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Christie’s spotlights Marwan Kassab-Bachi in 2025 Arab Art Exhibition
Christie's auction house will present "Marwan: A Soul in Exile," a major non-selling exhibition featuring over 150 works…
- Christie's will present "Marwan: A Soul in Exile," a major retrospective featuring over 150 works by late Syrian-German artist Marwan Kassab-Bachi at its London headquarters from July 16-August 22, 2025
press.christies+2. - The non-selling exhibition, curated by Dr. Ridha Moumni, showcases six decades of the artist's career from 1953-2014, including paintings, drawings, and works on paper loaned from prestigious museums and private collections across Europe and the Middle East
press.christies+2. - Marwan (1934-2016) is renowned for his revolutionary "facial landscapes" - layered portraits that transform human faces into emotional terrains, transcending traditional portraiture to explore themes of identity, displacement, and the human condition
arabnews+2. - Born in Damascus and relocating to Germany in the late 1950s, Marwan developed a unique artistic voice influenced by German Expressionism while maintaining deep connections to his Arab heritage and political struggles
arabnews+2. - This marks Christie's third annual Arab Art Exhibition in London, part of the auction house's commitment to highlighting the richness of artists from the Arab world and introducing underrepresented artistic scenes to London audiences
arabnews+1.
Bill Dilworth, longtime caretaker of The New York Earth Room, dies at 70
Bill Dilworth, who served as the dedicated caretaker of Walter De Maria's iconic "The New York Earth Room"…
- Bill Dilworth, the beloved caretaker of Walter De Maria's iconic "The New York Earth Room" installation, died on December 10, 2024, at age 70 following a stroke
x+2. - For 35 years starting in 1989, Dilworth meticulously maintained the 280,000 pounds of earth spread across a 3,600-square-foot SoHo loft, watering, raking, and preserving the installation while greeting visitors
wikipedia+2. - Beyond basic maintenance, Dilworth developed an intimate artistic connection with the work, creating a unique visual documentation system using calligraphic notation to record visitor attendance in spiral notebooks
diaart. - Dilworth worked alongside his wife Patti Dilworth, who served as caretaker of De Maria's other SoHo installation "The Broken Kilometer" from 1993 until her retirement in 2021, making them guardians of both major De Maria works in New York
wikipedia+2. - His dedication transformed him from a temporary caretaker into the embodiment of De Maria's artistic vision, maintaining what he called "earth, art, quiet, and time" in the heart of rapidly changing SoHo
artsper+1.
KAWS to bring monumental art to New York Botanical Garden in 2027
Internationally acclaimed artist KAWS is set to transform the New York Botanical Garden with a garden-wide takeover from…
- KAWS will transform the New York Botanical Garden with a garden-wide takeover from May 22 to October 24, 2027, featuring his signature characters and monumental sculptures across the 250-acre landscape
hypebeast+1. - The exhibition will showcase KAWS' iconic characters like Companion, BFF, and Chum positioned throughout the gardens, creating unexpected moments where contemporary art and nature converge
hypebeast+1. - This follows the tradition of previous successful NYBG art installations, most notably Yayoi Kusama's "Cosmic Nature" in 2021, which attracted over 600,000 visitors
news.artnet. - KAWS's signature X-eyed creations will create a thought-provoking dialogue between his melancholic cartoon-inspired figures and the living landscape of the botanical garden
hypebeast+1. - The New York Botanical Garden offers a spectacular 250-acre backdrop featuring diverse ecosystems, specialty gardens, and the landmark Enid A. Haupt Conservatory as a living canvas for the exhibition
hypebeast+1.
Ancient temple with blood rituals and sacrificial altar uncovered in Turkey
Archaeologists have uncovered a 6,000-year-old temple complex in eastern Turkey's Elazığ Province that features a ritual blood channel…
- Archaeologists have uncovered a 6,000-year-old temple complex in eastern Turkey's Elazığ Province featuring a ritual blood channel containing human and animal remains alongside an altar stone marked with knife cuts
greekreporter+2. - The discovery at Tadım Höyüğü, a 35-meter-tall archaeological mound, reveals one of the earliest known examples of ritual architecture in the Upper Euphrates Basin dating to the Late Chalcolithic and Early Bronze Age
greekreporter+2. - Excavations led by the Elazığ Museum Directorate and Turkey's Ministry of Culture and Tourism also uncovered four ceremonial podiums, a sacred hearth, and various artifacts including pottery, seal stamps, and religious figurines
arkeonews+1. - The ritual blood channel and altar stone with knife marks provide evidence that both human and animal sacrifices were performed as offerings to deities, reflecting the sophisticated spiritual beliefs of ancient Anatolian communities
greekreporter+2. - The site represents a significant religious and settlement center that offers rare insights into early communal and spiritual life in the region, with findings demonstrating continuous human occupation across multiple historical periods
greekreporter+2.
Indigenous youth complete historic first kayak trip down restored Klamath River
A group of 43 Indigenous youth completed a historic 300-mile kayaking journey down the Klamath River this month,…
- A group of 43 Indigenous youth completed a historic 33-day, 300-mile kayaking journey down the Klamath River from source to sea, becoming the first people to paddle the entire waterway since the largest dam removal project in U.S. history was finished last fall
ijpr+1. - The teenagers, ranging in age from 13 to 20 and representing tribes across the Klamath Basin, launched their expedition on June 12 from the river's headwaters near Chiloquin, Oregon, after three years of intensive whitewater kayaking training through the Paddle Tribal Waters program
ijpr+1. - The journey celebrated the removal of four hydroelectric dams—Copco 1 and 2, Iron Gate, and J.C. Boyle—which was completed in October 2024 ahead of schedule and reopened more than 400 miles of habitat to Pacific salmon and other fish species
ijpr+1. - Salmon have already returned to areas above the former dam sites almost immediately after removal, with fall Chinook observed 230 miles from the ocean by October 2024, surprising even seasoned biologists with the speed of their return
therevelator. - For the Indigenous tribes that fought decades for dam removal, the kayaking journey represents both celebration and healing, with participants describing it as "the start of a new beginning" after a "century-long battle"
opb.
Millais works loaned to Perth Art Gallery for major exhibition
A collection of rarely seen artworks from renowned Victorian painter John Everett Millais and his wife Effie Gray…
- A collection of rarely seen artworks from Victorian painter John Everett Millais and his wife Effie Gray will be displayed in Scotland for the first time, with over 300 pieces going on long-term loan to Perth Art Gallery
news.stv+1. - The collection, which has remained unseen for 30 years, is being donated by Millais' great-grandson Sir Geoffroy Millais and includes works from when the artist was just seven years old as well as Gray's jewelry
news.stv+1. - Millais, a founding member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood known for masterpieces like "Ophelia" (1851-52), painted 21 large-scale landscapes in Perthshire during the last 26 years of his life
tate. - The free public display titled "Millais in Perthshire" opens July 25, 2025, featuring more than 25 highlight objects including personal artifacts like brushes, palettes, and correspondence
news.stv+1. - The exhibition represents a homecoming for Effie Gray, who was born in Perth, and celebrates Millais' enduring connection to the Scottish region that inspired many of his celebrated landscape paintings
news.stv+1.
3,800-year-old Peruvian citadel opens to tourists
The 3,800-year-old citadel of Penico, part of the ancient Caral civilization, has opened its doors to visitors in…
- The 3,800-year-old citadel of Penico, part of the ancient Caral civilization, opened to tourists in Peru on Saturday after eight years of study and restoration work
phys+2. - Located in the Supe valley 110 miles north of Lima and built between 1,800-1,500 BC, Penico served as a crucial trading hub connecting Pacific coast, Andes, and Amazon communities
phys+1. - The archaeological site contains 18 constructions including buildings and residential complexes, with researchers believing it was built simultaneously with the first civilizations in the Middle East and Asia
phys. - Lead archaeologist Ruth Shady hopes the site will provide insights into how climate change-induced droughts led to the collapse of the Caral civilization, which flourished between 3,000-1,800 BC
phys+1. - The opening ceremony featured traditional pututus (conch shell trumpets) played during an ancestral ritual offering to Pachamama (Mother Earth), highlighting the site's cultural significance
phys+2.
Marni names Belgian designer Meryll Rogge as creative director
Italian luxury house Marni announced Tuesday the appointment of Belgian designer Meryll Rogge as its new creative director,…
- Marni announced the appointment of Belgian designer Meryll Rogge as its new creative director, filling the position left vacant after Francesco Risso's departure in June
highsnobiety+1. - The appointment comes just two weeks after Rogge won the prestigious 2025 ANDAM Grand Prize, securing €300,000 and mentorship from Sidney Toledano, senior advisor to LVMH's Bernard Arnault
fashionnetwork+1. - Rogge, who launched her eponymous brand in 2020, previously worked at Marc Jacobs in New York and served as head of women's design at Dries Van Noten
highsnobiety+1. - She was named Designer of the Year at the 2024 Belgian Fashion Awards, becoming the first woman to receive this honor
highsnobiety+1. - The appointment is part of a broader creative reshuffle at OTB Group, Marni's parent company, which has also installed new leadership at Jil Sander and Maison Margiela this year
voguescandinavia.
Nazi-looted Roman mosaic returns to Pompeii after 80 years
A Roman-era mosaic panel featuring erotic imagery was officially returned to Pompeii's archaeological park on Tuesday, more than…
- A Roman-era mosaic panel featuring erotic imagery was returned to Pompeii's archaeological park on Tuesday, more than 80 years after being stolen by a Nazi German captain during World War II
newsmax+1. - The artwork was repatriated from Germany through diplomatic channels coordinated by the Italian Consulate in Stuttgart, after heirs of the last owner voluntarily contacted Italian authorities to arrange the return
newsmax+1. - The Wehrmacht captain had given the mosaic as a gift to a German citizen while serving in Italy's military supply chain during the war
newsmax+1. - Gabriel Zuchtriegel, director of the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, described the mosaic as representing "the moment when the theme of domestic love becomes an artistic subject," marking a departure from mythological themes
newsmax+1. - The voluntary return reflects what experts call an important shift in mentality, as the park regularly receives letters from visitors returning stolen items, even small stones, often citing the superstitious "Pompeii curse"
newsmax+1.
Marina Abramović wins major 2025 global art prize for sculpture
Serbian performance artist Marina Abramović has been awarded the 2025 Praemium Imperiale Award for sculpture, one of the…
- Marina Abramović, the Serbian performance artist, won the 2025 Praemium Imperiale Award for sculpture, one of the world's most prestigious international arts prizes presented by the Japan Art Association under the patronage of Japan's Imperial Family
theartnewspaper+1. - She receives a ¥15 million (£77,000) honorarium alongside four other international recipients including Scottish painter Peter Doig for painting, Portuguese architect Eduardo Souto De Moura for architecture, Hungarian pianist András Schiff for music, and Belgian film-maker Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker for theatre and film
theartnewspaper+1. - Abramović is renowned for pioneering performance as a visual art form, with her most famous work being "The Artist Is Present" (2010) at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, where she sat motionless for 736 hours over three months while visitors sat opposite her
theartnewspaper+1. - Her groundbreaking performance "Balkan Baroque" (1997) earned her the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale, where she scrubbed 1,500 cow bones for six hours daily while singing folk songs as a metaphorical act of mourning for the Balkan conflicts
theartnewspaper+1. - The Belgrade-born artist has received numerous prestigious awards including Spain's Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts (2021) and became the first woman in the Royal Academy of Arts' 250-year history to occupy the entire gallery space with her solo exhibition (2023)
theartnewspaper+1.
Beetle infestation threatens 100,000 books at Hungary’s oldest library
According to Fox News, restoration workers at Hungary's 1,000-year-old Pannonhalma Archabbey, a UNESCO World Heritage site founded in…
- Restoration workers at Hungary's 1,000-year-old Pannonhalma Archabbey, a UNESCO World Heritage site, are racing to save approximately 100,000 historic books from a severe drugstore beetle infestation that threatens centuries of literary and cultural heritage
fox7austin+1. - The drugstore beetles (also known as bread beetles) have created an advanced infestation affecting about a quarter of the abbey's 400,000-volume collection, with beetles burrowing holes through book spines and pages
fox7austin+1. - The infestation was discovered during routine cleaning when staff noticed unusual dust layers and holes in book spines, marking what chief restorer Zsófia Edit Hajdu calls an unprecedented level of infection requiring simultaneous treatment of the entire collection
fox7austin+1. - To eliminate the beetles, books are being sealed in airtight plastic bags with all oxygen removed and replaced with pure nitrogen for six weeks, after which each volume will be individually inspected and vacuumed before returning to shelves
reddit+1. - The abbey, founded in 996 and housing Hungary's oldest book collection including the country's first book catalogue and manuscripts predating the printing press, represents over 1,000 years of Central European religious and cultural history
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Rock engraving near Aswan offers insight into origins of Egyptian kingship
A recently discovered rock engraving near Aswan in Egypt's Lower Nile Valley may offer rare insights into the…
- A 5,000-year-old rock engraving discovered near Aswan in Egypt's Lower Nile Valley may depict one of the earliest representations of Egyptian kingship, dating to the dawn of the First Dynasty around 3100 BCE
gizmodo+2. - The well-preserved carving shows a ceremonial boat being dragged by five figures, with a seated figure aboard displaying an elongated chin resembling a false beard—a symbol associated with early Egyptian royal authority
gizmodo+2. - Researchers led by Dorian Vanhulle from the Musée du Malgré-Tout analyzed the panel using photogrammetry, finding it stylistically consistent with other art from the transition between Protodynastic and Early Dynastic periods
gizmodo+2. - The engraving was discovered in 2022 during survey work documenting rock art ahead of New Aswan City development, carved into sandstone in an area that has served as a quarry since at least 330 BCE
geo+1. - The discovery provides rare visual evidence from Egypt's formative period when the country was transitioning into a unified kingdom under its first pharaoh, offering insights into how early rulers used symbolic imagery to communicate power and authority
gizmodo+2.
40 ice cream makers pledge to drop artificial dyes by 2028
Approximately 40 major U.S. ice cream manufacturers pledged Monday to eliminate seven petroleum-based artificial dyes from their products…
- Approximately 40 major U.S. ice cream manufacturers pledged to eliminate seven petroleum-based artificial dyes from their products by 2028, representing about 90% of the nation's ice cream volume
agri-pulse+1. - The International Dairy Foods Association announced companies will remove Red 3, Red 40, Green 3, Blue 1, Blue 2, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6 from ice cream and frozen dairy desserts by December 31, 2027
agri-pulse+1. - Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and FDA Commissioner Martin Makary applauded the voluntary commitment at USDA headquarters
usda. - The pledge aligns with the Trump administration's "Make America Healthy Again" initiative and follows similar commitments by major food companies like Kraft Heinz and Nestlé USA
usda+2. - The commitment applies to products made with real milk sold at supermarkets and online retailers, though the FDA maintains approved dyes are safe when used according to regulations
agri-pulse+1.
Murujuga Cultural Landscape wins UNESCO World Heritage status
The Murujuga Cultural Landscape in Western Australia, home to over a million ancient Aboriginal petroglyphs dating back as…
- The Murujuga Cultural Landscape in Western Australia's Pilbara region has been granted UNESCO World Heritage status following a unanimous vote by 21 member states, marking the culmination of decades of campaigning by Indigenous custodians
reddit+2. - The site contains over one million petroglyphs (rock carvings) dating back as far as 50,000 years, making it one of the world's largest, densest and most diverse collections of ancient rock art
reddit+2. - Among its treasures is the world's oldest known depiction of a human face, representing a continuous artistic tradition maintained by Aboriginal people for tens of thousands of years
sbs+1. - The listing comes despite ongoing concerns from scientists and traditional owners about industrial pollution from nearby gas plants, including Woodside's Burrup gas hub, which may be degrading the ancient rock art
youtube+1. - Environment Minister Murray Watt recently gave provisional approval for the Woodside North West Shelf project to continue operating until 2070, despite warnings that acid emissions could damage the irreplaceable cultural heritage
sbs+1.
Phillips sues David Mimran over unpaid Pollock painting guarantee
Phillips auction house has initiated legal action against David Mimran, son of billionaire sugar magnate Jean-Claude Mimran, after…
- Phillips auction house has sued David Mimran, son of billionaire sugar magnate Jean-Claude Mimran, for failing to pay $15 million for a Jackson Pollock painting he guaranteed to purchase.
aol+1 - The 1948 untitled Pollock artwork failed to sell at Phillips' November auction, triggering Mimran's third-party guarantee obligation to buy it for $14.5 million plus fees totaling nearly $15 million.
aol+1 - Mimran missed two payment deadlines in March and June, with his lawyers stating he was "unable to complete the purchase" and requesting 60 additional days claiming his West African assets were becoming accessible.
aol - This marks the second major financial default for the 56-year-old filmmaker, who previously left the U.S. in 2013 without paying a $7 million divorce settlement to his first wife.
aol - Despite his father's estimated $2 billion fortune from sugar and agricultural businesses in West Africa and Switzerland, Phillips alleges David uses "perceived wealth" to secure deals but fails to honor commitments.
aol+1
Archaeologists uncover Triballi royal palace remains in Bulgaria
Archaeologists have uncovered what may be one of the most significant Thracian discoveries of the 21st century in…
- Archaeologists have uncovered what may be one of the most significant Thracian discoveries of the 21st century in Vratsa, Bulgaria: the remains of a royal palace belonging to the powerful Triballi tribe, featuring precision-cut stone blocks that fit together without mortar
arkeonews. - The discovery was made unexpectedly during excavations for a residential building beneath a medieval necropolis near the Mogilanska Mound, revealing a structure that likely served as both a political center and later a mausoleum for Thracian rulers
arkeonews. - The Triballi were a fierce and influential Thracian tribal confederation that controlled territories across modern-day northwestern Bulgaria and eastern Serbia, despite their prominence in ancient records including mentions by Herodotus and Roman sources
arkeonews. - The palace appears to have been transformed into a mausoleum following the death of the Triballi ruler, consistent with the Thracian ritual of heroon, supported by three previously excavated tombs containing luxurious grave goods including a golden wreath and silver-gilded artifacts
arkeonews. - The site's fate remains uncertain as Bulgaria's Ministry of Culture and the National Institute for Cultural Heritage must decide whether to preserve the palace in situ or attempt relocation, with local advocates urging swift action to secure this potentially unique example of ancient stone-built architecture preserved within a modern city center
arkeonews.
Windrush portraits to be displayed in UK government building after vandalism
A collection of portraits honoring the Windrush generation will be displayed in a UK government department after a…
- A collection of portraits honoring the Windrush generation will be displayed in a UK government department after a similar exhibition in Brixton's Windrush Square was vandalized in July 2025
jamaica-gleaner+1. - The "Windrush Untold Stories" exhibition featuring 20 portraits was severely damaged with deep scratches and paint, leading to the arrest of a 24-year-old man who police say was not motivated by racial hatred
jamaica-gleaner+2. - King Charles III originally commissioned ten portraits by leading artists including Sonia Boyce MBE and Amy Sherald to commemorate the 75th anniversary of HMT Empire Windrush's arrival in Britain in 1948
royal+1. - The vandalized exhibition was restored with new prints and had its display extended, while a crowdfunding campaign was launched to cover the £15,000 restoration costs
jamaica-gleaner. - Organizers described the attack as a "blatant act of racial hatred" that caused considerable distress to the community, despite police not treating it as a hate crime
jamaica-gleaner+2.
Australian man charged after smashing ‘Stone of Destiny’ display case
A 35-year-old Australian man wearing a kilt has been charged with "malicious mischief" after allegedly smashing the glass…
- Arnaud Harixcalde Logan, a 35-year-old man from Sydney, Australia, was charged with malicious mischief after allegedly smashing the glass display case protecting the Stone of Destiny at Perth Museum in Scotland on July 12, 2025
ctvnews+1. - The man, who was wearing a kilt during the incident, appeared at Perth Sheriff Court on Monday where he did not enter a plea and was remanded in custody until his next hearing
ctvnews+1. - The Stone of Destiny, a 336-pound sandstone block used in coronations of Scottish and British monarchs for centuries, was not damaged in the attack, though the museum was evacuated as a precaution
thecourier+2. - The historic artifact, also known as the Stone of Scone, was stolen by England's King Edward I in 1296 and remained at Westminster Abbey for 700 years before being returned to Scotland in 1996
ctvnews+2. - The stone has been on permanent display at Perth Museum since March 2024 following its use in King Charles III's coronation, marking its significance as one of the UK's most important historical objects
news.artnet+1.
Wildfire destroys historic Grand Canyon Lodge
A fast-moving wildfire known as the Dragon Bravo Fire has destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge and dozens…
- The Dragon Bravo Fire destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge and up to 80 structures on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, forcing closure of the area for the remainder of 2025
foxnews+1. - The wildfire began on July 4 from a lightning strike and was initially managed with a "confine and contain" strategy before rapidly expanding to 5,000 acres amid scorching heat, low humidity, and winds gusting up to 40 mph
foxnews+1. - The Grand Canyon Lodge, which opened in 1937 and was the only lodging on the North Rim, was a National Historic Landmark known for its limestone facade, massive ponderosa beams, and sloped roof
foxnews+1. - Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs called for a federal investigation into the National Park Service's response, questioning decisions that "led to this devastating outcome" during Arizona's driest, hottest summer period
foxnews+1. - All staff, residents, and guests were safely evacuated with no injuries reported, while firefighters continue battling a second blaze called the White Sage Fire that has burned over 40,000 acres
foxnews+1.
Study shows ancient elk rock art morphed into wolf-like figures
A recent study by Dr. Esther Jacobson-Tepfer, published in the Cambridge Archaeological Journal, examines how elk rock art…
- Dr. Esther Jacobson-Tepfer's study published in the Cambridge Archaeological Journal reveals how elk rock art in the Mongolian Altai transformed dramatically over 12,000 years, evolving from realistic Late Paleolithic depictions into distorted wolf-like figures
phys. - The transformation process shows elk imagery gradually morphing from anatomically accurate representations alongside Ice Age fauna into hybrid forms with bird-like beaks, exaggerated shoulders, and vestigial legs during the Bronze Age and Early Iron Age
phys. - By the Turkic period (7th-9th century CE), elk had virtually disappeared from rock art repertoires, replaced by animals more relevant to the steppe-based nomadic herding economy that had developed in the region
phys. - The research, conducted across 22,000 square kilometers of northwestern Mongolia's mountainous terrain, documented thousands of standing stones, altars, and rock art concentrations that show extraordinary integration between human culture and landscape
phys. - The study provides exceptional insight into how changing environments and cultural practices influenced artistic expression, with sites deliberately positioned to create meaningful relationships with the surrounding environment and earning UNESCO World Heritage Site designation
phys.
Linguist deciphers mysterious 2,400-year-old Dhofari script
Linguist Ahmad Al-Jallad from Ohio State University has successfully deciphered the main subtype of the Dhofari script, a…
- Linguist Ahmad Al-Jallad from Ohio State University has successfully deciphered the main subtype of the Dhofari script, a mysterious 2,400-year-old writing system found carved and painted on rocks in Oman's caves and dried riverbeds
science. - The breakthrough came when Al-Jallad identified three abecedaries (alphabet listings) that followed the halḥam order characteristic of South Arabian scripts, with one key inscription containing 26 non-repeating glyphs discovered in Dhofar caves
science+1. - The decipherment reveals that the Dhofari script likely descended from Thamudic B, a northern Arabian script, rather than evolving locally in southern Arabia, challenging previous assumptions about regional writing system development
science. - Omani epigraphist Ali Mahāsh al-Shahri and British epigraphist Geraldine King had previously documented these inscriptions in the 1990s, classifying them into two subtypes called Script 1 and Script 2
science. - This discovery opens "an entirely new page of the history of Arabia" according to experts, potentially revealing new insights about pre-Islamic Arabian cultures and language connections across the peninsula
science.
Amelia Earhart’s plane possibly found in waters off Pacific island
According to Fox News, researchers from the Purdue Research Foundation and Archaeological Legacy Institute have announced a new…
- Researchers from Purdue Research Foundation and Archaeological Legacy Institute announced a November 2025 expedition to Nikumaroro Island to investigate the "Taraia Object," a plane-shaped anomaly in satellite imagery that could be Amelia Earhart's missing Lockheed Electra 10E
tech.slashdot+2 - The object was visible in 2015 satellite images after a cyclone shifted sand deposits in the island's lagoon, located halfway between Australia and Hawaii along Earhart's intended flight path when she disappeared on July 2, 1937
tech.slashdot+2 - Previous expeditions to Nikumaroro found human bones determined with 99% confidence to belong to Earhart, along with 1930s-era artifacts including women's beauty products and personal items consistent with her belongings
tech.slashdot+1 - The five-day expedition will use non-invasive techniques like sonar mapping before drilling through silt to make physical contact with the buried object, with potential excavation planned for 2026 if the aircraft is confirmed
cbsnews+2 - The discovery would solve what researchers call "perhaps the greatest mystery of the 20th century" and fulfill Earhart's intention to return the "Flying Laboratory" to Purdue University after her historic circumnavigation attempt
cbsnews+1
Pompidou Metz cancels Caribbean art show, sparking discrimination row
The Centre Pompidou's outpost in Metz, France, has sparked controversy after canceling "Van lévé," a planned survey of…
- Centre Pompidou-Metz canceled "Van lévé," a planned survey of Caribbean and Guyanese art scheduled for 2026-2027, citing budgetary constraints just four months after signing the curatorial contract
instagram+2. - The exhibition was curated by Claire Tancons, a Guadeloupean curator, and would have featured approximately fifty artists including Julien Creuzet, Minia Biabiany, and Tabita Rezaire as the first major collective exhibition on contemporary French Caribbean artistic creation
guadeloupe.franceantilles+1. - Over sixty participating artists signed open letters in Le Monde and Mediapart denouncing the cancellation and alleging discrimination, arguing that a "Guadeloupean female curator will always be too ambitious" despite her international reputation
guadeloupe.franceantilles+1. - The controversy occurs as the main Centre Pompidou prepares for a five-year closure beginning in late 2025 for a €262 million renovation, while the Metz outpost continues programming other exhibitions during the same period
theartnewspaper+1. - Artists and the curator contest the budgetary explanation, noting that Tancons had secured nearly half the exhibition budget through private sponsorship and questioning why other shows remain scheduled
guadeloupe.franceantilles+1.
Luma Arles unveils art exhibitions tackling climate and capitalism
As reported by The Art Newspaper, Luma Arles is hosting three thought-provoking exhibitions that examine the intersections of…
- Luma Arles is hosting three major exhibitions examining the intersections of capitalism, urban development, and environmental sustainability through diverse artistic approaches
theartnewspaper+1. - Peter Fischli's "People Planet Profit" critically explores how capitalist symbols and infrastructures compete for attention and shape perceptions, featuring work inspired by bizarre business self-help books he discovered at London City airport
theartnewspaper. - Bas Smets' "Climates of Landscape" showcases practical solutions for urban ecologies, including his innovative cooling system designs for Notre-Dame's reconstruction that will plant over 500 trees and incorporate ground-level water cooling
theartnewspaper. - Wael Shawky's "I Am Hymns of the New Temples" completes this exploration of contemporary challenges, with all three exhibitions running until November 2025 (Fischli's extends to January 2026)
theartnewspaper. - The exhibitions are housed in Luma Arles' former industrial spaces, with Smets transforming his exhibition venue into a microclimate that provides cooling relief from the scorching heat outside
theartnewspaper.
Running of the Bulls festival continues its annual tradition in Pamplona
The sixth bull run of the 2025 Fiesta de San Fermín took place in Pamplona, with six bulls…
- The sixth bull run of the 2025 Fiesta de San Fermín took place in Pamplona, with six bulls from the José Escolar Gil ranch completing the course in 2 minutes and 42 seconds while four runners sustained injuries
youtube+1. - One bull separated from the herd near the end of the course, creating tension among participants and spectators, though all injuries resulted from falls and collisions rather than gorings
youtube+1. - The internationally renowned festival, running from July 6-14, has drawn over one million visitors from more than 80 countries to the northern Spanish city for nine days of traditional celebrations
euronews+1. - Medical personnel treated wounded runners who were injured either by the charging bulls or from falling due to pushing by other participants during the fast-paced morning run
upi. - The festival continues its ancient tradition combining morning bull runs with evening bullfights, cultural celebrations, and the wearing of traditional white clothing with red sashes and neckerchiefs
youtube+2.
Proposed San Francisco skyscraper would be tallest on West Coast
A developer has submitted a proposal to build a massive 1,225-foot skyscraper in San Francisco that would surpass…
- Hines, the developer behind Salesforce Tower, has submitted a proposal to build a massive 1,225-foot skyscraper in San Francisco that would become the tallest building on the West Coast
abc7news+1. - The proposed tower would rise 150 feet higher than the current tallest building, Salesforce Tower (1,070 feet), and would surpass Los Angeles' Wilshire Grand Center by 125 feet
youtube+1. - The development would replace the former PG&E headquarters at 77 Beale Street with 1.6 million square feet of office space, retail, restaurants, and a public garden spanning an entire city block
abc7news+1. - The proposal marks a significant shift from Hines' earlier plan to build residential units on the site, instead focusing on office space despite San Francisco's current commercial real estate challenges
youtube+1. - Mayor Daniel Lurie and city officials have expressed strong support for the project, calling it "exactly the kind of bold innovative project our downtown needs"
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The Bronx Museum of the Arts names Shamim M. Momin as new director
The Bronx Museum of the Arts has appointed Shamim M. Momin as its new director and chief curator,…
- The Bronx Museum of the Arts has appointed Shamim M. Momin as its new director and chief curator, with her tenure beginning in September 2025 as the institution prepares for the completion of a $42.9 million renovation project
artsy+1. - Momin brings over 20 years of curatorial experience, most recently serving as director of curatorial affairs at the Henry Art Gallery in Seattle from 2018-2024, where she curated exhibitions by artists including Diana Al-Hadid and Kelly Akashi
artsy+1. - She previously spent 12 years as associate curator of contemporary art at the Whitney Museum of American Art, where she co-curated the 2004 and 2008 Whitney Biennials and directed the museum's former Midtown Altria location
artsy+1. - From 2008-2018, Momin co-founded and directed LAND (Los Angeles Nomadic Division), a nonprofit public art organization that organized over 100 exhibitions and projects with more than 300 artists
artdependence. - Momin's appointment coincides with the museum's planned unveiling of a new South Wing designed by architecture firm Marvel, scheduled to open in 2026
artsy.
Rencontres d’Arles photography festival showcases ‘Disobedient Images’
The ancient city of Arles has transformed into the global epicenter of contemporary photography as the 56th edition…
- The 56th edition of the Rencontres d'Arles photography festival opened this week in the ancient Provençal city, running through October 5 with 46 exhibitions across 26 venues featuring 160 artists under the theme "Disobedient Images"
artnewspaper. - Festival director Christoph Wiesner emphasizes photography's power as resistance, showcasing work that challenges conventional narratives, including Australian Aboriginal perspectives on territorial belonging and Brazilian contemporary photography addressing colonial legacies
artnewspaper. - Nan Goldin, recipient of the 2025 Kering Women in Motion award, presents "Stendhal Syndrome," a multimedia slideshow juxtaposing museum photographs with intimate portraits of marginalized communities
independent-photo. - The festival recorded over 3,000 portfolio review appointments during opening week, with 395 photographers from countries including Korea, Argentina, and Finland participating in the educational programming
artnewspaper. - Founded in 1970 by photographer Lucien Clergue, writer Michel Tournier, and historian Jean-Maurice Rouquette, the festival has evolved from modest gatherings to the world's largest photography festival, attracting 160,000 visitors in 2024
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Archeologists find crystal arrowhead at Hedkammen Ridge in Sweden
Archaeologists from Arkeologerna have unearthed a remarkable crystal bifacial arrowhead crafted from pure white quartzite during excavations at…
- Archaeologists from Arkeologerna have discovered a rare crystal bifacial arrowhead made of pure white quartzite during excavations at the Hedkammen ridge near Skellefteå in northern Sweden
heritagedaily. - The excavation has revealed over 300 archaeological features and structures spanning from 500 BC to the late Middle Ages, including hearths, cooking pits, and approximately 150 artifacts
heritagedaily. - Among the finds is a flint flake that appears to have been struck from a polished axe, suggesting imported flint tools possibly from Denmark were reused at the site during the Late Bronze or Early Iron Age
heritagedaily. - The white quartzite arrowhead represents exceptional prehistoric craftsmanship, as quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock prized for its strength but challenging to work due to its crystalline structure
heritagedaily. - The Hedkammen ridge was formed by melting ice sheet waters and provided prehistoric communities with materials for ancient burial mounds, with many structures positioned near what was a natural harbor 2,500 years ago
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Liz Truss joins letter opposing return of Parthenon Marbles
Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss has joined 33 other signatories in a letter organized by right-wing campaign…
- Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss joined 33 other signatories in a letter organized by right-wing campaign group Great British Pac that criticizes what they claim is a "covert" and "accelerating campaign" to return the Parthenon Marbles from the British Museum to Greece
theartnewspaper+2. - The letter, addressed to current PM Keir Starmer, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy, and British Museum trustees, threatens legal action including potentially seeking an injunction to halt ongoing negotiations over the ancient sculptures' return
theartnewspaper+2. - Great British Pac, led by Conservative activist Claire Bullivant and former Reform deputy co-leader Ben Habib, has faced controversy after anti-extremism group Hope Not Hate alleged that 13 members promoted far-right views and conspiracy theories online
theartnewspaper+1. - The campaign argues the marbles "are British owned and should remain at the Museum," claiming the movement to return them is "politically orchestrated, heavily financed, and increasingly shrouded in secrecy"
theartnewspaper+2. - Legal experts note the British Museum Act 1963 prevents the museum from permanently transferring artifacts without special legislation, though the Charities Act 2022 could potentially offer a pathway for return under certain conditions
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