Mariupol State University, now based in Kyiv, recently honored the winners of the XV Taras Shevchenko International Literary and Language Competition for Pupils and Students with an award ceremony. The event recognized talented young writers from around the world, including Ukraine.
https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-society/3978042-ukrainian-students-win-31-awards-at-ifest-international-festival-of-science-and-technology.htmlThe Met Gala will be co-chaired by Pharrell Williams, Lewis Hamilton, Colman Domingo, and A$AP Rocky, with LeBron James serving as honorary chair. The event will feature a host committee including Simone Biles, Jonathan Owens, Spike Lee, Ayo Edebiri, Janelle Monáe, André 3000, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and other artists and celebrities. During cocktail hour, guests can explore an exhibit featuring exquisite tailoring and historical artifacts like a restored horse jockey uniform from the 1830s.
https://apnews.com/article/met-gala-exhibit-2025-superfine-tailoring-black-style-8737cf9cda83254845dbd83ea4b740cdThe festival features a diverse lineup of films curated by community partners, including BlackStar Projects, cinéSPEAK, the Philadelphia Latino Arts and Film Festival, and the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival. Each screening will be accompanied by complimentary food, drink, and socializing, fostering a welcoming atmosphere for attendees.
https://whyy.org/articles/things-to-do-april-2025-first-weekend-philadelphia-delaware-new-jersey/Punjab Information and Culture Minister Azma Bokhari conducted surprise raids on several theatres in Lahore, expressing strong dissatisfaction with poor cleanliness, administrative mismanagement, and indecent performances. Theatres visited included Mehfil Theatre, Prince Theatre, and Tamaseel Theatre. Show-cause notices were issued to actor Sajan Abbas and actresses Neeli, Saima Khan, Nayab Khan, and Sonu Butt for violating set standards of operation (SOPs). Bokhari emphasized that vulgarity and obscenity will not be tolerated in Punjab's theatres, threatening a lifetime ban for any performer who violates SOPs.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1297680-azma-warns-theatre-actors-against-violating-sopsTexas's new Republican-led bill could impose penalties of up to $500,000 on museums displaying artworks deemed "obscene or harmful" by Attorney General David Lowe, who previously accused photographer Sally Mann of child exploitation over her photographs displayed at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. The proposed legislation, which could be enacted by September 1 if signed by Governor Greg Abbott, has sparked concerns from civil rights groups like the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Texas, who warn it aims to intimidate artists and curators, suppressing free speech.
https://hyperallergic.com/1001240/republican-led-bill-would-penalize-texas-museums-for-obscene-art/Tilda Swinton's collaboration with the museum Eye has shed light on her active role in film creation, challenging the traditional notion of actors as passive vessels. Through a curated exhibition, Swinton highlights her long-standing creative relationships with collaborators, showcasing how these connections shape their joint works. The exhibition invites viewers to explore the narratives and atmospheres that inspire Swinton, offering new commissioned pieces born from companionable conversations that keep her engaged and nourished.
https://petapixel.com/2025/04/03/tilda-swinton-portrait-exhibition-to-be-curated-by-the-actress-herself/The Tottori Prefectural Museum of Art in Japan's San'in region has officially opened its doors, marking a significant milestone for the country's least populous prefecture. The museum was attended by notable figures such as Shinji Hirai and the family of manga master Mizuki Shigeru during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 28. The grand opening festivities drew a crowd of 12,000 people, featuring live performances and a street parade with 1,000 revelers.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2025/04/04/art/tottori-prefectural-museum-of-art/Martin Bailey writes about nine unusual locations around the world where Vincent Van Gogh's paintings can be found, including the Hiroshima Museum of Art in Japan, which houses his "Daubigny's Garden" (July 1890).
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/04/04/nine-astonishing-places-to-see-van-goghs-paintingsLives Less Ordinary is an exhibition at Two Temple Place in London that showcases working-class Britain through the lens of talented artists. The show aims to highlight the brilliance of these artists regardless of their background. This is part of a broader effort to re-examine the representation of working-class Britain in the art world, as seen in previous exhibitions such as those by Monster Chetwynd and Gasworks, which has celebrated 30 years of supporting emerging artists like Tania Bruguera and Sonia Boyce.
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