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Students protest ‘cultural fascism’, target celebrities over tributes to Sheikh Mujibur
Bangladesh Post
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A group of students staged a protest at Dhaka University on Saturday accusing several cultural and media personalities of promoting ‘cultural fascism’ after they posted tributes to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on social media marking 15...
Cultural Tourism is economic mainstay for Mason County
Shoreline Media - Michigan
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LUDINGTON —When you vacation, do you visit a museum, take in a concert, or spend time enjoying a cultural space? That’s what many visitors to Ludington do and these activities are an important part of Mason County’s economy. A three-year research...
SUPERMAN Concept Art and Photos Reveal First Look At Kal-El's Suit Without The Divisive Red Trunks
GeekTyrant - California
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August 16, 2025
We have our first look at what Superman might have looked like without one of his most recognizable wardrobe choices. Newly revealed concept art gives fans a glimpse of an alternate version of the suit designed for Superman, one that skips the red...
Nigeria, China Pledge To Promote Cultural Diplomacy For Sustainable Dev’t
News Investigators Nigeria
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August 16, 2025
News Investigators/ Nigeria and China have reiterated their commitment to fostering cultural diplomacy as a tool for sustainable development, with both countries pledging deeper cooperation in culture, tourism, and the creative economy. Mukhtar...
Review: SISTER ACT at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts
BroadwayWorld
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When Sister Act premiered in the summer of 1992, the film quickly became a beloved comedy classic. Star Whoopi Goldberg was one of the highest-paid actors in the world, with an Academy Award (Ghost) and two Golden Globes (The Color Purple, Ghost)...
Cultural treasures at Kjarvalsstaðir survive basement flooding
Iceland Monitor
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August 16, 2025
Heavy rain in the capital area yesterday caused water to flood into the basement of Kjarvalsstaðir, where the Reykjavík Art Museum stores part of its collection. According to Ólöf Kristín Sigurðardóttir, director of the Reykjavík Art Museum, the...
Minister urges end to harmful practices as FG, China deepen cultural ties
Punch
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August 16, 2025
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has called for the elimination of cultural practices that undermine human dignity. Tuggar also urged the preservation and promotion of positive traditions that reflect modern values. Speaking on...
This 90s Marvel’s Best Writer Is More Important to Pop Culture Than You Can Imagine
Comicbook
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August 16, 2025
The ’90s is Marvel‘s most confusing decade. On the one hand, the publisher put out books like X-Men (Vol. 2) #1, X-Force #1, and Spider-Man #1, massive sellers that changed the course of comic history and cemented the dominance of the greatest...
Art as public legacy: Why government institutions must lead in cultural patronage
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 16, 2025
When you walk into a government building in most parts of the world, whether a courthouse in Washington D.C. or the Parliament in London, you are greeted not just by architecture, but by art. These works tell stories of people, history,...
Creative Sonoma Announces Grant Program Supporting Nonprofit Arts Producers
Sonoma Valley Sun - California
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August 16, 2025
Creative Sonoma’s Arts Impact Grants for Organizations program is now accepting applications to support cultural arts activities across Sonoma County between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2026. Nonprofit arts and culture organizations including museums, as...
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‘Strange Looking Creature’ artist reception is Aug. 22 in DeKalb
The Mid Week - Illinois
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The DeKalb Area Women’s Center will host “Strange Looking Creature,” a photographic art collection by Bernadette Curl-Woodruff, through August. An artist reception will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 22 at the center, 1021 State St., DeKalb. The...
Influential Brussels artist Walter Swennen passed away at 79
Belga News Agency
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August 16, 2025
Brussels artist Walter Swennen has passed away at the age of 79, his gallery Xavier Hufkens announced on Saturday. Swennen had been battling illness for several years. His gallery called him “one of Belgium's most influential artists”, someone who...
Egypt’s Ambassador in The Hague Receives Ancient Egyptian Artifacts Repatriated from the Netherlands
Sada Elbalad
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August 16, 2025
Sat 16 Aug 2025 | 03:41 PM Egypt’s Ambassador to The Hague, Emad Hanna, has officially received a collection of rare artifacts dating back to ancient Egyptian civilization from the Dutch National Museum, after it was confirmed that the pieces had...
Rhinebeck Theatre Society to stage ‘Annie’ from Aug. 22 to Sept. 7
Daily Freeman - New York
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August 16, 2025
RHINEBECK, N.Y. — The Rhinebeck Theatre Society will present its production of the musical “Annie” from Friday, Aug. 22, through Sunday, Sept. 7, an announcement said. Performances will take place at the CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck,...
Egypt recovers collection of ancient artefacts from Netherlands
Daily News Egypt
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August 16, 2025
Egypt has received a collection of rare artefacts from the Netherlands, dating back to different eras of ancient Egyptian civilisation, as part of ongoing international cooperation to combat the illicit trafficking of cultural property. The...
Artist Creates Realistic Areola Temporary Tattoos for Breast Cancer Clients to Aid 'Helping People Heal' (Exclusive)
AOL
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Ivonne Jimenez Ivonne Jimenez and the temporary tattoos she createdNEED TO KNOW Ivonne Jimenez has grown a large social media following since posting about her permanent and temporary 3D areola tattoos The 33-year-old permanent makeup artist tells...
Cultural beliefs contributing to organ donor shortage in South Africa
Briefly
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August 16, 2025
South Africa is reportedly facing a severe shortage of organ donors in the country according to recent reports This comes after many people are either unaware of donation procedures or hesitant to give consent It is also suspected that there are...
BOWLER: Churches thrive when their values clash with cultural norms
Winnipeg Sun
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August 16, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links Opinion Columnists Published Aug 16, 2025 • Last updated 6 hours ago • 3 minute read A solitary cross at sunrise over a rural landscape Photo by Unsplash /Winnipeg Sun Article content “I used to be with ‘it’, but then they...
Artificial Intelligence Means Farewell to the ‘Net-Zero’ Fantasy
The Intelligencer - West Virginia
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Artificial intelligence is upon us, is here to stay, and is heading in one direction: more. More AI means more electric power generation — a lot more. “Green” or “renewable” energy is not going to cut it, no matter the fantasies of the...
17 Comics Artists Sue Cadance Comic Art Over Allegations Of Fraud
Bleeding Cool - Illinois
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August 16, 2025
Posted in: Comics, Comics Publishers, DC Comics, Image, Marvel Comics | Tagged: becky cloonan, cadence comic art 17 comics artists sue Cadance Comic Art over allegations of fraud including Becky Cloonan, David Marquez, Valerio Schiti, and Jill...