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Artists and society: the struggle of sincerity

Meer · August 10, 2025

Have we considered that in the name of progress, we may be creating forces that compromise artistic sincerity? Are we truly cultivating artistic diversity, or are we promoting an artistic form that pushes traditional art into the shadows? Do we...

Artist Compton Babb dedicates his energy to Guyana through his paintings

Stabroek News · August 10, 2025

Artist Compton Babb Artist Compton Junior Babb, who neither graduated from secondary school nor art school and dealt with many failures is today one of the country’s leaders in the field, using his experience as motivation to make a living from...

AI that creates 'original series' in minutes sparks fear among creatives

The National News ·

Filmmakers, industry experts and students in the UAE are voicing concerns that artificial intelligence could strip cinema of its human touch and threaten creative careers. The warnings come after Fable, a company backed by Amazon, unveiled...

Culture minister pledges comprehensive support to globalize K-musicals

The Korea Times · August 10, 2025

Chae Hwi-young, minister of culture, sports and tourism, is pledging to strengthen the support system for Korean musicals, from their creative beginnings to their entry into international markets, to help them find more audiences on global stages....

Art And Culture Connect All Layers Of Society – Dr Wan Azizah

Bernama · August 10, 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- Art and culture can be a bridge connecting all segments of society, said Bandar Tun Razak MP Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. The Prime Minister’s wife said that as the lifeblood of a civilisation, art and...

Artist Draws From Architecture and Biology To Create Ceramic Homes for Bugs To Live in [Interview]

My Modern Met - California · August 9, 2025

Photo: Jerome Valton Biology and architecture may seem like two distant disciplines, but in the work of Raphaël Emine, they are an inseparable duo. The French artist creates elaborate ceramic sculptures with organic shapes. But aside from their...

Steve Dempsey: Big Tech bleating about EU AI rules little more than a fear of a basic level of oversight and respect for copyright

Irish Independent ·

When it comes to a technology that might take all our jobs or wipe us all out – depending on who you talk to – maybe a bit of technocratic oversight isn’t a bad thing? At the heart of much of the discussion here is whether the need for AI...

TikTok-viral make-up artist Genevieve Turley on most ‘dangerous’ beauty trend she’s seen

OK! · August 10, 2025

If you're a fan of beauty content on Instagram or TikTok, you've likely come across some of Genevieve Turley's videos. In an era where beauty often equates to impeccably edited images and unattainable standards, professional make-up artist Gen's...

Night Mode Smartphone Photography: How AI and Sensors Capture Stunning Shots in the Dark

TechTrendsKE · August 10, 2025

There was a time when taking photos at night with your phone felt like a gamble you were destined to lose. The results were predictable: shadowy blobs where faces should be, blown-out streetlights, and a blur that made even still objects look like...

Helming art: Art maven Elnaz Rajabian speaks on the many sides of creativity

Gulf Today · August 10, 2025

Art manager, curator, gallery director and exhibitions producer Elnaz Rajabian (b. 1991, Isfahan, Iran), was a student of law; however, due to her great interest in art and curation, she began her career as a manager of art. She looked after the...

Australian Chamber Orchestra slams ANU plan as 'cultural vandalism'

ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) · August 10, 2025

The artistic director of the Australian Chamber Orchestra has slammed a controversial plan by the Australian National University to axe its School of Music, warning it would be an "act of cultural vandalism". Virtuoso violinist Richard Tognetti...

Adventures turns Art

Guyana Chronicle · August 10, 2025

Artist Lisa Thompson debuts her storytelling pottery pieces in her solo art exhibition, “Guyana: The Stories She Told” FOR most Guyanese, games like hopscotch, jacks, or cricket shape our childhood. Youthful adventures of swimming through...

Props and passion: Creative Matt turns imagination into reality

Trinidad and Tobago Guardian ·

Samaki Felician Freelance Correspondent In a world often shaped by routine and rigid expectations, Colin Matthew Regis, better known as “Creative Matt”, chose to carve out a life defined by imagination, purpose, and...

The Weekend Itinerary — How to Spend 48 Hours in Mexico City, the Rising Cultural Metropolis, According to Our Lifestyle Editor

Livingetc · August 10, 2025

I firmly believe in the link between countries' history and their ability to develop a rich, world-influential culture and design scene. With human activity documented in the area from as early as 9000 BC and roots stretching back to 1325 CE, when...

Azerbaijan marks 112th anniversary of people’s artist Kazim Kazimzade

AzerNews · August 10, 2025

Today marks the 112th anniversary of the birth of Kazim Kazimzade — People’s Artist of Azerbaijan, Honored Art Worker, and laureate of the USSR State Prize — a towering figure in Azerbaijani painting and graphic arts, Azernews reports. Kazimzade’s...

Nigeria Sees Growth In Creative Industry As Sector Contributes Over $7bn To Economy

Leadership · August 10, 2025

Nigeria is gradually experiencing growth in the creative industry which is now recognised globally. According to Donna McGowan, Country Director, British Council Nigeria, ‘Nigeria’s creative industry contributes over $7 billion to the economy,...

Because I don’t Want Thailand to become a Chinese Vassal State, I Must Record This: Chinese Embassy Censoring BACC Art Exhibition in Bangkok

Khaosod English · August 10, 2025

Yesterday morning, shortly after waking up, I saw a post from my Facebook friend, Suchart Sawadsri, a former National Artist. He posted in bold letters on Facebook: ‘I protest against the Chinese government’s interference with freedom of artistic...

Jamaican film-makers pioneer AI-driven cinema

Jamaica Observer · August 10, 2025

LEAD PIC. In a bold demonstration of Jamaica’s innovative spirit and cultural creativity, local film-makers have created Madworld, a revolutionary 20-minute short film that positions the island nation at the forefront of artificial intelligence...

Qatar Reads launches exhibition as part of Qatar-Argentina 2025 Year of Culture

The Peninsula · August 10, 2025

Minister of Culture of Buenos Aires H E Gabriela Ricardes (centre), Counsellor at the Embassy of Qatar in Argentina Ali Al-Binali (left) and Director General de Promoción del Libro Javier Martinez during the launch of the exhibition. Doha, Qatar:...

101st birth anniversary of legendary artist SM Sultan being celebrated

The Business Standard · August 10, 2025

Today marks the 101st birth anniversary of legendary Bangladeshi artist SM Sultan, born on 10 August 1924 in Machimdia village of Narail, Bangladesh. The birth centenary of the revered artist will be celebrated through a two-year programme...