Elon Musk, billionaire and X owner, expressed awe at the “Winged Victory of Samothrace,” calling it “beauty” in a repost on March 15, 2025. The iconic sculpture, housed at the Louvre since 1884, dates to 190 BCE and honors the goddess Nike and a naval triumph, captivating Musk and his followers with its ancient Greek artistry.
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A powerful bronze sculpture, “Suppliants,” by acclaimed Greek artist Frosso Efthymiadi-Menegaki, has been unveiled at UN Headquarters, marking the start of Greece’s term on the Security Council. The artwork symbolizes the plight of refugees and vulnerable individuals, highlighting the importance of human rights and international cooperation.
A striking steel sculpture of opera legend Maria Callas, created by renowned Greek sculptor Nikos Floros, was unveiled today in Rome. Nicknamed “La Divina,” the 500-kilogram artwork begins its international tour after a display in Venice’s Piazza La Fenice. The sculpture will travel to Paris, Vienna, Lisbon, and New York, showcasing Callas’s enduring legacy to a global audience.
Woodcarving artist Fiona Gazepis has been captivated by the sacred beauty of wood since childhood…
Archaeologists in Turkey have unearthed around 2,000 pieces of bronze statues in an ancient scrapyard in Metropolis, now known as Izmir. This discovery highlights the early recycling practices of the Late Antiquity period, revealing a treasure trove of disassembled bronze parts likely intended for reuse.
Three Roman-era artifacts—a terracotta theater ticket, a figurine of Aphrodite, and a Thyrsus motif—have been unearthed at Prusias ad Hypium, a Hellenistic city in Düzce, Turkey, shedding new light on the city’s rich history and its flourishing period under Roman rule. Ongoing excavations continue to reveal remarkable treasures, with the ancient theater poised for restoration as a 10,000-seat cultural and arts center.
Archaeologists have discovered a fully preserved marble statue from the Roman era in the ancient city of Odessos (modern-day Varna, Bulgaria). The sculpture depicts a middle-aged man dressed in a toga, holding a scroll, and a Greek inscription identifies him as G(ai) Marius Hermogenes.
The Vatican Museums have proudly unveiled the restoration of one of their most prized possessions, the 2nd-century marble sculpture of Apollo Belvedere. This iconic artwork has captivated artists and poets for centuries and has now been restored to its former glory.
A team of volunteer archaeologists in England have unearthed the intricately carved head of a statue believed to depict an ancient Roman empress. The discovery was made at the site of a Roman bathhouse, the largest known building on Hadrian’s Wall, located near Carlisle Cricket Club.
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Armenia is steadily progressing towards unveiling the world’s tallest statue of Christ, a monumental project set to grace the peak of Mount Hatis.
Archaeologists have unearthed a marble head depicting Zeus during excavations in the ancient city of Aphrodisias, Turkey. The 66 cm tall head, dating to the 2nd or 3rd century AD, showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of Aphrodisias’ renowned sculpture workshops. This significant find adds to the rich historical and cultural legacy of the city, once a major center for art and sculpture in the Hellenistic and Roman periods.
A monumental statue titled “Jesus Risen,” designed by Italian sculptor Alessandro Mutto, is set to be installed atop the historic Terra Sancta High School in Jerusalem’s Christian Quarter. The 10-meter-high sculpture, made of polychromatic steel and bronze, will reflect sunlight and change in appearance throughout the day, marking a significant addition to the city’s landscape. Father Ibrahim Faltas, who previously opened the first swimming pool in the Old City, is spearheading this ambitious project.
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Renowned sculptor Girolamo Ciulla, known for his contemporary interpretations of ancient Greek myths, has passed…
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