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Why a Hong Kong artist chose 'self-exile' in Taiwan
TAICHUNG, TAIWAN (AFP) - As he queued to board a flight out of Hong Kong to Taiwan last month, dissident artist Kacey Wong was painfully aware of the extra immigration officials brought in to scrutinise each departing passenger. Wong, 51, was one of the city's
Dobbs paints dire picture of COVID-19 situation in Mississippi
Studying Mississippi’s tax structure is a good idea as long as lawmakers don’t have a preconceived idea of what the end product should look like. It’s clear that House Speaker Philip Gunn does. He got his chamber several months back to hurriedly pass a
HONORING HISTORY: Painting the wall of those who paved the way in San Marcos
Above, Mano Amiga Arts and Advocacy Coordinator Dayann Pazmino
O que achei da entrevista do Artur Mamaefalei no Social Arts?
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Jensen Beach High School seniors continue tradition painting school parking spots
JENSEN BEACH, Fla. — Jensen Beach High School seniors are creating memories they'll remember long after they finish school. Each senior who purchases a parking spot is able to paint it in any way in which they choose. WPTV "It doesn't really have a meaning
Painter bares his soul and frame of mind
Art, involving as it does an expression of talent and awareness to be placed in full public view, can be a lonely occupation. For many artists, the struggle to create is worth it when the
Youth Affairs Dept holds painting contest
LAHORE:Youth Affairs Department Punjab organised male and female painting competitions in connection with Independence Day celebrations at NPSC Gymnasium Hall here on Thursday. Secretary Youth Affairs Punjab Fuad Hashim Rabbani and DG Sports Punjab Adnan
Artist gives birth to hair apparent
Before giving birth to her first child in 2012, Cai Yaling had no clue how tough being a mother would be, nor of the expectations society place upon women. A lot happened in a short space of time. In 2011, just a year or so previously, she had got married and
Conversion of Art Deco-style office building to affordable housing in Falcon Heights set to begin
A groundbreaking event will be held next week in Falcon Heights to mark the start of a long-awaited project that will restore and repurpose a 1940s-era, Art Deco-style office building into affordable housing. The city and developer Buhl Investors since 2019
Art of the Galaxy, Out of This World at Red Bluff’s Main Event Gallery
Jeff Fennel is an award-winning multi-media artist, working in many disciplines and mediums across the arts. A familiar local artist, he is known for his classical works, as well as his dynamic, multi-dimensional paintings and sculptures on brushed aluminum.
Muskegon art gallery displays 1,000 paper cranes to honor COVID-19 frontline workers
MUSKEGON, MI – A chandelier of 1,000 paper cranes hangs from the ceiling of City Center Arts in downtown Muskegon. The installation was created to honor COVID-19 frontline workers, essential workers and bring awareness to Asian hate crimes. City Center Arts
Greenfield Farmers’ Market partnering with LAVA Center for first Art Market Day
GREENFIELD — The Greenfield Farmers’ Market is partnering with The LAVA Center to offer its first Art Market Day, where customers can find not only their traditional foods, but also various artistic creations for sale. The event will be held Saturday, Aug. 14,
Arts industry unfairly targeted by Covid-restrictions, says Mary Coughlan
The music and wider arts industry is being unfairly targeted by Government in relation to strict ongoing Covid-19 restrictions, the singer Mary Coughlan has said. With the sector increasingly agitated at the sight of thousands of concertgoers returning to gigs
Annual ‘Artists Paint OC’ Event Underway
OCEAN CITY — The Art League of Ocean City’s annual plein air painting event, “Artists Paint OC,” gives the public the opportunity to see the painting process and also collect the art created in the resort. The public is invited to
Pocomoke Artist Turns Talent On Ocean City Utility Boxes
Artist Lamont Hall of Pocomoke City recently turned an
Look inside 2 Art Deco homes that just sold
The homes, several blocks apart on the Far Northwest Side, have original finishes including rounded walls of smooth white plaster. Dennis Rodkin This house on Tonty Avenue sold for $615,000 on August 11. Two houses that both have their original Art
Feds called her a 'con artist.' Why this Phoenix restaurant owner now faces fraud charges
Tracii Hutsona of brunch restaurant Breakfast Bitch in the Cambria Hotel near Roosevelt Row in Phoenix is facing fraud charges involving Joumana Kidd. ...
Underground pop art thrived in East Germany
In the GDR, art was meant to serve the state. Pressure on creative artists grew after the Berlin Wall was built, but pop art still managed to thrive. ...
Admiral Art McDonald on leave, won't return as military chief while government 'reviews' his case: Sajjan
Admiral Art McDonald has been placed on an administrative leave and will not immediately return to his job as the leader of the Canadian military, Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan confirmed today. ...
Interior designers swear by these 8 luxury bedding brands for creating a cozy and attractive bedroom
When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more.Table of Contents: Masthead Sticky We asked interior designers about bedding brands they use for client projects and their own homes. and are designer favorites. We included
Acclaimed and Controversial Israeli Sculptor Igael Tumarkin Dies at 87
Igael Tumarkin’s monument to the Holocaust in Tel Aviv’s Rabin Square. Photo: xiquinhosilva / Wikimedia Acclaimed Israeli sculptor Igael Tumarkin, often considered the “bad boy” of Israeli art due to his controversial work and public statements, died Thursday
From New York streets to museum walls: works by the city's Public Artists in Residence ...
The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A;) in London and the Library of Congress in Washington DC have acquired works from a series of illustrations by the New York-based artist Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya that addresses the spike in racial violence and bias against
UMN public art tours: An outside chance to appreciate art on campus
Though the Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota is closed for maintenance until this fall, the museum is still showing off its art — outside, all over campus. From a colorful “molecule” that arches over the walkway to the
Chehalis-Based Interior Design Center Thriving During Trying Times
Rick Fisher, owner and manager of Interior Design Center in Chehalis and Showcase Kitchens in Adna, is fighting against the now-familiar business problems of supply-chain disruptions and finding quality employees. Thankfully, he has built up his company for
Giant steel sculptures sprout in Metro Manila
A few weeks ago, a giant outdoor statue made of steel was unveiled in front of SM Megamall. Now, it is a sight to behold for both pedestrians and motorists passing along EDSA. Soon, two giant steel sculptures will welcome motorists as they enter the central
Gallery: International Garden Photographer of the Year Macro Art 15 Competition Winners
International Garden Photographer of the Year Macro Art 15 Competition Winners The results are in for the 15th Macro Art photo competition from the International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY). Claire Carter, England, took first prize for their
Sajjan says Admiral Art McDonald on 'administrative leave' indefinitely
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says Admiral Art McDonald will remain on administrative leave until further notice, according to a statement to CTV News. ...
New Census numbers paint picture of race and ethnicity in U.S. But how are those defined?
New Census data will paint a picture of the racial and ethnic composition of hte country. Here's how it defines those categories. ...
REVIEW: DID YOU HEAR WHAT EDDIE GEIN DONE? paints a terrifying portrait of an all-American monster
Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done? Writers: Harold Schechter & Eric Powell Artist: Eric Powell Designer: Phil Balsman Editor: Tracy Marsh Publisher: Albatross Funnybooks Eric Powell and Harold Schechter’s Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done? is a book that
Can We Ever Look at Titian’s Paintings the Same Way Again?
Great is what this art is, yet it raises doubts about whether any art, however “great,” can be considered exempt from moral scrutiny. ...
Here's a first look at the 2021 Iowa State Fair Butter Cow sculpture
Not just the butter cow, but other butter sculptures like the giant slide are back for the 2021 Iowa State Fair. ...
Inspired by Chronic Illness, She Made Award-Winning Art about the Brain
Scientific American presents the winner and honorable mentions of the 11th annual Art of Neuroscience contest -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com ...
Mara Louw breaks down as she begs parliament to protect artists' rights
'I am here to represent thousands of
Pete Gregory begins 60th year at NSU, discusses Williamson Museum’s centennial
NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Hiram “Pete” Gregory begins his 60th year on faculty at Northwestern State University this fall. Gregory began teaching at NSU Sept. 15, 1961, when he arrived as a 23-year-old temporary instructor. When a permanent position teaching
‘He took his art seriously:’ Myrtle Beach man remembered for decades-long video production career
The Myrtle Beach area lost an
Odisha: ITI Berhampur to install 50 elephant sculptures through out the state
A herd of five elephants made out of artificial grass has been installed at the Scrap Sculpture park of ITI Berhampur which is the
Application invited for Artist funds by Aug 30
Punjab Arts Council Multan invited applications for Artist Support Fund by August 30 for the year 2021-22 MULTAN,
Filipino-Australian artist Esky launches single ‘Good as Gold’
FILIPINO-Australian hip-hop artist Esky returns with his single “Good As Gold” set to release on Aug. 13, partnered with complimentary visuals nodding toward his Filipino culture and family. The track, produced alongside frequent collaborator Korky Buchek,
NHB to create 'digital twin' of Kampong Glam, invites artists and creators to contribute
SINGAPORE - The National Heritage Board (NHB) is developing a "digital twin" of Kampong Glam (which used to be known as Kampong Gelam)�that people can visit virtually, and is calling for creatives to contribute to this endeavour. The effort - the first time
India: Pro-Hindu Group Receives Complaints for Barring Muslim Henna Artists Ahead of Festival
Negative sentiment has recently dogged relations
Interior Design Market Rewriting It's Growth Cycle : Hongtao, Cannon Design, Gold Mantis
(MENAFN - iCrowdNewsWire) The latest independent research document on COVID-19 Outbreak-Global Interior Design examine investment in Market. It describes how companies deploying these ... ...
BIG TALK: Facebook's 'The Outsider' chronicles 9/11 museum's rocky start
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Dressed to Thrill Glams Up the Hilbert Museum
My mother was a fashionista decades before the term was first used. She trolled the aisles of Lord & Taylor department store in New Jersey, looking at the latest styles. She read fashion magazines and newspaper columnists (especially Eugenia Sheppard) who
Van Gogh paintings take on added life in immersive digitalized show
If the typical fine arts museum is too staid for you – too static – then Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience could be what your demanding senses are looking for. Showing seven days a week through September at the Convention Center in Honolulu, the
Filarts releases 6th art book featuring Asian artists
The Filipinas Institute for the Advancement of Arts and Culture (Filarts), founded by publisher and artist Roy Espinosa, launches a coffee table book that explores the cultural identity of 60 Asian visual artists. Filarts launches its sixth coffee table book,
The man behind the mural: Kevin Burdick paints a South Lyon masterpiece
His art started with disposable restaurant placemats, but has gotten a bit bigger. ...
"Lost" artworks by Gainsborough coming to York Art Gallery
IT'S a story intriguing enough for an episode of TV's Fake or Fortune where experts analyse pieces of art to decide whether they are priceless originals or crafty copies. ...
A doctor recognised his psychiatric patients’ art. Hitler disagreed
The story is movingly told in “The Gallery of Miracles and Madness” ...
NHB to create 'digital twin' of Kampong Gelam, invites artists and creators to contribute
SINGAPORE - The National Heritage Board (NHB) is developing a "digital twin" of Kampong Glam (which used to be known as Kampong Gelam)�that people can visit virtually, and is calling for creatives to contribute to this endeavour. The effort - the first time
Art of Rally is a love letter to the sport, blending visual flair and authentic gameplay
Rally racing is a circus of events, blending danger, agility and entertainment
Renowned Visual Artist Gerhard Richter to Set Up Exhibition in Hungary
From the end of August to mid-November, the Museum of Fine Arts – Hungarian National Gallery, Budapest will be featuring the unique contemporary works of Gerhard Richter, a German visual artist known for his abstract and photorealistic paintings.�
Israel Prize winner, sculptor Tumarkin passed away at 87
Israel Prize winner of 2004 Igael Tumarkin passed away on Thursday afternoon, Israeli media reported. Tumarkin was an artist and sculptor whose works were well known in Isreal since 1960. His artistic efforts included sculptures, paintings, drawings, and
Hip-Hop Artists, Cousins Linked to Wu-Tang Clan Dead After Double Shooting
The two men were members of the Brooklyn Zu, a group closely associated with late Wu-Tang Clan co-founder ODB. ...
3 Art Gallery Shows to See Right Now
Lizania Cruz on the art of gathering testimonies; Arcmanoro Niles’s brilliantly hued portraits; and “Counter Flags” takes on the symbols of nationalism. ...
Keywords buys Romanian art creation studio AMC for $3.3 million
Game service provider Keywords has acquired Romanian art creation studio AMC for €2.8 million. ... ...
Call of Duty: Vanguard Box Art, Ultimate Edition, and More Leak Online
Tradition once had it where every year's Call of Duty title would be announced in April or May, early on in the year. Black Ops Cold War broke this reveal�pattern�when it was first showcased in late August, and now the next title, rumored to be Call of Duty:
The row between art galleries and donors is bigger than bringing home the Bacon | ...
As Tate faces potential legal action from a Francis Bacon donor, British galleries’ relationships with private collectors need more scrutiny With squeezed budgets, British museums are increasingly relying on private patronage, for financial support and
Typhoon in Japan washes Yayoi Kusama artwork out to sea
An artwork by artist Yayoi Kusama has been washed out to sea during a typhoon in Japan. In situ since 1994 in Naoshima, Kagawa Prefecture, the distinctive yellow pumpkin-shaped sculpture – decorated with black polka dots – was smashed into pieces
NFTs and physical artworks stand side-by-side in new Dubai show
When it comes to art, can the screen compete with the canvas? A new exhibition in Dubai raises this question, juxtaposing the tangible with the virtual by displaying physical artworks next to digital ones, or non-fungible tokens. The group exhibition, titled
Teacher of the Year: Meet Anne Tromsness who has a strong love for the arts
Greenville County Fine Arts Center teacher Anne Tromsness said she finds joy in inspiring students with her own passion for the arts. ...
Picasso's leaving Las Vegas! 11 works by the Spanish artist that are part of MGM ...
Sotheby's has announced it will auction off 11 Picasso works of art owned by MGM Resorts, which have a combined value of about $100 million. Coinciding with the Spanish artist's 140th birthday, the auction will take place on Oct. 23 in the Bellagio Hotel &
Another year of suspended Atham fete at Thripunithura leaves artistes crestfallen
Online cultural events organised by municipality hardly make up for loss of income for performing artistes ...
Initiative to support Indigenous artists announces inaugural residencies
The artist Sky Hopinka (Ho-Chunk Nation/Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians) and three other recipients have been awarded $25,000 fellowships from the Forge Project, an initiative launched this year that aims to address disparities around the representation of
Art Spotlight: Harvey Preston Gallery
Kevin Snipes, “Boy on Bike,” 2020, Porcelain, glaze, underglaze, oxide wash, 6.5″ x 9.5″ x 3″. Photo courtesy of Harvey Preston Gallery Harvey Preston Gallery Monday – Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday noon to 5 p.m. 57 E. Hopkins Ave.,
Chinese young artist turns used tires into sculptures
XINGTAI, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- Cao Shengge, 31, is obsessed with the idae of making sculptures with used tires. Cao returned to his home in Tancun Village of Xingtai in north China's Hebei Province after granduation from college in 2014
The European cultural sector, pandemic precarity, and Universal Basic Income
Share Tweet Print The COVID pandemic revealed and exacerbated structural problems and that were already present at many levels of our societies and economies. One of the fundamental institutions that was severely shaken was that of work itself, both through
Stories told through the art of the doll: Yenke Peddler antiques
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- As football season approaches, we look forward to watching the Cleveland Browns. But they aren’t the first “team” to be called “The Brownies.” We have to go back to 1883 to root for a group of six gentleman characters developed by Palmer
'Code Red' Climate Activism Art Around the World
From the first permanent climate art exhibit onboard a polar expedition ship to a live opera on a climate disaster faux beach, these works of art were created to stir urgency—and, ultimately, action—around our climate crisis. ...
Exclusive: 3D art production platform STUDIO90ies launches unique, luxury NFT collection
3Dcentralized art production studio STUDIO90ies is launching a collection of 12 highly realistic 3D figures, the SADBUNZ collection, in a tribute to sadness. The elements echo luxury collectibles, according to a press release sent exclusively to Invezz. Later
Shifting Africa’s climate change disaster risk architecture before COP26 and beyond
Developed countries must support in building Africa’s climate change resilience Look at Africa’s COVID response for clues on how it will weather the ‘next pandemic’ JOHANNESBURG, 11 AUGUST 2021 – All eyes are on the existential
Master the Art: Leigh-Anne Pinnock on finding your voice
"It is so important for people to speak out if they see any injustices," Leigh-Anne Pinnock tells us, in the latest instalment of our Master the Art video franchise. "Whether they experience it themselves or they see it firsthand... Imagine if everyone spoke
Japanese diplomat posts videos of origami artworks for about a year, goes viral
The small clips shared by Hisao Inagaki shows him talking about praying for health and peace. PUBLISHED ON AUG 12, 2021 06:14 PM IST The Japanese Consul General in Seattle Hisao Inagaki has gone viral
August full moon at the Acropolis Museum
The Acropolis Museum will celebrate the August full moon by extending museum and restaurant hours over the weekend of August 21 and 22. On Saturday (Aug. 21), galleries will remain open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with free
Yemeni artist Sara Abdu’s Jeddah show explores science of memory
DUBAI: Yemeni artist Sara Abdu’s solo exhibition, “I Only Meant To Visit,” has been impressing audiences at Saudi Arabia’s Athr Gallery in Jeddah since its opening in July. Abdu, 28, who was born and raised in Jeddah, has used art to explore a personal tragedy
Montreal couple donates 'astounding' art collection to National Gallery of Canada
The donation makes the gallery's holdings of Flemish and Dutch prints the largest and most comprehensive in Canada. ...
Portland Chinatown Museum will celebrate reopening with Old Town street festival
The Portland Chinatown Museum plans to celebrate its reopening with a street festival outside its Old Town location on Saturday. The museum, which opened in 2018 with a mission to “challenge
Two hip-hop artists and cousins tied to Wu-Tang Clan killed in NE Portland shooting
Two members of a Wu-Tang Clan-affiliated hip-hop group were fatally shot in Northeast Portland on Tuesday, police confirmed. Relatives on social media identified the rap music artists killed as 12 O’Clock and Murdock of the Brooklyn Zu. Portland police on
MIKE TAYLOR: The art of hello
I’m thinking of writing an etiquette guide for bicyclists. Based on what I see out on the trails, there’s a real need for one. I’ve been riding 20 to 30 miles every day for well over a month now, ever since purchasing one of those electric bicycles that
Feedback: Why this San Francisco art teacher gave up on ‘stingy’ SFMOMA
‘Stingy’ SFMOMA Thank you for Carolina A. Miranda’s incisive piece about the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) [“At What Expense?” Aug. 5]. I have been a San Francisco resident since 1983 and an SFMOMA member since before the museum was moved from
UP: Hindu group holds vigil against Muslim henna artists
A Hindu outfit called Kranti Sena organised a vigil against Muslim henna artists in Muzaffarnagar on Tuesday, officials said on Wednesday. The group organised the vigil in a market area in the city ahead of the festival of Teej to ensure Muslims do not apply
RIP SENI director: why I made a film about a graffitied artwork, race and mental health
Daisy Ifama discusses her documentary about why graffiti was emblazoned outside the Bethlem royal, a psychiatric hospital in south London Our latest release on the Guardian Documentary strand is RIP SENI , a film about an event in June 2020 when graffiti
80 artists join hands to spread awareness about jumbos
World Elephant Day Nagpur: WWF India, Rishabh Shroff and Dr Tarana Khubchandani have brought together the country’s leading artists to create artwork in their signature style, honouring the wondrous Asian elephant on World Elephant Day on Thursday. ‘Little
London art installation reflects on civilian clean-up effort a year on from Beirut blast
For days after the massive explosion that ripped through the Lebanese capital, the constant sound of broken glass scraping pavement was all that punctuated the deathly silence of a city gripped by shock and mourning. In the immediate aftermath of the disaster
The best art books for summer—as recommended by curators, directors and dealers
Writing in Space, 1973-2019 (2020) by Lorraine O’Grady What Artists Wear (2021) by Charlie Porter “The best summer reading needs to be portable, filled with passages that are irresistible to read out loud to fellow hot weather lounging companions, and books
Superblue to bring its immersive art experiences to New York and London this autumn
After 18 months of rolling lockdowns, and the digital fatigue that has accompanied the endless parade of online viewing rooms, the desire to experience art in the flesh has perhaps never been greater. Superblue, the Miami-based art centre which sells
Manchester gallery accused of antisemitism over exhibition on toxic effect of Israeli chemical warfare in Palestine
An exhibition at the Whitworth Art Gallery in Manchester that addresses violence used by Israeli forces against Palestinians has been accused of antisemitism by a UK-based legal organisation that advocates for Israeli causes. Devised by the Turner
Indigenous art show explores role of kinship in culture while works convey pain, hope, beauty
Twenty-nine artworks by 12 Indigenous artists make up a new exhibition at a Toronto art gallery. The works explore the role of kinship and community within Indigenous culture. ...
Colombiano Festival August 21, 2021 Special Guest Artist Rosalinda Virgen!
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Letter from the Editor: Can ‘Same Ol’ Lions’ learn some winning ways? Culture change can’t hurt
A fairly famous business axiom is, “Culture eats strategy for lunch.” That makes a lot of sense in the corporate world. Is there any chance it could be the beginning of turning around one of the longest streaks of ineptitude in the sporting world? I’m talking
Book on Mughal art and culture explores the dynasty’s rich aesthetic legacy
Thirteen eminent scholars write on varied subjects such as portraits of royal women, garden typologies and imperial objets d’art ...
How Big Data Analytics solutions can help the FMCG industry achieve scalable architecture
Increasing awareness, easy accessibility, higher disposable incomes, changing lifestyles, digital intimacy, better infrastructure, high internet penetration, and affordable data-usage packages are key contributors to the growth of the FMCG sector in India.
Study: Artistic acknowledgment depends on a signature style or the pace of outputs
Recognition for musicians is more likely to be achieved if artists focus on a specific style or diverse styles released at a faster pace. A new study explores ways in which musicians can achieve elite status during their career, with a model that can be used
Fortnite Leaked Images Point To A Different Art Style, And Maybe An RPG Mode
Fortnite dataminers are always digging up exciting details for those who don't mind the spoilers, and a recent find in the game's files has the Fortnite community wondering if something big is in store. Labeled
Children on vacation learn martial arts
In Handan, Hebei province, children are spending their summer vacation learning martial arts. They learn a local style called Hongquan, or
