February 8, 2025
Artists

Artists boycott SXSW festival in solidarity with Palestine – Culture

Over 70 artists and panellists have boycotted the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in solidarity with Palestine after the festival’s ties with the United States military came to light — the US army sponsors the festival. The festival, which is held annually in Austin, Texas, “is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate

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European Fine art

TEFAF opens its new edition with an art and antique fair

Robust bunches of Ten Kate-designed flowers lushly suspended from the ceiling, oysters brimming with savory aphrodisiac in each shuck, dramatic gazes of Renaissance martyrs ogling at collectors from hundreds of years-old canvases… Many ornate signs hinted at the return of art, design and antiques fair TEFAF (The European Fine Art Fair) to its birth city

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Artists

‘Calling all artists’: Idaho organization announces contest to design wildlife license plate

The Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation announced the 2024 Idaho Wildlife License Plate Contest. BOISE, Idaho — Local artists around Idaho, put on your creative caps. An annual contest will choose new wildlife artwork to be used on Idaho license plates. The Idaho Fish & Wildlife Foundation opened its 2024 Idaho Wildlife License Plate Contest, and

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Artists

Con artists portraying grandchildren in scam

The so-called grandparent scam in which con artists try to defraud senior citizens is recirculating, according to Jamestown police. The scam usually starts with a phone call. A con artist posing as a grandchild pretends to be in trouble, often arrested, and says they are in urgent need of money. This request could be for

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Artists

12 Living Artists With the Most Expensive Art Works as of 2024

Art Basel Hong Kong is set to return this month, fostering celebration and appreciation for artists who have made their mark upon the world. In anticipation of the historic art exhibition and all the fine works and creators it is scheduled to spotlight, we look at 12 living artists whose works have resulted in the

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Visual artists

Victorian Pride Centre launches LGBTIQA+ Visual Arts Program

The Victorian Pride Centre has launched its 2024 Visual Arts Program. The visual arts program will showcase a vibrant and dynamic collection of exhibitions throughout the year in the Pride Gallery, featuring work by artists, photographers, designers and community organisations. This year-long initiative promises a rich tapestry of exhibitions offering visitors a glimpse into the

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Artists

Artists and Speakers Withdraw From SXSW Over U.S. Military’s Support of Israel

Dozens of musicians and panelists have withdrawn from the South by Southwest Conference and Festivals in Austin, Texas, to protest sponsorship by the U.S. Army and defense companies as pressure grows against the U.S. military’s support of Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza. More than 80 artists and panelists at SXSW had joined the boycott

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Artists

Artists drop out of showcases over U.S. Army sponsorship

SXSW: Artists dropping due to controversy We learned early on in the SXSW festival about artists dropping out over ties to the Department of Defense. Since then, many have said they won’t be performing. AUSTIN, Texas – Dozens of artists have dropped out of official South by Southwest (SXSW) showcases over the U.S. Army’s sponsorship

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Artists

Indiana State Museum displaying work of Region artists

The Indiana State Museum is now displaying the work of several Northwest Indiana artists. The museum at 650 W Washington St. in White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis is now showing “IN the Abstract” in the Ford Gallery on Level Three. It’s hanging the work of Tom Tomluemke from Dyer, Ismael “ISH” Muhammad Nieves

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Artists

How AcA teaches the nation’s teaching artists – The Current

Acadiana Center for the Arts envisions Acadiana as a place where the next generation will always have art and culture embedded in their education, serving as a national example of innovation and success. Acadiana Center for the Arts has been training practicing professional artists to work in classrooms and schools for more than four decades. 

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