A marble head of a man, which became an object of cultural property repatriation, dates from 150 CE. It is believed that the artifact, which was part of a funerary relief from a cemetery, was created in Thasos. This Greek island in the northern Aegean region boasted a thriving artistic culture in ancient times.
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Though the Ukrainian artist Iryna Patalakha has been painting professionally only since 2020, she has achieved a lot throughout this short period. With a portfolio of over 60 paintings created over the past four years, Iryna enjoys ever-growing visibility in the Ukrainian and international art market. Most of her paintings are kept in private collections in different corners of the world, and she was awarded the glorious title of the Best Ukrainian in the profession of an artist in 2024.
Winter is a peak period of summer tourism in South Africa, with many people coming from the Northern Hemisphere to escape the cold and spend the festive season in a hot, sunny location. Nel is a contemporary art gallery in Cape Town that also partakes in the vibe of the summer season and holds the annual art salon during the months of tourist influx. Welcome to the Summer Salon 2024 | 2025, a group exhibition offering a great opportunity to admire all kinds of African art and works by international artists and make a lucrative purchase on a vacation.
With Thanksgiving approaching, many of you are probably wondering how to avoid spending all day on the couch. New York offers plenty of activities to make Thanksgiving Day memorable while also burning some turkey calories. Here’s a list of things to do alone, with family and kids, or with friends.
When the winter comes around, the question of sport tends to die back a little. The warm, balmy summer months are over in the Northern Hemisphere, and most people just want to stay in their homes. With that said, sports continue. While it might sound like an oxymoron, some activities are seriously hot, while others aren’t.
An emergency session of the Committee for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict was recently organized in Paris to devise a strategy to protect the ancient architectural wonders. As a result of discussions, UNESCO added 34 historic sites in Lebanon to the enhanced protection list.
Have you gained interest in investing in Boulder Opal, being attracted to its rarity and enduring appeal? Indeed, its beauty and connection to Australian heritage make it a timeless option to consider. However, you should be cautious when buying Boulder Opals, and you should buy only from a reputable dealer.
“Michelangelo, Leonardo, Raphael,” a new exhibition hosted by London’s Royal Academy of Arts, touches on the competition between Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Raphael – the most famous artists of the 15th-16th-century Italian Renaissance. Visitors have a chance to admire some of the most extraordinary examples of their work, including da Vinci’s “Burlington House Cartoon.”