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Painting Made by The Beatles Fetches $1.7M at Auction
During their tour in Japan, The Beatles squeezed in time between shows to work on a special painting called Images of a Woman. This artwork, thought to be the only one created by all four Beatles together, was recently...
Art
New Secret About Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘Mona Lisa’, Uncovered by Scientists
In a recent study published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, researchers unveiled a new discovery about Leonardo da Vinci's iconic artwork, "The Mona Lisa."
They found that the famous Renaissance artist created a special chemical mix for...
Society
Would Banksy Finally Be Unmasked?
Renowned and hidden street artist Banksy, known for painting walls anonymously, has finally recently been identified and unmasked after years of remaining unknown to the public.
This well-known British artist successfully concealed his true identity, much like an undercover graffiti...
Art
Meet the Greek-American Who Makes Art Using the Sun
Greek-American artist Michael Papadakis utilizes the power of the sun to create art, a process known as "heliography."
Art
Digital Exhibition Displays Treasures Held at Mt. Athos to Public
Through a digital exhibition, Athens Concert Hall is allowing visitors a rare glimpse into the treasures housed at Mt. Athos, including amazing codices, illuminated manuscripts, and gorgeous works of art.
Mt. Athos, located in Northern Greece, is home to around...
Greek News
Chinese Subway Passengers Catch Blunders in Mural Depicting Athens in Turkey
Chinese subway passengers using the subway Line 3 in Xian in Shaanxi province in northern China have recently had a lot to say about the artwork adorning the walls at the newly opened subway line.
It appears the mural's artists...
Hollywood
Venice Film Festival Poster Inspired by Angelopoulos Film
The official poster for the 70th Venice Film Festival was unveiled on Friday, July 5, and the image was inspired by Greek director Theodoros Angelopoulos' film, "Eternity and a Day (Mia aioniotita kai mia mera)."
The 1998 drama centered on...