When the participants for the esteemed Cannes Film Festival were disclosed, several well-known directors such as Wes Anderson, Martin Scorsese, and Todd Haynes, along with Cannes veterans like Hirokazu Kore-eda, Ken Loach and Nuri Bilge Ceylan, were revealed. Yet, towards the end…
A new exhibit is set to unite eight previously unseen works by Jean-Michel Basquiat, originally intended for a contentious exhibition in Italy 41 years ago that the artist and his dealers cancelled. Slated to debut next month at the Fondation Beyeler in…
This autumn, Christie’s New York will offer for sale prints from Madonna’s hugely successful 1992 coffee table book “Sex.” This unprecedented auction marks the 30th anniversary of the book that stirred both fascination and controversy upon its release. Over 40 prints, initially…
Late 1978 saw Taiwan in a state of despair as then-US President Jimmy Carter announced the switch in diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing. This decision left Taiwan fearful of a possible Communist takeover from mainland China, sparking widespread protests and causing…
A few hitherto unseen and extraordinarily scarce Rembrandt portraits have been uncovered within a private British collection. These intimate artworks of the Dutch artist’s kin are projected to fetch between £5 million and £8 million ($6.25 million-$10 million) at an auction. Signed…
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…