Cardi B recently shared a humorous Instagram Story about her 6-year-old daughter Kulture's creative touch on a $60,000 Hermès Kelly bag. The rapper showcased the designer purse with a black marker-drawn heart added by Kulture, poking fun at the expensive price tag and her daughter's artistic skills.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1296707-cardi-b-threatens-offset-she-will-reveal-everything-if-rapper-didnt-stopA Flemish artist's painting, "The Fowl Market", was removed from a Cambridge college dining hall in 2019 due to complaints from vegans who found the depiction of dead animals off-putting. The painting, which features a striking collection of animals including a boar and deer, had been on long-term loan from the Fitzwilliam Museum. After being returned for conservation treatment, it is now featured in an exhibition about the art of food at the museum.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14551343/museum-recovery-rooms-guests-triggered-black-history.htmlAnna Wintour has praised Rihanna and A$AP Rocky as the most fashionable celebrity couple, citing their talent, values, and style. The Vogue editor-in-chief, who has been chairperson of the Met Gala since 1995, also named them among her co-chairs for this year's event alongside Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, Pharrell Williams, and LeBron James. Wintour expressed excitement about the theme "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at the Costume Institute's 2025 exhibition, highlighting the spotlight on menswear and the work of many Black designers.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/597750-anna-wintour-picks-most-fashionable-a-list-celebrity-coupleA team of 20 experts at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam analyzed an "orphaned artwork" that lacked a signature, but featured lettering "ELIMAR" in the lower right corner, which bears striking similarities to van Gogh's known writing style. The analysis compared brush styles, canvas size, and other characteristics of the painting to those of van Gogh's known works, with LMI Group funding the $30,000 study.
https://nypost.com/2025/03/28/us-news/vincent-van-gogh-painting-elimar-not-authentic-amsterdam-museum-announced/The AIAC is hosting an art camp in Shillong that brings together artists from India and ASEAN member states including Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia, Timor-Leste, Myanmar, Thailand, Lao PDR, and Philippines. The 10-day event will feature workshops on classical dance, music, and handicrafts, as well as interactive sessions with local art students. Indian artists such as Mrudula Kunatharaju and Japani Shyam Dhurwey are participating alongside ASEAN artists like Chong Ai Chezer from Singapore and Phonesith Yernsensuly from Lao PDR. The camp aims to promote cultural dialogue through art, culminating in a showcase of masterpieces in New Delhi before being exhibited in Malaysia.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/third-edition-of-aiac-hosts-21-artists-from-nine-asean-countries/article69393211.eceThe Contemporary A Cappella Singers Association (CASA) will host "GrandCon: Kaleidoscope" at the Ateneo de Manila University Rizal Mini Theatre on May 30 and 31, 2025, featuring Ateneo's premier collegiate pop a cappella group.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/03/31/tmt-newswire/a-cappella-kaleidoscope-to-shine-anew-at-ateneo-in-may/2082786Officials from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the French Embassy's Cooperation and Cultural Action Department met to explore collaborations in the creative industries, focusing on expanding opportunities for music and performing arts, as well as digital distribution. The DTI aims to strengthen exchanges between Filipino and French music industry delegates, aligning with its vision for the Filipino creative economy.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/03/31/business/top-business/ph-france-to-deepen-creative-industry-ties/2082834Manish Malhotra, a renowned fashion designer, has been in the industry for over a decade. He opened up about his production journey, stating that the idea came to him 10 years ago. Malhotra's designs have been featured in various fashion shows and events, including the Met Gala. The designer has also collaborated with several brands and celebrities, showcasing his work globally.
https://www.livemint.com/entertainment/the-idea-came-to-me-10-years-ago-manish-malhotra-opens-up-about-his-production-journey-11743347593451.htmlBehind the Curtain, a new series about the fusion of television and theater, is set to debut on Netflix on April 15. The show explores the speed of narrative creation, as seen in the film First Shadow. A week prior, it will coincide with the opening of a play at the Marriott Marquis Theater on April 22.
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