On Feb. 27, 2024, following a performance of “Don Giovanni” at the Teatro San Carlo, the artists raised a sign at the end of the curtain call that called for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The sign read in Italian “Cessate il Fuoco” and the audience in attendance exploded in applause and gave the
If you ever walk through downtown Raleigh and see a man filling a large canvas with vibrant colors, chances are you’ve stumbled upon the creative haven of the owner of “Good Trip Gallery,” Chris Evans. The canvases of this local Black artist serve as captivating windows into narratives that reflect the spirit and diversity of
Los Angeles — My favorite thing about West Coast music is how distinct it is. You can hear it from a mile away and sometimes even decipher if the artist is from NorCal or SoCal just by their tone. With a laidback tempo, bumping bassline, catchy piano melody and a touch of your own flair,
The Hawaii-born artist Toshiko Takaezu was known for her ceramic works that redefined the genre with their “closed forms,” as she called them — sealed vessels whose hidden interior spaces were meant to activate the imagination. Next month, Takaezu’s life and work will be the focus of a major retrospective at the Noguchi Museum in
EBENSBURG, Pa. – A relationship between an artist and nature is captured in this showcase. “Nature’s Palette: Art Inspired by the Earth,” an exhibition by Ebensburg resident Paul Seymour, is on display through March 23 at Bottle Works, 411 Third Ave. in the Cambria City section of Johnstown. “I never feel quite so alive as
A groundbreaking exhibition titled ‘A Superlative Palette: Contemporary Black Women Artists’ is currently on display at The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, showcasing the work of 12 Black female artists. Curated by Dexter Wimberly, the exhibition is a vibrant celebration of these artists’ contributions to the contemporary art scene, marking the
Delve into the heart of the Texas Hill Country with “Hill Country Artists Podcast,” which illustrates and illuminates the vibrant tapestry of art rooted in this iconic region. From the sun-drenched limestone cliffs to the serene Guadalupe River, the Hill Country has been a muse for countless artists, providing a unique backdrop for creativity to
SILER CITY — Major projects to expand opportunities for student artists received a significant boost this month when the Chatham Arts Council awarded two grants to the Jordan-Matthews Arts Foundation. The Foundation received $5,546 capacity-building grant will provide professional time and expertise for the nonprofit to research potential sources of ongoing outside income, develop its
WESTERLY — Artists Liz Goor and Gerry Mateo will be the featured artists this month at the Artists’ Cooperative Gallery of Westerly. The March exhibit, titled “How We Do It — The Creative Process,” will run through March 30, with an opening reception scheduled for this Friday in the train station gallery. The artists will share their
Mumbai: Collective Artists Network announces its foray into the content business with a new Joint Venture “M19 Collective” to be helmed by Dhruv Sheth as its CEO and co-founder. This initiative aims to develop intellectual properties (IPs) spanning branded content, offline experiences, fiction, and non-fiction for various platforms, leveraging the synergies of Collective’s flywheel along