August 19, 2024
Artists

‘Dragon Ball’ creator Akira Toriyama dies at 68

Legendary manga artist Akira Toriyama, the creator of the internationally popular “Dragon Ball” series and character designer on the “Dragon Quest” video games, died Friday after suffering an acute subdural hematoma, his studio announced Thursday. He was 68. “He has left many manga titles and works of art in this world,” read the statement, which

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Artists

Dragon Ball, Dr. Slump Manga Artist Was 68

Akira Toriyama STR/JIJI Press/AFP via Getty Images Akira Toriyama, the Japanese manga artist who created the incredibly popular Dragon Ball and Dr. Slump series, has died. He was 68. Toriyama died March 1 from an acute subdural hematoma, the official Dragon Ball website revealed on Friday and that his funeral was already held by close

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Artists

Big name artists coming to BJCC

Big name artists coming to BJCC Updated: 8:57 PM CST Mar 7, 2024 SENATOR KATIE BRITT WILL GIVE THE REPUBLICAN RESPONSE RIGHT AFTER 506. RIGHT NOW, SOME BIG CONCERTS ARE COMING TO THE BJCC THIS YEAR. IT’S BRINGING A LOT OF BUZZ TO THE MAGIC CITY. I’LL PRAISE YOU ANYWHERE. PRAISE GIVE HIM PRAISE. GIVE

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European Fine art

Style Edit: What Anna Hu is presenting at European’s top art fair – the leading haute jewellery designer unveils 2 signature brooches at Tefaf Maastricht

Founding her eponymous brand in 2007, high-jewellery designer Anna Hu now stands shoulder to shoulder with luxury houses like Cartier, Piaget and Boucheron, her name often uttered in the same breath as such brands. Over a sparkling 17-year career, Hu has gained recognition within the hallowed circles of auction houses, museums and art fairs across

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Artists

Activists Disrupt Israeli Artist Michal Rovner’s Opening at Pace Gallery

Approximately 30 demonstrators disrupted the opening of Israeli artist Michal Rovner’s exhibition Pragim at Manhattan’s Pace Gallery tonight, March 7. Accusing the artist of ignoring the reality of Palestinians and decrying her use of poppies, a flower that carries special significance in Palestine, the activists led a silent performance and dispersed fabric petals inscribed with

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Artists

Army sponsorship of SXSW festival in Texas leads some artists to drop out

The U.S. Army Reserve logo. (U.S. Army) AUSTIN, Texas – The South by Southwest Conference and Festival kicks off Friday, but some artists are saying they will no longer participate because the Army is a main sponsor of the weeklong event. At least nine musical acts have canceled, citing sponsorship of the Army and the

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Artists

Penn State connects artists with ‘Together, Tacit’ program

UNIVERISITY PARK, Pa. (WTAJ) — Penn State is introducing a program designed to “create a bridge” between seeing and visually impaired artists using virtual reality. Penn State Professor of Art Bonnie Collura began thinking about the ‘Together, Tacit’ project back in 2019 when she met a fellow artist who was visually impaired. This artist described

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Artists

Orlando Fringe announces first-ever ‘Out Fest’ highlighting LGBTQ+ artists | Orlando

click to enlarge photo courtesy Orlando Fringe Orlando Fringe announced its first-ever Orlando Out Fest: A Celebration of LGBTQIA Voices in the Arts, coming to town this summer. The new festival is set to take place June 27-30 at Fringe ArtSpace, at 54 W. Church St. The newest addition to its festival lineup, Orlando Out Fest

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Visual artists

SDHSAA State Visual Arts Competition and Gallery to showcase South Dakota talent – Mitchell Republic

MITCHELL — The South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) is proud to announce the 10th Annual State Visual Arts Competition and Gallery, set to take place at the Ramkota in Sioux Falls. This milestone event will bring together the artistic prowess of students from 36 schools across the state, featuring over 350 unique pieces

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European Fine art

8 of Europe’s best cities for art lovers

Art lovers, you’re on the right continent: Europe has some of the best collections in the world, representing something in every medium and from every century. Often the galleries themselves are as much a draw as the art within them, with grand Italian palazzi, Second World War bunkers and venerable institutions such as the Prado

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