalgic Y2K touch to attract luxury shoppers on New Year’s Day. The nostalgia in question is the reintroduction of LV’s iconic collaboration with Japanese artist Takashi Murakami, which will be available in stores alongside a campaign featuring Zendaya. Meanwhile, Pietro Beccari, CEO of Louis Vuitton
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Nicholas Galanin Awarded Don Tyson Prize Nicholas Galanin has been awarded the prestigious biennial Don Tyson Prize for his contributions to American art, focusing on Indigenous identity, culture, and representation, which comes with a $200,000 reward. Established in 2016 by the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Arkansas to commemorate the late Don Tyson;
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Melissa Joseph Wins the UOVO Prize Melissa Joseph, an artist based in Brooklyn; has won the Brooklyn Museum’s coveted UOVO Prize. She is known for her felting techniques in creating intimate portraits. The award includes a solo exhibition at the museum, a commission for a large public mural, and an unrestricted cash grant of $25,000.
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Berlin City Government Cuts Cultural Funding The Berlin city government moved forward with a reduction in its cultural funding, despite significant backlash and demonstrations from the arts community. The new financial plan for 2025 will cut approximately €130m from arts and culture, which is about 12% of the total budget, leading to concerns that some
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