The Czech government is introducing a new decree that would directly address music as a form of noise, closing a loophole that has allowed some venues to bypass noise restrictions since 2015. The draft requires event organizers to notify authorities in advance for events with over 300 attendees and introduces exceptions allowing music to continue beyond the standard 10 p.m. curfew in designated areas, potentially extending performances to 11 p.m.
https://www.expats.cz/czech-news/article/prague-may-extend-open-air-music-events-in-prague-to-beyond-10-p-mThe Hong Kong Arts Festival presented a visually stunning production of Bizet's opera "Carmen" to mark the 150th anniversary of its composer's death and the original staging in 1875. Director Romain Gilbert drew on Prosper Merimée's novella to highlight the violent side of the story, with Kevin Amiel delivering a searing performance as Don José. The production offered a refreshing contrast to modern adaptations and was a powerful reading in its own right.
https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3304523/visually-stunning-bizets-carmen-hong-kong-recreates-original-1875-staging?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionAt the Nikola-Lenivets art park in Russia, thousands gathered to celebrate the end of winter with a unique spectacle. The event featured a massive wooden fortress being set ablaze, accompanied by traditional folk costumes and music. This annual festival is part of the park's efforts to showcase Russian cultural heritage and provide an immersive experience for visitors.
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/03/31/in-photos-muslims-celebrate-eid-al-fitr-in-russia-a88541Arndt was a performer known for his wit, charm, and passion for his art. Born in 1939, he began his acting career on stage at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival before transitioning to Hollywood. He appeared in popular TV series like The Wonder Years, Murder, She Wrote, and L.A. Law, and had a memorable role as Lt. Phil Walker in Basic Instinct (1992).
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1296697-basic-instinct-swat-star-denis-arndt-dies-at-86Cardi 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.ece