Arts & Culture

Berlin Faces Backlash Over €130 Million Cultural Budget Cuts

Berlin's €130 million cultural budget cut sparks protests, alarming arts community over its impact on the city's vibrant cultural identity.

#berlin, #budgetcuts, #culture, #theater, #austerity

Antonio De Jesús López Appointed San Mateo County Poet Laureate

Antonio De Jesús López named San Mateo's Poet Laureate, aims to inspire with poetry.

#poetry, #sanmateocounty, #antoniojesuslopez

Governor Hochul Announces $81.5 Million in Arts Grants for New York

New York State offers $81.5M in grants for arts organizations and artists, boosting community and economic growth.

#newyork, #artgrants, #kathyhochul, #nysca

Los Angeles Art Scene Thrives with Diverse Summer Exhibitions

Los Angeles hosts diverse art exhibitions in June, featuring Kamasi Washington and works from Noah Davis, Jeffrey Gibson, and Luchita Hurtado.

#losangeles, #art, #exhibitions, #kamasiwashington

Celebrating 70 Years: Talbot Street Art Fair Returns to Indianapolis

Indiana's oldest art fair, the Talbot Street Art Fair, celebrates 70 years with over 200 artists and 60,000 visitors expected this weekend.

#talbotstreetartfair, #indianapolis, #art, #culturalfestival, #communityevent

Schomburg Center Celebrates 100 Years with Centennial Festival in Harlem

Harlem's Schomburg Center marks its 100th anniversary with a vibrant festival celebrating Black history and culture.

#harlem, #blackhistory, #centennial, #culture

Melbourne's RISING Festival Draws 680,000 in Cultural Celebration

RISING Festival 2025 captivated Melbourne with art, music, and culture, attracting 680,000 visitors and boosting the local economy.

#melbourne, #risingfestival, #artsculture, #economicimpact, #livemusic

Artistic Freedom Under Siege: Controversy Over Australia's Venice Biennale Selection

Australia's Venice Biennale artist selection sparks debate over political influence and artistic independence.

#art, #australia, #venicebiennale, #artisticfreedom

Tate Modern Receives Joan Mitchell's 'Iva' as Part of Landmark Donation

Tate Modern unveils Joan Mitchell's 'Iva' with a donation endowment to diversify its collection, marking a milestone in art philanthropy.

#art, #joanmitchell, #donation, #tatemodern, #philanthropy

Schomburg Center Celebrates 100 Years of Preserving Black Culture

The Schomburg Center marks its 100th anniversary with a festival celebrating Black history, art, and culture.

#blackculture, #harlem, #schomburgcenter, #anniversary

Charlotte International Arts Festival 2025: A Celebration of Global Cultures

The Charlotte International Arts Festival returns in 2025, featuring 200+ events with artists from 60+ countries, boosting cultural diversity.

#charlotte, #artsfestival, #culture, #international, #event

Trump's Kennedy Center Overhaul Sparks Controversy at 'Les Misérables' Performance

Trump's leadership changes at the Kennedy Center face backlash amid polarized reactions during his 'Les Misérables' visit.

#trump, #kennedycenter, #arts, #politics, #lgbtq

Global Art Scene Unveils Exceptional Exhibitions Across Europe and U.S. in 2025

Explore Europe's and America's artistic highlights in 2025 with exhibitions spotlighting art, fashion, history, and social commentary.

#art, #exhibitions, #2025, #culture, #globalartscene

Kendrick Lamar Dominates the 25th BET Awards with Five Wins

Kendrick Lamar shines at the 25th BET Awards, winning 5 awards out of 10 nominations, as the event highlights Black excellence.

#betawards, #kendricklamar, #blackexcellence

Creative Australia Sparks Outcry Over Rescinded Venice Biennale Representation

Creative Australia's withdrawal of artist Khaled Sabsabi from the Venice Biennale sparks debate over artistic freedom and politics.

#arts, #venicebiennale, #australia, #artisticfreedom