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2,000 Year Old Gaziantep Castle Sustains Damage in Turkey Earthquake
Article date: Monday, February 6, 2023

2,000 Year Old Gaziantep Castle Sustains Damage in Turkey Earthquake

The 7.8 magnitude earthquake has completely levelled the historic landmark which is a major tourist site

The Swiss Benin Initiative: Research and Dialogue with Nigeria
Article date: Monday, February 6, 2023

The Swiss Benin Initiative: Research and Dialogue with Nigeria

Eight Swiss museums have come together under the leadership of Zurich’s Rietberg Museum to investigate the provenance of their holdings from the historical Kingdom of Benin in Nigeria.

Isabel Lowyck Takes on the Role as New Director of Gaasbeek Castle
Article date: Friday, February 3, 2023

Isabel Lowyck Takes on the Role as New Director of Gaasbeek Castle

Isabel Lowyck is taking on the role as the new Director of Gaasbeek Castle. She previously worked for museums such as M Leuven and the Art & History Museum, as well as for various organisations such as the Belgian National Orchestra and Guide-ID.

Desert X 2023 Artists Announced
Article date: Monday, January 30, 2023

Desert X 2023 Artists Announced

Desert X has revealed the participating artists in its fourth edition of the site-specific, international art exhibition opening March 4–May 7, 2023 at sites across the Coachella Valley.

Statue With Hercules Headdress Discovered in Rome
Article date: Saturday, January 28, 2023

Statue With Hercules Headdress Discovered in Rome

An ancient life-sized marble statue of a man wearing a lion headdress, initially thought to be Hercules, was discovered during sewage works near the second mile of the Appia Antica road in Rome, Italy.

Swiss Police Look into Possible Theft of Two 17th-Century Paintings from the Kunsthaus Zurich
Article date: Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Swiss Police Look into Possible Theft of Two 17th-Century Paintings from the Kunsthaus Zurich

Swiss police are investigating the possible theft of two 17th-century paintings from the Kunsthaus Zurich, Switzerland’s largest art museum.

Odesa on UNESCO's World Heritage List in the Face of Threats of Destruction
Article date: Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Odesa on UNESCO's World Heritage List in the Face of Threats of Destruction

The World Heritage Committee has decided to inscribe the Historic Centre of Odesa (Ukraine) on the World Heritage List. This decision recognizes the outstanding universal value of the site and the duty of all humanity to protect it.

John Akomfrah to Represent Britain at 2024 Venice Biennale
Article date: Tuesday, January 24, 2023

John Akomfrah to Represent Britain at 2024 Venice Biennale

Akomfrah, who was honoured with a knighthood within the 2023 honours list, is understood for his artwork movies and multiscreen video installations exploring points comparable to racial injustice, diasporic identities, migration and local weather breakdown.

Ancient Egyptian Limestone Relief of Female Musicians at Risk of Leaving UK
Article date: Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Ancient Egyptian Limestone Relief of Female Musicians at Risk of Leaving UK

A limestone relief that offers an insight into daily Egyptian life more than 3,300 years ago is at risk of leaving the UK unless a domestic buyer can be found.

Pia Monique Murray is Intergenerational Community Arts Council's 2023 Artist-in-Residence
Article date: Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Pia Monique Murray is Intergenerational Community Arts Council's 2023 Artist-in-Residence

Pia Monique Murray has dedicated her artistic practice to multidisciplinary work that encompasses community engagement and audience interaction and will work closely with ICAC members for Spread Love, an original Hip-Hop and performance community tour.

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