Johnny Depp makes a comeback with a prominent role in the film “Jeanne du Barry – The King’s Favorite.” In the movie, Depp portrays the character of King Louis XV After a highly debated legal battle, Johnny Depp reentered the spotlight as…
Italy has successfully reclaimed 266 valuable ancient artifacts from the United States, which were illicitly sold in the late 1990s through a global smuggling ring. Ranging in age with some dating as far back as the 9th century BC, the artifacts encompass…
The coastal town of Margate witnessed an unexpected scenario when Hollywood icon Pedro Pascal decided to pay a visit. It’s not every day that an actor of his calibre graces a quaint English town, making it an occasion worthy of headlines. However,…
In the wake of Mahsa Amini’s tragic death in September 2022, resulting from her confinement in a “re-education center” by Iran’s morality police due to alleged dress code violations, protests erupted in Tehran. Yalda Moaiery, a prominent photographer, was apprehended and reportedly…
In the northern regions of Afghanistan, a 19-year-old Khushi illustrates her feelings with a self-portrait: an image of herself, cloaked in a blue burqa, confined within a cage. Khushi, a former law and political science student at Balkh province’s prominent university, has…
While Michelangelo famously adorned the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican, Pope Francis recently explored his artistic side, participating in a mural painting session while visiting a school just west of Lisbon. The mural falls under the initiative “Life Between Worlds”, a brainchild…
Milan’s historic Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping complex experienced an unexpected intrusion as graffiti artists tagged its majestic stone entrance. The renowned arcade, central to the city, was targeted by the artists who left their mark in green spray paint. Online footage…
Jamie Reid, the British artist and fervent activist responsible for the groundbreaking artwork linked with the Sex Pistols, passed away at 76. The news was shared by his longtime gallerist, John Marchant. Reid’s revolutionary “ransom note” style designs became symbolic of the…
After using Yilin Wang’s translations without her approval, the British Museum has reached an amicable settlement, concluding two months of intensive negotiations and a widespread online advocacy effort. Notably, the influential BTS fan group, ARMY, played a significant role in rallying behind…
The National Gallery of Australia revealed its decision to return three priceless bronze statues, originally plundered from Cambodia, which the institution had acquired for $1.5 million. In 2011, these pieces were procured from the now-deceased art trader Douglas Latchford. Later, Latchford came…