The "Hip-Hop Museum" exhibition is currently on view at a location that remains unspecified, featuring a display about the history of hip-hop in New York. The exhibit highlights influential figures such as Biggie Smalls, Jay-Z and Nicki Minaj, showcasing their contributions to the industry. The exhibition will remain open until January 5, 2025.
https://en.tempo.co/read/1952024/10-best-art-exhibits-in-nyc-to-visit-2024The Gaza Biennale, an art event featuring over 50 Palestinian artists, is taking place both in Gaza and at international locations such as galleries and museums. The exhibition aims to provide support and relief for Palestinian artists, including Yasmeen Al Daya, whose work "Embrace" (2024) is part of the biennial.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2024/12/12/gaza-biennale-fundraising-artists-palestineThe Federal Ombudsperson for Protection Against Harassment at Workplace (FOSPAH) collaborated with the Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) to host an art exhibition on workplace harassment, showcasing creative works by students from across Pakistan. The event was part of the 16 Days of Activism Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence and featured artworks that highlighted the challenges and resilience associated with harassment in workplaces.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1260684-exhibition-on-workplace-harassment-held-at-pncaThe MMCA exhibition in Korea is showcasing a revitalized ceramics culture for the modern era, featuring 76 works by Vincent Van Gogh in its largest Korean retrospective. The event was attended by high-profile guests including First Vice Minister Yong Ho-seong and artist Kang Seung-tak. As part of the Culture Ministry's initiative to promote disability arts, the exhibition will also display art pieces created by four disabled artists and two nondisabled artists, led by Bae Eun-joo, chief of the Federation of Disability Culture and Arts Associations of Korea.
https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-12-12/culture/artsDesign/Modu-Art-Space-opens-inaugural-exhibition-featuring-disabled-artists/2199078A group of artists have expressed concerns about their involvement with OpenAI's Sora program. They claim that hundreds of artists provided unpaid labor for bug testing and feedback on the platform, while only a select few will be compensated by having their work screened, despite the substantial publicity benefits gained by OpenAI. The artists are calling for OpenAI to be more transparent and supportive of the arts community beyond promotional opportunities.
https://www.businesstelegraph.co.uk/openai-releases-sora-its-buzzy-ai-video-generation-tool/Nada Al Barazi, an internationally acclaimed artist, led a tour of her exhibition "My Nationality is Human" at the Omniyat Center for People of Determination in Dubai. The exhibition featured five visual axes, including "Zayed, the Homeland of Wishes", which addressed the legacy of former President Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan's vision for space exploration, and "Yarween", which highlighted the role of women as educators, leaders, workers, and mothers. The exhibition was held in conjunction with a march on International Volunteer Day, where artists were honored with the title "Ambassador of the Two Visions" by Dr. Adel Al Marzouqi, Yaqoub Al Ali, and Ahmad Al Awadhi (Rukni).
https://www.gulftoday.ae/culture/2024/12/10/omniyat-center-for-people-of-determination-celebrates-national-day-with-art-pageantA new book titled "I'm So Happy You Are Here" showcases the artistic evolution of Japanese women in photography over seven decades. The book, a collaborative effort by editors Pauline Vermare and Lesley A. Martin, curator Takeuchi Mariko, and photo historians Carrie Cushman and Kelly Midori McCormick, features 25 Japanese women photographers, including Tamiko Nishimura and Eiko Yamazawa. It highlights the diversity of styles, themes, and voices that emerged as these photographers challenged cultural, social, and gender norms through their work.
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-ten-best-photography-books-of-2024-180985597/The Abu Dhabi Festival celebrated the achievements of standout artists from various genres at its annual awards ceremony. The recipients, including Vera Zhukova and Joy Najm, received accolades for pushing the boundaries of their respective art forms. In addition to artistic recognition, the festival also honored individuals in the cultural sector, such as Abeer Abdullah and Hanan Al Nuaimi, who have made significant contributions to fostering cross-cultural dialogue through music, art advocacy, authorship, and film making.
https://www.gulftoday.ae/culture/2024/12/09/art4you-gallerys-artistic-luminary-awards-honours-uae-art-and-cultureAquino, a 51-year-old former computer industry worker who is now a full-time housewife, has found new purpose in her life through art. She recently completed a five-day art workshop and feels rejuvenated, as if her life had started anew.
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