The exhibition "Lighting the World: Menorahs Around the Globe" at the Museum at Eldridge Street features a collection of menorahs from various locations, including Germany and France. The display includes a mid-19th century German menorah, an 18th-century Hanukkah lamp depicting Judith lighting the menorah with her maidservant, and a possible early 20th-century French menorah.
https://hyperallergic.com/978887/this-hanukkah-lets-bring-back-judith-menorahs/Susumu Kamijo's latest exhibition at Perrotin Hong Kong, "Table for Us", presents a unique interpretation of traditional still life painting by combining floral and animal forms to create enigmatic scenes that evoke both nostalgia and vitality. The artist, known for his abstract renderings of animals such as poodles, has shifted his focus to an intimate collection of florals and creatures, featuring vases, food, and fish in his compositions. By applying colors reminiscent of the color-field painters and Philip Guston's amorphous textures, Kamijo offers a fresh perspective on traditional motifs, inviting viewers to explore the intersection of memory and fantasy.
https://www.juxtapoz.com/news/painting/susumu-kamijo-sets-a-table-for-us-in-hong-kong/The city of Armidale in regional NSW is described as a multicultural university town with a blend of urban sophistication and natural beauty. It is home to the New England Regional Art Museum, which is considered the best gallery in the region. The town also features various cultural attractions such as a twin cinema, music conservatorium, and symphony orchestra that hosts an annual Bach Festival. Additionally, it offers outdoor activities like bushwalking in the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park and trout fishing in nearby rivers.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/property/au/article-14208125/best-regional-town-retire.htmlFormer Bolshoi ballerina will perform in a program featuring Frederick Ashton's "Five Brahms Waltzes in the Manner of Isadora Duncan" and a new work by Norwegian choreographer Jo Stromgren. The performance is notable for its unique blend of classical ballet with modern influences, reflecting the artistic vision of the dancer.
https://www.businesstelegraph.co.uk/from-sophocles-to-sarah-kane-theatre-and-dance-to-look-forward-to-in-2025/Sakhi, a craftsman in his fifties from Herat, Afghanistan, continues to make rubabs despite a Taliban crackdown on music. He believes the cultural value of the instrument is too important to lose and UNESCO has recognized its significance as intangible cultural heritage in Afghanistan, Iran, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The Taliban's ban on music has forced many musicians into exile or unemployment, but amateur player Gull Agha continues to play for tourists and hopes to pass on his skills to the next generation. Artists like Mohsen remain optimistic about the future of traditional Afghan music, citing its ability to bring joy to others as a reason it will survive despite adversity.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40340026/unesco-listed-musical-instrument-stifled-in-afghanistanIndonesian artist Arahmaiani is showcasing her provocative art at the Tate Modern in London, which explores themes of freedom and trauma. The artist, who was imprisoned and exiled for her anti-dictatorship activism, has had a nomadic existence due to her work being viewed as taboo in Indonesia's conservative Muslim-majority nation. Her recent performance, "Burning Country", focused on the violence suffered by Chinese-Indonesians during the fall of dictator Suharto in the late 1990s and aimed to promote healing for the community.
https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3292424/indonesias-frida-kahlo-taboo-breaking-artist-arahmaiani-art-provokes-thought?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionHelsinki Design Week 2025 will feature a range of events, including the Design Market, Open Studios, and PechaKucha Night, as well as symposium talks and satellite events showcasing various design fields. The event will also revisit some of its best moments from previous years, highlighting Helsinki's role as a global hub for design and architecture. A new museum dedicated to architecture and design is set to open in Helsinki's historic South Harbour in 2030, featuring a building chosen through an international competition with 624 submissions.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/helsinkis-cultural-highlights-for-2025-a-year-of-design-art-and-celebration-302339944.htmlLebanese photographer Hazami has created a photo series called "Imprints of Time in Light and Stone" that reflects on the resilience of cities through the play of light on ancient structures. The series includes photos taken during her return trips to Lebanon, as well as images from Arabic day camps where Al-Bustan was founded over 20 years ago. Hazami's work is a meditation on the quiet endurance of cities, particularly in Lebanon which has been vulnerable to war, including recent bombings against Hezbollah forces.
https://whyy.org/articles/al-bustan-exhibition-lebanon-philadelphia/Ramandeep Kaur Mann, a British woman convicted of murdering her husband Sukhjit Singh in India in 2016, is receiving positive reviews for her artwork while on death row. Despite being sentenced to death last October, Mann has been participating in art classes and creating colourful paintings behind bars. Charity workers have visited the Shahjahanpur District Jail in Uttar Pradesh, where Mann is housed with 55 other female prisoners, and were presented with some of her artwork, which they admired. However, Sukhjit's family has slammed the celebration as "disgusting" and "insulting", saying that Mann does not deserve to celebrate Christmas or any other occasion while they continue to suffer from her actions.
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