Rhonda O’Neal, an Emmy-nominated hairstylist and founder of Beyond the Combs Academy, says there is a growing consensus among unions such as SAG-AFTRA and IATSE that it’s imperative to expand the pool of hairstylists and makeup artists who are proficient in working with diverse skin tones and hair types. “This [agreement] ensures that productions are
During the Hindu festival of Diwali, intricate neon-hued sand decorations called rangoli embellish the entrances of homes across India and the diaspora, their presence intended to ward off evil and usher in good fortune. At a recent Diwali dinner party at the Mumbai restaurant Masque, its owner, Aditi Dugar, 40, and chef, Varun Totlani, 31,
Ambitious arts programming has transformed the fortunes of the French city since it experienced tough times in the 1980s Misconceivable (2007), Erwin Wurm. Photo: © Philippe Piron/LVAN In 2007, fishermen on the Loire were disgruntled by the arrival of what appeared to be a melting boat in their midst. Misconceivable, an artwork by the Austrian
CNN — When the Kimbell Art Museum secured Jean Siméon Chardin’s “The Basket of Wild Strawberries” at auction for almost 24.4 million euros ($26.4 million) last March, the Texas institution expected the painting to join its small but valuable collection of European masterpieces. But a month later, France’s culture ministry denied the 18th-century artwork an
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana University is investing in new leaders and initiatives in arts, humanities and culture. At a time of accelerating change in and around arts and humanities, the university will expand institutional support, create stronger connections between its hallmark strengths, and drive expanded cultural engagement with local communities across the state and beyond.
Step into the church of Kehinde Wiley. “An Archaeology of Silence,” on view at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Nov. 19 through May 27, invites viewers to meditate on 22 of the artist’s largest and smallest works in what he describes as a chapel-like environment. Wiley borrowed the Venetian method of casting light on a
LUANDA, Angola — The U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA) Band’s Five Star Brass toured through Angola in honor of Angolan National Day, Nov. 4-13, 2023. The band partnered with the Angolan government as a way to celebrate the 48th anniversary of the nation’s independence, as well
Artists are raising concerns about Italy’s plans to restore a mural by the street artist Banksy in Venice, which has faded due to exposure to the elements. In early October, the Italian Culture Ministry first announced the plans to restore the mural known as The Migrant Child, painted on the wall outside an abandoned Venetian
The MICHELIN Guide Shanghai 2024 was unveiled. The eighth edition of the MICHELIN Guide Shanghai presents the most extensive list for mainland China, recommending 148 restaurants, including 2 Three MICHELIN Star restaurants, 8 Two MICHELIN Star restaurants, 41 One MICHELIN Star restaurants, 26 Bib Gourmand restaurants, and 71 Michelin Guide selected restaurants. During the press
Translated by Nicola Mira Published Nov 16, 2023 The 21st edition of the MarediModa trade show, held on November 7-9 at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France, recorded visitor numbers on par with its previous edition, and showcased roughly the same number of exhibitors. More buyers from the USA, Latin America and northern Europe