Arte e Cultura

Mark James Auctions Breaks Records in Urban and Contemporary Art Auction Scene

Mark James Auctions has built a reputation as one of the leading auction houses in the urban and contemporary art scene. With a focus on quality and authenticity, the auction house has become the go-to destination for collectors looking to acquire top-quality pieces from some of the biggest names in the industry. Mark James Auctions has built a reputation as one of the leading auction houses in the urban and contemporary art scene. With a focus on quality and authenticity, the auction house…
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13/03/2023

Qatar and Indonesia to Join in Yearlong Creative Exchange in 2023 through Qatar…

In a special focus this year based on Qatar's experience in developing its creative and cultural economy, the Qatar-Indonesia 2023 Year of Culture will include an emphasis on projects that will enhance the creative and cultural industries in both countries with a focus on sustainable, long-term partnerships. In Qatar, Qatar Museums has been at the center of building the country's cultural infrastructure, opening new possibilities for the nation's people and economy by nurturing the creative and…
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13/03/2023

Mark James Auctions acquires several highly sought-after works by Banksy and…

"The acquisition of these incredible pieces by Banksy and Segal is a testament to our commitment to bringing the best and most innovative works to our clients," said Mark James, the company's founder and CEO. "We believe that the auction industry is ripe for disruption, and we are committed to leading the charge in this exciting and rapidly-evolving space." "The acquisition of these incredible pieces by Banksy and Segal is a testament to our commitment to bringing the…
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08/03/2023

Carrie Mae Weems - 2023 Hasselblad Award Laureate

The Hasselblad Foundation's citation regarding the Hasselblad Award laureate 2023, Carrie Mae Weems: The Hasselblad Foundation's citation regarding the Hasselblad Award laureate 2023,Carrie Mae Weems : Carrie Mae Weems'swork has for decades anticipated salient issues of our time – the struggle for racial equality and human rights – with unflinching visual and ethical force. Her artistic practice is inherently activist, poignant, and lyrical. She creates evocative, potent tableaux and...
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08/03/2023

Jining: Jining people's happiness improves due to the civilization led by the…

In 2023, Jining will further promote the modernization of urban governance and improve the quality of life of the masses, and strive to achieve the goal of "entering the province's first tier regarding development, building a national first-class cultural city, creating a beautiful and happy model city". In 2023, Jining will further promote the modernization of urban governance and improve the quality of life of the masses, and strive to achieve the goal of "entering the…
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03/03/2023

Jining: Jining people's happiness improves due to the civilization led by the…

In 2023, Jining will further promote the modernization of urban governance and improve the quality of life of the masses, and strive to achieve the goal of "entering the province's first tier regarding development, building a national first-class cultural city, creating a beautiful and happy model city". In 2023, Jining will further promote the modernization of urban governance and improve the quality of life of the masses, and strive to achieve the goal of "entering the…
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03/03/2023

Jining: Confucius Museum has Achieved an Innovative Development of the…

According to the staff of the Confucius Museum, in addition to the "Confucius answering questions" for experiencing, there are also many high-tech experience projects for visitors to interact in the Confucius Museum. For example, visitors only need to click on the touch screen to learn about the imperial clothes, public clothes, regular clothes, auspicious clothes and daily home wear of the Yanshenggong (the hereditary title of Confucius' eldest son and grandson) in Ming Dynasty; One…
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28/02/2023

Announcing the shortlist for the 2023 Lionel Gelber Prize

"This year's shortlisted books examine the role of technology and tyranny in shaping the 21st century and help us to understand our recent past and our possible futures," said Judith Gelber, Chair of the Lionel Gelber Prize Board. "We extend our deep thanks to Ian Shugart, Janice Stein and the entire the Lionel Gelber Prize jury for their thoughtful deliberations around this year's prize." This year's shortlist was selected by the 2023 Lionel Gelber Prize Jury: Ian Shugart…
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28/02/2023

Artprice by Artmarket.com: Five Ways to Dive into Crypto Art and NFTs

Infographic - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2010704/Weekly_NFT_Auction_Infographic.jpg Infographic - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2010704/Weekly_NFT_Auction_Infographic.jpg Top 10 artists by NFT auction turnover (2021–2022) Infographic - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2010705/Top_10_artists_Infographic.jpg " Crypto-art is gradually entering museums and art history, but, for the time being, it is a form of artistic creation that is still very freely experienced on the...
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28/02/2023

BE OPEN Art announces the Artist of the Year 2022

In 2020, she was selected for the Rele Arts Foundation Young Contemporaries exhibition. Chidinma's work, painted predominantly in oils, "confronts entrenched structures in our society, including the patriarchal power structure and misogyny; challenges stereotypes, psychology and the cultural conditioning of women." In 2020, she was selected for the Rele Arts Foundation Young Contemporaries exhibition. Chidinma's work, painted predominantly in oils, "confronts entrenched structures…
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28/02/2023

In Celebration of three centuries of peace, stability and Extended Glory…

On Founding Day, the activities varied, but they all reflected our nation's rich and authentic culture. Swaying to the rhythm of traditional Saudi music, everyone gathered and enjoyed the activities, from the traditional folklore dance, which delighted the guests, to the handicrafts knitted by the worm and the kind hands of grandparents. The activities brought back childhood games that were a big part of our past contentment. The attendees, both young and old, dressed in traditional costumes…
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28/02/2023

CGTN: "The Art Beat" - A Cultural Perspective on the China Story

"Drawing is also a process of self-cultivation," says Chen Jialing, a leading figure in the Shanghai School of traditional ink painting. Chen, famous for his depictions of plum blossoms, makes innovative use of free-spirited lines to describe the reality and picture the world around him. "Drawing is also a process of self-cultivation," says Chen Jialing, a leading figure in the Shanghai School of traditional ink painting. Chen, famous for his depictions of plum blossoms…
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27/02/2023

Jining: Cultural "Creative Transformation and Innovative Development" activating…

As a thousand-year-old village, Houbaligou Village has a tradition of filial piety and goodness in history. Therefore, the teams of Village Party Branch Committee, Villagers Committee have applied "filial piety" in combination with the actual situation of the village to guide the villagers to unify their thoughts and work together, so as to grasp the economic construction. As "empowering villages through culture", a culture of filial piety, the red culture, a culture of…
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27/02/2023

Beyond the Form

Ufficio Stampa
25/02/2023

Today Jimmy & Scots Folk band releases its second album titled “Seven Irish…

Maxy Sound
24/02/2023

German Magazine Hinz&Kunzt shares emotional life stories of homeless people with…

Vernissage as opening of touring exhibition across Hamburg Vernissage as opening of touring exhibition acrossHamburg The Homeless Gallery will be travelling throughHamburgas a pop-up exhibition and all pieces will then also be exhibited in public places. "Like the artists, the exhibition itself is 'homeless'. We exhibit the pieces in the same places the artists live. Under bridges, in subways or in parks," explains Jörn Sturm, Managing Director of Hinz&Kunzt. Artwork auction...
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23/02/2023

Hyundai Motor and Tate Announce El Anatsui as Next Hyundai Commission Artist

El Anatsui (born in Anyako, Ghana in 1944) is best-known for his cascading metallic sculptures constructed of thousands of recycled bottle tops articulated with copper wire. Over a long-lasting and distinguished career as both artist and educator — serving as Professor of Sculpture and Departmental Head at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka — Anatsui has developed a highly experimental approach to sculpture, embracing a wide range of forms and materials, including wood, ceramics and found…
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22/02/2023

Jim Thompson Heritage Quarter Named Must-See Destination by TripAdvisor

A former U.S. military intelligence officer, Jim Thompson relocated to Thailand following World War II and focused on reviving Thailand's traditional silk industry. His work earned him the sobriquet: "Thai Silk King". Thompson not only revived the art of silk weaving but also established Thai silk on the global fashion scene. He chose to locate himself in the middle of Bangkok's silk district of Ban Khrua, building his house – a traditional housing complex of teak structures amidst…
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21/02/2023

The first Artist of the Month selected in the BE OPEN Regional Art competition…

By the majority of votes made by the visitors of BE OPEN Art online gallery in January, the title of Regional Artist of the Month goes to Christina Kyriacou, Cyprus. In 2019, Christina graduated from the Aristotle University, School of Fine Arts in Thessaloniki; in 2022 she was selected to represent Cyprus in the 4th International Art Camp Malta 'Colours for Peace' organised by UNESCO. By the majority of votes made by the visitors of BE OPEN Art online gallery in January, the title of…
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16/02/2023

Xposure International Photography Festival gathers the world's best…

The seven-day event at Expo Center Sharjah provides a unique opportunity for content creators to interact with the world's leading visual storytellers. The seven-day event at Expo Center Sharjah provides a unique opportunity for content creators to interact with the world's leading visual storytellers. The welcoming speech at the opening ceremony focused on the powerful role of photography in breaking down stereotypes that lead to false and inaccurate perceptions about people, countries and...
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15/02/2023

Aidan J. Sullivan: Sharjah through the eyes of Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, the…

He is both a passionate and enthusiastic photographer and his work is now being showcased at the International Photography Festival 'Xposure' this year at the exhibition "Sharjah, by Sultan Al Qasimi". He is both a passionate and enthusiastic photographer and his work is now being showcased at the International Photography Festival 'Xposure' this year at the exhibition " Sharjah, bySultan Al Qasimi". Through a series of 10 images ofSharjah'scultural landmarks…
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15/02/2023

China's Cangzhou Debuts on New York's Lunar New Year Parade with Head Float…

New York, the seaport of the Hudson River, is the commercial and financial center of the United States. Cangzhou in North China'sHebei Province, is famous for the Grand Canal. "As the float of Cangzhou joined the parade, just as the Millennium Grand Canal meets the Hudson River, the eastern and western cultures play a very harmonious melody, which is wonderful", said Steven Tin, chairman of Better Chinatown USA. New York, the seaport of the Hudson River, is the commercial and…
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14/02/2023

Royal Commission for AlUla, Saudi Arabia: SAUDI ARABIA MARKS FEBRUARY 10 AS…

Arabian Leopard Day is formally celebrated on February 10, but this year's planned events extend before and after that date to launch the first ever Arabian Leopard Week to allow greater public participation and general awareness of the significance of the day. Arabian Leopard Day is formally celebrated onFebruary 10, but this year's planned events extend before and after that date to launch the first ever Arabian Leopard Week to allow greater public participation and general awareness of...
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10/02/2023

Artmarket.com reports Q4 2022 revenue growth and a new business model generating…

Artprice took advantage of the Covid period to develop and deploy the most significant modification in its history, leading to a change in its business model with paying advertisers fully integrated into its databases and services. These advertisers are essentially the 6,500 Auction Houses around the world that have been affiliated with Artprice for more than two decades and today conduct 98% of their sales online. Artprice took advantage of the Covid period to develop and deploy the most...
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09/02/2023
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