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In a significant move, Finland’s largest art museum, the Athenaeum, has officially changed the nationality of renowned 19th-century Realist painter Ilya Repin from Russian to Ukrainian. This decision comes in response to a campaign led by Ukrainians advocating for the acknowledgment of Repin’s true heritage. Initial Cataloging and Controversy The controversy began when the Athenaeum […]

In a country where graffiti is strictly prohibited, a group of young creatives in Singapore has seized an unusual opportunity to breathe life into an abandoned mall, defying conventional norms and creating a vibrant space for self-expression. Peace Centre, an aging structure slated for demolition later this year, has become an unexpected canvas for colourful

A restoration project aimed at reconstructing the outer casing of the Pyramid of Menkaure, one of the Giza pyramids, has come under heavy criticism from archaeologists, who have likened it to the seemingly futile task of straightening the Tower of Pisa. The initiative, a collaboration between the Egyptian government and Japanese archaeologists, has already commenced,

In a nod to four decades of iconic fashion, Marc Jacobs has unveiled its Spring/Summer 2024 campaign, featuring a stellar cast of friends and collaborators. German photographer Juergen Teller captured the essence of the campaign with a series of lo-fi shots, positioning each subject solo on the streets in front of Marc Jacobs’ headquarters in

The highly anticipated third edition of the Art of India exhibition is set to captivate art enthusiasts in the national capital, commencing on January 28 at the India Habitat Centre (IHC). Under the theme “Tradition, Transition, Modernity,” the eight-day exhibition, curated by esteemed art critic Alka Pande, promises to be a celebration of India’s diverse

 A tragic incident unfolded in Abkhazia, a Russian-backed breakaway region of Georgia, as a fire ravaged the National Gallery of Abkhazia, reducing thousands of cherished artworks to ashes. The National Gallery, more storage space than a museum, suffered irreparable losses in a blaze that swept through its exhibition hall in the capital, Sukhumi, early on