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Afrobeats Star Mr. Eazi’s Mission to Elevate African Art Through Music
When Afrobeats star Mr. Eazi encountered a painting by Benin-based artist Patricorel in a hotel lobby, it reshaped his perspective on the connection between visual arts and music. “I saw this piece of two skeletons sitting on a bench… it was about love… ‘til death do us part. And I realized that visual arts could…
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Discovering the Hidden Hues: The Colorful History of the Parthenon Sculptures
When we think of classical Greek marble sculptures, we often imagine them as they appear today – crisp and pristine white structures standing tall in museums and galleries worldwide. However, a recent study published in the journal “Antiquity” has shed light on a different aspect of these ancient artworks, revealing that the famous 2,500-year-old Parthenon…
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Unconventional Creations: A Dive into Frieze London’s Eccentric Art
The art world has a peculiar habit of blending the mundane with the magnificent, challenging our perceptions and eliciting strong emotional reactions. At this year’s 20th annual installment of Frieze, London’s renowned art fair, artists pushed boundaries, showcasing some of the most curious, satirical, and provocative installations. While some critics argue about the current direction…
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A Chemical Twist in da Vinci’s Masterpieces: The Mysterious Compound of the ‘Mona Lisa’
Leonardo da Vinci, known for his myriad contributions from paintings to inventions, now adds another feather to his cap: an innovative chemist. Recent research reveals that da Vinci was more experimental in painting his magnum opus, the “Mona Lisa,” than anyone ever suspected. Unearthed details intimate that the great artist was likely the harbinger of…
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Discovering Tove Jansson: Beyond the Moomins
The world-famous Moomin characters have captured the hearts of many, but their creator, Finnish artist Tove Jansson, remains an enigma to most. A groundbreaking exhibition in Paris delves into Jansson’s life, revealing her as the creator of the beloved Moomins and as a trailblazer for female independence and queer representation. Curators Sini Rinne-Kanto and Tuukka…
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Europe’s Ancient Footsteps: The 6,000-Year-Old Sandals from a Spanish Cave
In the heart of southern Spain, researchers have made a stunning discovery: the oldest shoes ever identified in Europe. These relics from the past, along with other fascinating artifacts, are shedding light on the lives and customs of prehistoric communities and challenging our assumptions about their technological capabilities. The recent analysis of 22 woven sandals…
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One Family’s Pursuit of Justice: The Battle for Nazi-looted Art
The shadows of World War II loom large, not only in our memories but also in our cultural and artistic heritage. For Claire Gimpel, a 70-year-old Jewish woman living in Paris, these shadows emerged as a harrowing journey to reclaim her grandfather’s stolen art — art the Nazis had forcibly taken. In 2010, an unexpected…
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Turkish Film Festival in Controversy: A Battle of Art and Censorship
The very essence of art has always been about expressing oneself and challenging existing narratives. In a stark example, the 60th Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival, one of Turkey’s most distinguished film events, was embroiled in a controversy that resulted in its cancellation. At the heart of this storm lies a political documentary, “Kanun Hukmu”…