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Psychedelics and Bodily Fluids Found in Egyptian Bes Mug

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The Egyptian Bes Mug About to Undergo Analysis

Discovery Suggests Egyptians Got High! The newest discovery by Prof David Tanasi from the University of South Florida provides the first tangible evidence of hallucinogens within an Egyptian Bes mug. This provides evidence to the historical texts and age-old legends about ancient Egyptian medicine, customs and practices. Some of these rituals were performed in pyramids […]

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Christie’s Faces Legal Battle Over Unpaid €26.7M Chardin Masterpiece

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Jean Siméon Chardin's masterpiece still life Cut Melon (1760)

During the artist’s renaissance, the French outpost of Christie’s is going to court over the unpaid sale of Jean Siméon Chardin’s 1760 masterwork, Cut Melon. The still life, which sold for €26.7 million in June and set several records in the process, remains unpaid for by the winning bidder, Nanni Bassani Antivari, a 39-year-old real

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Vatican Removes Nativity Scene With Baby Jesus Donning a Keffiyeh

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Baby Jesus’s Identity Called Into Question As Christmas Eve comes closer, followers around the world have started to prepare their Christmas trees and nativity scenes. While it may be harmless, one particular nativity scene is in the midst of a controversy, We are talking about the Vatican display which depicts baby Jesus wearing a keffiyeh;

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What Sets Madras Art Weekend 2024 Apart as a Cultural Showcase?

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Returning for its third edition, Madras Art Weekend (MAW) has once again proven to be a stalwart in the cultural calendar of Chennai. Preceded, from 12–15 December 2024, MAW 2024 curated an engaging blend of art, design and culture that intertwined the cultural fabric of South India with contemporary creativity. The theme of this year

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What Can You Expect at the Serendipity Arts Festival 2024 in Goa?

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SAF 2024

The Serendipity Arts Festival (SAF), India’s largest multidisciplinary arts event, is set to return for its ninth edition in Panaji, Goa, from December 15 to 22, 2024. This annual festival celebrates a diverse array of artistic expressions, including visual arts, performing arts, culinary arts, craft, and accessibility initiatives. Serendipity Arts Festival Highlights of SAF 2024:

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Ladies Lounge Reopens at Mona: Entrance for Ladies, Exclusion for Men After Court Victory

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Ladies Room

The Museum of Old and New Art (Mona) in Hobart, Australia, has re-opened Ladies Lounge, an art installation featuring women-only spaces by artist and curator Kirsha Kaechele, after a landmark Supreme Court ruling overturned an earlier anti-discrimination tribunal finding. The installation stirred controversy in April 2023 after Jason Lau filed a lawsuit against the museum,

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Sotheby’s Lays Off A Large Number Of Staff Due To Difficult Market Conditions

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Introduction Sotheby’s has let go of 100 employees from its New York offices, including back-office employees, junior staff and specialists in various departments, confirmed ARTnews a statement released Wednesday. The move comes as the auction house grapples with a tough market environment and looks toward more international retrenchment. “A Sotheby’s spokesperson said: “Considering the challenges

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Protesters Call for Boycott of Art Basel Miami Beach Over City’s Investments in Israel

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On the second public day of Art Basel Miami Beach, a coalition of Miami-based advocacy groups protested outside the Miami Beach Convention Center, urging attendees to boycott the high-profile art fair. They urged the city of Miami and Miami-Dade County to withdraw their large investments in Israel bonds because of their opposition to policies contributing

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