Spanish museums invite blind to touch masterpieces
Staff at the Prado, Spain's top art museum, usually prevent visitors from touching its priceless treasures.
Argentinian street artist Marina Zumi creates art installation in Almaty
Argentinian artist Marina Zumi who draws graffiti is creating an art installation in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Meet the 'Sherlock Holmes' of the art world
One man has become a behind-the-scenes force in the international art world after securing the return of art looted by the Nazis to the descendents of its original Jewish owners.
Sistine Chapel recreated in Montreal -- in photos
A full-size recreation of the glorious Michelangelo frescoes that adorn the ceiling of the Vatican's Sistine Chapel -- entirely in photographs -- will be on display in Montreal.
Turkish sculptor faces jail for 'insulting' Erdogan
A prominent Turkish sculptor risks over four years in prison on charges of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after being locked in a dispute with the Turkish strongman over one of his works.
Greece's last film poster painter soldiers on
Far from the limelight of Cannes, Greece's last painter of film posters toils away in a little garden studio to deliver his latest commission.
Kazakh director Sanzhar Sultanov producers Canadian film
A 26-year-old Kazakhstan-born director and screenwriter Sanzhar Sultanov will be producing The Death and Life of Martin Quick directed by Canadian Nick Wernham.
French music concert to be held in Almaty in April's end
The concert of French music will take place at Zhas Sakhna theatre in Almaty on April 22 and 25.
Imperial Russian Ballet to perform in Almaty
Almaty has an excellent opportunity to enjoy the mastery of the Russian ballet school: Imperial Russian Ballet Company led by Gediminas Taranda will perform in Almaty on April 4-5.
Ideal nudes on show at British Museum Greek exhibition
A major exhibition on the human body in ancient Greek art is to open at the British Museum from Thursday, exploring notions of ideal beauty.
German art dealer gets six years in jail for cheating Aldi heir
A German court sentenced Helge Achenbach, one of the country's best-known art dealers, to six years in prison for defrauding the heir of the Aldi supermarket chain.
Astana Opera to stage Verdi's La Traviata directed by Brockhaus
The most personal opera of a famous Italian operatic composer Giuseppe Verdi La Traviata directed by Henning Brockhaus will be staged at Kazakhstan's Astana Opera on March 4 and 26.
Welsh music at Astana Opera and live on Tengrinews today
A Celebration of Wales and the Welsh People dedicated to Saint David's Day is taking place in Astana Opera on February 27.
Fountain of Bakhchisarai to premier in Astana Opera in April
Boris Asafiev's Fountain of Bakhchisarai will be premiered on the stage of Astana Opera House on April 11 and 12.
Astana Opera to stage Romeo and Juliet for March holidays
The upcoming holiday – the International Women's Day – may become even brighter for Astana residents and guests with Romeo and Juliet on the stage of Astana Opera.
Astana Opera dancers to perform in Milan next year
Leading dancers of Astana Opera Aigerim Beketayeva and Yerkin Rakhmatullaev have been invited to perform on the stage of La Scala theatre In Milan.
In Spanish city saved by museum, Guggenheim digs in
Locals in Bilbao say an art museum helped save their Spanish city from decline. Now they are glad to know their saviour, the Guggenheim, will be staying for some time.
A series of tremors has Florence concerned for its 'David
More than 250 minor tremors have rattled the Florence region over the past three days, sparking alarm in Italy over the safety of Michelangelo's "David" statue.
Debut art works of Kazakh political analyst Bukharbayev in Almaty
Kazakhstani political analyst and blogger Bakhytzhan Bukharbayev has presented his debut art exhibition in Almaty.
Yerzhanov's The Owners wins Grand Prix at International Film Festival in Lebanon
Yerzhanov's The Owners has won the Grand Prix at Cultural Resistance International Film Festival of Lebanon.