OM MALIK- On December 17, 1903, Orville Wright piloted the first powered airplane on a beach in North Carolina. The plane ascended 20 feet above the ground and traveled 120 feet in 12 seconds, approximately 10 feet per second. On the same day, Wilbur Wright flew the aircraft for 59 seconds, covering 852 feet at
The global appetite for works by Arab artists continues to grow at pace. Both Christie’s and Sotheby’s ran multiple auctions this year complete with a wealth of pieces by pioneering artists from the region – including men and women from diverse backgrounds, experiences and techniques. Here are the 10 most expensive sales of the year.
an image designed with artificial intelligence by Berlin-based digital creator Julian van Dieken (C) inspired by Johannes Vermeer’s painting “Girl with a Pearl Earring” at the Mauritshuis museum in The Hague on March 9, 2023. – Julian van Dieken’s work made using artificial intelligence (AI) is part of the special installation of fans’ recreations of
One of the most influential singer/songwriters in modern music, Conor Oberst first made his mark on the genre with his celebrated project Bright Eyes. The solo endeavor, which evolved into a full band, became known for its emotionally charged and experimental sound. [RELATED: Bright Eyes Share Haunting Cover of John Prine’s Holiday Classic “Christmas in
First Night St. Pete, family-friendly event Jennifer Kveglis reports. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A family-friendly New Year’s Eve event was canceled last year due to lack of sponsorships after the pandemic but it’s returning to Downtown St. Pete on Sunday evening. First Night St. Pete will host its 30th year in North Straub Park from
Veteran artists from Kashmir during a press conference in Srinagar on Saturday. – Excelsior/Shakeel Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Dec 30: Veteran artists from Kashmir today expressed their discontent, asserting that they have been overlooked by the administration.The known faces in the field of music across the Valley, also alleged that despite much
Creative Liberties Artist Studios and Gallery will continue its season’s offerings with an all-packed January, starting with its in-progress group exhibition at Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Suite C in Sarasota. Opening reception is Monday, January 8, 5-7 p.m. Next up! Creative Liberties presents two new exhibitions at its Limelight District
The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs and Young Audiences of Houston is honoring the six students whose submissions to the Mayor’s Art Scholarship competition of 2023 earned them scholarship prizes. The competition invited 11th and 12th grade students to submit original works of art over the course of the Fall semester that engaged the competition’s
Katy Blakey and Austin Kellerman 11 mins ago DALLAS (NBCDFW/NEXSTAR) — In a night set to be filled with fireworks, high energy, and unforgettable music, Bowling for Soup is gearing up to headline this year’s Lone Star NYE program. Known for their humor and infectious energy, the pop-punk band from Wichita Falls is poised to
The brotherhood shared between Papoose and Busta Rhymes is a real one that extends well past the glare of the limelight. All throughout the year, Busta has been receiving his flowers for his decades long career, but a Dec. 30 Instagram post shared by the freestyle master expressed an even greater appreciation for Flipmode Squad’s