Azma Bokhari, the head of the Punjab Arts Council, has announced plans to make theatre environments family-friendly in Punjab. She vowed to ban theatres promoting vulgarity and will impose a lifetime ban if non-compliance continues. A new family theatre at Alhamra Lahore is set to launch, while the Punjab Censor Board will be reconstituted within two to three days. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz will attend Culture Day celebrations on April 17. Bokhari emphasized her commitment to preserving Pakistani stage dramas' unique identity with high standards and moral values.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40357219/punjab-to-introduce-new-theatre-law-azmaAustralians are making waves in New York City, with pop superstar Kylie Minogue lighting up the Empire State Building in green and gold for her recent shows at Madison Square Garden. Meanwhile, actress Sarah Snook is starring in a one-woman production of The Picture of Dorian Gray on Broadway, while acclaimed director Barrie Kosky brought his theatre company to the Brooklyn Academy of Music with a limited run of The Threepenny Opera.
https://www.smh.com.au/world/north-america/on-a-night-like-this-the-week-australia-took-new-york-city-by-storm-20250411-p5lqxk.htmlThe Met Gala has evolved from a Manhattan society event to a global phenomenon, with its starriest night of the year. This year's event will be co-chaired by Pharrell Williams, Lewis Hamilton, Colman Domingo, and ASAP Rocky, alongside Anna Wintour, who oversees the proceedings as editor-in-chief of Vogue. The guest list includes NBA superstar LeBron James, athletes Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens, filmmakers Spike Lee and Regina King, actors Ayo Edebiri and Jeremy Pope, musicians Doechii and Janelle Monae, and fashion figures Grace Wales Bonner and Olivier Rousteing. The dress code for this year's gala is a suit-inspired theme, with loose interpretation encouraged.
https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/style/2025/04/11/met-gala-101-what-to-know-about-039fashion039s-biggest-night-out039-this-yearA new painting, inspired by a New York Times photograph taken by Doug Mills in Butler, Pa., is displayed prominently in the Grand Foyer of the East Wing of the White House, according to social media posts and statements from White House officials.
https://nypost.com/2025/04/11/us-news/white-house-relocates-obama-portrait-to-make-way-for-painting-depicting-trump-assassination-attempt/Abel Rodríguez's artistic journey began with poor initial results, but he persisted, meticulously painting thousands of leaves using succulent green inks. His work, which draws from his vast ecological and cosmological recollections, has captivated audiences worldwide. Rodríguez's career gained momentum after the 2014 Prince Claus award, leading to exhibitions in Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Santa Fe, Pittsburgh, and more. He gained international recognition with his inclusion in the 34th Sao Paulo Biennial and Culturescapes art festival in Basel, Switzerland. Despite not considering himself an artist, Rodríguez's practice has left him fulfilled, as he notes that "knowledge, work, intelligence, and craft" are behind his images.
https://hyperallergic.com/1002514/abel-rodriguez-amazon-basin-artist-and-plant-expert-has-died/At UCLA's MFA thesis exhibition, three artists explore commercial production through their work. Yezi Lou creates expressive paintings featuring consumer objects in empty environments, such as a plastic duck on a paddleboat. Sheng Lor reimagines the sewing loom with yarn-covered sculptures that become unrecognizable. M. O'D-L uses industrial refuse to create abstract, emotive canvases. In contrast, Alma Alvarado's videos depict animal butchering and curing in precise detail, while ricardo nagaoka's "Shroud" installation features a steel coffin attached to a breathing apparatus, accompanied by a short film of shaving.
https://hyperallergic.com/1002489/the-dizzying-range-of-ucla-mfa-show-spring-2025/Val Gay, head of Creative Philadelphia, has launched town hall-style public planning meetings across the city's council districts to gather feedback on incorporating arts and culture into city functions. The goal is to create a comprehensive cultural plan that will boost the creative economy, support local artists and cultural spaces, enhance community ties, and increase access to creativity in all neighborhoods.
https://whyy.org/articles/philadelphia-arts-creative-city-leaders-val-gay/Noaptea Dansului (Dance Night) is returning in 2025 with a spring edition called Dance Night - Bucharest Dances. The event will take place on Calea Victoriei, in front of the National Museum of Romania's History, and feature over 10 dance schools from Bucharest. It will run from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM, allowing the public to enjoy a unique experience.
https://www.actmedia.eu/daily/noaptea-dansului-dance-night-spring-edition-on-calea-victoriei-on-sunday/113490The Istanbul Intercultural Festival will bring together artists from Türkiye to promote intercultural exchange and dialogue through art. The seven productions, including performances by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality City Theaters and Turkish State Theaters, aim to foster unity despite declining support for the arts. Festival President Kamil Kellecioğlu emphasizes the unifying power of theater as a bridge between societies.
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