AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoArt & Heritage: Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has unveiled an eight-foot sculpture on Puri Beach, pairing Odisha’s Konark Wheel with imagery of a new data centre. Sri Lanka is also seeking the return of six more artefacts from the Netherlands. Cultural Exchange: Bangladesh’s Shama Obaed visits Spain and the UK from Oct. 26–30 to promote trade, cultural ties and opportunities for the country’s creative industries. On View: Doha’s Mathaf museum has opened an exhibition tracing seven decades of Iraqi modern art, exploring how artists drew on local traditions and global influences. Public Art: Salt Lake City’s rebuilt airport is complete, with Gordon Huether’s installation of 2,500 suspended acrylic planes celebrating Utah’s identity. Festivals: Los Angeles’ free Día de los Muertos exhibition runs through Nov. 2, with community altars, workshops and performances honoring the dead and celebrating shared traditions. Arts & Ideas: Qatar Creates will host cultural leaders Sheikha Al Mayassa and Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi on Oct. 27 to discuss the pressures facing museums and arts institutions. Music: Taylor Swift’s debut album marks 20 years, a milestone for the teenage country songwriter who went on to reshape pop.
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