Fernando Botero

This was one of the largest art events in the world. A dazzling contemporary art exhibition was held at the Pyramids of Egypt, attracting guests from around the globe, including Greek VIPs. The official dinner even featured an art table set by Greeks.

Pera Museum, which has brought works by many famous artists to Turkey, now presents an important selection of its exhibitions on its YouTube channel. The video series include Frida Kahlo-Diego Rivera, Fernando Botero, Andy Warhol, Rembrandt, Goya and Giorgio de Chirico, Joan Miró and Yıldız Moran.

Istanbul's Anna Laudel Contemporary will present "Everyday's Poetry - Scenes from the Fullness of Life" between April 27 and June 25, displaying critically acclaimed works by Fernando Botero, whose works have never previously been exhibited in Turkey.

A soiree with some of Hollywood's biggest names held late May 21 near Cannes during the film festival raised $30 million (27 million euros) for the fight against AIDS.

By Margarita Pournara