ABOUT THE CONSTANTINOPLE TO ISTANBUL: ONE CITY, TWO EMPIRES EXHIBITION. VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM

 

Constantinople to Istanbul: One City, Two Empires explores 1,600 years of extraordinary artistic production in one of the world’s most influential cities. Spanning AD 330 to 1922, it brings together remarkable works of art, design and architecture to reveal the enduring creative legacy of an imperial capital that shaped the Mediterranean world and far beyond.

The city once called Constantinople and now called Istanbul was the imperial and religious capital at the heart of two successive empires: the Byzantine (AD 330 – 1453) and the Ottoman (1453 – 1922), and the exhibition explores their distinct yet connected traditions of art and design, built across 16 centuries. It follows changes in patronage and production that reflect the ups and downs of the city’s history, and the lasting impact its creative output had in the Christian and Islamic worlds.

The exhibition showcases over 200 objects across four main sections, including rarely seen decorative arts, such as fine silks and textiles (including historical dress), ceramic tiles, mosaics and tableware, precious metalwork and jewellery, as well as sculpture and architectural furnishings, works on paper, manuscripts and paintings.

Roman Beginnings

Roman Beginnings explores Constantinople’s refounding in AD 330 as the capital of a unified Roman Empire under Constantine the Great. It introduces the city’s strategic location and the infrastructure that underpinned its success, from advanced water systems to fortified walls whose power was reinforced by icons and relics. The section also evokes the Hippodrome, the social and political centre of the city, where chariot races served as imperial spectacle and propaganda.

Heaven and Earth

The exhibition’s second section, Heaven and Earth, explores how art and architecture were put into service of Christianity and how Byzantine emperors adopted sacred imagery to project power and authority, while ensuring the survival of classical art and ideas.

Power and Reach

Power and Reach examines how the Ottoman court projected authority in peace and war through visual spectacle. It highlights the role of luxury materials such as silk, precious stones, ivory, silver and gold in shaping imperial identity, brought to life through grand public processions.

Life in the City

The final section, Life in the City, explores the city as a cosmopolitan centre of diverse languages, faiths and artistic traditions. It brings together rare objects to reveal both religious coexistence and the rhythms of urban life, from coffee houses and bathhouses to music and leisure. This section also traces shifting tastes in the 19th century, when Parisian and other styles increasingly shaped fashion, design and modern identity of Istanbulites.

The exhibition concludes with the influence of Byzantine and Ottoman art on 19th-century Europe, highlighting prints, textiles and mosaic examples from the V&A’s collection, including work by William Morris.

https://www.vam.ac.uk/articles/about-the-constantinople-to-istanbul-one-city-two-empires-exhibition?srsltid=AYCX9vJVDMuKDt1s1UJaMuCkwXayGnqsctvTLUbUVmYQIaXMTj5xPxof

"CROIRE ET GUERIR" AU MUSEE D’ART ET D’HISTOIRE PAUL ELUARD A SAINT DENIS

 

Chaque jour, les chroniqueurs d'Europe 1 présentent les infos indispensables à connaître en matière de culture : les dernières actus musique, les sorties littéraires ou cinéma, les nouvelles pièces de théâtre et les séries à ne pas manquer.

HUJAR:CONTACT THE MORGAN LIBRARY & MUSEUM

In this video, curator Joel Smith explores photographer Peter Hujar’s creative process through his contact sheets, tracing his evolution from commercial freelancer to one of the most influential and independent artists of New York’s East Village. Filmed in our exhibition "Hujar:Contact," Smith reveals how Hujar used contact sheets as a vital tool for shaping his images and artistic vision.

"Hujar:Contact" is on view at the Morgan from May 22 to October 25, 2026.

HOW TO ROB A BANK OFFICIAL TRAILER (2026) - NICHOLAS HOULT

A crew of bank robbers is going viral, and the FBI is watching.

Watch the official trailer for How to Rob a Bank (2026), the explosive new action thriller from director David Leitch (Bullet Train, The Fall Guy), starring Nicholas Hoult, Zoë Kravitz, Anna Sawai, Pete Davidson, Christian Slater, and John C. Reilly. When a group of social media-savvy criminals begins broadcasting their daring bank heists online, their growing fame attracts millions of viewers and the attention of a veteran FBI agent and a brilliant software engineer determined to bring them down.

As the investigation closes in, the crew refuses to walk away from the spotlight or the money. Instead, they prepare for their most ambitious robbery yet, risking everything for one final score. Blending high-octane action, dark humor, and modern technology, How to Rob a Bank turns the pursuit of viral fame into a dangerous game where every new follower could bring the authorities one step closer.

Directed by:

David Leitch

Written by:

Mark Bianculli

 

THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART AND VACHERON CONSTANTIN ARTISAN RESIDENCY

 The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Vacheron Constantin Artisan Residency celebrates international artisans who demonstrate virtuosity in creating objects of exceptional aesthetic and technical value.

This residency seeks to recognize artisanal practices that revive, reimagine, or reinterpret traditional knowledge and technical skill. During the residency, artisans engage with The Met collection, staff, and public. They also engage with and learn from the practice of Vacheron Constantin experts and craftspeople, with the goal of producing an original work of art that demonstrates innovation in a traditional craft technique.

The residency is designed to support three exceptional artisans whose work emphasizes the preservation and reinterpretation of traditional craft techniques. Each artisan will focus on a craft—such as pottery, ceramics, weaving, knitting, metalwork, or jewelry—and demonstrate a commitment to preserving traditional methods while incorporating inventive reimaginings or reinterpretations of the craft. At the end of the program, each artisan will be invited to the Museum for public programming and community-based initiatives related to their practice, their final piece, and The Met collection.

The 2025–2026 residency program, beginning in June 2025 and concluding in November 2026, is currently underway. Artisans include: Aspen Golann, Joy Harvey, and Ibrahim Said. Read our press release to learn more about the artisans.

https://www.metmuseum.org/es/vacheron-constantin-artisan-residency

SOLO GOYA. EL ARTE DE VER. MUSEO GOYA. FUNDACIÓN IBERCAJA - MUSEO CAMÓN AZNAR

Del 13 de octubre al 09 de diciembre de 2026

Francisco de Goya no pintó lo que veía: enseñó a mirar de otra manera. En sus lienzos conviven la vida cotidiana y el abismo, la ternura de un retrato y la crudeza de una pesadilla, como si un mismo pulso pudiera captar tanto la luz como la sombra de una época.

Este ciclo de conferencias propone un recorrido por cuatro miradas del genio aragonés. Primero, las escenas cotidianas: majas, meriendas, juegos y oficios que retratan el pulso social de la España de su tiempo.

 Después, los retratos: hombres y mujeres —nobles, reyes, majas, campesinos— capturados con una psicología que va más allá de la apariencia, revelando carácter, poder o fragilidad. Y finalmente, el horror: los desastres de la guerra, las pinturas negras, los monstruos que habitan sus últimas obras, donde el artista se atreve a mostrar lo que otros preferían no ver.

https://www.fundacionibercaja.es/actividades/ciclos-y-programas/solo-goya-el-arte-de-ver-zaragoza/

THE 90S: ART AND FASHION. TATE BRITAIN

Until 14 February 2027

Explore a decade characterised by its bold creativity and rebellious spirit

Curated by fashion industry game changer Edward Enninful OBE, whose lived experience of the decade informs the exhibition The 90s: Art and Fashion examines a defining period in which a groundswell of creativity changed the face of British culture.

As Britain began to emerge from recession, a new dawn of optimism, freedom, and rebellion was ushered in, epitomised by a new generation of diverse creative talent. Seen through Edward Enninful’s eyes, this sense of opportunity resulted in art, design, fashion and photography fusing into one potent cultural force, signalling an audacious renewal of British spirit. The exhibition explores how long-held hierarchies were dismantled, with high art and pop culture feeding into one another, and reflects both the energy and the challenges of the decade, looking at the enduring influence of key figures who emerged during this time.

The 90s: Art and Fashion brings together photography, fashion, art and design, including iconic images by photographers including Juergen Teller, David Sims and Corinne Day. These are shown alongside the work of artists like Steve McQueen, Damien Hirst, Sarah Lucas, and Yinka Shonibare, as well as fashion film and music culture, including collections by decade defining designers Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen, and John Galliano.

Edward Enninful OBE is one the most influential voices in fashion and culture today, bringing his perspective as curator to this exploration of the decade.

The 90s: Art and Fashion is supported by McQueen. With additional support from The 90s Exhibition Supporters Circle, Tate International Council, Tate Patrons, Tate Members and Tate Americas Foundation.

Curated by Edward Enninful, OBE; with Jessica Vaughan, Curator, Contemporary British Art; Helen Little, Curator, Contemporary British Art; Dominique Heyse-Moore, Senior Curator, Contemporary British Art; Alex Farquharson, Director, Tate Britain; and Celeste McEvoy, Assistant Curator, Contemporary British Art, Tate Britain.

https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/the-90s