The "Türkiye-Hittites International Academic Conference" will be held on April 18 in collaboration with the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency, Seoul Baekje Museum, and Gimhae National Museum. The conference features prominent speakers including Professor Andreas Schachner, Professor Fikri Kulakoğlu, Önder İpek, and Resul İbiş, director of the Boğazköy Museum.
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/hittites-exhibition-in-south-korea-206697Desert X, an art exhibition, brings artists worldwide to create installations tailored to the North American desert landscape. The event sources materials from Mexico and features works like Ronald Rael's "Adobe Oasis," which utilized a robotic arm to 3D-print walls made of clay and straw in the traditional adobe style. Rael advocates for reevaluating ancient adobe, a fireproof material, following deadly Los Angeles fires that killed 29 people in January. He notes that this material is mankind's oldest building material, modified only by "the introduction of one tool, a robot."
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/mirrors-marble-and-mud-desert-x-returns-to-california-7881902A new book, "Female Printmakers, Printsellers, and Print Publishers in the Eighteenth Century: The Imprint of Women, c. 1700–1830", edited by Cristina S. Martinez and Cynthia E. Roman, sheds light on women's contributions to printmaking during this period, highlighting figures such as Angelika Kauffmann, Caroline Watson, Hannah Humphrey, Elizabeth d'Archery, Maria Hadfield Cosway, Jane Hogarth, and Laura Piranesi. The book aims to recover the past and provide a rich vein for future scholarship, addressing biases against women in printmaking and their often-overlooked status compared to other visual art media.
https://hyperallergic.com/994550/10-art-books-for-your-march-2025-reading-list/The co-production "Themes and Variations" by Barnes and the Dallas Museum of Art showcases a decade-by-decade overview of artist Yayoi Kusama's artistic practice, from her sensual abstract works in the 1990s to her monochromatic black paintings of the early 2000s, and finally to explorations of vibrant landscapes and monumental still lifes.
https://whyy.org/articles/cecily-brown-barnes-foundation-exhibit-themes-and-variation/A new art exhibit in Denver, Colorado is showcasing traditional Korean moon jars alongside modern takes on elegant white vases. The exhibit features works by artists such as Lee Seung-jae and Kim Tae-hyun, who are reinterpreting the classic designs with contemporary twists. VOA Correspondent Scott Stearns reports that the exhibit highlights the evolution of Korean ceramics in the Rocky Mountain state, where many Korean immigrants settled in the early 20th century.
https://www.voanews.com/a/korean-moon-jars-shine-in-colorado-show/8004491.htmlThe animation competition received an overwhelming response with 1,290 participants submitting their entries from across the country and abroad. Selected participants will undergo mentorship sessions and masterclasses conducted by industry experts, including those who will help refine their ideas through intensive guidance. The final winners will be announced in April 2025 and will have the opportunity to pitch their projects to industry leaders, gain global exposure, and compete for exciting prizes worth 4 lakh rupees and a diamond-studded trophy.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/business/waves-to-connect-indian-creators-technologists-with-global-talent-centre/The iF DESIGN AWARD is a prestigious global design competition that recognizes outstanding achievements in various design fields. This year's winners include companies like Apple and Samsung, with their iPhone and Galaxy series respectively, taking home top honors in the product design category. The award also acknowledges innovative designs from brands such as IKEA and Philips, highlighting their commitment to user-centric design.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/347677/geek-bar-wins-the-2025-if-design-award-for-two-innovative-concept-products?utm_source=antaranews&utm_medium=desktop&utm_campaign=popular_rightFarhan Akhtar recently celebrated Women's Day with a concert performance that used music as a tool to promote gender equality through his MARD initiative. The event aimed to empower women and pay tribute to their significance in society, reflecting Akhtar's commitment to promoting women's rights through his art.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/farhan-akhtar-shares-a-video-from-his-concert-celebrating-womens-day-1865813The American Culture Quiz on Fox News Digital tests participants' knowledge of the US's unique traits and trends through various categories such as music, literature, and toys. The quiz is part of a weekly series, with a new one published every Friday.
https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/american-culture-quiz-test-yourself-superstar-singers-beloved-books-timeless-toys