AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 minutes agoArt and Censorship: The University of Tasmania cancelled queer Aboriginal artist Cody Gangell-Smith’s exhibition after a complaint about its visibility. The university cited electrical safety concerns; the artist says it asked for the work to be removed despite fixes. Care and Technology: An AI-powered soft toy is being tested with older residents at a Hamburg care home, where staff say it has sparked conversation and engagement. They stress it is no substitute for human contact. Opera: The Greek National Opera opened its season with Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo, in a visually rich staging by William Kentridge that blends animation, drawing and movement. Creative Inclusion: Kuwait’s Innovartism initiative graduated 14 participants with autism from a creative training programme, which included making an AI-assisted short film. Cultural Discovery: Vietnam’s new digital culture map lists 391 events across all 34 provinces and cities, helping residents and visitors find performances, heritage sites and other activities.
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