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April 1, 2025

Lucian Freud: Life in Every Brushstroke

A catalogue raisonné of Lucian Freud's oil paintings, written by Catherine Lampert and Toby Treves, offers a comprehensive look at the life and work of the post-war British painter. The book features nearly faultless forensic scrutiny and includes 566 illustrations. A recent exhibition at the National Gallery marked the centenary of Freud's birth, exploring his enduring appeal to a new generation.

https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/04/01/the-trials-and-tribulations-of-putting-together-lucian-freuds-catalogue-raisonne

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April 1, 2025

Michelangelo's Hidden Sketches Revealed at Exhibition

A new exhibition showcases Michelangelo's lesser-known works, including a red chalk preparatory sketch for the Sistine Chapel's "Worship of the Brazen Serpent" section. The catalogue features drawings and letters that reveal the artist's creative process, such as his draughtsmanship, which is highlighted in a book about his life and works. A scholar discovered a sketch of Michelangelo in the margin of a 15th-century edition of Dante's Divine Comedy, while another expert, Grant Lewis, curated the exhibition.

https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/04/01/april-book-bag-from-a-new-angle-on-michelangelos-sistine-chapel-to-the-re-issuing-of-bell-hookss-art-essays

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April 1, 2025

Saqqakhaneh School Revolutionizes Iranian Art Scene

A new book, "Artists of the Middle East: 1900 to Now" by Saeb Eigner, explores Iraq's diverse art scene and Tehran's Saqqakhaneh school of the 1950s. The book delves into the lives and works of artists such as those influenced by the pivotal Saqqakhaneh school, which had a lasting impact on the region's artistic landscape.

https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/04/01/new-book-looks-at-the-shaping-of-modern-art-in-the-middle-east-beyond-politics-and-war

Art
March 31, 2025

Academy Board Apologizes for Initial Statement Silence

The Academy has faced criticism after releasing a statement condemning artists who express harm or suppress viewpoints, with some members feeling it fell short of the moment's demands. Journalist Yuval Abraham compared this to silence on Hamdan's assault. Over 600 Academy members signed an open letter expressing their discontent, including Joaquin Phoenix, Olivia Colman, and Riz Ahmed. In response, the board apologized for any support given to artists who felt unsupported by the initial statement, condemning violence worldwide and affirming the suppression of free speech under any circumstances.

https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/the-academy-apologizes-to-oscar-winning-palestinian-filmmaker-hamdan-ballal-amid-attacks-on-him-by-israeli-settlers-13875915.html

Art
March 31, 2025

Days of European Film Festival Comes to Czechia

The 32nd annual Days of European Film festival is coming to Czechia, featuring award-winning films, special showcases, and events across the country. Screenings will take place in Prague (Světozor, Edison, Přítomnost cinemas), Brno (Kino Art), and Ostrava (Minikino) from April 2-16.

https://www.expats.cz/czech-news/article/ahoj-monday-5-tips-for-surviving-the-week-ahead-in-czechia-17

Art
March 31, 2025

Spring into Art at Heritage Village Festival

The event will feature traditional artisans demonstrating various techniques such as egg decorating, corn husk crafting, glass, wood, and leather working. Children and their families can attend theater performances every weekend and a special Easter-themed workshop on April 21. The event also includes creative recycling workshops, a carousel, stilt-walking performers, instrumental recitals, and other activities.

https://www.romania-insider.com/central-easter-fair-bucharest-april-2025

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March 31, 2025

York Theatre Marathon Leaves Critics Impressed

A 12-hour theatre marathon at the York Theatre has left two critics, John Shand and Peter McCallum, with a lasting impression. The event, which took place from March 29 to April 5, showcased the enduring power of theatre in capturing history's surprises.

https://www.smh.com.au/culture/theatre/what-i-learned-from-this-12-hour-theatre-marathon-20250330-p5lnlp.html

Art
March 31, 2025

Bennett and Whitener's Agency Doubles Revenue Growth

Bennett, an adjunct professor at UNC Chapel Hill, and Whitener, a former instructor at The Creative Circus, mentor junior creatives at agencies and brands. Their work has earned industry recognition, including 15 Cannes Lions, with notable campaigns like Coca-Cola's "1,000 Song Celebration" and the Travelocity Roaming Gnome's first live-action TV campaign. Guesthouse, an agency founded by Bennett and Whitener, is on pace to more than double its first-year revenue growth in its second year, prioritizing simplicity, great work, fast execution, and lasting client relationships built on kindness and creativity.

https://www.adweek.com/agencies/indie-agency-guesthouse-expands-adding-every-man-jack-and-first-full-time-hire/

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March 31, 2025

Brits Demand Big Tech Pay for AI-Generated Content

A majority of Brits and MPs believe that Big Tech companies should pay artists and writers for the content their artificial intelligence systems consume. A new ChatGPT image generator is generating high-quality images in the style of Studio Ghibli, while fashion chain H&M has rolled out AI-generated 'twins' of real-life models, including successful models like Vilma Sjöberg and Mathilda Gvarliani. The Mail is leading a campaign against government plans to exempt AI firms from copyright laws, with 92% of MPs supporting transparency about the materials used to train their models. Research shows that 69% of the public and 85% of politicians think Silicon Valley giants should compensate creators when they use their work to train AI models.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14555165/Artificial-intelligence-firms-pay-artists-musicians-using-work-amid-uproar-Labours-plans-exempt-copyright-laws-according-new-poll-Brits.html