Western Art Week in Great Falls has a significant positive economic impact, with nearly 800 artists showcasing their work across 12 locations. The event, which includes live auctions, educational seminars, and conversations with artists, has helped launch the careers of young artists at the Russell Museum auction, leading to growth in the art exhibited.
https://www.kpax.com/news/western-art-week-underway-in-great-fallsSyed Sohail Bukhari thanked the Alhamra administration for hosting an evening of Sufi music and dance performances by renowned artists such as Abbas Jutt, Ainee Tahira, Falak Mahmood, Tahir Mehdi, Mahboob Fareed, Akram Khan Fareedi, and Anwar Rafi.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1293453-alhamra-hosts-wajd-ki-raatTanzania's National Arts Council (Basata) has addressed concerns about the lack of opportunities and support for Singeli artists by meeting with TASIMA, a key organization promoting the genre. The discussion centered on strategies to promote, protect, and develop Singeli music in Tanzania, aiming to expand its global reach while maintaining its cultural significance. Basata commended TASIMA's efforts and pledged continued support to help Singeli meet international standards and gain recognition worldwide.
https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/entertainment/singeli-s-global-potential-can-tanzania-s-fast-rising-genre-break-barriers--4974234The Hi-Life exhibition at HICC-Novotel in Hyderabad is hosting a Spring Summer Special event featuring over 350 designers, offering an unparalleled shopping experience that showcases both established and emerging talent's creativity and craftsmanship.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/hi-lifespring-summer-special-exhibition-begins-at-hicc-novotel-1868206The musical theatre production "Jesus Christ Superstar" by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice is currently playing at the Princess Theatre in Melbourne until June 22, featuring Mahalia Barnes as Mary Magdalene and Michael Paynter as Jesus. The show has the energy and passion of a rock concert, originally staged outdoors in Regent's Park London.
https://www.smh.com.au/culture/live-reviews/melbourne-review-wrap-jesus-christ-superstar-20250321-p5llf4.htmlJR's solo exhibition "JR: Through My Window" will be displayed at Underdogs Gallery in Lisbon from March 28 to April 19. The show features 36 lithographs of JR's large-scale installations, each carrying a social and community story told by the artist himself. Visitors can access audio testimony through QR codes throughout the exhibit, offering insights into JR's artistic journey, which spans from his early street art in Paris to monumental works in various locations worldwide, including the Louvre Museum and Tehachapi prison in California. Limited edition prints of these artworks will be available for sale at the gallery, with an online pre-sale viewing room accessible from March 26-28.
https://www.juxtapoz.com/news/photography/jr-through-my-window-underdogs-lisbon/Maria Ruysch was a renowned Dutch painter who rose to fame during her seven-decade career, becoming one of the highest-paid artists of her time. She gained recognition for her exceptional still life paintings and was appointed court painter in Düsseldorf to Johann Wilhelm, Elector Palatine. Despite being largely overlooked by art historians after her death at 86, Ruysch's work is now celebrated with a major exhibition featuring over 90 international loans, including 48 of her most significant pieces.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/us/1293273-rachel-ruyschs-first-major-us-exhibitionThe Art Gallery of NSW has appointed Maud Page as its first female director in 154 years, following an international search. Page, a French-born curator, was the standout internal candidate and impressed with her genuine engagement with contemporary arts, curatorial strength, and connections to other cultural institutions. She will take over from outgoing director Dr Michael Brand, who departs after 13 years, including overseeing the opening of the new $344 million Sydney Modern building in December 2023. Page's appointment is seen as a significant milestone for women in leadership positions at NSW's major galleries and museums.
https://www.smh.com.au/culture/art-and-design/art-gallery-of-nsw-names-first-female-director-in-154-years-20250321-p5llf9.htmlLeah Grinter, a marketing director, is one of the growing number of Melbourne buyers drawn to art deco apartments due to their restrained elegance and generous proportions. The style, popular in the 1920s-40s, has experienced a resurgence in popularity among homebuyers, with "art deco" being the second-most searched keyword on Domain.com.au last year. Grinter prefers art deco over modern builds, citing its bigger bedrooms, good-sized living areas, and decent kitchens as reasons for her purchase of an apartment in Elwood.
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