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International martial arts tournament opens in NW China's Dunhuang
—— The inaugural China Dunhuang International Wushu Open is held in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Oct. 11, 2026. (Photo: China News Service) (ECNS) — The inaugural China Dunhuang International
A Scottish couple bought 700 acres in Oregon in 1910 and built a ranch that became a community hub; their historic home is now a museum at a 40-million-year fossil monument
In the remote John Day River Valley of central Oregon, where neighbours could live dozens of miles apart, Scottish immigrants James and Elizabeth Cant built a ranch that became an important gathering place for the local community. In 1910, the couple purchased
Pine cones, glitter and a hip-hop head for sale: red-hot artists reveal their Frieze stunners
First held in 2003, the Frieze art fair is a giant art supermarket that descends on Regent’s Park, London, every October. Some detest it for its blatant commercialism, others relish it as the opportunity to see a mind-boggling amount of contemporary art in one
Artists Invited to Network in Royal Oak on Oct. 19
Whether they work in painting, photography, sculpture, music, writing, performing arts, or other creative fields, artists are welcome to participate. . ...
2 Renoir paintings recovered from French museum heist, 6 arrested
Two Renoir paintings stolen from a museum in southern France last month have been found, and six people arrested, local authorities said Friday. The mayor of the town housing the Renoir Museum,
Palm Beach Atlantic University celebrates Hispanic heritage through art, music festival
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Palm Beach Atlantic University wrapped up its three-day Hispanic Heritage Festival on Saturday, celebrating Hispanic art, culture and music during Hispanic Heritage Month in South Florida. The annual festival featured a contemporary
Quote of the day by Vincent van Gogh: '…and then, I have nature and art and poetry, and if that is not enough, what is enough?'
Vincent van Gogh was born on 30 March 1853 in the Netherlands. He was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter, famous today for his choice of expressive colours and use of brushwork unique to him.Today, as soon as we see The Starry Night, we recognise that it
Is it fashion or is it art? Hong Kong’s Vann Jewellery falls somewhere between the 2
While clout and trendiness may be the currency of contemporary fashion,
Ottawa families take to local museums, markets for Thanksgiving weekend
It’s thanksgiving long weekend and families spent Sunday taking in much of what Ottawa has to offer.
‘Enough of this suffering!’ Joana Vasconcelos on why she is fed up with women’s art ...
The Portuguese artist is famous for her monumental ceramic wedding cakes and gigantic chandeliers made of tampons. So why is a new show in Lisbon pairing her with Valentino’s size-zero catwalk dresses? To interview the Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos is to
Merdeka Textile Museum: Anchoring a World-Class Precinct on Malaysian Heritage
The Merdeka 118 Precinct is taking shape as more than a new destination in Kuala Lumpur. At its heart is a world-class precinct anchored on Malaysian heritage, bringing together culture, commerce, retail, hospitality and tourism within one destination. That
NYC Store Art of Play Responds to Kelly Clarkson's Claim
A popular specialty store in New York City isn’t playing around about being called out. Indeed, after Kelly Clarkson shared she had an unpleasant experience at Art of Play, the Brooklyn store ...
‘Enough of this suffering!’ Joana Vasconcelos on why she is fed up with women’s art defined by pain
To interview the Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos is to jump on to a moving train. She is telling me why she uses needlework to make huge things: 15-metre doilies, say, or a tree 13.5 metres tall rustling with 150,000 hand-sewn leaves. “One day, I said to
A 1936 Miami Beach hotel shut after Hurricane Irma in 2017 and became tangled in a $95.6 million foreclosure judgment; nine years later, its new owner plans to reopen the 45-room Art Deco landmark next month
A historic Art Deco hotel on Miami Beach’s Ocean Drive is preparing to welcome guests again after remaining closed for nine years. The Tides Hotel, built in 1936, is expected to reopen in November 2026 following a multimillion-dollar renovation by its new
Ancient cave paintings reveal thousands of years of religious activity in China
A new study of ancient cave paintings in the Altai Mountains of north-western China has revealed evidence of artistic and religious activity spanning thousands of years. The paintings are located at Tangbaletasi in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region,
The art of leading
During the vibrant festival of Navratri, devotees honor Goddess Shakti,
Artists Recall Nana Patekar's Legacy at Nagpur Tribute
Nagpur: Artists, theatre enthusiasts and admirers gathered at Dr Girish Gandhi Auditorium on Sunday to celebrate veteran actor Nana Patekar’s contribution to Marathi theatre and Hindi cinema, recalling his memorable performances and the lasting impression he
Tehran hosts art exhibition, live painting workshop on True Promise
TEHRAN- The second edition of the painting exhibition and live art workshop “True Promise in the Mirror of Art” is currently underway at Palestine Square in Tehran, with artists and members of the public taking part in the event. ...
Nude Trump sculpture sparks political controversy at European Parliament
TEHRAN- A gold-covered sculpture depicting US President
How Much Is Paint Protection Film for a Car in Dubai
In the UAE, full body paint protection film for a car starts from around AED 8,000 for a sedan and AED 9,000 for an SUV, while partial coverage such as a front package costs much less. For example, Mercedes PPF prices range from the lower end for a C-Class
Bengaluru Jatre draws interest from 300 entities, 80 artists
Bengaluru: Bengaluru Jatre, a 10-day city-wide celebration scheduled for Dec 4-13, has received expressions of interest from over 300 entities and more than 80 artists, according to the state govt.Those interested in participating include the Confederation of
Raja Ravi Varma’s paintings to travel for exhibitions: Vadodara royal Radhikaraje Gaekwad
Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum undergoes an expansion, a state-of-the-art new storage facility will be ready next year ...
Art Student Seeking Museum
[Got an anonymous confession or rant you just have to share with the world? Submit it to I, Anonymous HERE!—eds] I am an art student at Portland State University, pursuing my BFA. It is such a privilege to be an art student at a school down the street from our
Bhutan-Japan partnership aims to promote arts education in schools
A former student,
Fight to save 100-year-old art deco London cinema amid bid to turn it into church
Residents are trying to