Qatar has announced that it will build a national pavilion in the Venice Biennale’s Giardini, joining 30 other nations with permanent exhibition spaces at the site. This announcement is particularly notable because it has been 30 years since the last national pavilion was built in the Giardini. Moreover, only two other countries have built permanent pavilions in the Giardini in the last 50 years: Australia in 1988 and South Korea in 1995. This new development follows a previous protocol of cooperation signed by Qatar Museums and the municipality of Venice, which aims to enhance ties between Qatar and Italy. “Venice…
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The world is not lacking for Die Hard clones. At this point it’s not even lacking for Die Hard clones about the President of the United States. Back in the ’90s Harrison Ford played a heroic president who fights terrorists who hijack his plane in Air Force One. And about a decade ago we got White House Down with Jamie Foxx and Channing Tatum and Olympus Has Fallen with Gerard Butler and Morgan Freeman — which became an ongoing franchise with movie sequels and TV spinoffs.So I wouldn’t say G20 is a wildly novel idea — but it sure looks like a fun execution. This time Viola Davis is playing…
If you know someone who loves vintage items—whether they are a reseller, dealer, picker, or collector—do they know about WorthPoint? Our paid subscribers have access to our Price Guide database of over 800 million items, complete with a history of sales prices and analytics. There’s also a Dictionary of vintage items and categories, a Marks database of maker’s marks to help identify pieces, a digital Library of resources, and a Blog of articles written by experts in the field of antiques and collectibles. We love sharing our resources on our website, and now our members can participate in that effort.…
When it comes to engagement rings, the ruby is a gemstone that captivates with its fiery red hue and timeless elegance. However, the beauty of a ruby is not only in its colour and clarity but also in how it is presented. The setting of a ruby engagement ring plays a crucial role in enhancing its brilliance, protecting the stone, and creating a style that resonates with the wearer. Whether you prefer a classic design or something bold and innovative, the perfect setting can transform a ruby into a truly unique symbol of love. Classic Settings Solitaire Setting: A single ruby is…
Today’s Jewelry Collection Story comes from Mara of @penyweight_prizefighter. In a world where everyone weighs gold in grams, it is just Mara and I who prefer pennyweights. I have loved her Instagram handle since I stumbled upon her account years ago! Mara is based in New Jersey and often has weekly Live sales on Instagram, which she has been doing for several years. She often jokes by saying, “I would keep this… but I don’t keep anything” – jokes on her audience because her personal collection is amazing. The pieces she sells range from fun, quirky charms, to vintage initial…
The Loewe Foundation has announced the shortlist for its 2025 Craft Prize, selecting 30 artists from 18 countries. These finalists will present their works in an exhibition at the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum in Madrid from May 30th to June 29th. The prize winner will be chosen on May 29th and announced during the opening ceremony for the group exhibition. The recipient will receive a €50,000 ($51,000) award. The winner is selected by a 13-person jury composed of leading names in design, architecture, journalism, and museum curatorship. “Year on year, it gives me such pleasure to see the Loewe Foundation Craft…
A wealth of Neoclassicist art has joined the holdings of the Art Institute of Chicago via collectors Jeffrey and Carol Horvitz, who have gifted the museum around 2,250 works of French art made between the 16th and 19th centuries. The gift comes after held two shows devoted to the Horvitzes’ collection, one focused on Neoclassicist paintings, the other on drawings. Both exhibitions were staged last year. Jeffrey, a private investor, appeared solo on the annual ARTnews Top 200 Collectors list between 1994 and 1999. Carol is currently a trustee at the Art Institute of Chicago. The majority of the artworks…
Warner Bros. has released the first Mortal Kombat 2 poster and official logo for New Line Cinema’s forthcoming action fantasy sequel, providing fans with a first look at The Boys star Karl Urban as Johnny Cage. The film is scheduled to arrive in theaters on October 24, 2025. It will be debuting in the same month as other high-profile movies like the Michael Jackson biopic, Tron: Ares, and The Black Phone 2. Who is involved in Mortal Kombat 2? Based on the hit video game series, the sequel is directed by Australian filmmaker Simon McQuoid from a screenplay written by…
The Super Bowl trailer for Marvel’s Thunderbolts* gave us our first look at the movie’s big villain, The Void, and with it also gave us a lot of clues about the plot of the movie: Who the Thunderbolts are, who assembles this team, why they are put together now, and what their mission is going to be. (We still don’t know why the title has an asterisk though.)In our latest Marvel Cinematic Universe breakdown video, we’ll look at the Thunderbolts* trailer, and point out all the little details, Easter eggs, and secrets you might have missed. We’ll also talk about what this trailer tells us…
Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld has cut ties with Marvel after expressing unhappiness with his treatment at the premiere of Deadpool and Wolverine.The 57-year-old comic book writer artist is the man behind the wise-cracking hero and has had a lengthy relationship with Marvel but bemoaned how he felt sidelined at the premiere of Deadpool and Wolverine, the first film in the franchise to be released since Disney acquired Fox and the character was integrated into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.Liefeld claimed that he felt ignored by Disney bosses, including Marvel chief Kevin Feige, at the event last July and was disappointed to…
