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The stunning representation of traditional hand needlework from several Palestinian regions is on the cover of the November 2023 issue of Vogue Arabia. The 3,000-year-old embroidery, referred to as Tatreez, has great cultural value in the area. It is also common in other Levantine nations, with each country giving the needlework patterns their own distinctive […]

Introduction In a years-long legal tussle, an enigmatic man in his 80s, known in court documents as A.B., has emerged victorious in his battle against the French Ministry of Culture. The dispute revolved around A.B.’s desire to sell a rare drawing of Saint Sebastian by the renowned artist Leonardo da Vinci, an artwork he had

Introduction In a significant development in the world of art and antiquities, Serop Simonian, the alleged leader of a suspected Egyptian antiquities trafficking ring, was arrested in Germany and subsequently transferred to France. This arrest is linked to an investigation into the sale of potentially smuggled Egyptian antiquities, valued at a staggering €60 million ($64

Introduction In a significant recognition of their dedication to culture and creativity, the Indian cities of Gwalior and Kozhikode have joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). The UNESCO Director-General, Audrey Azoulay, designated 55 new cities on World Cities Day, praising their commitment to harnessing culture and innovation in their development strategies. Gwalior earned its

Introduction A remarkable fundraising campaign has recently been initiated to safeguard the historic Atelier 11 studio in the Cité Falguière, Paris. This 150-year-old studio holds profound art historical significance, having been the creative sanctuary for renowned artists such as Amedeo Modigliani, Chaïm Soutine, Constantin Brancusi, and Paul Gauguin. Additionally, it played a pivotal role in

On October 29th of 2023, Daakroom concludes another run of their Letter Writing Carnival with a successful turnout. This one-day event gathered more than 8,000 participants at the Gandhi Darshan near Rajghat in the Indian Capital of Delhi. The aim of the event and organisation is to bring back the dying art of letter writing

Introduction In an exciting development, a renowned international exhibition in South Korea has featured a selection of works by city-based artist Govinda Vishwa. Known for his incredible unconventional art, Vishwas was one of the few artists from India who participated in the exhibition titled ‘Recycling Story 2023’. Curated by artist-curator Soon Young Yang, the program