The artwork of Farin employs a visual schema reminiscent of Proto-Renaissance painters, with distorted perspective and vibrant, non-naturalistic colors that introduce an air of levity to familiar scenes. The inclusion of universally identifiable motifs, such as dice and playing cards, emphasizes the near-reality of the world, while ceramic objects adorned with spikes and thorns serve as psychological tools that reflect the viewer's own psyche. Farin's use of a Morning Star quilt pattern and other elements creates an environment that is grounded in reality yet suggests something otherworldly, inviting the audience to enter a parallel realm where they can hide in plain sight and become tricksters themselves.
https://www.juxtapoz.com/news/painting/katja-farin-s-tricksters/FKA twigs unveiled a conceptual performance art piece called "The Eleven" at Sotheby's in September, featuring a rotating group of eleven performers who performed ritualized motions designed to improve one's life. The artwork is based on the singer's 11 pillars of EUSEXUA, which she describes as a "mixture of slightly psychedelic, childlike, playful exploration of what it is to be human." The piece was accompanied by an exhibition of twigs' sketchbooks and photographs by her boyfriend Jordan Hemmingway. The idea for the work formed five years ago, during a time when twigs was coming out of an abusive relationship with Shia LaBeouf, whom she accused of abuse in 2020.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14537893/Devastated-FKA-twigs-says-shes-forced-cancel-North-American-tour-reveals-let-production-team.htmlA guest on Antiques Roadshow was stunned to learn that his grandfather's painting, signed by David Hockney, was worth a significant amount. The artwork, which Rupert Maas described as "very rough and ready," was purchased by the guest's grandfather, Wallace, when he was working as a signalman at a tiny station in Faversham. According to the guest, his grandfather had befriended two young artists who were living in poverty, and after inviting them over for Sunday lunch, he bought a painting from each of them. A year later, the guest discovered that one of these artists was David Hockney, who had won a gold medal from the Royal College of Art.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tv/article-14538753/Antiques-Roadshow-guest-grandfather-painting.htmlThe Indian performing arts are evolving alongside technology, offering immersive experiences and pushing creative boundaries. Platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and Zoom have democratized access to art, allowing artists to reach global audiences and monetize their work. Smartphone penetration has empowered emerging artists to create, share, and promote their performances independently. Technologies like VR and AR are enhancing storytelling, as seen in the NCPA's use of YouTube to preserve Indian classical art and Akram Khan's incorporation of VR in his production "Outwitting the Devil". Streaming platforms and social media have fostered deeper engagement through immersive experiences, making traditional art forms more accessible than ever. Platforms like HCL Concerts are promoting Indian classical arts through virtual initiatives such as the "Baithak" series and the "Great Indian Classical Podcast", bridging the gap between tradition and modernity.
https://www.forbesindia.com/article/bharatiya-vidya-bhavan039s-spjimr/technology-meets-tradition-a-new-era-of-audience-engagement-with-indian-performing-arts/95651/1A provincial museum in northern France has reattributed a painting to Lavinia Fontana, one of Italy's greatest women painters of the Italian Renaissance. The "Portrait of a Gentleman, his Daughter and a Servant" was previously attributed to Pieter Pourbus but has been confirmed as an authentic work by Lavinia Fontana, who was born in Bologna and taught by her father Prospero Fontana. The painting, which shows three figures from a well-to-do family, will be showcased at the musee de la Chartreuse in Douai, where it had been stored for decades. Restoration is required before it can be included in the permanent collection, with expert Philippe Costamagna leading the effort to study and restore the Italian paintings program launched by the museum in 2024.
https://www.montanarightnow.com/national_news/french-museum-uncovers-in-storage-picture-by-renaissance-woman-master/article_a3f38e3e-90ef-5972-ba84-ba886cdd1997.htmlA new study by London Theatre Direct has identified the key characteristics of successful show-stopping numbers, revealing that songs like Defying Gravity from Wicked and Seasons of Love from Rent resonate with audiences due to their emotional intensity. The study found that a balance between danceability, emotional depth, and orchestral richness is crucial, with minimal spoken-word elements maintaining melodic flow. Classic musicals such as Les Misérables and The Phantom of the Opera also exhibit similar patterns. The most-streamed musical numbers share traits like powerful emotional highs and lows, catchy melodies, and marking pivotal narrative moments.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14538713/Unforgettable-musical-hits-theatre-big-songs.htmlMediacorp is offering festive specials during Hari Raya Aidilfitri, including a concert featuring alumni from competition series JMJ Beraya Bersama Nat & Ella and a telemovie adaptation of Kaki Bola. The company will also broadcast live on TikTok from Wisma Geylang Serai on March 26, and artistes will perform in the music video for Mediacorp's Hari Raya theme song Ini Baru Raya.
https://channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/mediacorp-hari-raya-aidilfitri-2025-specials-5024156Monash University has indefinitely postponed an exhibition by artist Khaled Sabsabi, titled Flat Earth, which was scheduled to open at its Museum of Art in Caulfield two months prior. The show was also set to feature writer and anthropologist Elisa Taber. The decision comes after Sabsabi was stripped of his invitation to represent Australia at the Venice Biennale.
https://www.smh.com.au/culture/art-and-design/gallery-postpones-show-by-artist-dropped-by-creative-australia-20250325-p5lmh4.htmlThe Poesiomat project, led by Ondřej Kobza and his association Piána na ulici, has expanded to Czech and international cities since 2015. The first Poesiomat in Prague's Náměstí Míru featured a poetry jukebox, but later evolved to include diverse sound recordings like eyewitness accounts and historical speeches. A new Poesiomat was installed on Wenceslas Square, a long-term goal of Kobza's, which he hopes will serve as a counterpoint to the nearby Myslbek monument, encouraging people to meet at both locations.
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