Jill Biden writes children’s book about ‘First Feline’ Willow
Washington, United States - The Bidens' dogs grabbed headlines with their bad behavior, but "First Feline" Willow is getting a book...Arts & Culture
Beyonce album highlights the Black women changing country music
Nashville, United States - "Twenty-three in Music City / With dreams and high-heeled boots / Singin' for a crowd of blue...Arts & Culture
Marilyn Monroe portrait may fetch $200m at auction
Christie's said it expects Andy Warhol's 1964 "Shot Sage Blue Marilyn" to become the most expensive 20th century artwork when...Christie's described the 40 inch (100 centimeter) by 40 inch portrait as "one of the rarest and most transcendent images in existence."
Warhol began creating silkscreens of Monroe following the actress's death from a drug overdose aged just 36 in August 1962.
Iran’s Khamenei hopes for economic upturn in Persian New Year speech
Khamenei said the toughest problems encountered last year were due to "rising prices and inflation".Khamenei said the toughest problems encountered last year were due to "rising prices and inflation."
Iran's economy has suffered under stringent sanctions that were reimposed by the US in 2018
Five ancient tombs discovered in Egypt’s Saqqara
In January 2021, Egypt unveiled ancient treasures found at Saqqara, including more than 50 wooden sarcophagi dating back to the...Saqqara is a vast necropolis of the ancient Egyptian capital Memphis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site home to more than a dozen pyramids and animal burial sites.
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said one of the tombs belonged to a top official named Iry. A limestone sarcophagus and colorful decorations were found in the tomb.
Gulf region’s biggest wellness festival begins in Saudi Arabia
The AlUla Festival for Recreation and Relaxation, which is considered the largest festival of relaxation and wellness in the Gulf...The 10-day event began with the opening of “Five Senses Sanctuary” designed among the rocks of the ancient mountains of the Kingdom of Dadan.
The launch included the presence of the spokeswoman for women's rights, Manal Rostom, who shared her experiences with the audience.
Turkey’s Jews see glimpse of past in Netflix series
A groundbreaking Netflix series set among Turkey's Jews has been an unexpected hit there, challenging taboos and enthralling audiences with...The global success of Turkish television series -- often with government-pleasing narratives -- has made the country a small-screen superpower
While minorities once flourished in the cosmopolitan capital of the Ottoman Empire, they suffered persecution as it fell and discrimination ever since
War heaps misery upon Yemen’s heritage
Yemen's Sira Fortress withstood attacks by the Portuguese and the Turks, but years of war have left the 11th century...Sira sits atop a rocky mountain island in the historic district of Crater, a strategic position that once made it a base for British colonial forces
Yemen's brutal war has not just killed hundreds of thousands, but also laid waste to much of its rich architectural heritage
2022 edition of Art Dubai largest to date, achieves strong sales
Art Dubai closed its 15th edition on Sunday, with strong sales reported across all four sections of the fair: Modern,...The five-day event saw a record attendance of more than 30,000 visitors and more than 120 presentations by 104 galleries and platforms from 44 countries.
The gallery program was complemented by newly commissioned works from leading international artists and an oversubscribed, innovative talks program,
Ukraine invasion shows democracy is shaking: Artist
What Ai Weiwei calls the current "crisis of human rights and freedom of speech" is portrayed in a life-size replica...He was speaking at the Albertina Modern gallery where the show, "In Search of Humanity", opens Wednesday.
The new exhibition, which he described as "critical and radical", displays several works that are responses to the experiences of those fleeing war and persecution.
Art sales hit all-time high in 2021, continue rapid growth in Asia
Art auctions saw a record year in 2021 with $17.1 billion (15.6 billion euros) in sales as the market continued...There was also the landmark moment when digital artist Beeple sold a NFT for $69 million, the third-highest figure ever paid for a living artist.
Contemporary art -- counted as anything created after 1945 -- accounts for a growing share of sales, with 20 percent of the market, up from 3 percent in 2000.
Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council focuses on palm fiber at Art Dubai
The 15th edition of Art Dubai which displayed findings of its advanced palm fiber research and palm textile prototype, paving...Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council, an affiliate of the UAE-based NAMA Women Advancement, explored UAE’s relationship with date palm.
It discussed how such local, environment-friendly materials could pave the way for the creation of a circular economy centered on palm waste.
