Andrei Hniot, who is wanted in Belarus for alleged tax evasion, could face severe persecution, including imprisonment, torture, or even the death penalty if returned. ADVERTISEMENT More than 70 European artists and film directors have signed an open letter urging Serbia not to extradite a Belarusian filmmaker who is a vocal critic of Aleksandr Lukashenko’s
More than 70 European artists and film directors have signed an open letter urging Serbia not to extradite a Belarusian filmmaker, Andrei Hniot, to Belarus. Hniot is a prominent critic of the authoritarian government in Minsk and is wanted in his home country for alleged tax evasion. The letter, released on Monday, highlighted concerns that
TALLINN, Estonia — More than 70 European artists and film directors have signed an open letter urging Serbia not to extradite to Belarus a filmmaker and a prominent critic of the authoritarian government in Minsk, who is wanted in his home country for alleged tax evasion. The letter, released on Monday, said that Andrei Hniot
New analysis suggests that while the number of British musicians playing major EU festivals has surpassed pre-Brexit levels this summer, difficulties persist particularly for up-and-coming artists. New analysis suggests that while the number of British musicians playing major EU festivals has surpassed pre-Brexit levels this summer, difficulties persist particularly for up-and-coming artists. Figures published today
The National Gallery has not always been housed in a neoclassical palace on Trafalgar Square. Two hundred years ago, the national collection first opened its doors to visitors with a fine if modest collection of 38 paintings from the private collection of John Julius Angerstein down the road in his townhouse at 100 Pall Mall.
The third call for individual mobility of artists and cultural professionals is now open for submission of applications for mobility grants to 40 countries participating in the EU-funded Creative Europe programme. Applicants from Armenia, Georgia, and Ukraine are eligible to apply. The candidate should be at least 18 years old and be an artist or
Britain’s cultural sector is in a critical condition, with levels of investment and development far lower than in many other European countries, says a major arts report to be unveiled on Monday evening. Analysis shared exclusively with the Observer shows that while Britain has cut back its total culture budget by 6% since 2010, Germany,
2 hours ago By Sudha G Tilak, Delhi DAG This wood engraving, by British artist William Carpenter, from 1858, depicts Raja Jowaher Singh, a high-ranking official and adviser of the Sikh Empire, along with his attendants A new exhibition in Delhi showcasing rare artworks by European artists gives insights into how the British ruled the country. Called
Looking at Salvador Dalí’s bizarre, inscrutable canvases, it’s hard to imagine his inspirations as anything earth-bound. Like any self-respecting Surrealist, the artist drew ideas from dreams, translating those visions into strange symbols and motifs. Or maybe he didn’t need the creative prompts at all: “A true artist is not one who is inspired,” he once
Exhibition Showcases Astonishing, Rare Artworks by European Artists in Delhi Delhi, 21 Jul (ONA) — A new exhibition in Delhi showcasing rare artworks by European artists gives insights into how the British ruled the country. Called Destination India: Foreign Artists in India, 1857-1947, the show focuses on artists who travelled to colonial India from around