Archeology
June 2, 2025

1,600-Year-Old Mosaic Unveiled for the First Time Ever in Western Negev

In northwestern Negev, the 1,600-year-old Be’er Shema mosaic has been unveiled to the public for the first time. Dating back to the Byzantine period (324–638 CE), the mosaic has since undergone significant conservation efforts and will now be on permanent display at the Merhavim Regional Council headquarters. The mosaic was originally discovered in 1990, nestled inside a monastery near Kibbutz Urim and the Gaza Strip.

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Modern Art
June 1, 2025

See How Picasso Drew His Masterpieces in Real-Time in This Incredible Documentary

In 1956, the French director Henri-Georges Clouzot released a documentary focusing on one of art history’s greatest masters: Pablo Picasso. Titled Le mystère Picasso (“The Mystery of Picasso”), the film wasn’t a sweeping overview of the artist’s life, nor an attempt to reveal the stories behind specific masterpieces. It was, instead, an artifact that memorialized Picasso’s artistic process in real-time.

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Post-Impressionism
May 31, 2025

Meet the Woman Who Made Vincent van Gogh Famous

Post-Impressionist painter Vincent Van Gogh has long captivated the public's imagination, but did you know that his success isn't only due to his artistic prowess? In reality, it was thanks to the hard work of one woman that Van Gogh rose to fame and stayed a household name long after his death. Johanna “Jo” van Gogh-Bonger, the wife of the painter's brother Theo, is the unsung hero of Vincent's success.

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Style
May 30, 2025

Giorgio Armani Has Staged His Most Intimate Exhibition Yet in Milan

Ten years ago, in 2015, Giorgio Armani marked the 40th anniversary of his career by opening Armani/Silos, an exhibition space in the heart of Milan. As austere, intentional, and monumental as his haute couture, the gallery has offered indispensable opportunities to explore not only Armani’s creative vision but fashion as a whole. Now, a decade after its establishment, Armani/Silos is commemorating the moment with the ambitious Giorgio Armani Privé 2005–2025.

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My Modern Met

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