Below the surface of an oil painting by Italian Renaissance master Titian, experts have identified a previously unknown work by the artist using scientific analysis, the Andreas Pittas Art Characterization Laboratories at the Cyprus Institute (APAC) announced in a press release for an exhibition of the painting at the Limassol Municipal Arts Center. Researchers from APAC were initially tasked with documenting the materiality and state of preservation of Titian’s Ecce Homo (1543). As they prepared the piece for conservation, the team took preliminary precautions to examine it under a microscope. There, different color pigments revealed themselves in the cracks of the…
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Galerie Nordenhake’s $650,000 sale of a Stanley Whitney work led the reported transactions at Zona Maco 2025, which concluded on Sunday, February 9th. The 21st edition of Zona Maco featured some 200 galleries from across 29 countries. Mexico City’s premier art fair took place at the Centro Citibanamex and was the centerpiece of a week packed with events and satellite fairs, including Material and Salón Acme. The vibrant local gallery scene is also abuzz with standout exhibitions on view through the weekend. Notable institutional attendees at this year’s fair—the largest in Latin America—included Jorge Pérez of the Pérez Art Museum…
Pace Gallery’s $450,000 sale of a Julian Schnabel painting from 2023 leads the initial slate of reported transactions from Zona Maco 2025, which kicked off on Wednesday, February 5th. The 21st edition of Zona Maco features some 200 galleries from across 29 countries. Mexico City’s premier art fair, taking place at the Centro Cinitbanamex, is at the heart of a week packed with events and satellite fairs, including Material and Salón Acme. The vibrant local gallery scene is also abuzz,g with standout exhibitions on view through the weekend. Notable institutional attendees at this year’s fair—the largest in Latin America—included Jorge…
Art MarketArun KakarIndia Art Fair 2025. Courtesy of India Art Fair.If the health of a country’s art market can be judged by the size of its largest art fair, then the 2025 edition of India Art Fair (IAF) makes for a buoyant barometer. This year’s fair, the 16th iteration, is the largest yet, hosting a record 118 exhibiting galleries and institutions (compared to 108 last year) at the NSIC Exhibition Grounds in Okhla, New Delhi. As VIP day unfolded on a balmy Thursday afternoon, excitement was tangible among a crowd of varied ages and demographics that continued to flow well…
If you’re still holding out hope for a fourth Back to the Future movie … you can probably just let that go.A fourth movie is not coming, at least not while the franchise’s creators are alive and actively involved in the series. Appearing at the Saturn Awards recently, Back to the Future co-creator Bob Gale said (via The Hollywood Reporter) that he loves the work he is doing on Back to the Future: The Musical, and that is there for fans who want something new in the Back to the Future universe. As for a true Back to the Future 4, well…“People always say, well, ‘When are you guys…
We love watching drama shows because drama is exciting. It’s fun to watch a bunch of characters navigate difficult and impossible situations. While comedies are the backbone of television, dramas dominate water cooler conversations, awards shows, and demand the most thoughtful engagement from their viewers, usually because the subjects they cover — war, death, crime, family issues — are pretty serious.That’s all well and good, but there are times when it’s worth it to let everyone, characters and viewers alike, take a bit of a breather and focus on something a little bit lighter. That often comes in the form…
Aquamarine rings are a popular choice with their beautiful blue hues mirroring the ocean and the stones sweet symbolism of harmony, courage, and communication. With such timeless appeal they are a great engagement ring alternative to the classic diamond ring. When it comes to selecting a ring, you need to consider the setting as this will impact the design and the durability of the ring. In this blog we will discuss a variety of ring settings when thinking specifically of aquamarines. Understanding Ring Settings A ring setting is how the gemstone is secured in the ring. This influences how the…
Artists & Makers Studios in Rockville PresentsSteve Wanna and “Line, Circle, Ground”for the Month of FebruaryOpening Reception5:00pm – 8:00pm, Friday, February 7th, 2025Artists & Makers Studios11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210Rockville, MD 20852Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville is thrilled to host Steve Wanna in the Invited Artist Gallery for the month of February 2025. The exhibit runs from February 5th through February 26th, with an opening reception on First Friday, February 7th, 5 – 8pm. This exhibition features experimental techniques that push materials past their limits to yield unexpected, not entirely controllable results. Almost all the works…
Heart Eyes is a slasher feature that debuts in U.S. theaters on February 7, 2025. The plot revolves around a pair of co-workers who get mistaken for a romantic couple by the Heart Eyes Killer on Valentine’s Day and now must run for their lives. Slashers, and any other type of horror movies, often have mid, post, or end-credits scenes. So, it’s not surprising that people want to know whether Heart Eyes has one as well. Is there an end, mid, or post-credits scene in Heart Eyes? Yes, Heart Eyes has a post-credits scene. In franchise filmmaking, mid, post, and…
Still from BRING THEM DOWN. Source: IMDB ⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3 out of 5. “Bring Them Down” is a chilling descent into the heart of rural Ireland, a place where ancient grudges fester and the lines between right and wrong blur in the stark landscape. Christopher Andrews’ film isn’t just a thriller; it’s a character study, a portrait of a family fractured by secrets and simmering resentments, set against the backdrop of a harsh and unforgiving land. The film centers on the Lynskey family, Irish shepherds struggling to maintain their traditional way of life. Their already precarious existence is further complicated…
