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…
The iconic baby grand piano, once owned by the legendary “Queen” vocalist, Freddie Mercury, is set to be the highlight of an upcoming auction at London’s Sotheby’s. Acquired in 1975 and brought to England from Japan, this Yamaha G2 piano is anticipated…
Promoting cultural understanding and utilizing it to envision an improved future is a significant objective for Ade Okelarin, an autodidactic photographer and visual artist. Professionally recognized as “Àsìkò” – meaning “time” or “the moment” in his native Yoruba language from Nigeria, Okelarin…
Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth have finalized their divorce. The couple officially ended their marriage just four months after announcing their separation publicly. According to recently obtained court documents by “TMZ,” Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth have both signed an agreement to…
In the late 17th century, Kiyohara Yukinobu, a rarity as a female artist in Japan, achieved distinction for her atmospheric ink paintings on silk. She artistically illustrated women, wildlife, and flora and followed a path less tread by women in her country.…