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The 11th Annual Palmer Park Art Fair returns May 31 and June 1, to Detroit's urban oasis
WXYZ - Michigan
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May 31, 2025
DETROIT, MI (WXYZ) — The 11th Annual Palmer Park Art Fair returns May 31 and June 1, to Detroit's urban oasis, the 300-acre, historic Palmer Park. Nearly 100 juried artists from across the country as well as local arts groups gather along...
Rethinking design collaboration in the age of AI
Oman Observer
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May 31, 2025
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly redefining how interior designers think, work and imagine spaces. No longer a niche innovation, AI has become a vital tool that complements and enhances human creativity in architectural and spatial design....
SLU students inducted into Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society
The Daily Star - Louisiana
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May 31, 2025
HAMMOND — Over 30 students at Southeastern Louisiana University were recently inducted into the university’s chapter of the prestigious national honor society, Phi Kappa Phi. Southeastern Phi Kappa Phi President Amber Narro opened the ceremony...
Longford groups reminded that grant funding is now open for Culture Night 2025
Longford Leader
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May 31, 2025
Longford Arts Service, as part of Longford County Council has invited individuals and organisations to apply for a grant fund for Culture Night 2025 which takes place on Friday, September 19. Individuals or organisations who wish to become...
Ex-Meta Executive Says Requiring Artist Consent to Train AI Could 'Kill' UK's Tech Sector Overnight
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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May 31, 2025
Britain's artificial intelligence sector could be 'killed overnight' if tech companies are forced to ask artists for permission before using their work to train AI models, former Meta executive and ex-deputy prime minister Nick Clegg has warned....
Healing through art: Bountiful art show displays glass works made by 11 teen survivors of sexual trauma
Standard Examiner - Utah
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BOUNTIFUL — A new art show is looking to show the public how important art can be to the healing process. On Friday, an art display named “Fragments to Wholeness” opened at the Bountiful Davis Arts Center, shining a light on one of the most...
Faces of the future: Brands are turning to AI bots & avatars for ad campaigns
Financial Express
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If you’re a keen follower of social media, chances are that you’d have noticed prickly heat powder brand DermiCool’s new digital film, said to be its first AI-generated ad. In the video, cool ‘neem-tulsi-powered’ superheroes take down monsters...
China remains committed to advancing Chinese education, cultural exchange initiatives in Nigeria – Envoy
The Sun Nigeria
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May 31, 2025
From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The Chinese government, has said it remains committed to advancing Chinese education and cultural exchange initiatives in Nigeria. The Deputy Director of the China Cultural Center in Nigeria, Liu Zhanping, stated this...
Business of art comes naturally for owners of Cloud Gallery in Orillia
Orillia News
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'We run the business in a way that reflects our business backgrounds, and I think that's helped us celebrate a lot of art,' says Mark Fletcher Mark and Blake Fletcher are the father-son duo behind Cloud Gallery, based in downtown Orillia. Their...
How local CIOs can overcome AI hurdles
The Manila Times
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May 31, 2025
WE are at a pivotal moment in the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI). As AI adoption accelerates, businesses are recognizing its transformative potential. In the Philippines, 75 percent of chief executive officers (CEOs) express confidence...
The Govee Gaming Pixel Light is a creative fix of 8-bit goodness for any RGB-heavy desktop
Android Authority
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May 31, 2025
The Govee Pixel Gaming Light is a quirky display piece that will add fun retro flair to any gamer’s desktop. Having fully embraced that I’m in the middle of a mid-life crisis that manifests explicitly as a need to buy excessive amounts of glowy...
LIKHA to feature Philippines artistry, cultural pride
Philstar
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May 31, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino artistry and cultural pride will take center stage in Intramuros this week as new artisans, seasoned designers and LIKHA alumni gather for the fourth edition of “Likhaing Filipino” in celebration of the country’s...
‘Labor of love:’ Artist enters 5th year creating stained glass mosaic mural for Kona airport
Big Island Now - Hawaii
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May 31, 2025
In a studio tucked away on a quiet street in Waimea, artist Calley O’Neill is working on a 7-foot by 7-foot stained glass mosaic of native Hawaiian kukui and māmane trees. She has completed a variety of other stained glass mosaics, including a...
Japan Art and a World of Black and White
Modern Tokyo Times
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May 31, 2025
Japan Art and a World of Black and White Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Okuyama Gihachiro (1907-1981) created a lovely world of black and white through the prism of art. Accordingly, he utilized many prints featuring snow-filled landscapes –...
This month in AI news: Google shock the world, OpenAI to release hardware, and AI for State of the Nation address
RTL Today
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Another outstanding month in AI news, here are some of the top stories from May. Google releases At Google I/O 2025, Google unveiled a series of groundbreaking AI advancements. Leading the announcements was Gemini 2.5 Pro with its new Deep Think...
Art, Laughs, Peepshow — Nancy Villere
ABILITY Magazine
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Accomplished artist Nancy Villere has photographed ABILITY Magazine covers for years, but her talents as a painter lay mostly dormant until her recent health challenge. At Villere’s Crush Photo Studios in Orange County, CA, she spoke with editor’s...
Joe Rogan calls out prison corruption and double standards in Narco-influenced music culture
Sportskeeda
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May 31, 2025
UFC commentator Joe Rogan recently welcomed fellow comedian Ehsan Ahmad on his podcast. In episode #2329 of The Joe Rogan Experience Rogan had a deep conversation about corruption within the prison system and the unfair treatment of artists in the...
Ike Wynter Turns Top Chef set into Art at Milwaukee Public Museum
CBS 58 - Wisconsin
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May 31, 2025
MILWAUKEE, WI (CBS 58) -- Your favorite Milwaukee eco-sustainable wood artist has done it again. You may remember Ike Wynter from stories CBS 58 has done with him in the past. You may remember Ike Wynter from past CBS 58 stories— one on his viral...
Brave Island launches two new creative courses
Isle of Wight County Press
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May 31, 2025
The free courses, Circus Skills and Street Dance, are part of a multi-year project based in the Bay Area, supported by the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation, and are accessible to those aged 14 to 25. The Circus Skills course is conducted by Isle of...
India News | Tryst with Indian Culture for Miss World Contestants in Telangana
Latestly
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May 31, 2025
Hyderabad, May 31 (PTI) It was an immersive experience in Indian culture for the Miss World 2025 contestants, besides other exciting events during their stay in Telangana this month as part of the pageant's schedule. Beginning with a visit to...