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Young minds @artwork
The Hans India
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August 17, 2025
Ifdesire can give rise to form and imagination can transcend into the formless, the Buddhist philosophy of ‘Triloka’ comes alive. This profound thought finds artistic expression in the works of three young visual artists—Arpan Sadhukhan, Pooja...
How director Ann Hui left her mark on the martial arts and horror genres
South China Morning Post
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August 17, 2025
Ann Hui On-wah is rightly praised for her realistic films about social issues and Hong Kong society. But the acclaimed director has made films in many genres during her career. Here we look at her once-lost martial arts masterpiece and a ghostly...
Agora Art Fair colors Fitchburg with local creations, draws hundreds
WMTV - Wisconsin
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August 17, 2025
FITCHBURG, Wis. (WMTV) - Even before the 17th annual Agora Art Fair officially started, people were arriving, ready to check out art from the more than 100 Wisconsin-based artists presenting at the fair. “It is fun to have local artists’ art in...
Sour news about artificial sweeteners; how to up your fiber intake
Texarkana Gazette - Arkansas
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August 17, 2025
Q: I have Type 2 diabetes, and my doctor insists that I give up beverages with almost all sugar substitutes and stick with water. Can you explain what's wrong with most artificial sweeteners? -- Katie R., Long Beach, California A: For a long time,...
Slow Fragrance: The Art of Scented Storytelling
The Impressive Times
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August 17, 2025
When Perfume Becomes a Story, Not Just a Fragrance Lifestyle Correspondent info@impressivetimes.com In a world dominated by mass-produced cosmetics and fleeting trends, a quiet revolution is unfolding in the realm of perfume. “Slow fragrance” is...
Arts and Culture Commission Discusses Work Plan
Beverly Hills Courier - California
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August 16, 2025
The Beverly Hills Arts and Culture Commission at its Aug. 12 meeting discussed how its work plan items fit into City Council priorities for the 2025-26 fiscal year. These work plan items include Fine Art Acquisition, Festival Beverly Hills,...
‘Capture the arts, capture culture’: Journalist compares Trump’s assault on history to Nazis
MSNBC
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IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing ‘Capture the arts, capture culture’: Journalist compares Trump’s assault on history to Nazis 10:21 UP NEXT 'We have sounded the alarm': TX Dem on...
At Zenith Bank’s 35th Anniversary, Shettima Lauds Bank’s Culture of Technological Innovation, Integrity
This Day
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August 17, 2025
*Hails founder, Jim Ovia, for weaving technology into Nigerian banking system Deji Elumoye in Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima at the weekend praised one of Nigeria’s largest financial institutions, Zenith Bank, for instilling a culture of...
Africa Fest: ‘a celebration of African culture and traditions’
WMTV - Wisconsin
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August 17, 2025
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Hundreds came out to McPike Park Saturday morning ready to hit the track, running and walking to raise money with Strides for Africa. Their goal is to raise $60,000 to build clean water and sanitation facilities in Ethiopia,...
The 'attractive' Hampshire village with a boating culture and 'brilliant' pubs
Southern Daily Echo
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It is located across the river from Hamble and is only around a 30-minute drive away from Southampton. Warsash is quite a small place, with it mainly making up residential streets, but there is still plenty to do there on a day trip. From...
Nzara helps bring Harare’s biggest festival to life – 263 Culture Fest
The Standard
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Tapfuma Nzara has been announced as a major player in making one of Harare’s biggest festivals South Africa-based Zimbabwean musician and entrepreneur, Tapfuma Nzara has been announced as a major player in making one of Harare’s biggest festivals...
Negaraku II Explores Malaysia’s Story Through Art In George Town
Bernama
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August 17, 2025
By Siti Azila Alias GEORGE TOWN, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- As Malaysians proudly fly the Jalur Gemilang ahead of the National Day, the spirit of patriotism, unity and hope for the future is also finding its voice through art. A year after unveiling...
IPN | Cultural Agenda | August 17
IPN
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August 17, 2025
0 Art studio Artmania organizes painting workshops /Art studio Artmania, 86 Armeneasca Street /at 10:00 AM; 12:00 AM; 02:00 PM; 04:00 PM/. The State Dramatic Theatre for Youth “S Uliti Roz Iurie Harmelin” presents the play “The Golden Key” /Cuza...
Arteta FC have been inching forward — final hurdle needs a big leap
The Times
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All the preparation is over, at the training ground where he keeps a dog named “Win” and the squad — the net most expensive on Earth in terms of ready-made players — is primed for the campaign.The sporting director he handpicked is still working...
Artworks Safe After Flood Hits Reykjavík Museum Basement
Iceland Review
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August 16, 2025
Heavy rainfall in Reykjavík on Friday, 15 August, caused flooding in the basement of Kjarvalsstaðir, part of the Reykjavík Art Museum, where valuable artworks are kept in storage. Reykjavík Art Museum Kjarvalsstaðir hosts a collection of Iceland’s...
Cultural Council Grants
Canton Citizen - Massachusetts
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August 16, 2025
By Guest Canton Cultural Council grant recipient Rick Hamelin, aka the “Pied Potter,” gives a demonstration at the Canton Heritage Festival held this spring at the Revere Heritage Site. The Canton Cultural Council, a participating member of the...
Not using AI means being left behind, says Apple CEO Tim Cook: How to future-proof your career in the age of artificial intelligence
The Times of India
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Apple CEO Tim Cook, during a recent staff gathering at Apple’s Cupertino headquarters, is said to have stressed that those who don’t embrace AI risk being left behind, Bloomberg reported. His comments reflect Apple’s growing focus on artificial...
Carifesta: The Cultural Soul of the Caribbean
Prensa Latina - Cuba
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August 15, 2025
Its first edition in 1972, held in Guyana, brought together artists, musicians, and writers from more than 30 countries in the region and constituted a milestone in the consolidation of a shared identity among nations with origins in the processes...
The Right Cultural Revolution
The Daily Signal - Washington D.C.
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August 17, 2025
President Donald Trump may be leaving office in January 2029, but he’s taking all the right steps to ensure his legacy lives much longer. His appearance at the Kennedy Center on Wednesday, announcing the 2025 honorees was just more proof that...
Chiwa turns life’s trials into art with Passing Storms
Zimbabwe Independent
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Idah Chiwa has stepped into the literary scene with the release of her debut book, Passing Storms Emerging author Idah Chiwa has stepped into the literary scene with the release of her debut book, Passing Storms — a work she says is both a mirror...