August 17, 2024
European Art

Creativity, design and the importance of friendship

What does friendship and community mean to you?Friendship and community are very important! A Community, for me, is a group of people who you can relate to. Whether that’s relating to your life experiences or your hobbies and interests, I have gotten so much advice from the print and art community in the UK. Friendships

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European Union will be Labour’s first foreign policy priority, vows David Lammy

Mr Lammy told the i podcast Labour’s Plan For Power that the EU will be Labour’s “number one priority” in foreign affairs. He said: “It’s our number one priority because it’s our backyard. “It’s our number one priority because there is war in Europe and because I believe our future prosperity and security is predicated

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Two U of A Community Design Center Projects Win 2023 American Architecture Awards

Rendering courtesy U of A Community Design Center This bird blind tower is one component of the Framework Plan for a Riverine Commons and Institute. The plan, developed by the U of A Community Design Center and its partners, has won a 2023 American Architecture Award and received two honorable mentions in

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A new book explores the mesmerizing magic of jali work in Indian architecture

Who among us haven’t walked into an Indian monument and been mesmerized by the jali work on display. From monuments to mausoleums and temples to traditional homes, the jali is an elevated art form across Indian religions and cultures. In Jali: Lattice of Divine Light in Mughal Architecture by Navina Najat Haidar, published by Mapin

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A new book explores the mesmerizing magic of jail work in Indian architecture

Who among us haven’t walked into an Indian monument and been mesmerized by the jali work on display. From monuments to mausoleums and temples to traditional homes, the jali is an elevated art form across Indian religions and cultures. In Jali: Lattice of Divine Light in Mughal Architecture by Navina Najat Haidar, published by Mapin

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2023 Awards for Exemplary Performance

Nelson B. Delavan Award for an Office Management Specialist Katie Leis: Skillfully Managing VIP Visits and Embassy Events Katie Leis. Katie Leis arrived in Phnom Penh in August 2021 to begin her assignment as the Regional Security Office (RSO) office management specialist (OMS) and immediately became an indispensable team member, strengthening embassy security services, furthering

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The Perfect Gift for the Person Who Has Everything

Melany Perez My father is both the easiest and most difficult man to shop for.  A mere four gifts are reliable: Thorlo tennis socks, Dunlop double-yellow squash balls, high-quality polo shirts or Ralph Lauren “Andrew-cut” chino shorts (which they don’t make anymore – but getting the “9-inch Stretch Classic Fit Chino Short” hemmed is a

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See the Rediscovered Still Life by Forgotten 17th-Century Master Clara Peeters | Smart News

The full title of the painting by Clara Peeters is Still life of roses, carnations, tulips, narcissi, irises, love-in-a-mist, larkspur, and other flowers, in a wicker basket, with a butterfly and a cricket. Sotheby’s For nearly 100 years, a still life by Flemish painter Clara Peeters, a forgotten 17th-century master, hung in a private collection in Belgium.

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Microsoft President Says No Chance of Super-Intelligent AI Soon

The president of tech giant Microsoft said there is no chance of super-intelligent artificial intelligence being created within the next 12 months, and cautioned that the technology could be decades away. From a report: OpenAI cofounder Sam Altman earlier this month was removed as CEO by the company’s board of directors, but was swiftly reinstated

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The National Gallery Of Canada Appoints New Director Of Exhibitions, Conservation And Production

The National Gallery of Canada (NGC) announced today, after a comprehensive search, the appointment of Catherine Sinclair as its new Director, Exhibitions, Conservation and Production. In this role, Sinclair will oversee the strategic vision, development and implementation of the NGC’s Ottawa-based and travelling exhibitions, its collection installations and supporting services. She will join the Gallery

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