Ambrose Akinmusire released the gorgeous album “Owl Song” with his new trio in 2023. In the performing arts, the rollercoaster ride that started with the dawn of the ‘20s took another series of stomach-flipping twists in 2023 as tentative optimism gradually gave way to guarded anxiety. For musicians, the confluence of inflation-resistant gig fees and
Jay Rock has alluded to a long-awaited Black Hippy reunion on TDE’s forthcoming compilation album. On Friday, December 22, the Associated Press released a clip from its interview with the Los Angeles native while he was at Top Dawg Entertainment’s Christmas concert last week. Jay Rock revealed that the label he’s been signed to for
12/15/2023 On Sunday, January 7 and Sunday January 21 from 1-4pm in the Kingsley Room, join us for an artist talk and book signing by David K. Merrill. David K. Merrill is an artist known for “Realistic renderings of rural New England, capturing the nostalgia of a passing era.” He exhibited at the Kent Art
The journey of recognizing and embracing one’s artistic identity is a profound theme that resonates with many photographers and creatives. This notion is beautifully explored in a video project where a filmmaker reflects on the artistic influences of his family, particularly his mother and grandmother, and how these shaped his own creative path. Such narratives
Ukraine Expands List of National Security Threats with Russian Artists The Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine has expanded its list of individuals considered as threats to the nation’s security. Russian singer Yaroslav Dronov, known as Shaman, and actor Alexey Kravchenko, recognized for his roles in the TV series “Brigada” and internationally released
The first thing apt to strike you in the Mary Vernon show at Valley House Gallery is sheer, often startling, beauty. Bold, brilliant colors fairly leap off the smooth, whiter-than-white polypropylene Yupo sheets the Dallas artist has been using instead of canvas in recent years. With no surface texture to absorb and soften the oil
The North Carolina Arts Council’s 2024 Artist Support Grant winners were announced this month. Grants totaling $62,000 were awarded by the Arts Councils of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County and Greater Greensboro. In all, 45 artists in a five-county Triad region — Davidson, Forsyth, Davie, Guilford and Randolph counties — will receive funding that supports their
The controversy surrounding Gérard Depardieu continues to shake up the world of French culture over the festive period, as more than 50 artists have come to the controversial actor’s defence. ADVERTISEMENT Leading French figures from the world of culture have denounced the “lynching” of Gérard Depardieu, the actor who is under investigation for rape and
TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on – Dec 26, 2023, 10:49 IST Masterpieces by Indian artists While discussing some of the most beautiful paintings in the world and appreciating foreign artists we often forget the talents and masterpieces that India has produced. Be it dance, sculpture, paintings, or embroideries, we have a name that shone in
Firelei Báez in her studio, 2023. Photo: Sean Hanley When Firelei Báez was a visual arts fellow at the American Academy in Rome (2021-22), she went on a trip to Puglia, where she had a powerful dream. The Dominican Republic-born, Brooklyn-based artist recalls waking up with “almost happy” tears. “It was a dream of being