The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth in Texas has been involved in a controversy surrounding photographs by artist Sally Mann. The police have seized several of her works from the museum after receiving a complaint that they depict naked children and could be considered pornographic, sparking a culture-war debate reminiscent of one that occurred in the 1990s when Mann's work first caused a stir.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/01/09/sally-mann-photographs-seized-fort-worth-modern-art-museumThe Kandima resort in the Maldives offers a range of activities including water sports, e-karting and art classes. The resort features an outdoor pool, football pitch, tennis courts, volleyball courts, and a dive centre. Guests can visit the website www.kandima.com or follow the resort on social media for more information.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/business/experience-an-island-of-endless-firsts-celebrate-every-shade-of-love-this-valentines-day-at-kandima-maldives/Deadly wildfires are ravaging Los Angeles, forcing museums and galleries to close. The Alto Beta gallery in Altadena, California, a solo exhibition of new works by artist Mary Anna Pomonis was open just days before the Eaton fire consumed the shopping centre where it was located. The city is under a state of emergency due to hazardous smoke and high winds, causing art spaces far from the fires to also close and cancel events.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/01/09/los-angeles-wildfires-destroy-art-spaces-museums-galleries-closeMelissa Rivers, whose home was destroyed by a fire, said she grabbed essential items and personal mementos from the property. She prioritized a drawing of herself done by her mother over a photo because she knows she can easily replace photos but the drawing is irreplaceable.
https://deadline.com/2025/01/joan-rivers-emmy-award-melissa-palisades-fire-1236252683/This weekend in Hong Kong, individuals can engage in various activities focused on health and wellness. A guided meditation session is available, as well as a yoga workshop held inside an art museum. Additionally, a documentary about a Hong Kong ultra-running challenge will be screened. Furthermore, sports enthusiasts can stock up on discounted sports gear at this time.
https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3294229/5-best-and-healthiest-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-january-10-12?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionRiver Rabinovich's art installation, River Library (2002-25), features mud-covered scrolls made from Essindia paper arranged in a grid, inspired by ancient clay tablets. The artist received the Lee Krasner Award for Lifetime Achievement and her work is held in several prominent museums' collections. Her family, including children Celia, Pedro, and Nora, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, survive her. Rabinovich was an important figure in the Hudson Valley Buddhist community, according to her granddaughter Lucia Reissig.
https://hyperallergic.com/982551/raquel-rabinovich-artist-of-submerged-worlds-dies-at-95/The Sauti za Busara music festival is set to take place in Zanzibar from February 14-16, 2025, at the Old Fort location. The event will feature a diverse lineup of artistes from across Africa over three days.
https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/entertainment/sauti-za-busara-2025-returns-next-month-with-a-star-studded-lineup-4884022In Pueblo Garzon, a small town in Uruguay with less than 200 residents, an international art festival took place. The 8th edition of the Campo Artfest, founded by American photographer Heidi Lender, drew around 6,000 visitors. The event featured over 20 artists from countries such as Brazil, Singapore, South Korea, and the United States, including Lukas Kuhne who created a sound sculpture made of resonance boxes and rubber mallets in a local chapel.
https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3293714/who-needs-art-basel-town-uruguays-tuscany-hosts-international-campo-artfest?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionThe Istanbul State Opera and Ballet Children's Ballet has created an interactive program featuring scenes from classic ballets such as "The Nutcracker" and "Sleeping Beauty", alongside excerpts performed by young ballerinas, including "Swan Lake". The production includes a mix of traditional ballet pieces like "Le Corsaire Pas de Deux" and "Giselle", as well as Turkish cultural influences in "Karagöz and Hacivat". The program is directed by Deniz Özaydın, with choreography by Çiğdem Erkaya Öztürk for the children's segments.
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