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Willard Wigan unveils microscopic alien sculpture inside a sewing needle
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British micro-sculptor Dr. Willard Wigan MBE has unveiled Disclosure (2026), a hand-made microscopic artwork housed in the eye of a sewing needle and inspired by themes tied to Steven Spielberg’s forthcoming science-fiction thriller Disclosure…
Avenir Immobilier acquires Montréal’s BELGO and pledges to preserve its art mission
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Avenir Immobilier has acquired the BELGO, the longtime downtown Montréal hub for contemporary art galleries, studios and cultural groups.
Erie Art Company to stream Jackson King’s liveFEED performance June 14
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FEED Media Art Center in Erie will broadcast artist-in-residence Jackson King’s audiovisual work, The Bath: Saudade, on June 14 as part of its liveFEED series.
Furhan Ahmad pitches small business protections for District 66
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Furhan Ahmad, a candidate for New York State Assembly in District 66, unveiled a plan on June 11, 2026, aimed at shielding small businesses and cultural spaces in Manhattan neighborhoods including the West Village, SoHo and TriBeCa. The proposal…
ACCA Journal unveils Rodeo Drive edition focused on art, luxury and civic change
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ACCA Journal released Issue 29 on June 10, 2026, with a 76-page look at Rodeo Drive’s cultural and luxury ecosystem, anchored by Mayor Craig A. Corman’s plan to turn the corridor into an outdoor art museum.
Circurna co-founder Mariano Garcia-Blanco elected to lead RNA Society
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Circurna said co-founder and board member Dr. Mariano A. Garcia-Blanco has been elected president of the RNA Society, with his term beginning in 2027 after a President-Elect period starting July 1, 2026. The move spotlights one of the company’s…
Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles brings K-Pop Academy to Seattle
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The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles will run its 2026 K-Pop Academy in Seattle from June 15-18, giving selected local fans hands-on training with choreographers from Street Woman Fighter before a stage performance at Seattle Center.
IDAHealth pushes measured radial artery checks before discharge
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At EuroVASC 2026 in the Netherlands, 72% of attendees backed verifying radial artery patency before discharge after wrist-access heart procedures.
Varanasi hosts BRICS culture meeting as Uttar Pradesh courts global tourism
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India brought delegates from BRICS and partner countries to Varanasi for the second BRICS Culture Working Group meeting on June 4-5, 2026, using the ancient city to showcase Uttar Pradesh’s heritage, spiritual sites and tourism potential.
Eros Innovation commits £265M to UK film production and cultural AI
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Eros Innovation said at London Tech Week in London on June 10, 2026, that it will invest £265 million over five years in UK production, technology and creative operations.
Printify maps Etsy growth playbook for artists in 2026
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Printify says artists can build stronger Etsy businesses in 2026 by moving beyond original artwork into print-on-demand products, digital downloads and broader product lines.
NSS congratulates NASA on Artemis III crew selection
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The National Space Society praised NASA’s newly named Artemis III crew after the agency announced the assignment Tuesday at Johnson Space Center.
Lowell Folk Festival adds global traditional artists for July 24-26 return
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The Lowell Folk Festival has added more performers to its 39th edition, set for July 24-26 in downtown Lowell, Massachusetts.
Starter culture market to reach $2.3 billion by 2033
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The global starter culture market is projected to grow from $1.6 billion in 2026 to $2.3 billion by 2033, driven by demand for fermented foods, probiotics and clean-label ingredients.
Mystic Museum of Art to open summer exhibition on Connecticut textiles
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Mystic Museum of Art opens Luxe, CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways on June 26, with the show running through Oct. 11, 2026. The exhibition traces Connecticut’s textile history from historic mills to contemporary fashion and pairs regional…
Latino Commission on AIDS honors public health leaders at Cielo Gala
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The Latino Commission on AIDS and the Hispanic Health Network marked their annual Cielo Gala on June 5 in New York City with awards for leaders in public health, research, telehealth, arts and culture.
Taiwan backs vulnerable youth, Congo schools and Marian art in Rome
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Taiwan’s embassy to the Holy See marked the Month of Mary with three solidarity projects in Rome and Congo, including digital aid for vulnerable girls, equipment for two schools serving more than 1,200 students, and a Marian sculpture for PAMI….
Jean Mineo leads Bellforge Arts Center’s $25 million transformation
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Jean Mineo is steering Bellforge Arts Center in Medfield, Massachusetts, through a major redevelopment of the former Medfield State Hospital campus into a multidisciplinary arts hub. The project combines historic preservation, community…
Eros Innovation launches cultural AI platform in 34 languages
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Eros Innovation says its new Cultural AI platform is live, combining voice, identity and cultural context tools for digital characters, artists and virtual performers across 34 languages.
ButterflyMan releases AI Japan on AI-era society and Japan's role
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ButterflyMan has released AI Japan, a new book arguing that Japan could become the first AI-ready society by redesigning work, education, and social systems around dignity and continuity.
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