In a year of big elections worldwide, one of the biggest – with 27 countries voting for a new European Parliament June 6-9 – has just delivered a message similar to those of other recent contests: Voters want leaders to try harder to define a political center. While right-wing parties made gains in the Continent-wide
Exploring the best art cities in Europe is like embarking on a journey through time, culture, and human creativity. Imagine standing before the Mona Lisa in Paris, marvelling at Michelangelo’s David in Florence, or being awed by the modern architecture of the Guggenheim in Bilbao. Each city tells a unique story through its art, offering
For the first time since the 60th Venice Biennale opened in April, the curator of its central exhibition, Adriano Pedrosa, has spoken publicly about his experience and the show’s mixed critical reception. In a conversation earlier this month at New York University’s Institute of Fine Arts in Manhattan, Pedrosa discussed his curatorial tactics and the
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). The Kissing Students statue in Tartu is many things — a symbol of the city, a gathering point and the inspiration of Kissing Tartu, a one-day festival comprising art, musical performances and a mass kissing event. And while it seems like it could be the highlight
Un:hurd is a start-up that uses proprietary technology and AI to draw upon music and social data to create promotional campaigns. The artist marketing platform frees up artists and better promotes their work online by, for instance, automating social media advertising on TikTok and Meta. It’s become an increasingly important tool for some artists and
There are hundreds of stories in San Francisco about people who are abused by the system that is supposed to address the unhoused population. I just happened to get a tip about this one and some video. It’s particularly poignant because the person who lost almost all of his belongings is an artist, who had
SHREVEPORT, La. – Manifest is a Shreveport-Bossier artist collective built on the principles of fellowship and fostering creative growth. Manifest will be performing at Artspace in Shreveport Tuesday nights from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. Each performance will lead with a rotating improv ensemble followed by artist showcases. Interactive exhibits invite artists to
The Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts is proud to present Marcus the Artist’s “City of Gold” curated by Dorian Sylvain. The exhibition will be on view in Café Logan, 915 E 60th, from May 17 – August 11, 2024. Inspired by a VISION during a near death experience, Marcus the Artist’s series
Spotify has released its European Loud & Clear data report, in which it captures artist royalty payments from across the European Union for the first time since its inception. The platform shares these findings in order to showcase “the current streaming economy, the players, and the process from the region at large”. Spotify is currently
Balboa Park’s Comic-Con Museum opened “Border Blitz: Artistas del Cómic de Tijuana” on May 9 which features the work of three generations of comic artists from Tijuana. This is the second binational exhibit at the museum supported by the Mexican Consulate. “It would be remiss of us not to feature the culture of both sides