Employees at the National Museum in Lagos meticulously strip rust and patina from the Igbo-Ukwu Bronze relics, part of the restoration effort for some of Nigeria’s most ancient yet undervalued collections. The Igbo-Ukwu artifacts, believed to originate from the 9th century as…
A new documentary spearheaded by a team of celebrity activists is seeking to reshape the understanding of Palestinian identity, sharing personal narratives of a nation enduring adversity. The documentary “Walled Off” derives its name from a hotel established by the enigmatic British…
Not everyone may be familiar with the name Joseph Bologne, also known as Chevalier de Saint-Georges, but his fascinating life and achievements are garnering attention. An 18th-century Afro-Caribbean historical figure, Bologne is widely recognized for his musical prowess. Known as the “Black…
Traversing from Germany during the World War II era to the aisles of a Goodwill store in Texas, a Roman bust dating back 2,000 years is now set to return to its homeland. In 2018, Laura Young acquired this bust from a…
Acclaimed South African opera singer Pretty Yende, 38, delivered a moving performance at King Charles III’s coronation at Westminster Abbey, garnering widespread praise. Yende, renowned for her soprano voice, made history as the first African solo artist to perform at a British…
Over ten years ago, Matika Wilbur embarked on a journey to capture the essence of all 562 federally recognized Native American tribes in the United States, a figure that has now increased to 574. Her goal was to compile a representative image…
To some, a banana duct-taped to a wall represents a pivotal point in contemporary art history. To others, it’s merely a tantalizing treat. This was vividly illustrated when an art student from Seoul National University, driven by hunger, detached and consumed a…
A tranquil image of a manatee mother and her offspring in Florida’s eelgrass and a captivating snapshot of seahorses dining on plankton late-night are among the limited-edition prints slated for sale this month. These prints are part of a “100 for the…
Art collector Stuart Pivar from New York is embroiled in a legal dispute, accusing his lawyer of unlawfully taking his Andy Warhol painting. He is suing for a staggering $10m in damages. On 17th April, Pivar lodged a lawsuit in the New…
Previously confiscated by Nazis, it was restored to the Rothschild family after World War II Set to be featured at Sotheby’s in New York on May 16, “Garden in front of the Debray Farm” (July-August 1887) is estimated to sell between $20…