The Black American Artist Who Found Himself in Finland 

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'I'm moving towards my goals' | Clifton teen turning lifelong passion into art business

Teen artist Marcelino Miramontez has sold over 100 paintings inspired by his culture, faith and family. CLIFTON, Texas — What began as simple stick figures has grown into an artistic journey fueled by culture, family and faith for one Clifton...

How artists and musicians are responding to Trump’s 2nd term

Amna Nawaz: At a surprise New York film festival performance last night, rock legend Bruce Springsteen publicly expressed concern for the political climate in the country, saying — quote — "We're living through particularly dangerous times." But...

Broken Hill Sharing the National Collection loan spotlights women artists

Dept of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications A new Sharing the National Collection loan featuring works exclusively by women artists will go on display at Broken Hill City Art Gallery for two years as part of the...

Late artist Mario Zamparelli’s redefined corporate branding. Rare pieces are up for auction

Mario Armond Zamparelli and his family have roots from San Marino to La Cañada Flintridge. But it is the late artist’s work that is known to have transcended geography. And now, people have a chance to own a piece of that work. A limited...

SDMA chief executive honored for transforming San Diego with art

San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park. (File photo via the San Diego Museum of Art.) As a teenager, Roxana Velásquez was just discovering the arts that would change her life. Now, she uses the arts to change lives across borders. On behalf of the...

Speaking in Many Voices: Andy Law on Identity, Art, and the Freedom to Imagine

For actor Andy Law, the path to the stage has been anything but linear. Born and raised in Hong Kong, educated in Tokyo, and now based in New York City, his journey reflects the tension and possibility of crossing cultures, languages, and artistic...

Using art to reimagine peace

IN a quiet corner of a children’s art exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, 15-year-old Koon Yan Ying stands confidently beside her artwork. The piece, depicting two friends exchanging letters while their surroundings glow with vibrant colours and floating...

7 Charming Towns in the Hudson Valley With Outdoor Adventures, Incredible Restaurants, and Local Art

Less than two hours from New York City, the Hudson Valley has long been an easy escape for city dwellers—and you don’t even need a car, with Metro-North and Amtrak trains tracing the river north. Across its nearly 150-mile stretch, the region is...

40th Annual Mayor’s Art Awards Emphasize Power of Uplifting Local Artists

The 40th annual Mayor’s Arts Awards presented by Mayor Muriel Bowser, united artists, cultural leaders, and community members at the National Theatre in Washington, D.C., on Thursday for an evening that not only celebrated creative excellence but...

Tinubu to commission  renovated National Arts Theatre on Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary

As part of activities commemorating Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, officially inaugurate the newly renovated National Arts Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos. The historic project,...

First ever Viva La Cultura festival draws crowds amid ICE enforcement fears

Melissa Quintana (second from right) toasts to Viva La Cultura Festival’s success. (Photo by Igor Studenkov/for Chronicle Media) When the Hermosa Belmont-Cragin Chamber of Commerce began to plan what would become Viva La Cultura Festival, their...

Dao, H’mong, Xa Pho people… tell stories of preserving cultural heritage

The performances bring together 176 artisans and community members from Sa Pa’s ethnic groups, alongside 22 professional artists from the Lao Cai Ethnic Art Troupe. Scheduled to be performed on weekend evenings from November 7 at San Quan, Sa Pa...

Santa Barbara Artists and Scientists Explore AI’s Role in Shaping the Future of Creativity

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Artificial intelligence is no longer just the realm of labs and start-ups. In Santa Barbara, it’s reshaping how artists, architects, and scientists think about creation itself. Not as a replacement for human...

San Pablo to launch Artstravaganza for Museums and Galleries Month

The San Pablo City government announced that it will host “Artstravaganza” to showcase the city’s arts and culture for Museums and Galleries Month this October. This is a project of Mayor Najie Gapangada and City Tourism Officer for Special...

The 4th Chios Festival - From Antiquity to Artificial Intelligence is Completed

Chios was transformed for twelve days into an open theater of Culture and Contemporary Creation. As part of the 4th THE CHIOS FESTIVAL, leading academics, artists and creators from Greece and abroad met at emblematic locations on the island,...

Community artist Tanya Nixon-Silberg finds power in repair

Inside the bustling South Boston studios of Artists For Humanity, a group of teenagers sit at easels, surrounded by the hum of music and activity. Upstairs, another group has gathered with Tanya Nixon-Silberg for her workshop “Indigo Black.” On...

An art revived

Rak see lacquer colour painting is a distinct art form found in Asia. It involves mixing pigment powder with clear lacquer sap to create colours resembling oil paint. Artists often add details to their art using black lacquer outlines, gold or...

Seoul’s unique culture offers a marketing masterclass 

A closed loop of culture My most recent holiday in Seoul confirmed what I had long suspected: South Korea is a cultural and economic powerhouse, a self-sufficient ecosystem that offers a fascinating case study for marketers and advertisers. It’s a...

Italian Diplomacy and Opera join forces in Odessa to give young artists a future

In Ukraine, music has become an instrument of courage and resilience. Despite the war, every evening in Odessa the public continues to fill the Opera House, where Italian operas and ballet are performed. Italian artists too have ventured into...