LONDON.- The Trustees of the Design Museum announced today a major gift by Sir Terence Conran towards the museum’s new development project. This will help to create the world’s leading museum of contemporary design and architecture in London….
Thai Leader Defends Leaving United Nations Heritage Site Body
BANGKOK (AP).- Thailand’s prime minister is defending his country’s decision to quit the U.N.’s World Heritage Convention. Abhisit Vejjajiva says the group’s consideration of a Cambodian plan to manage a protected temple on Thailand’s border would inc…
Europa Nostra Urges the Romanian Government to Save Rosia Montana Area
THE HAGUE.- In a letter addressed to Prime Minister of Romania Emil Boc, Europa Nostra urged the Romanian Government to ensure the highest level of protection of the unique cultural and natural heritage of the Rosia Montana area. “Experts agree th…
Crowning Jewels from One of Britain’s Richest Women on Sale at Christie’s in London
LONDON (AP).- Still can’t get enough of Britain’s aristocratic headgear? Following hot on the heels of the royal wedding hatwalk, the crowning jewels of the country’s once wealthiest woman are being offered for sale — a Victorian pearl-and-diamond…
Egypt’s Top Archaeologist, Zahi Hawass, Warns of Looting at Country’s Antiquity Sites
CAIRO (AP).- Egypt’s top archaeologist, Zahi Hawass, warned that the country’s antiquity sites were being looted by criminals amid the country’s political upheaval as he announced he would no longer serve in his ministerial post in the government. Hawa…
Egypt’s Top Archaeologist, Zahi Hawass, Warns of Looting at Country’s Antiquity Sites
CAIRO (AP).- Egypt’s top archaeologist, Zahi Hawass, warned that the country’s antiquity sites were being looted by criminals amid the country’s political upheaval as he announced he would no longer serve in his ministerial post in the government. Hawa…
Debate in Turkey Over Armenia Monument: Modern Art or a Blight on the Landscape?
ISTANBUL (AP).- Modern art or a blight on the landscape? A giant monument to friendship between historic enemies Turkey and Armenia has become a symbol of controversy rather than healing. Turkey’s prime minister said the monument near the Armenian bord…
Debate in Turkey Over Armenia Monument: Modern Art or a Blight on the Landscape?
ISTANBUL (AP).- Modern art or a blight on the landscape? A giant monument to friendship between historic enemies Turkey and Armenia has become a symbol of controversy rather than healing. Turkey’s prime minister said the monument near the Armenian bord…
Major International Art Project to Bring Dialogue Between the UK and Turkey
LONDON.- Unveiled to the public on the 20th – 24th of October, the project comes at a crucial time for debates about Turkey’s accession to the EU and for relations between the UK and Turkey, exemplified by Prime Minister David Cameron’s …
Major International Art Project to Bring Dialogue Between the UK and Turkey
LONDON.- Unveiled to the public on the 20th – 24th of October, the project comes at a crucial time for debates about Turkey’s accession to the EU and for relations between the UK and Turkey, exemplified by Prime Minister David Cameron’s …