Rediscovered Michelangelo sketch sells for 23 mn euros

Rediscovered Michelangelo sketch sells for 23 mn euros

14 Sept 01:46 Key points summarised by AI

A recently rediscovered Michelangelo sketch, his first known nude, sold for 23 million euros ($24 million) at a Christie's Paris auction, establishing a new record for the artist's drawings.
The late 15th-century sketch, depicting a naked man, resurfaced in a private French collection after more than a century and was only definitively attributed to Michelangelo in 2019.
Initially designated a 'national treasure of France,' the drawing was temporarily barred from export, but no acquisition offer from the French government or museums materialized.
Though partly based on Masaccio's 'The Baptism of the Neophytes,' Michelangelo reinterpreted the figure with his signature robust and monumental aesthetic, likely created around age 21.

The Buddha Comes Home

The Buddha Comes Home

Today 15:38 Key points summarised by AI

Chong Para is a vibrant annual festival of the Shan (Tai Yai) people in Mae Hong Son, Thailand, celebrating the Buddha's return from Tavatimsa heaven after Buddhist Lent.
The festival's centerpiece involves families constructing intricate miniature palaces, also called Chong Para, from bamboo, paper, and lights, placed outside homes and temples as offerings.
For three days and nights, the quiet mountain town comes alive with folk music, traditional dances like the Shan bird dance, religious ceremonies, and community gatherings, showcasing deep-rooted Shan culture.
Beyond the celebrations, Chong Para reinforces family bonds, preserves traditional crafts, and offers visitors an authentic immersion into the unique cultural heritage of Mae Hong Son.

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