October 24, 2024
Artists

BTS agency to take legal actions against those who ‘ridicule artists, spread rumours’; warns of ‘zero-tolerance policy’

BTS agency BigHit Music has issued a statement updating fans on legal proceedings against violation of the group’s rights. Taking to Weverse, the agency said that “organizational efforts aimed at tarnishing and slandering the artists have escalated in recent weeks”. It also added that “malicious attempts to defame, humiliate and ridicule the artists or spread

Read More
Visual artists

Google sued by US artists over AI image generator

April 29 (Reuters) – Google has been hit with a new copyright lawsuit in California federal court by a group of visual artists who claimed the Alphabet (GOOGL.O), opens new tab unit used their work without permission to train Imagen, its artificial-intelligence powered image generator. Photographer Jingna Zhang and cartoonists Sarah Andersen, Hope Larson and

Read More
Visual artists

More Than 60 of Colorado’s top fine artists selected for 33rd annual Governor’s Art Show

The Colorado Governor’s Art Show & Sale, one of the largest juried fine art shows to exclusively feature Colorado artists, has revealed the 61 Colorado artists selected to participate in the 33rd annual exhibit, plus the 2024 Legacy Artist. From May 11 through June 9, the show and sale will feature an in-person exhibit at

Read More
European Art

L’Atelier de l’Europe: immersion in the Council of Europe’s art collection

To mark its 75th anniversary, the Council of Europe is offering a unique audio experience featuring 12 works of art that are emblematic of the organisation’s history, heritage and values. L’Atelier de l’Europe (Europe’s workshop), a 12-episode podcast in French, will be available from 1 May. The podcast immerses listeners in the works of several

Read More
Artists

Fitton Center, SOS Art announce first artist-in-residence

“I’m very thankful for the opportunity. It’s exciting. It’s an honor,” said Collopy. “This is the first time SOS ART and the Fitton Center have had an artist-in-residence. This is the first time I’ve been an artist-in-residence. I love the connection between art organizations and social justice. Both are really about community.” Collopy, a Darrtown

Read More
Artists

The Hood Museum hosts Artist Talk with Titus Kaphar

On April 25, the Hood Museum welcomed Titus Kaphar for an Artist Talk on his work.  The Michigan native discussed his artwork and life stories — exploring topics including his experiences as an artist, learning differences, lack of opportunity in under-resourced communities and police brutality. Kaphar’s talk was featured as part of the traveling exhibition,

Read More
Artists

Calling all artists: RTD is hosting a contest for a new bus design

DENVER (KDVR) — The Regional Transportation District is hosting a contest, calling all artists to help with a new bus design. RTD is asking artists to submit a vibrant, one-of-a-kind entry in honor of the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act. The winner of the contest will have their artwork turned into a bus

Read More
Artists

‘Uniquely West Virginia’ festival brings together farmers and artists from across the state | Journal-news

BERKELEY SPRINGS – Wineries, farmers and chefs from around the state descended on Berkeley Springs on Saturday for their 28th annual Uniquely West Virginia Wine and Food Festival. The event, which was hosted by Travel Berkeley Springs, has been held since 1994, bringing in vendors from across the state to Berkeley Springs for the weekend.

Read More
Artists

Environmental Futures III : South Florida Women Artists

Amidst significant environmental shifts and global warming, a group of South Florida artists residing in a “red zone” offer their unique perspectives, mainly lens based work, on ecology encompassing environmental, mental, and social dimensions through “Environmental Futures III: South Florida Women Artists.” Curated by Aldeide Delgado, the exhibition channels Felix Guattari’s “ecosophical” perspective, which converges

Read More
Artists

Artists Against Homelessness Presented with Community Service Award in Toronto For “The Forgotten Homeless” Song

Richard Todd, singer/songwriter/guitarist for Toronto band Redpath Traffic, accepted a Community Service Award in the Arts & Culture Leaders category for spearheading his ensemble project, Artists Against Homelessness. The award was presented by Chris Glover, MPP, Spadina Fort-York, at his annual Community Recognition Ceremony. “This award acknowledges the work we’re doing to help end homelessness

Read More