Abirpothi

India’s only daily art newspaper

Turkey

Bronze Statue Seized from Cleveland Museum of Art Amid Antiquities Trafficking Investigation

Introduction In a recent development that has sent shockwaves through the art world, a New York County Supreme Court Judge has signed a warrant for the seizure of a valuable bronze statue from Ohio’s renowned Cleveland Museum of Art. This action comes as part of a broader investigation into the alleged trafficking of antiquities originating […]

Bronze Statue Seized from Cleveland Museum of Art Amid Antiquities Trafficking Investigation Read More »

A 2300-Year-Old Hecate Statue of Three- Headed Goddess Discovered in Turkeyeris

Discovering History in Kelenderis: Unearthing the Goddess In the sun-kissed city of Kelenderis, nestled within the southern Turkish province of Mersin, a remarkable archaeological revelation has come to light. A 2300-year-old statue of the three-headed goddess Hecate, alongside a treasure trove of Hellenistic period ceramics, has been unearthed, shedding new light on the ancient city’s

A 2300-Year-Old Hecate Statue of Three- Headed Goddess Discovered in Turkeyeris Read More »

Once a Safety Spot Now a Terrorist Hub: The Underground City of Turkey

The Turkish province of Central Anatolia’s Cappadocia contains the deepest unearthed underground city, known as Derinkuyu. Cappadocia is a stunning natural marvel, home to magnificent fairy chimneys and eroded tunnels, and it is a breathtaking geological show. Additionally, it is laced with deep underground chambers and tunnels that have served as hiding places for numerous

Once a Safety Spot Now a Terrorist Hub: The Underground City of Turkey Read More »

An 87-year-old Indian-origin artist embraces online world; elsewhere, art auction houses eye $1bn in sales

A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends

An 87-year-old Indian-origin artist embraces online world; elsewhere, art auction houses eye $1bn in sales Read More »