Why Marsyas? What does it mean to you? Marsyas is a figure from Greek mythology, a satyr flayed by the god Apollo for daring to play a piece of music, on the flute, better than Apollo himself. There's ...

Titian’s “The Flaying of Marsyas” (c. 1570s) is among the most celebrated and disturbing images the Venetian master ever painted. It is also the prime showstopper of the Met Breuer’s kickoff ...

Some artworks are left incomplete by accident; others by design. They can be thrilling, insightful – and even more exciting than a finished work, writes Alastair Sooke. It is one of the grisliest ...

Estonian composer Arvo Pärt's musical response to Marsyas, LamenTate: Homage to Anish Kapoor and his sculpture Marsyas for piano and orchestra (2002), is unveiled at Tate Modern in a world premiere.

For several years, Canadian sculptor Evan Penny has considered the Greek myth of Marsyas, the satyr who challenged Apollo to a musical contest and lost. His punishment was to be flayed alive by the ...

Marsyas Trio takes its name from Greek mythology – inspired by the bold, spirited passion of Marsyas, the celebrated pipe-playing satyr who dared challenge Apollo in a musical contest. In victory, ...