The British Museum in London is the world’s oldest national public museum, boasting a collection of at least 8 million artifacts. Of this vast collection, one of the most famous artworks on display are the ‘Elgin Marbles,’ a collection of Ancient Greek sculptures from the Parthenon and Acropolis of Athens.
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In March 2024, pro-Palestinian activists destroyed a 1914 painting of Lord Balfour at Trinity College, part of the University of Cambridge in the UK. The artwork had been cut and spray painted in protest of the notorious Balfour Declaration and its relevance in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Arthur James Balfour
Aren’t we all anti-colonial? Apparently we aren’t all. Without a doubt colonialism has had a huge impact on history around the world. Affecting customs, norms, values, and beliefs of different cultures and communities; some argue that all impact was negative. However, it seems that a new notion of anti anti-colonialism
Throughout history, drug use has had a significant impact on various forms of art, from painting to music, literature, and film. Artists have used drugs as a means of altering their perceptions and inspiring creativity, resulting in some of the most iconic works of art in history. We will explore
When the movie The Greatest Showman came out in 2017, people flocked to the theaters to see a film full of catchy songs, glamour, and, to be honest, Zac Efron. While I have to admit that the movie was a great production, what hasn’t been discussed enough is the fact
Anime in the Japanese culture is seen as any form of animation, but to the rest of the world, the word anime is related and connected back to Japan. The history of anime goes back to the early 1900s, with Japan’s most likely first animated film made by Shimokawa Oten,
The art of tattooing is a unique form of art that can be linked back to about 12,000 years ago, but in some cultures today can be seen as an unfavorable thing to have. Tattooing can be seen as a global art form that has been used in many ancient
This school board has been at odds about what to do, or not to do regarding a series of murals. After initially deciding to paint over the images, they have reconsidered. They are now looking to cover them up while still preserving them. The controversial series is titled “The Life
American Horror Story is an award-winning Horror Television Series where each season is not based on the season before; However, all seasons have an overarching theme of gore, sex, and the exploitation of the weak. The series is currently on its eighth installment ‘Apocalypse’, its seven previous seasons ‘Murder House’,
Many of us have heard the historic story of Pompeii—the ancient Roman city buried under volcanic ash in 79 AD. As a result of being buried, the city was actually preserved and protected. It has now become popular tourist destination in Italy, where people from all over the world come