BE OPEN Art, an online gallery founded by Elena Baturina's humanitarian group BE OPEN, is hosting its third annual BE OPEN Regional Art competition to support emerging artists who represent their regional, cultural and ethnic identities. The competition will focus on South Asia for the first time this year, featuring artists from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. A winner will be selected in April and receive a 500 euro prize, as well as the founder's favorite award.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/be-open-art-lance-le-premier-concours-regional-de-2025-pour-soutenir-les-artistes-emergents-dasie-du-sud-302337860.htmlElena Baturina's humanitarian think tank BE OPEN has launched its third year of the regional art competition, BE OPEN Regional Art. The initiative aims to support emerging artists who best represent their region's cultural and ethnic identity. In the first phase of the program, which will last three months, seven South Asian countries - Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka - will be featured. A regional winner from each country will receive a 500 Euro prize, chosen by a public vote. The competition runs parallel to BE OPEN Art's regular work, where experts select emerging artists for the online gallery based on their social awareness and aesthetic solutions to contemporary issues.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/be-open-art-lanciert-den-ersten-regionalen-wettbewerb-2025-zur-unterstutzung-aufstrebender-kunstler-in-sudasien-302337769.htmlElena Baturina's humanitarian think-tank BE OPEN has launched the third year of its Regional Art competition, which aims to support emerging artists from South Asia. The competition will feature artworks by 20 artists from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, with a public vote selecting the Regional Artist of the Month and ultimately the Artist of the Region. The winner will receive a €500 prize, in addition to a separate award chosen by the founder. This is part of BE OPEN Art's ongoing mission to promote emerging talent that emphasizes social consciousness and aesthetical solutions to contemporary issues.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/be-open-art-launches-the-first-regional-competition-of-2025-to-support-emerging-artists-of-south-asia-302337421.htmlA group of artists showcased their work in an exhibition that was officially opened by Prof Dr Rahat Naveed Masud, who praised the artist's innovative approach and the gallery's support for emerging talent. The event drew a large crowd of students, art enthusiasts, and other artists, and will remain on display until January 6, 2025.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1268796-painting-exhibition-beginsLocal artists are participating in a winter-themed installation event called "Winter Hues" as part of the Salt Lake City Gallery Art Stroll. The installations can be viewed along Rio Grande Street at the Gateway in Salt Lake City, and the artists will be available for meet-and-greets every third Friday through February.
https://www.deseret.com/utah/2025/01/04/local-artists-aim-to-inspire-wonder-in-downtown-winter-themed-installations/In an effort to stay relevant in a changing cultural landscape, Indian street theatre has resorted to increasingly outrageous and grotesque performances. For example, Bimbadhar Gouda's portrayal of a demon in a retelling of the Ramayana in Odisha involved him tearing open the skin of a live pig and consuming its raw meat on stage. This shocking act was part of an attempt by street theatre artists to adapt to the digital age and counter ideological threats, but it has sparked controversy and raised questions about the limits of artistic expression.
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3293298/shock-and-gore-why-indian-street-plays-resort-outrageous-and-grotesque?module=asia_latest&pgtype=sectionA theatrical play titled 'Dharti Maa' will be performed at the Alhamra Arts Council in Lahore from January 10 to 16, 2025. The play aims to raise awareness about climate issues and promote a cleaner and greener Punjab. It is being staged in collaboration with the Environment Protection and Climate Change Department of the Punjab government. The play's narrative emphasizes the importance of addressing climate change and engaging people in resolving pressing environmental issues. Top-class artists have contributed to the storyline, which also highlights Punjab's rich cultural heritage and diverse traditions.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1268790-dharti-maa-play-from-10th-to-highlight-climate-issuesThe Hockaday Museum of Art in Kalispell, Montana has changed its name to the Glacier Art Museum as part of a strategic plan approved by its board in September 2024. The new name is intended to better reflect the museum's connection to the surrounding region and its service to a larger community of artists from five counties. Despite the name change, the museum's mission remains the same, with Executive Director Alyssa Cordova emphasizing that it will continue to preserve and celebrate the artistic legacy of the area. The museum, which is the only art museum in Northwest Montana, will gradually begin making changes to its signage over the next few months as part of the transition.
https://www.kpax.com/news/local-news/flathead-county/historic-hockaday-museum-of-art-in-kalispell-is-changing-their-name-to-glacier-art-museumThe Kaicy hotel in Turkey has implemented a unique and immersive experience that combines art, luxury, and nature. The hotel features a glass installation by artist Nahide Büyükkaymakçı, which showcases the evergreen laurel trees of Hatay and the orange blossoms of Arsuz. Guests can also indulge in the signature fragrance created by Atelier Rebul, as well as enjoy leather designs by İrem Kınay. The hotel's exceptional service is notable for its rarity in today's industry, and guests can also savor delicious food options.
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