Tag: Sculpture
When Homo sapiens hit upon the power of art
A staggering collection of ice age artefacts from museums across Europe will showcase the explosion of technical and imaginative skill that experts say marked the human race's discovery of art
Nazi buddha from space might be fake
Statue said to have been looted by Nazis may well be from space but expert says it was probably made in the 20th century
A Death By A Thousand Kisses, The Grave Of Oscar Wilde is Saved
For over 100 year his grave has been a Mecca for admirers of the Irish playwright and author who wish to honor and remember this remarkable man. However these devotees who have smothered Oscar Wilde's grave with kisses have contributed to its near destruction. Action by both the Irish and French authorities will ensure that fans will no longer be able to get so close to the stone memorial as lipstick marks are eroding it.
New exhibition captures historic residency at Stirling Castle
The remarkable success of Historic Scotland’s artist-in-residence project is being celebrated with a new exhibition at Stirling Castle, where works inspired by the iconic landmark will capture the site’s turbulent history and outstanding built heritage.
Archaeologists believe they have discovered the Tomb Of Apostle St Philip
Archaeologists believe they may have found the tomb of the apostle, St Philip of Turkey during recent excavations of a Byzantine church in the ancient Greek city of Hierapolis (in modern southwest Turkey).