Researchers analyzed mummification balms from the Valley of the Kings and found a mix of ingredients including beeswax, plant oil, and resins. This discovery led to a multisensory exhibition at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, highlighting the importance of smell in understanding ancient Egypt. The exhibition recreated scents like myrrh, frankincense, and cinnamon, demonstrating that many ancient artifacts were meant to evoke sensory experiences.
https://hyperallergic.com/998360/archaeologists-reconstruct-the-scents-of-ancient-mummification/The Vancouver Art Gallery's new building project has seen a significant cost increase, rising by 50% to $444m, according to the museum's director. The sharp rise in construction costs is attributed to recent years, but a prominent collector has disputed this explanation, calling it "preposterous". Eva Respini, the newly appointed curator at the Vancouver Art Gallery, joins the institution as it prepares for a major building project.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/03/26/vancouver-art-gallery-director-anthony-kiendl-leavesWestern Art Week brings significant economic benefits to Great Falls, with over $1.5 million infused into the local economy. The event, which accounts for 15-20% of the city's total lodging demand, attracts a diverse crowd of artists, collectors, and visitors nationwide through its mix of craft shows, high-end art, live music, and food.
https://www.montanarightnow.com/great-falls/western-art-week-boosts-great-falls-economy-and-celebrates-culture/article_1cdccc6b-0b96-4321-bfc4-08ba317a0d4e.htmlAbel Selaocoe, a South African cellist and vocalist, is gaining recognition for his energetic performances. Born in South Africa, he was exposed to music from an early age, with his first instrument being four lines drawn on paper as a child. Now, at the helm of his cello, Selaocoe brings joy and energy to stages worldwide, including a recent performance in Hamburg where he invited the audience to join him in singing Sesotho during his 2022 Cello Concerto, Four Spirits.
https://www.smh.com.au/culture/music/as-a-child-four-lines-drawn-on-paper-were-his-strings-now-he-s-a-cello-sensation-20250321-p5llfs.htmlArtmarket, ein globaler Akteur auf dem Kunstmarkt, wird von der Groupe Serveur kontrolliert und ist mit seiner Abteilung Artprice führend in der Sammlung, Verwaltung und Nutzung von historischen und aktuellen Kunstmarktinformationen. Die Firma verfügt über eine weltweit größte Bilddatenbank des Kunstmarktes mit über 181 Millionen digitalen Bildern und bietet kontinuierlich Kunstmarkttrends für die wichtigsten Agenturen und Pressetitel der Welt in 119 Ländern und 9 Sprachen an. Artmarket wurde zweimal mit der staatlichen Auszeichnung "innovatives Unternehmen" von der französischen öffentlichen Investitionsbank BPI gewürdigt und veröffentlicht regelmäßig Berichte über den globalen Kunstmarkt, darunter den Jahresbericht 2024 zum globalen Kunstmarkt.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/frankreichs-kulturministerin-rachida-dati-hat-la-demeure-du-chaos-die-wohnstatte-des-choais-von-thierry-ehrmann-als-gesamtkunstwerk-und-weltweiten-hauptsitz-von-artprice-by-artmarket-offiziell-gewurdigt-302411346.htmlBTS's J-Hope has released a new digital single "Mona Lisa," which draws inspiration from the iconic painting by Leonardo da Vinci. The song conveys that true beauty lies within individual qualities, not external appearance. The collaboration with the Louvre museum led to an official proposal for a promotional video, and the single has topped iTunes charts in over 70 regions, including Brazil, France, and Japan.
https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-03-26/entertainment/kpop/BTSs-JHope-teams-up-with-the-Louvre-to-unveil-Mona-Lisa/2270529The Clothes for Life Foundation organized a fashion event in Cebu that showcased innovative designs by eight local designers, including Cris Escobido, Joshua Chiong, and King Rosales. Industry experts such as Cary Santiago, Jan Gonzales, Vern Enciso, Direk Junjet Primor, and Hope Ty provided feedback on the runway show.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/03/26/entertainment-lifestyle/life-times/the-cydc-finale-fashion-show/2080272The art market is expected to see exceptional results, particularly for international consignors, at upcoming auctions in Hong Kong. Christie's and Sotheby's will hold their modern and contemporary evening sales on March 28 and 29, respectively. The Art Basel Hong Kong event also takes place during this time. However, the autumn auctions for modern and contemporary art in Hong Kong saw a 38% drop from last year due to closed borders limiting the selection of offerings. This is attributed to the impact of the pandemic, with Sotheby's relocating its April Hong Kong auctions to New York in 2020 and Christie's offering a Xu Beihong painting for £41m, which could become the most expensive Asian work sold by a Western auction house.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/03/26/basquiat-to-chagall-hong-kongs-international-auction-houses-turn-to-household-names-during-art-weekArt Basel Hong Kong 2025 has seen an encouraging start with international visitors returning in large numbers, despite economic uncertainties and trade tensions. The fair's first sales were reported within hours of its opening to VIPs only, with Mainland Chinese collectors making purchases. A notable sale was made at the David Zwirner booth, where the Corridor Foundation paid $1.6 million for a Michaël Borremans oil painting.
https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3303998/international-visitors-return-art-basel-hong-kong-2025-gets-good-start?module=top_story&pgtype=section