LONDON, Oct 19 (Reuters) – Next month’s MTV Europe Music Awards in Paris have been cancelled, organisers said on Thursday, citing “the volatility of world events” amid the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza. The awards ceremony, scheduled to be broadcast live and at which the likes of Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny and
The National Museum – Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania has received a gift from Dr Pranas Kiznis: 26 paintings representing 15th–17th-century Western European art are being transferred to the museum. Dr Pranas Kiznis is gifting some of them to the National Museum – Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania, while others are
This article is part of the Fine Arts & Exhibits special section on the art world’s expanded view of what art is and who can make it. The multimedia British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare made his name with work that tackled colonialism, the subjugation of peoples that enabled the global slave trade and carved a callous
The newest season of “Rick Steves’ Europe,” which premiered at the beginning of October, features 12 episodes showcasing Europe’s great art and architecture, tracing the rise of Western Civilization from the Egyptian pyramids to Picasso. “Art is the closest thing to a time-tunnel experience we can get in our travels,” Steves said in a recent
Coinciding with Paris+ by Art Basel, Artcurial Paris will present “Eclectic Eye: A European Collection” on October 20. Amassed over a period of two decades by distinguished collectors, the featured collection of lots brings together artworks and decorative art from a diverse range of time periods and genres. From rare 18th-century furnishings and objects to
Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has slammed the “ridiculous” post-Brexit rules around artists touring Europe – calling for the “free exchange” of musicians throughout Europe. READ MORE: Brexit: UK government warned musicians and crew “could find themselves unemployed en masse” Speaking on a panel about how leaders can come together to change visa issues for touring
Swedish choreographer and performer Louise Ahl is bringing her new experimental solo opera work Skunk Without K Is Sun to the Take Me Somewhere Festival while Elisabeth Schilling’s new dance concert Hear Eyes Move – Dances With Ligeti will also be touring the country. It’s an exciting time for both artists, particularly given their affinity to
On the occasion of Europe Day 2020, the EU Delegation to the Republic of Moldova, together with EU Member States organised a unique concert performed by the Moldovan National Youth Orchestra and La La Play Voices. The intiative took place with the messages: Europe at your home! Stronger together! Solidarity for health! Artists from all
Two years ago, in the shadow of both Brexit and stringent Covid-19 shutdown policies, London seemed as though it might relinquish its title as Europe’s art world capital to Paris. On the eve of Frieze London’s 20th edition, dealers and analysts told ARTnews that such worries are unfounded: London is still second only to New York for art commerce
Technology has continuously provided artists with new ways to express themselves throughout history. The evolution of technology and art has been closely intertwined. The Impressionists, for example; were able to paint outdoors thanks to the invention of the portable paint tube. The reality is that the relationship between art and technology has always been interwoven,