A major archaeological discovery in Egypt has shed new light on one of the most enigmatic religious traditions of the Old Kingdom. An Italian archaeological mission working in the Abu Ghurab area of Abusir has uncovered the Valley Temple belonging to the sun complex of King Niuserre, ruler of Egypt’s Fifth Dynasty (c. 2455–2420 BCE).
The 18th Istanbul Biennial, organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV), will conclude after its first phase following curator Christine Tohmé’s decision to step down due to personal circumstances.
The Bayeux Tapestry, symbolising the Norman conquest of England, will be covered by a British Treasury indemnity of around £800 million (over €900 million) during its loan to the British Museum in 2026, demonstrating the extraordinary value placed by the UK on the 70-metre fabric.
Excavators working in the ancient Roman town of Oplontis, three miles west of Pompeii, have uncovered several frescoes in the Villa Poppaea.
Officials from the National Museum of Iran and the National Museum of Tajikistan have agreed on plans to expand cultural cooperation and organize joint exhibitions during a meeting in Tehran on Wednesday.
Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has directed Egyptian embassies to intensify their efforts to repatriate Egyptian artifacts that were smuggled or illegally transported abroad.
Iraq’s Tigris River, the lifeline of one of the world’s oldest civilizations, is facing an existential threat from pollution, upstream damming and climate change, raising alarm for communities, farmers and religious minorities who depend on its waters.
Logan Paul is auctioning what could become one of the most high-profile collectibles ever: the sale of his iconic Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card, widely considered the rarest and most valuable card in existence.
Fraudsters have started using AI to create fake documents claiming that artworks are genuine or legally owned, the Financial Times reports
New face reconstruction from Ethiopia provides a new vision of the origins and early migration of human ancestors.
In the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary and modern art, we come across certain works that stand as more then aesthetic objects. The four works we are discussing can be a great addition to your collection.
A new artwork, suspected to be by street artist Banksy, has appeared outside Centre Point and Tottenham Court Road Station in London.