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‘Radical and joyous’: Beryl Cook show aims to prove she was a serious artist

The Guardian | 2026-01-18, 14:52

Major retrospective in Plymouth, her adopted city, presents her as a skilful chronicler of social transformation

Museum Kicks Off County Bicentennial Celebration with Look at 1826

Anderson Observer | 2026-01-18, 14:51

Greg Wilson/Anderson Observer Earlier this week, the county’s past was asked to report for duty. Inside the Anderson County Museum, where glass cases hold the usual small-town reliquaries—faded photographs, a veteran’s uniform, a school pennant gone slightly

Alan Cumming praises ‘extraordinary’ arts festival

London Evening Standard | 2026-01-18, 14:48

The artistic director of Pitlochry Festival Theatre said it was his ‘mission’ to bring people together. ...

The Hunter Museum Of Art Presents An MLK Day Of Hope And Community

The Pulse | 2026-01-18, 14:40

This Monday, January 19th, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Hunter Museum of American Art will host an incredible, free event to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and launch their year-long celebration of America’s 250th

Pub landlord told painting a St George’s Cross needs planning permission

AOL | 2026-01-18, 14:22

A pub landlord has been forced to apply for permission to keep a St George’s cross painted on the

Inside ‘My Life at the Moment’: art that confronts war, family, and survival

The Jerusalem Post | 2026-01-18, 12:25

Jerusalem artists explore life during and after the October 7 massacre in exhibition "My Life at the Moment," blending home, war, and personal reflection. ...

Artists blend national and world music to celebrate 14th Party Congress

Vietnam News | 2026-01-18, 11:25

The concert, titled 'Khát Vọng Mùa Xuân' (Spring Desire), was a meaningful artistic event in which cultural figures conveyed their beliefs, responsibilities and aspirations to contribute to the future of the country and look towards the success of the 14th

Festivals and local art: Museum of Goa showcases three exhibitions

Your Story | 2026-01-18, 11:15

In this photo essay, we showcase a range of artworks from the Museum of Goa. ...

Moscow man sells Bigfoot collection to museum

Moscow-Pullman Daily News | 2026-01-18, 11:15

MOSCOW — If Fred Schuellerman ever felt alone in his interest for Bigfoot, he chased off that idea with one Facebook Marketplace post: “Attention Bigfoot Enthusiasts!” Overnight, Schuellerman, 60, of Moscow,

Prayer books, a Moses sculpture and a holy horn are among items damaged or lost ...

CNN | 2026-01-18, 10:24

What was once a place of worship filled with precious objects packed with meaning now sits in heavy layers of dark soot, burdened by the pungent smell of smoke after someone set fire to Mississippi’s largest and oldest synagogue. A 19-year-old suspect

Painting longing: Journey through loss, memory, and renewal

Virtual Jerusalem | 2026-01-18, 09:44

Tamar Aluf paints longing, turning personal loss into art that resonates with memory, emotion, and renewal. | Read More in JPost.com – Culture News | The Jerusalem Post | Read More Israel Insider | NOWlej ...

64th State School Arts Festival: Mohanlal to be the chief guest at the grand finale

The Times of India | 2026-01-18, 09:41

Mohanlal will be the chief guest at the grand finale of the 64th State School Arts Festival in Kerala. The final event will be held in Thrissur on Sunday.The valedictory ceremony will start at 4 p.m as reported by IANS. The programme will be inaugurated by the

Mohanlal to be chief guest at finale of 64th state School Arts Festival

Madhyamam | 2026-01-18, 07:59

Thrissur: Malayalam superstar Mohanlal will grace the grand finale of the 64th State School Arts Festival as chief guest on Sunday, elevating Kerala's premier student cultural

Graham Gurr: The restless imagination of a Scottish artist in Gozo

The Malta Independent | 2026-01-18, 07:15

In the quiet village of Nadur, perched above Gozo's terraced landscape and wind-hewn valleys, resides an artist whose work refuses stillness. For more than a quarter of a century, Graham Gurr, Scottish by birth, Maltese by choice, has cultivated a body of work

Student eats AI artwork in wild protest at Alaska university

New York Post | 2026-01-18, 06:47

This protest had real bite. An undergraduate student at the University of Alaska Fairbanks was arrested after storming a campus art gallery and ripping down AI-generated photos — chomping and spitting out the pieces in a protest. But in an ironic twist,

Loyola International School holds annual interschool art contest

The Peninsula | 2026-01-18, 06:24

Doha, Qatar: On a quiet Saturday morning, classrooms at Loyola International School’s Oasis Campus filled not with textbooks, but with sketchpads, colours, and concentrated silence. By mid-morning, that silence had turned into conversations about ideas,

Lusail Institute to advance global research on history and art

The Peninsula | 2026-01-18, 06:05

Doha, Qatar: The newly launched Lusail Institute, the academic arm of the upcoming Lusail Museum, aims to generate advanced research in history and art while contributing to global cultural dialogue, positioning itself as an international research centre

Djibouti declares Abourma Rock Art Site a National Monument in Bid for UNESCO Listing

Capital Ethiopia | 2026-01-18, 04:21

Djibouti has taken a major step toward its first UNESCO World Heritage designation by officially declaring the Abourma rock art site in the Tadjourah region a national monument. The decision, ratified during the first Council of Ministers meeting of 2026 on

You Can Use Your Old Tech For DIY Art Projects On A Thrift Store Budget

BGR | 2026-01-18, 04:20

Tech that would otherwise end up in a landfill can see some unique reuse in art, whether it's making a bowl from old records, or turning a CRT into an aquarium. ...

Berkley Library Seeks Items for Arts & Craft Swap on Jan 31

The Oakland County Times | 2026-01-18, 03:53

We look forward to seeing everyone at the Arts & Crafts Supply Swap on Saturday, January 31! . ...

Ninh Bình water puppetry art thrives

Vietnam News | 2026-01-18, 03:53

Despite many historical ups and downs, local residents still make efforts to preserve the water puppetry art and craft amidst their modern and rapid-paced life, transferring their cultural heritages to younger generations. On a quiet morning in Bàn Thạch

'Eko' art director Sajeesh reveals a MISTAKE in the film; says 'It was first noticed by a YouTube channel'

The Times of India | 2026-01-18, 03:32

Eko, written by Bahul Ramesh and directed by Dinjith Ayathan, became a big hit in theatres. Later, it also found strong love on OTT platforms. Many people praised the story, the mood, and the mystery. The film stars Sandeep Pradeep, Vineeth, Saurabh Sachdeva,

Three local artists to showcase their work in Newport exhibit

The Kingstown Independent | 2026-01-18, 03:16

The Newport Art Museum’s long-awaited Members’ Juried Exhibition returns this month under a new banner — “Springboard: Using the Past to Spring Us Forward” — and will spotlight more than 80 artists, including South County artists. Among them will be Barbara

Artists Invited to Create for Small Packages Auction to Benefit Ferndale Pride

The Oakland County Times | 2026-01-18, 02:42

Last year, together, we raised an incredible $11,000, and this year we’re aiming even higher. . ...