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Open Studio spotlights artists with disabilities in downtown New York
Rachel Carle Cohen and David Fierman are launching Open Studio, a downtown New York gallery dedicated to showcasing…
- Rachel Carle Cohen and David Fierman have launched Open Studio, a downtown New York gallery dedicated exclusively to showcasing work by artists with disabilities, opening July 10 on Henry Street in the Lower East Side
news.artnet. - The gallery focuses on artists who create work at progressive art studios (also called supportive art studios), which began in 1974 with Creative Growth in the Bay Area and provide support for artists with various disabilities in both their artistic practice and daily lives
news.artnet. - The inaugural solo exhibition features John Tursi, an artist from the Living Museum at Creedmoor Psychiatric Center in Queens, whose work has been described by New York Times critic Roberta Smith as coming close to "genius status"
news.artnet. - The gallery launch comes at a precarious time for these art studios, as many are funded by Medicaid, which is facing harsh cuts as part of recent legislative changes
news.artnet. - Both founders have backgrounds in promoting overlooked artists - Fierman has focused on queer, older, and indigenous artists at his Lower East Side gallery since 2016, while Cohen's Shelter Gallery has showcased emerging artists left out of the mainstream since 2019
news.artnet.
Oldest Greek marble altar in western Mediterranean found in Spain
Archaeologists from the Institute of Archaeology of Mérida have discovered what is considered the oldest Greek marble altar…
- Archaeologists from the Institute of Archaeology of Mérida have discovered the oldest Greek marble altar in the western Mediterranean at the Tartessian site of Casas del Turuñuelo in southwestern Spain, dating to the 5th century BCE
labrujulaverde+2. - The altar is made from Proconnesian marble sourced from the island of Marmara in present-day Turkey, making it unique as the only known example of Asian marble found this far inland in Spain
smarthistory+1. - The marble column altar measures approximately 60 centimeters in diameter at its base and stands around 1.5 meters tall, with expert Anna Gutiérrez from the Catalan Institute of Classical Archaeology confirming its origins through visual analysis
smarthistory. - The altar was found alongside luxury items including Attic ceramic cups from Athens and a bronze potter's wheel, suggesting the Tartessians had extensive trade contacts with the Greek world and were influenced by Greek culture
labrujulaverde+1. - This discovery provides unprecedented insight into Tartessian culture and challenges traditional views of the civilization as merely passive recipients of Greek influence, instead revealing a sophisticated society with far-reaching Mediterranean connections
labrujulaverde+1.
Wael Shawky named artistic director of Art Basel Qatar 2026
Egyptian-born artist Wael Shawky has been appointed artistic director of Art Basel Qatar, which will debut in February…
- Wael Shawky, the Egyptian-born artist, has been appointed artistic director of Art Basel Qatar, which will hold its inaugural edition in Doha from February 5-7, 2026
artreview+2. - The fair will depart from traditional booth models in favor of an open-format exhibition featuring solo presentations by galleries that respond to a central thematic framework called "Becoming"
artreview+2. - Shawky, who represented Egypt at the 2024 Venice Biennale, brings multidisciplinary expertise and deep regional knowledge, currently serving as artistic director of Qatar Museums' Fire Station
observer+2. - The exhibition will span multiple venues including M7, the Doha Design District, and selected public sites in Msheireb, positioning the Gulf as a dynamic cultural landscape where traditions intersect with contemporary flows
artreview+2. - This artist-led format represents a significant shift from conventional art fair models, prioritizing curatorial rigor and artistic intention while maintaining market relevance for galleries and collectors
observer+1.
Archaeologists find 27,000-year-old Gravettian figurine head in France
Archaeologists have unearthed an extraordinary 27,000-year-old Gravettian female figurine head at the prehistoric site of Amiens-Renancourt in northern…
- Archaeologists have discovered an extraordinary 27,000-year-old Gravettian female figurine head at the prehistoric site of Amiens-Renancourt in northern France, marking a significant addition to the collection of Upper Paleolithic "Venus" figurines found across Europe
arkeonews+1.
- The figurine stands out from typical Venus figurines due to its exceptionally detailed facial features, including defined nose, eyes, and cheeks with an upward gaze, contrasting with the faceless or abstracted representations common in most examples
labrujulaverde+1.
- The back of the head displays intricate incisions forming grid-like patterns, vertical lines, and notches, potentially representing braided hair, a net, or a ritual headdress, suggesting individualized characteristics rather than generic symbolism
labrujulaverde.
- This discovery challenges long-held assumptions about Venus figurines as purely symbolic fertility objects, as the detailed facial features suggest it may have portrayed a specific person or social role
labrujulaverde+1.
- The find adds to over 200 known Venus figurines spanning from the Pyrenees to Siberia, with most dating from the Gravettian period (26,000-21,000 years ago) and representing some of the earliest works of prehistoric art
wikipedia+1.
Natural History Museum unveils rare dinosaur bought from art fair
London's Natural History Museum has unveiled a new species of dinosaur, named Enigmacursor ("enigmatic runner"), after David Aaron…
- London's Natural History Museum unveiled a new dinosaur species called Enigmacursor ("enigmatic runner") after David Aaron gallery brokered a deal between an anonymous American art collecting couple and the museum for the £450,000 fossil
theartnewspaper. - The specimen was initially displayed at Frieze Masters in 2023 and was originally thought to be a Nanosaurus, but subsequent research by the museum revealed it as an entirely new species
theartnewspaper. - Enigmacursor is a small herbivorous dinosaur from the Late Jurassic period that lived approximately 150 million years ago, measuring just over a meter long and half a meter tall
theartnewspaper. - This collaboration represents an unusual but successful model where private collectors work with galleries and museums to ensure significant fossils remain accessible for scientific research and public display
theartnewspaper. - The donation contrasts with the high-stakes auction market for dinosaur fossils, where specimens like "Apex" the Stegosaurus sold for a record-breaking $44.6 million in July 2024
phys+1.
V&A to host UK’s first Schiaparelli show, opening March 2026
The Victoria and Albert Museum in London will host the UK's first-ever exhibition dedicated to Schiaparelli, titled "Schiaparelli:…
- The Victoria and Albert Museum in London will stage the UK's first-ever exhibition dedicated to Schiaparelli from March 21 to November 1, 2026, titled "Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art"
aeworld+2. - The exhibition will showcase over 200 objects including garments, jewelry, furniture, sculpture and perfume, charting the Italian fashion house's legacy from its 1920s foundation to present day
aeworld+1. - Elsa Schiaparelli's groundbreaking collaborations with major 20th-century artists like Salvador Dalí, Pablo Picasso, Jean Cocteau and Man Ray will be highlighted, including iconic pieces like the 'Skeleton' and 'Tears' dresses
aeworld. - The show will explore how Schiaparelli redefined boundaries between fashion, art and commerce, including her contributions to what is now called merchandising and her influence on theatre and film
aeworld. - Current creative director Daniel Roseberry's bold sculptural designs will be featured, positioning his work as both continuation and reinterpretation of Schiaparelli's radical vision
aeworld.
Bestselling memoir ‘The Salt Path’ faces fabrication claims
Publisher Penguin has defended its fact-checking processes for the bestselling memoir "The Salt Path" as a health charity…
- Raynor Winn, author of the bestselling memoir "The Salt Path", faces allegations that she fabricated key elements of her story, including claims about homelessness and her husband's terminal illness
telegraph+2. - The Observer investigation revealed that Winn's real name is Sally Walker and she allegedly embezzled £64,000 from her former employer, losing their home due to unpaid debts rather than a failed business venture as claimed in the book
telegraph+2. - PSPA, a health charity supporting people with degenerative brain conditions, severed ties with Winn after being "shocked and disappointed" by the allegations, saying "too many questions currently remain unanswered"
the-independent. - Penguin Publishing defended its fact-checking processes, stating it conducted "all necessary pre-publication due diligence" including author warranties about factual accuracy
telegraph+1. - Medical experts questioned her husband Moth's diagnosis of corticobasal degeneration, noting that patients typically require round-the-clock care after 18 years with the terminal condition, yet he shows no apparent severe symptoms
the-independent+1.
Ed Sheeran to debut first public art collection for charity
Global music sensation Ed Sheeran is set to release his first-ever public art collection titled "Cosmic Carpark Paintings,"…
- Ed Sheeran is debuting his first public art collection titled "Cosmic Carpark Paintings" at London's HENI Gallery from July 11 to August 1, 2025, with proceeds benefiting The Ed Sheeran Foundation for music education
creativebloq+1. - The paintings were created in a disused London car park during breaks from his Mathematics Tour using an expressionist splash style inspired by celestial patterns
music-news+1. - Critics and social media users have noted the striking resemblance to Jackson Pollock's work, with some questioning whether the celebrity's art merits gallery space despite the charitable cause
creativebloq+1. - Original paintings will be available by application through HENI Primary, while prints starting at $400 USD can be purchased on HENI Editions, with Sheeran's 50% share going directly to his foundation
music-news+1. - The artistic venture was encouraged by renowned artist Damien Hirst, who mentored Sheeran's transition from private hobbyist to exhibiting artist for charitable purposes
music-news.
AI will transcribe 20,000 hours of WWI and WWII stories
According to a landmark announcement from Imperial War Museums (IWM), Capgemini, and Google Cloud, a groundbreaking AI-powered project…
- The Imperial War Museums (IWM), Capgemini, and Google Cloud have announced a landmark collaboration using AI to transcribe and translate more than 20,000 hours from IWM's oral history collection, making firsthand accounts of 20th-century conflict accessible to the public, researchers, and educators globally
marketscreener+1. - This groundbreaking project represents the first time a UK museum has used AI transcription technology at this scale, with the technology achieving 99% word accuracy and 94% speaker diarisation on transcription tests
marketscreener+1. - The AI-powered system uses Google's Gemini models to transcribe roughly 8,000 interviews with service men and women from 1945 to 2000s, extracting metadata such as names of people, places, and military units while generating comprehensive written summaries of interviews
prnewswire. - IWM plans to release this new technology to the public via its website later this year through a new platform that will complement existing resources, allowing users to search records for more than two million collection items
marketscreener+1. - Similar AI initiatives are being implemented at other institutions, including the National World War II Museum in New Orleans with StoryFile's "Voices from the Front" exhibit, which uses AI to facilitate interactive conversations with WWII veterans and Holocaust survivors
theartnewspaper+1.
Rare iron weights and Roman scale found in ancient Turkish city
Archaeologists have unearthed a rare set of five iron weights shaped like ancient Greek letters alongside a complete…
- Archaeologists have unearthed a rare set of five iron weights shaped like ancient Greek letters alongside a complete Roman balance scale, estimated to be around 1,600 years old, during excavations at the ancient city of Uzuncaburç in southern Türkiye's Mersin province
turkiyetoday+1. - The discovery was made during ongoing archaeological work led by Mersin University in collaboration with Türkiye's Ministry of Culture and Tourism as part of the "Heritage for the Future Project," focusing on the city's two main columned commercial streets
turkiyetoday+1. - The iron weights correspond to the standardized "litra" unit system and range from half to five litrae, equivalent to approximately 150 grams to 1.5 kilograms today, providing insights into Late Antique trade practices from the 4th to 7th centuries AD
turkiyetoday+1. - Located 30 kilometers north of Silifke district, Uzuncaburç is known for its well-preserved monumental remains from the Hellenistic and Roman periods, including columned streets, temples, monumental fountains, and a theatre
turkiyetoday+1. - The complete weighing set represents one of the first intact examples of standardized measurement systems from this period, shedding light on how ancient merchants conducted trade and maintained economic regulation in the commercial infrastructure of Late Antiquity
turkiyetoday+1.
Schiaparelli opens Paris Couture Week with war-time futuristic collection
Daniel Roseberry's most futuristic collection to date successfully opened Paris Haute Couture Week on July 7, 2025, with…
- Daniel Roseberry opened Paris Haute Couture Week on July 7, 2025 with Schiaparelli's "Back to the Future" collection, inspired by the wartime era of 1940s Paris when founder Elsa Schiaparelli fled to New York ahead of the Nazi invasion
wallpaper+1. - The entirely black and white collection marked a significant departure from Schiaparelli's signature corseted silhouettes, instead featuring experimental tailoring with padding, gathered tulle, and silk organza ruffles to define waists and hips
wallpaper+1. - Roseberry drew inspiration from archival photographs from 1940 and recreated pieces like the Apollo cape worn back-to-front with diamanté starbursts, while incorporating 1930s-40s elements like bias-cut gowns and cigarette skirts
wallpaper+1. - The collection showcased technical innovation through materials like Donegal wool and high-shine satines, with silver and iridescent thread embroidery, ceramic elements concealing anatomical motifs, and a dress featuring a mechanically beating heart
wallpaper+1. - Roseberry described this as an "inflection point" toward a new vision for Schiaparelli, proposing "a world without screens, without AI, without technology" that blurs the line between past and future
wallpaper+1.
Somerset House to mark 25 years with free weekend event September 13
Somerset House, the central London centre for innovation and contemporary art, will celebrate its 25th anniversary as a…
- Somerset House will celebrate its 25th anniversary as a public space with "Step Inside 25 Weekend," a free two-day event on September 13-14 featuring interactive activities and unprecedented access to hidden areas of the historic 18th-century complex
somersethouse+2. - The weekend will showcase work by resident artists including Turner Prize winner Tai Shani, who will present "The Spell or The Dream" in the courtyard, and musician Gaika with his installation "Tomb of the Sophists"
somersethouse+1. - Visitors will gain rare access to lesser-known spaces including the Deadhouse and Maker Street, where Somerset House's 114 resident artists and their teams occupy over 15,000 sq. ft. of studio space
somersethouse+2. - The event marks the transformation of Somerset House from government offices and a car park 25 years ago into London's leading centre for innovation and contemporary art
timeout+2. - The celebration includes diverse programming spanning dance, music, performance, exhibition viewings, film showings, workshops, tours, and family activities, all free and open to the public
somersethouse+1.
London art scene rallies for Palestine with major solidarity events
London is becoming a focal point for artistic solidarity with Palestinians as multiple exhibitions open across the city,…
- More than 200 artists from 35 countries have collaborated for the GAZAGAZAGAZA exhibition at London's Studio 1.1, featuring over 400 donated works to raise funds for Palestinian healthcare support
theartnewspaper. - The exhibition, running July 10-27, includes 140 postcard-sized pieces priced at £20 to ensure wider public participation, with all proceeds going to Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP)
theartnewspaper. - Health Workers 4 Palestine is organizing the "Voices of Solidarity" fundraiser on July 19 at London's Troxy venue, aiming to raise £1 million for Gaza's healthcare workers and infrastructure
newarab. - The Troxy event features over 20 performers including Bassem Youssef, Paloma Faith, Nish Kumar, and Dr. Ghassan Abu Sittah, following last year's sold-out event that raised £200,000
newarab. - These events represent part of a broader London arts scene mobilization for Palestinian solidarity, with multiple galleries and cultural spaces hosting Palestine-focused exhibitions and fundraisers
theartnewspaper+1.
Fired Slovak arts leader calls on EU to stand up for free expression
Matej Drlička, the former General Director of the Slovak National Theatre who was abruptly dismissed in August 2024…
- Matej Drlička, former General Director of the Slovak National Theatre, was abruptly dismissed in August 2024 by Culture Minister Martina Šimkovičová and has called on the European Union to defend artistic freedom against authoritarian threats
opera-europa+1. - The dismissal sparked widespread protests with over 10,000 people taking to the streets of Bratislava, while Opera Europa condemned the move as "extreme right-wing cultural vandalism" that violates EU charter on artistic freedom
opera-europa+1. - Drlička's removal was part of a broader cultural purge that also included the dismissal of Alexandra Kusá, director of the Slovak National Gallery, and other cultural leaders, signaling what many view as a systematic attack on institutional independence
theartnewspaper+1. - The dismissals triggered the formation of the Cultural Strike movement, with nearly 1,300 cultural workers from 135 organizations joining a nationwide strike alert to demand an end to ideologically motivated censorship
artreview+1. - Slovakia's cultural community has united in opposition to what they perceive as political interference by Robert Fico's populist government, with international support from over 230 museum leaders, artists, and curators signing an open letter of protest
artreview+1.
Archaeologists find vast Celtic settlement in Czech Republic
Archaeologists have unearthed a vast Celtic settlement near Hradec Králové in the Czech Republic, dating back more than…
- Archaeologists have uncovered a vast Celtic settlement near Hradec Králové in the Czech Republic, covering approximately 25 hectares and dating back more than 2,200 years to the La Tène period
expats+1. - The settlement is attributed to the Boii tribe, the Celtic people after whom Bohemia is named, and represents one of the largest known sites of its kind in the region
expats+2. - The site was active from the late 3rd century BCE to the early 1st century BCE and served as a "central agglomeration" with key economic and social functions, including pottery kilns, glass processing, and amber trading
english.radio. - Archaeologists have discovered over 13,000 artifacts including gold and silver coins, some of which were minted on-site, along with Baltic amber and evidence of advanced metalworking
arkeonews+1. - The settlement disappeared in the 1st century BCE under unclear circumstances, with no signs of violent destruction found by researchers
expats.
Emily Kam Kngwarray honored in landmark Tate Modern exhibition
Tate Modern is staging Europe's first major solo exhibition dedicated to Emily Kam Kngwarray (c.1914-1996), one of the…
- Tate Modern is staging Europe's first major solo exhibition dedicated to Emily Kam Kngwarray (c.1914-1996), running from July 10, 2025 to January 11, 2026, showcasing over 70 works from the renowned Anmatyerr artist
nga+2. - The exhibition, organized in collaboration with the National Gallery of Australia, will display many works outside Australia for the first time, offering European audiences a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience Kngwarray's powerful paintings and vibrant legacy
webwire+1. - Kngwarray began her artistic journey in the 1970s creating batiks at Utopia Station before transitioning to acrylic painting on canvas in the late 1980s when she was in her 70s
webwire+1. - Her artistic practice was deeply rooted in her ceremonial and spiritual engagement with her ancestral Country Alhalker in the Sandover region of the Northern Territory, translating women's ceremonial traditions of 'awely' into her distinctive visual language
tate. - The exhibition presents Kngwarray as a matriarch, storyteller, singer, and custodian of Country, showcasing her as one of the world's most significant contemporary artists to emerge in the twentieth century who forged a path for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists
webwire+1.
Bayeux Tapestry to be shown in UK for first time in 1,000 years
The Bayeux Tapestry, the iconic 11th-century artwork depicting the Norman conquest of England, will be displayed in the…
- The Bayeux Tapestry, an 11th-century artwork depicting the Norman Conquest of 1066, will be displayed in the UK for the first time in nearly 1,000 years at the British Museum from September 2026 to July 2027
news.artnet+2. - The historic loan agreement between Britain and France was announced during French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit to the UK by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with the deal to be finalized on July 9
news.artnet+1. - The fragile 70-meter (230-foot) cloth was likely created by English nuns in Canterbury but has remained in France since 1077, most recently displayed at the Bayeux Museum in Normandy
news.artnet+2. - In exchange for the tapestry loan, the British Museum will lend treasures from the Sutton Hoo collection (7th-century Anglo-Saxon ship burial artifacts) and the Lewis Chessmen (12th-century medieval chess pieces) to museums in Normandy
ctvnews+2. - The exhibition is expected to be a blockbuster event that will boost London's visitor economy and provide educational opportunities for millions, featuring the tapestry alongside other highlights from the British Museum's collection
news.artnet+2.
WNBA champs celebrated in LaToya Frazier’s Liberty Portraits
A powerful new public art installation titled "The Liberty Portraits: A Monument to the 2024 Champions" by acclaimed…
- Acclaimed artist LaToya Ruby Frazier has unveiled "The Liberty Portraits: A Monument to the 2024 Champions," a powerful public art installation at Barclays Center celebrating the New York Liberty's first-ever WNBA championship
si+2. - The installation features nine-foot-tall, double-sided portraits of each player on the 2024 roster in architectural display cases—one side showing players in uniform, the other displaying them with their chosen families in meaningful locations
si+2. - Frazier traveled across North America to capture the family portraits, including visiting Jonquel Jones' family in the Bahamas and players in Texas, Arkansas, and Alabama, incorporating first-person testimonies from loved ones on text panels
averagesocialite+2. - The monumental scale deliberately references the Statue of Liberty, with Frazier creating what she describes as a "21st century monument" that positions the Liberty players as "goddesses on their own mountain" to command dignity and respect
brooklynpaper+1. - The installation marks the inaugural work of a new public art program at Barclays Center spearheaded by Clara Wu Tsai, Vice Chair of BSE Global and Governor of the Liberty, and will remain on display through the 2025 WNBA season
si+2.
People are using AI chatbots as ‘trip sitters’ for psychedelics
When Peter, a master's student in Alberta, consumed eight grams of magic mushrooms in 2023 and felt panic…
- People are increasingly using AI chatbots like ChatGPT as digital "trip sitters" during psychedelic experiences, replacing traditional human guides with artificial intelligence systems never designed for such high-stakes psychological support
futurism+1. - Specialized platforms have emerged with names like TripSitAI and "The Shaman" to provide guidance during psychedelic journeys, driven largely by economic factors as licensed psilocybin providers in Oregon charge between $1,500 and $3,200 per session while AI access costs virtually nothing
futurism+2. - Mental health experts warn this practice poses serious safety risks, with the American Psychological Association meeting with federal regulators over concerns that AI chatbots posing as therapists can endanger the public
cybernews+1. - Professionals highlight the "sycophancy problem" where ChatGPT's tendency toward excessive agreeableness is designed to keep users engaged rather than provide appropriate therapeutic guidance, creating dangerous dynamics during vulnerable altered states
cybernews+1. - The trend reflects broader systemic problems in mental healthcare access, as insurance companies squeeze mental health providers and force many out-of-network, leaving lower-income clients without affordable treatment options
futurism+1.
Gerhard Richter exhibit comes to Paris this fall
According to The Art Newspaper, a major retrospective of influential German artist Gerhard Richter will be presented at…
- The Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris will present a major retrospective of influential German artist Gerhard Richter from October 17, 2025 to March 2, 2026, featuring 270 works spanning his entire career from 1962 to 2024
theartnewspaper+1. - The exhibition will be co-curated by Nicholas Serota, former director of Tate, and will showcase works in various media including paintings, drawings, watercolors, and overpainted photographs organized chronologically
theartnewspaper. - Key highlights include early works based on family photographs like Uncle Rudi and Aunt Marianne, the October 18, 1977 series depicting the Baader-Meinhof terrorist group, and his signature blur technique (Vermalung)
theartnewspaper. - The show will feature significant loans from major institutions including MoMA, Tate, and Museum Ludwig, alongside works from the Foundation's own collection such as 4900 Farben and Wald [Forest]
theartnewspaper. - The final section explores Richter's later experimentation with glass works and digitally generated Strip images, demonstrating his evolution beyond traditional painting from 2009 to 2023
theartnewspaper.
Greece shuts Acropolis as heatwave grips country
Greek authorities temporarily shuttered the Acropolis on Tuesday afternoon as a punishing heatwave engulfed the country, with temperatures…
- Greece's Culture Ministry ordered a partial closure of the Acropolis from 1:00 to 5:00 PM Tuesday for visitor and worker safety as temperatures reached 42°C (107.6°F) in eastern regions
unn+1. - The Labour Ministry imposed mandatory work stoppages from midday to 5:00 PM for outdoor manual laborers, construction workers, and food delivery services across central Greece and several islands
arabnews+1. - The four-day heatwave that began Sunday represents Greece's second major heat episode since late June, with very high heat stress levels forecast for multiple regions
arabnews+1. - The 2,500-year-old Acropolis, which draws tens of thousands of visitors daily and recorded 4.5 million visitors in 2024, offers little shade on its rocky outcrop, making it particularly vulnerable during extreme heat
arabnews+1. - Temperatures are expected to persist through Wednesday before dropping by 7-8°C nationwide on Thursday, with authorities implementing emergency measures across multiple government agencies
greekreporter+1.
Caillebotte exhibition at Art Institute of Chicago shifts title amid debate
A major Gustave Caillebotte exhibition that ignited debate in Paris over its focus on masculinity has arrived at…
- The major Gustave Caillebotte exhibition that sparked controversy in Paris over its focus on masculinity has opened at the Art Institute of Chicago with a modified title - changed from "Gustave Caillebotte: Painting Men" to "Gustave Caillebotte: Painting His World"
artic+1. - The exhibition features more than 120 works exploring the Impressionist artist's personal interests and relationships, including his famous Paris Street; Rainy Day and Floor Scrapers, alongside lesser-known pieces from private collections
artic+1. - French critics accused American curators of imposing contemporary gender studies perspectives on Caillebotte's work, particularly criticizing "suggestive" interpretations that the bachelor artist might have been gay
news.artnet. - The show originated at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris in October 2024 before traveling to Chicago (June 29-October 5, 2025), with plans to continue to the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles
artic+1. - Caillebotte stood apart from his Impressionist peers by focusing on male subjects - workers, sportsmen, family and friends - rather than the fashionable women and entertainment scenes typically painted by other artists of his era
artic+1.
Oldest house model in the world found at Çayönü hill now displayed in Türkiye
A 12,000-year-old architectural model, believed to be the oldest house model ever discovered, has been unearthed at Çayönü…
- A 12,000-year-old house model, believed to be the world's oldest architectural representation, has been discovered at Çayönü Hill in southeastern Türkiye and is now displayed at the Diyarbakır Museum
anatolianarchaeology+1. - The miniature model comes from the Çayönü archaeological site in Diyarbakır Province, one of humanity's earliest permanent settlements that flourished from 8,630 to 6,800 BCE during the Neolithic period
anatolianarchaeology+1. - Excavations at Çayönü, which began in 1964 under a joint University of Chicago and University of Istanbul project, have revealed evidence of early urban planning with houses arranged in organized rows and primitive street-like pathways
anatolianarchaeology+1. - The site demonstrates the complete architectural evolution from simple circular structures to complex rectangular buildings, showing humanity's transition from nomadic to settled life with deliberate community planning principles
anatolianarchaeology+1. - Current excavations led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Savaş Sarıaltun continue to provide groundbreaking insights into the origins of settled civilization and early design thinking concepts
anatolianarchaeology+1.
Echo Soho art fair to debut at Frieze London 2025 for women-led galleries
A new art fair called Echo Soho, focusing on women-led galleries, is set to debut during Frieze London…
- Echo Soho, a new art fair focusing on women-led galleries, will debut during Frieze London 2025 from October 16-19 at Artists House in Soho, founded by India Rose James of Soho Revue
artsy+1. - The fair aims to support under-represented artists and emerging galleries with practical services including on-site art handling, booth photography, and shared VIP lists, with booth prices starting at £850
artsy. - Confirmed exhibitors include London spaces Pipeline and Gillian Jason Gallery, plus online dealers Wondering People, with room for 12 exhibitors total
artsy+1. - The program features workshops, curatorial walkthroughs, performances, and a special presentation "Resonant Space: Curating Echoes" by the Association of Women in the Arts (AWITA) in the chapel space
artsy. - Echo Soho joins a growing trend of alternative boutique art fairs that reject traditional convention center formats, with the Soho House Prize to be awarded by Kate Bryan and Jack Lazenby
artsy.
Portuguese treasure ship ‘Nossa Senhora do Cabo’ found off Madagascar
After 16 years of research, archaeologists from the Center for Historic Shipwreck Preservation have identified the remains of…
- Archaeologists from the Center for Historic Shipwreck Preservation have identified the wreck of Nossa Senhora do Cabo, a Portuguese treasure ship seized by pirates in 1721, after 16 years of research off Madagascar's Nosy Boraha island
gizmodo+2. - The ship was attacked on April 8, 1721, by notorious pirate Captain Olivier "The Buzzard" Levasseur and his fleet near Réunion Island while carrying the Portuguese viceroy and Archbishop of Goa from India to Lisbon
gbnews+2. - The pirates captured an estimated $138 million worth of treasure in today's currency, including gold and silver ingots, chests of pearls, diamonds, and religious artifacts, making it one of history's most lucrative pirate heists
greekreporter+2. - Researchers have recovered over 3,300 artifacts from the wreck, including religious figurines made of wood and ivory, a crucifix fragment, and an ivory plaque inscribed with "INRI" in gold lettering
livescience+1. - The wreck lies in waters near Île Sainte-Marie, a notorious pirate stronghold during the Golden Age of Piracy, with many treasures still buried under sand and silt on the ocean floor
gizmodo+2.
The Museum of Forbidden Art in Barcelona closes after union protests
The Museum of Forbidden Art in Barcelona, the world's first museum dedicated exclusively to censored and banned artworks,…
- The Museum of Forbidden Art in Barcelona, the world's first museum dedicated exclusively to censored artworks, has closed indefinitely less than two years after opening in October 2023
museuartprohibit+1. - The closure was caused by financial losses from a four-month protest led by the Solidarity and Unity of Workers union (SUT) that resulted in a 75% drop in income and made operations unsustainable
museuartprohibit+1. - The museum was founded by Tatxo Benet, a Catalan journalist and businessman, and housed over 200 banned works by artists including Ai Weiwei, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, and Robert Mapplethorpe
theartnewspaper+1. - The labor dispute began when the museum terminated its contract with a subcontractor, affecting seven workers who demanded direct employment and better working conditions
museuartprohibit+1. - Benet plans to transform the collection into a traveling exhibition that will continue showcasing censored artworks globally as a "nomadic collection"
museuartprohibit+1.
Archaeologists uncover 1,500-year-old mosaic at ancient city of Dara
Archaeologists working at the ancient city of Dara in southeastern Türkiye have uncovered a nearly 1,500-year-old mosaic decorated…
- Archaeologists have uncovered a nearly 1,500-year-old mosaic decorated with wave and drop motifs at the ancient city of Dara in southeastern Türkiye, spanning approximately 50 square meters in what is believed to have been a residential structure
dailysabah+1. - The discovery was made during ongoing excavations at this historically significant Byzantine frontier town located about 30 kilometers from Mardin's city center, which has been accelerated since the site's inclusion in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism's "Heritage for the Future Project"
dailysabah. - Dara was founded by the Eastern Roman Empire as a frontier city to defend against the Sasanian Empire, and excavations have previously uncovered a necropolis, church, palace, agora, prison, armory, and over 10,000 artifacts including arrowheads, lamps, and ceramics
dailysabah. - The current excavations are focusing on the agora area where about 20 shops and workshops have been discovered alongside a sophisticated drinking water system dating back to the Roman period
dailysabah. - This latest mosaic discovery adds to Dara's rich archaeological heritage and is expected to attract more visitors and researchers, further enhancing the site's status as a key archaeological destination
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Kew Gardens to unveil largest exhibition of Henry Moore sculptures in 2026
The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew will host the largest-ever outdoor exhibition of Henry Moore's sculptures in summer…
- The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew will host the largest-ever outdoor exhibition of Henry Moore's sculptures in summer 2026, featuring 30 monumental works across its 320-acre UNESCO World Heritage site
artsy+1. - Titled "Henry Moore: Monumental Nature," the exhibition will run from May 2026 and include installations inside the Temperate House, the world's largest surviving Victorian glasshouse
artsy+1. - The comprehensive showcase will feature over 100 pieces total, including iconic works like Large Two Forms, Oval with Points, and Three Piece Sculpture: Vertebrae positioned thoughtfully within Kew's heritage landscapes
artsy+1. - This marks the first presentation of Moore's work on this scale in a public landscape since the influential 20th-century sculptor died in 1986, celebrating his profound connection to natural forms and ecology
artsy+1. - Unlike the 2007 Moore exhibition at Kew which was concentrated in specific areas, this exhibition will span the entire 320-acre site, creating a more immersive experience between art and nature
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Designer Iris Van Herpen creates dress that glows with living algae
In a shadowy venue at Paris Haute Couture Week on Monday, Dutch designer Iris Van Herpen sent a…
- Dutch designer Iris Van Herpen unveiled a groundbreaking "living dress" embedded with 125 million bioluminescent algae that glows electric blue when the wearer moves during Paris Haute Couture Week
designboom+1. - The dress, part of her "Sympoiesis" collection, features Pyrocystis Fusiformis algae encapsulated in a custom nutrient gel matrix developed through a nine-month collaboration with biodesigner Christopher Bellamy of Bio Crafted
designboom+1. - The living garment requires specific care conditions including eight hours of light, eight hours of darkness, and a cool environment, currently existing more as a museum piece than wearable fashion
news.yahoo. - Van Herpen's experimental show also featured wedding gowns made from lab-grown bio-protein and other sustainable materials, representing a potential future for environmentally conscious fashion design
abcnews.go+1. - The collection showcased at Élysée Montmartre included 18 ecosystem-inspired designs with light sculptures by artist Nick Verstand and custom fragrance by Francis Kurkdjian, blending fashion with performance art
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Ad agencies urge UK Parliament to ban fossil fuel marketing and corporate sponsorship
More than 100 advertising organizations have called on the UK Government to ban fossil fuel marketing, comparing oil…
- Over 100 advertising organizations have called on the UK Government to ban fossil fuel marketing, comparing oil and gas companies to "the cigarette companies of the 21st century" ahead of Parliament's first-ever debate on the issue
videoweek+1. - UK MPs will debate restrictions on fossil fuel advertising and sponsorship on July 7th following a petition led by broadcaster Chris Packham that gained over 110,000 signatures
badverts+1. - Major advertising firms including The Guardian, Lucky Generals, and OLIVER signed the industry letter calling for a "tobacco-style" ban, marking an unusual self-imposed call for regulation within the advertising sector
videoweek+1. - The UK Government has already signaled resistance, stating it has "no plans to restrict fossil fuel advertising" despite being committed to reducing emissions from high carbon products
parliament. - Several UK councils including Edinburgh and Sheffield have already banned fossil fuel advertising, while major cultural institutions like the Royal Opera House and Tate galleries have ended fossil fuel sponsorship deals
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