A clumsy art theft at the National Gallery of Canada led to the renewed mystique behind a prized portrait of Winston Churchill, which was discovered missing for nearly eight months before being identified as stolen. The theft occurred between December 2021 and January 2022, but it wasn't until an observant staff member noticed a fake frame in place of the original that the investigation began. The international probe ultimately led to an Italian buyer who purchased the painting at an auction house in the UK, unaware that he had bought a stolen work of art.
https://thestar.com/news/canada/man-accused-of-stealing-winston-churchill-portrait-from-fairmont-chateau-laurier-pleads-guilty/article_e7c97dd8-00d3-11f0-938c-9febbe3973cc.htmlThe Getty Research Institute has acquired a significant collection of works by artist Raymond Pettibon, including archival materials and artworks such as drawings, books, and videos related to his creative process. The donation includes 40 drawings from the early 1990s, which will provide unique insights into Pettibon's methods. The archive also features xeroxed images clipped from magazines and comics that he used as a basis for his drawings. This collection is expected to be a valuable addition to the Getty's custodianship of artists and art history, with curator Glenn Phillips noting that it will help conservators understand Pettibon's process in detail.
https://hyperallergic.com/996133/getty-acquires-raymond-pettibon-archive/Chau Hoi-shan, born in China and now based in Hong Kong, is a dancer who performs Bollywood-style dance with intricate hand gestures and flows movements to the melody. She was introduced to Chinese dance as a child but later developed an interest in Indian culture through yoga and dance, adopting the stage name Shanti.
https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3302313/meet-chinese-dancer-who-loves-indian-dance-bollywood-classical-kathak?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionAn Australian artist is creating human-animal hybrids, sparking debate about the impact of their work on our relationship with nature. The artist's use of mixed media and provocative imagery aims to challenge societal norms and bring attention to environmental issues.
https://www.smh.com.au/culture/art-and-design/brutally-violent-othering-how-this-artist-s-human-animal-hybrids-are-bringing-us-closer-to-nature-20250310-p5liei.htmlThe Kennedy Center, a renowned performing arts center in Washington D.C., has seven International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) locals represented on site, including Local 22 for stagehands, Local 772 for wardrobe, and Local 798 for make-up artists and hair stylists. These unions cover various aspects of the production process, from backstage operations to artistic personnel.
https://deadline.com/2025/03/iatse-urges-against-kennedy-center-cancellations-1236325662/Lgmusicpub is expanding its operations while prioritizing support for both established and new artists, utilizing advanced technologies and publishing strategies to achieve success in the music industry. Sarah W. Smith serves as Media & Communications Director at Lgmusicpub Publishing Agency Int'l LLC.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lgmusicpub-further-expands-catalog-acquiring-phenomenal-feat-snoop-dogg-in-eminent-global-publishing-administration-deal-302401233.htmlThe Philadelphia Orchestra will premiere "Picaflor: A Future Myth" this weekend, featuring works by Mendelssohn and Brahms, before performing it again in Vail, Colorado, during their summer residency. The piece is written by composer Gabriela Lena Frank.
https://whyy.org/articles/philadelphia-orchestra-picaflora-future-myth-climate/The sacred pulpit panels of the Archdiocesan Shrine of Patrocinio de Maria Santisima in Boljoon, Cebu, have been returned home after being kept by private collectors for decades. Four of the six original panels were turned over to Roman Catholic Archbishop of Cebu during a ceremony at the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral Museum on Thursday.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/03/15/regions/stolen-sacred-panels-back-in-cebu/2073597The world's first mega musical, Rajadhiraaj: Love Life Leela, opened at Dubai Opera on March 13, 2025, captivating a full house with its grand Broadway-style production. The show features 20 original songs, over 180 artists, and more than 60 dancers, set to run until March 16th. Written by Prasoon Joshi, the musical is directed by Shruti Sharma and showcases three swaroops of Shri Krishna through a dazzling theatrical spectacle and live singing. Executive Producer Bhoomi Nathwani promises an unforgettable experience for the Dubai audience, while producer Dhanraj Nathwani aims to share universal values of courage, wisdom, and love through the production.
https://www.gulftoday.ae/culture/2025/03/14/rajadhiraaj-musical-witnesses-packed-house-at-dubai-opera-on-its-first-day