AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoArt & Legacy: Modernist Indian artist Arpita Singh has died at 89. Her figurative work captured social upheaval and humanitarian crises, earning her the Padma Bhushan. Qatar’s Creative Scene: A new exhibition at Doha’s Fire Station features work by 22 artists from Qatar and 14 other countries. Designer Hissa Al-Khuzaei also brought Qatari Sadu patterns together with Mexican dance motifs for a Formula One driver’s helmet. Arts & Education: Qatar’s School Theatre Festival is bringing 20 schools together to celebrate Arabic storytelling and student creativity. At the University of Chicago, first-years will take an AI-free writing course from next fall. Creative Livelihoods: Melbourne artists rallied for long-term arts funding, warning that cuts are pushing people out of the sector. In Kandahar, singers describe poverty and harassment after the Taliban banned music. Global Stages: Cirque du Soleil plans to return to China next July with a touring show and more local performers.
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