Punjab's Minister for Information and Culture, Azma Bokhari, inaugurated an exhibition showcasing over 150 masterpieces by Alhamra Academy of Performing Arts students. The event featured Islamic calligraphy, miniature painting, contemporary abstract art, and mixed media pieces dedicated to Allah, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Quranic verses, Hamd, and Naat. Azma Bokhari praised the young artists' exceptional talent and expressed her appreciation for their work, stating that Punjab's youth are shaping the future of fine arts. The government is committed to nurturing artistic talent, with Alhamra Academy playing a pivotal role in bringing this vision to reality.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40354755/alhamra-hosts-calligraphy-painting-exhibitionAuguste Rodin and Henri Matisse's work at the 1909 Salon d'Automne showcased their unique approaches to sculpture. Rodin emphasized the human body as a living structure, while Maillol focused on translating his drawings into three-dimensional forms. Matisse's oil paintings featured thin layers of paint, exploring color and form. The exhibition highlighted the artists' ability to bridge disciplines and create timeless pieces that capture the essence of life, as described by Rodin.
https://www.juxtapoz.com/news/installation/danielle-orchard-in-conversation-with-the-sculptures-of-aristide-maillol/The Philippine production of Shrek The Musical is seeking local talents to join its cast, with a team led by director Michael Williams, assistant director Cara Barredo, and musical staging by Dexter Santos. Choreography will be handled by Stephen Viñas, while Rony Fortich will oversee the music direction.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/03/27/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/auditions-set-for-upcoming-shrek-the-musical/2080791An exhibition has opened in Paris showcasing Snoopy as a fashion icon, featuring designs from streetwear brands and couture houses. The event is part of celebrations for the 75th anniversary of Peanuts comic strip creator Charles Schulz's beloved characters, including Charlie Brown and Snoopy. The show is one of several packed exhibitions currently running in Paris, alongside the Louvre Museum and Grand Palais.
https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3303722/snoopy-fashion-icon-celebrated-paris-exhibition-why-do-designers-love-him?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionThe works selected for miart are a curated selection of photogravures, including pieces by artists such as Anselm Kiefer and Thomas Struth, which replicate old images of stars on iron plates. The exhibition also features works by photographers like Andreas Gursky and Martin Parr, who use full-spectrum photography to make the invisible visible through photoelasticity techniques.
https://www.romania-insider.com/gaep%3Dgroup-presentation-miart-mar-2025US tariffs on goods from mainland China have an exemption for paintings, but not for steel used in sculptures, posing a financial challenge to Hong Kong's art trade amid the American trade war. Art Basel Hong Kong has opened, with local dealers closely monitoring the impact of the tariffs on their businesses.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/03/26/tariff-time-what-trumps-new-levies-mean-for-hong-kongs-art-sceneThe AmorePacific Museum of Art is hosting an exhibition featuring over 120 pieces of minhwa art, a traditional Korean art form popular during the Joseon Dynasty. The exhibit showcases intricate still-life paintings and folding screens with calligraphy or landscapes, including works by court painter Yi Taek-gyun, such as "Bookselves" and "Tigers and Magpies". Notable pieces also include "Geumgang Mountain", "Dragon in Clouds", and "A Fish Transforming into a Dragon (Rising from Obscurity to Fame)".
https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-03-26/culture/artsDesign/Amorepacific-Museum-of-Art-to-kick-off-traditional-folk-art-exhibition/2270646K-pop group aespa and solo artist Katseye will perform at this year's Summer Sonic Festival in Japan. The festival is set to take place in Tokyo and Osaka. aespa rose to fame after appearing on the survival audition show "The Debut: Dream Academy" alongside Katseye, which aired from September 1 to November 17, 2023.
https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-03-25/entertainment/kpop/Katseye-member-Lara-comes-out-as-queer-in-message-to-fans/2269831Arcade, co-founded by Mariam Naficy, has launched its home goods category, allowing creatives like print designer Amber Vittoria and architect Tim Fu to leverage AI technology to create personalized products for their communities. The platform is now live at https://arcade.ai, accepting applications from makers and creators at https://arcade.ai/makers and https://www.arcade.ai/sell.
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