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Asian Paints: Retain ‘buy’ with target price of Rs 3,500
The steep inflation across key raw materials (18-20% since 3Q FY21) and logistics pulled down the ebitda margin by 1090bp YoY to 12.7%, which as a strategic near-term choice rather than the forced outcome, in our view. ...
Feature: China's architectural beauty, strength wow HK college students
HONG KONG, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- A seminar showcasing the beauty and strength of Chinese buildings was well-received on Monday by Hong Kong university students, many of whom are keen to learn more and contribute to the country's achievements. At the University
Feature: Turkish ceramic artist meets new opportunities in China's "porcelain capital"
ISTANBUL, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- For the last 10 years in the Chinese city of Jingdezhen, Turkish ceramic artist Ekrem Yazici has been creating elegant porcelain artworks, reflecting the cultural integration of Turkey and China into his designs. In 2009, Yazici
Mia and David Alpert Announce The Harvardwood Artist Launch Fellowship
Like many Harvard students in the arts, Mia E. Riverton Alpert ’99 had a difficult time seeing a pathway into the entertainment industry after graduation. “All our friends [were] going off to med school or law school or investment banking,” she said, “and we
‘The Electrical Life of Louis Wain’ Review: Cumberbatch Fails to Electrify as Overly-Quirky Artistic Genius
For a movie starring Benedict Cumberbatch and an array of perfectly-groomed, fluffy kittens, “The Electrical Life of Louis Wain” is an unexpectedly tiresome ride. Directed by Will Sharpe, the film is a dramatic biopic of 19th century English artist Louis Wain,
Breathe in culture and sip good drinks at this artsy tea shop in Ortigas
Boba Girl is the new chill spot for tea-loving and creative Filipino youth Prior to the pandemic, hanging out for much Filipino youth meant getting together in a quaint diner or coffee shop and sharing stories over good eats and brewed drinks. A bonus is when
PROFILE: Princess Mako known as independent, with in-depth knowledge of art
Princess Mako, a niece of Emperor Naruhito, is known by people close to her as an independent and friendly woman who has pursued a career as a researcher at a museum while performing imperial duties. The 30-year-old princess worked as a special researcher at
Free Little Art Gallery becomes colorful spot in senior living community
The Heritage at Brentwood's art classes became more popular over the pandemic. The art classes inspired the creation of the Free Little Art Gallery. ...
Metropolitan Museum of Art met with US attorney's office after Pandora Papers revealed that 12 ...
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has sent representatives to meet with prosecutors from the U.S. Attorney's office, amid reports that their collection could contain 12 objects which were stolen from Cambodia. The New York City institution is one of five named in
Technology Expert Turns To The Art of The Shaman
(MENAFN - GetNews) A professional with a decades long career in tech now teaches people humanity's oldest spiritual practice. South Portland, Maine – John Moore spent over two decades ... ...
Contest for voiceover artists launched
Amateur and professional voiceover artists around the country are invited to a dubbing contest called Thanh Âm Kỳ Diệu (Magical Voices), which is being held in HCM City. ...
How ecology on the farm can lead to agri-tourism: lamb to loom passion project ready for visitors to turn farm produce into art
Sophie Nicol has found a way to combine her passion for ecology with her love of farming, and make a living at it. The environmental scientist
Int'l Antique Art Fair held in bonded zone of Beijing
The 2021 International Antique Art Fair opened at the National Foreign Cultural Trade Base of Tianzhu Comprehensive Free Trade Zone, in Shunyi district of Beijing, on Saturday, and will last for three months. The fair showcases nearly 3,000 pieces of exhibits
Zhuhai orchestra showcases Guangdong culture
The Zhuhai Traditional Chinese Orchestra, one of the youngest orchestras of the country, is performing in Beijing to showcase the beauty of Guangdong folk music. According to Chen Weian, general manager of event organizer Zhuhai Performing Arts Group, the
4th CIIE to exhibit over 100 overseas artworks
SHANGHAI, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- A large pumpkin created by avant-garde Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama was transported to the exhibition hall of the 4th China International Import Expo (CIIE) from a
Students highlight social issues thru art
LAHORE: Government College University Fine Arts Department students on Monday put on display their annual theses highlighting different social issues, including self-awareness, water
GTA: The Trilogy - Definitive Edition Paints a Pretty Picture for a RDR1 Remaster
Rockstar fans were graced with the announcement of Grand Theft Auto:
China's architectural beauty, strength wow HK college students
A seminar showcasing the beauty and strength of Chinese buildings was well-received on Monday by Hong Kong university students, many of whom are keen to learn more and contribute to the country's achievements. At the University of Hong Kong (HKU), hundreds
Rising NFT Artist Reveals Secret to Success is Chocolate?
(MENAFN - GetNews) How One Bay Area Artist Combines Love of Cats and Chocolate Creating a Pretty Sweet NFT Collection. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, USA – SF-based NFT artist, Bret Kline (known also ... ...
Abracadabra: Israel Museum exhibit explores Jewish magic
What separates religion from magic? How is the Jewish world connected to magic and why did certain prayers become associated with protective rituals? For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org A new exhibition at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem
Vernon city council supports the Okanagan Screen Arts Society request for liquor license application
Vernon Towne Theatre has received city council support for liquor license request. Council reviewed the request by the Okanagan Screen Arts Society at their regular meeting
Cultural Coalition hosts Mikitzli, a Dia de los Muertos event in Phoenix
Music, art�and people filled Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix to celebrate Day of the Dead through food, dance, story�and prayer on Oct. 24, 2021. ...
Beijing to host key cultural heritage conference
A key international conference on cultural heritage conservation in Asia will take place in Beijing this week, aiming to further advance cooperation between nations in the region. The Asian Dialogue for Cultural Heritage Conservation will be co-hosted by the
Zuckerberg slams recent negative press before painting rosy, futuristic vision for Facebook
In Facebook's earnings call, CEO Mark Zuckerberg slammed recent negative press reports based on leaked documents, then painted a rosy vision for the company. ...
Armstrong Air & Space Museum plans annual Halloween event
WAPAKONETA — The Armstrong Air & Space Museum will host its annual
City of North Bay reels in expensive painting
North Bay has reeled in a painting called 'The Big Fish' from an anonymous donor. It was painted by a local artist Dennis Geden. ...
Picasso artworks in Las Vegas fetch over $100m
ELEVEN Picasso paintings and other works that helped turn U.S. Las Vegas into an unlikely destination for art were sold at auction Saturday for more than US$100 million. The Sotheby’s auction was held at the Bellagio hotel in Las Vegas, where the works had
Chehalis-Centralia Railroad and Museum Prepares to Board for Holiday Trains
Boarding will begin soon for the Chehalis-Centralia Railroad and Museum’s two holiday trains: The Polar Express and the Santa Holiday Train. Starting Saturday, Nov. 13, The Polar Express train will run on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 3, 5 and 7 p.m.
My first sound-sculpture, studying Interfaculty Sound and Image (nowadays Art Science) in The Hague
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The government is trying to destroy the arts – we must not let them win
The government seemingly isn’t getting university loans back from arts graduates as quickly
Dinosaur fossils on doorstep of Nagasaki dino museum
NAGASAKI--The Nagasaki City Dinosaur Museum situated in an area rich in dinosaur fossils will literally open with a roar on Oct. 29. Its exhibits include a complete skeletal replica of a carnivorous tyrannosaurus and
The Quai Branly Museum is Returning 26 (But Not All) Looted Objects to Benin
Royal Seat of the Kingdom of Dahomey at the Quai Branly Museum-Jacques Chirac in Paris. GERARD JULIEN/AFP via Getty Images Approximately a year after French senators approved a bill guaranteeing that the country would return its stronghold of Benin bronzes to
Why is there purple paint on trees everywhere in Pennsylvania?
Many readers seem to be noticing something “new” on the landscape across
Republican Calls For Investigation Into Hunter Biden’s Art Selling “Scheme”
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Artistic talent is not limited by one's age
Many of the recent arts prizes, residencies, grants and initiatives that support and promote artistic talent in Singapore often include an upper age limit (often 30 to 50 years old) in the eligibility criteria for applicants. Some recent examples can be found
Consider using ARTs at eateries to allow bigger groups to dine
Finance Minister Lawrence Wong has set out clear parameters for what conditions need to be met before Covid-19 restrictions are eased (5 from same household can dine out together if situation improves, Oct
An artists impression of the proposed primary school at Green Square
An artists impression of the proposed primary school at Green Square in Sydney. ...
White skateboarder filmed hurling silver paint over George Floyd statue in NYC 'is failed actor, ...
Micah Beals, 37, aka Micah Femiah, was arrested on Monday for allegedly throwing silver paint at a George Floyd statue at a Manhattan park on October 3 Cops say a white skateboarder filmed hurling silver paint over a George Floyd statue in Manhattan is a 37
Part 08. George Harrison’s Friar Park. (Sir Frank Crisp's Museum of Gardens documentary)
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Statewide cultural council grant application deadline extended to Nov. 1
With the deadline to apply for Massachusetts Cultural Council grants for fiscal year 2022 extended to Nov. 1, local cultural councils are encouraging area creatives to propose their projects, and to consider joining the volunteer teams. Residents are
Avon Lake’s future railway museum signals ‘all aboard’
AVON LAKE, Ohio -- A Meet the Museum fundraiser Saturday (Oct. 23) entertained a large group of Avon Lake residents who were onboard to support the railway museum now taking shape. The event was held in a section of the new museum’s location at the Artstown
Making Waves Fall Arts Festival showcases Seattle artists’ experimental and developmental work
Nearly two dozen events, from theater to dance and more, are slated for Sound Theatre Company’s Making Waves Fall Arts Festival. They mark simultaneously a bold reentrance into live performance and a cautious tiptoeing back in. ...
‘I don’t take pictures with guys with painted nails’: Mayweather shuns photo op with male ...
Boxing great Floyd Mayweather disappointed one of his teenage fans who asked for a photograph during a recent basketball game, dismissing the youngster after noting that he had painted his nails black. The undefeated boxing legend, who took on YouTube star
�CAEN SICHEL y ART�S, se ESTANCA BORIC! KAST, MEO y PARISI CRECEN en las ENCUESTAS
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Art expo depicts pandemic experiences of people
It will be on till October 28 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. ...
A trip to Salem's Ouija board museum.
A trip to Salem's Ouija board museum. ↩︎ The Boston Globe View Post → ...
Kansai Nerolac Paints Q2 results: Net profit down 48% to Rs 87 crore
New Delhi: Kansai Nerolac Paints on Monday reported 48 per cent fall in consolidated
Coronavirus Stimulus Checks For Artists: NY Gave $5K To $9K To Selected Applicants
(MENAFN - ValueWalk) Ronile / Pixabay Congress approved three stimulus checks since the start of the pandemic last year. These stimulus checks were for all who met certain income criteria. New ... ...
Dastan Gallery Exhibit Works by Iranian Artists at FIAC 2021
TEHRAN – Dastan Gallery has displayed works by Iranian artists at the FIAC 2021 exhibition in Paris. Every year in October, the FIAC exhibition is held in Paris. FIAC is an important event for fans of contemporary art, and each year invites gallery
London exhibition pushes UNESCO to list Palestinian refugee camp as World Heritage Site
LONDON: An immersive exhibition in London presents the heritage and culture of Palestine’s Dheisheh refugee camp and challenges the UN’s top cultural body to list it as a World Heritage Site. The camp, near Bethlehem, has been home to thousands of displaced
The Samsung Frame: Wall-art TV on sale for up to $800 off - CNET
Want your TV to mimic a painting on the wall? The Frame gets its biggest discount of the year. ...
Winnipeg Art Gallery wraps up virtual talks about Métis culture and identity
The kitchen table is usually a place for conversation, especially in Métis communities, and that's the inspiration behind a Winnipeg Art Gallery series of talks on Métis identity and culture. ...
Sonny Osborne, bluegrass great and original 'Rocky Top' artist, dies at 84
Legendary bluegrass musician Sonny Osborne of the Osborne Brothers – whose blazing banjo was the first to play "Rocky Top" on record – died at age 84. ...
Forum: Artistic talent is not limited by one's age
Many of the recent arts prizes, residencies, grants and initiatives that support and promote artistic talent in Singapore often include an upper age limit (often 30 to 50 years old) in the eligibility criteria for applicants. Some recent examples can be found
Forum: Consider using ARTs at eateries to allow bigger groups to dine
Finance Minister Lawrence Wong has set out clear parameters for what conditions need to be met before Covid-19 restrictions are eased (5 from same household can dine out together if situation improves, Oct
How I Bring My Sketches to Life as Conceptual Photo Art
For a digital artist like me, getting those unique ideas for my images is one of the most important things. I see the ideas in my dreams, when I read a magazine, when I’m out for a walk, or pretty much anywhere. I have learned that ideas are everywhere if you
U.S. Embassy Cairo Supports American Arts in Forever is Now Exhibition at Giza Pyramids
(MENAFN - African Press Organization) The U.S. Embassy in Cairo is�pleased to�be the�platinum sponsor�of�Art d'Egypte's�Forever is Now�contemporary art ... ...
Snowmobile enthusiasts gather for annual show at C’ville museum
Marathon resident Chad Conley has been riding snowmobiles since he was 13, turning a childhood pastime into a lifelong hobby. “For me and my dad, it’s always been a father and son thing,” Conley said. Even now that he’s in his late 30s, Conley looks forward to
Incredible Artwork Shows The Lord of the Rings Crossing Over With The Witcher
With The Witcher and The Lord of the Rings
The Witcher 3 Player Shares Beautiful Triss Merigold Fan Art
The Witcher series is home to a whole world of
Roseville church vandalized with spray-painted swastikas, and what appears to be initials
It's unclear who did it — or why, police said.
Sausage art work video Painting sound 10:00 10 25 2021
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Wrinkle in capacity rules hurts small art venues
The capacity limits for B.C. venues lifts tomorrow, but some small venues say that a wrinkle in the rules means they'll lose income. ...
Italian villa containing the only ceiling mural ever painted by Caravaggio could become world's most ...
A sprawling Italian villa containing the only ceiling painting by Caravaggio could become the most expensive property ever sold when it goes up for auction for nearly €500million (£422million). Casino di Villa
Barcelona: World Capital of Architecture 2026
Barcelona Architecture Week is expanding, with the 2022 edition taking on an international dimension as a stepping stone on the way to 2026, when the city will be World Capital of Architecture. The Catalan capital saw off competition from Beijing to receive
Picasso artworks fetch $109 million in heated Las Vegas auction
Los Angeles, US, Oct 25 (EFE).- Eleven artworks by master of modern art Pablo Picasso fetched $109 million at a heated Las Vegas auction. The Sotheby’s auction Saturday night featured nine paintings and two ceramics and
The ghosts of the Suntan Art Center in St. Pete Beach
The Suntan Art Center in St. Pete Beach is full of creative energy, with classes and exhibits featuring works by local artists. But a paranormal energy also exists at its Don Vista Building location. The Don Vista sits across from the Don CeSar Hotel. In the
British museums hit back at ‘alteration of history,’ want authorities to stop pulling down statues ...
Three major British museums have backed a report condemning “the growing trend to alter public history and heritage without due process”. The report calls for careful consideration before removing statues or renaming streets. The V&A;, Science Museum and Museum
After Delay Due To The Pandemic, Denver Art Museum’s New Addition Now Open To The Public
– Sounds of a mariachi band filled the air outside the newest addition to the Denver Art Museum on Sunday morning. Speakers also shared stories at an opening ceremony, celebrating months and months of waiting, finally realized. (credit: CBS)
Will the new Ad-Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale tackle the fundamental issues of this time?
As the pandemic starts to wane down in some parts of the world, art audiences are getting ready to
Grayson Perry exhibit boosts visitor numbers at Manchester Art Gallery back to pre-pandemic levels
One Saturday even saw 140 percent more visitors flock to the art gallery, when compared to pre-pandemic visitor levels. ...
Moose Jaw Art Guild meets up to discuss their upcoming MJMAG exhibition
The Moose Jaw Art Guild is excited for their 54th Christmas exhibition at the Museum & Art Gallery Led by President Karen Walpole, ten members of Moose Jaw’s Art Guild gathered for only the second time in 18 months to discuss their upcoming
Museum Gardens ghosts and York Station spooks this Halloween
THERE'S ghostly figures in the gardens and spooky fun at the station in York this Halloween. ...
Arts Council pays homage to M. Ali Shah
KARACHI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 25th Oct, 2021 ) :Arts Council Karachi organized an event to pay tribute to founder of Pakistan Fisherfolk Forum (PFF) Muhammad Ali Shah at the Jaun Elia Lawn here on Monday. Social activist Faisal Edhi, Mehran Shah,
What Happened To The Famous Aircraft Nose Art Used By The US Military?
Adorning the nose section of an aircraft with a name or an image has been a long-standing tradition amongst American military flyers. The practice peaked during WWII, with famous aircraft like the Memphis Belle and Bockscar featuring complex painted artwork.
The Dubai Collection: art from Sheikh Mohammed's collection to go on view at Etihad Museum
The exhibition When Images Speak: Highlights from the Dubai Collection will open on November 6 ...
10 Music Artists Who Released Their Best Album Second
Writing, mastering and releasing a full-length debut album is, naturally, going to bring with it a healthy learning curve. Few can expect to release an instant classic on the first time of asking, and an artist's first outing is usually a great opportunity to
New institute of policy-making on culture, heritage and the arts |25 October 2021
In this ever-changing political landscape, a permanent and independent institution is the best choice for safeguarding our cultural identity, the Mayor of Victoria David Andre has said. He was speaking during the official launch of the Seychelles National
Narciso Rodriguez ci insegna l'arte (sublime) del layering dei profumi
> Il profumo perfetto � quello che sa essere unico e personale, rappresentare al meglio il nostro stile e la nostra personalit�, e rimanere impresso nella memoria altrui, diventando letteralmente un tutt'uno con noi. Questo � possibile (anche) sommando fra
GCU students highlights social issues through artwork
Government College University (GCU) students on Monday put on display their annual thesis highlighting different social issues including self-awareness, water shortage,
New Chinese Ambassador to Greece: We like Greece’s long history and culture, full of life people
The new Chinese ambassador to Greece Xiao Juncheng said in an interview with the Athens-Macedonian News Agency (AMNA) on Monday that there are great opportunities and broad prospects for the development of the Greek-Sino relations. The 16th Ambassador of China
Music show: Jazz musician Sarah McKenzie and fresh pop artist Yoa discuss creativity
This week, we chat to Australian jazz singer, pianist and
ET reviews cultural, artistic events of the day
CAIRO – 25 October 2021: On October 25, a number of cultural and artistic events will be held in various creative centers. Egypt’s Minister of Culture Inas Abdel Dayem and Governor of Ismailia Fahmy Bishara will
Famous painter, sculptor Ismail Gulgee remembered
Globally famous painter and sculptor Ismail Gulgee was remembered on Monday at his birth anniversary ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 25th Oct, 2021 ) :Globally famous painter and sculptor Ismail Gulgee was remembered on Monday at his birth
Dubai Collection announces its first physical exhibition
DUBAI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 25th Oct, 2021) The Dubai Collection today announced details of its first physical exhibition featuring a selection of its newly accessioned artworks that also includes pieces from the collection of His Highness
Mohammed bin Rashid’s art collection to be included in ‘Dubai Collection’ exhibit next month
Dubai: Artworks from the collection of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, will be included in the first physical exhibition of the ‘Dubai Collection’. The exhibition, called
Oregon moves on $1.4 million performing arts studio project
Clay High School students will have a new dance and recording studio as part of a more than $1.4 million capital project to renovate a warehouse into a performing arts studio. ...
Dubai Ruler's art collection to be showcased at Etihad Museum
Dubai Collection's first physical exhibition to present a selection of modern and contemporary art from across the region. The Dubai Collection on Monday announced details of its first physical exhibition featuring a selection of its newly accessioned artworks
Musi river bridge architectural design competition results on Nov 2
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Road Development Corporation Limited (HRDCL) is conducting an architectural competition for the development, elevation gateways for the bridges across the Musi River in Hyderabad city. The competition will end today and the results
Top 5 museums to visit in India on World Day For Audiovisual Heritage
The General Conference of UNESCO in 2005 marked 27th October as the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage. This year the theme of World Day for Audiovisual Heritage is ‘Your Window to the World.’(Life Beyond Numbers) Copy Link 27th October is marked as World Day
Six jailed in Spain for selling fakes of Goya and other artists online
Valencia police seized 27 paintings by various artists being sold for €1.2m, 18 of which were crude forgeries Six people have been jailed in the eastern Spanish region of Valencia after police broke up a criminal gang that was using the internet to sell
Local Artists to Show Work Inspired by Halloween
Greg Wilson/Anderson Observer Three local artists will hold a showing of their darker side with a Halloween exhibit Saturday beginning at 7 p.m. at La Bella in downtown Anderson. ...
InMobi's Glance invests in Collective Artists Network
Glance, the consumer internet company, has made an investment in Collective Artists Network, an Indian talent management network and pop culture marketplace. According to a statement, the collaboration is expected to give Glance strategic access to India’s
1st Contemporary Art Salon launches on Nov. 3
CAIRO – 25 October 2021: The Contemporary Art Salon will launch its first edition under the title “After the Idea” at the Palace of
