Arts & Culture

9th Fajr International Handicrafts Festival Showcases Global Artisanship in Tehran

Tehran's Fajr Handicrafts Festival celebrates cultural diversity, featuring works from 21 countries, fostering innovation, and boosting exports.

#iran, #handicrafts, #festival, #culturaldiversity

Boston Celebrates Allan Rohan Crite with Dual Museum Exhibitions

Two Boston museums honor Allan Rohan Crite's legacy with concurrent exhibitions spotlighting his art and impact.

#allanrohancite, #boston, #art, #exhibitions, #culture

Art Basel Paris 2025: A Celebration of Global Artistry

Art Basel Paris 2025 returns with 206 galleries, showcasing global art and innovative projects from October 24-26 at the Grand Palais.

#artbasel, #paris, #artfair, #contemporaryart, #takashimurakami

Misty Copeland Bids Farewell to ABT with a Celebrated Final Performance

Misty Copeland concludes her 25-year ballet career at ABT's gala, impacting diversity in the art form.

#mistycopeland, #ballet, #diversity, #arts, #abt

The Met Celebrates George Morrison: A Pioneer of Abstract Expressionism

The Met showcases the works of Native American artist George Morrison, highlighting his influence on Abstract Expressionism.

#georgemorrison, #abstractexpressionism, #art, #metropolitanmuseum

Record-Breaking £99.58m Auction of Pauline Karpidas Collection at Sotheby's

Sotheby's London sets a record with the £99.58m sale of Pauline Karpidas's art collection, highlighting Surrealism's enduring market appeal.

#art, #auction, #sothebys, #surrealism, #paulinekarpidas

Boston Film Festival to Honor Late Palestinian Journalist with Poignant Documentary Screening

A powerful documentary about Gaza's late photojournalist Fatma Hassona will screen at the Boston Palestine Film Festival.

#film, #gaza, #documentary, #journalism

Biennial of the Americas Festival 2025 Transforms Denver into a Cultural Hub

Denver hosts the Biennial of the Americas 2025, uniting artists and leaders to celebrate unity through art and dialogue.

#biennialoftheamericas, #denver, #artfestival, #culturalexchange

George Lucas Unveils Landmark Lucas Museum of Narrative Art at Comic-Con

George Lucas reveals the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, set to open in LA, celebrating storytelling across mediums.

#georgelucas, #lucasmuseum, #narrativeart, #comiccon, #storytelling

Tate Modern Unveils UK's First Major Exhibition on Nigerian Modernism

Explore Nigeria's artistic evolution at Tate Modern's "Nigerian Modernism," showcasing 250 works from 50 artists.

#art, #exhibition, #nigeria, #tate, #modernism

Chicago Architecture Biennial 2025: "SHIFT" Explores Architecture in Times of Radical Change

Explore the 2025 Chicago Architecture Biennial, focusing on architecture's role in facing global challenges. Open through February 2026.

#architecture, #chicago, #biennial, #arts, #design

Dakar Biennale 2024: A Historic Integration of Artisans and Contemporary Art

Dakar Biennale 2024 bridges traditional craftsmanship with contemporary art, spotlighting African artistic evolution.

#dakarbiennale, #africanart, #soumbedioune, #traditionalcrafts, #contemporaryart

László Krasznahorkai Wins 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature for Visionary Oeuvre

Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai awarded 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature for his compelling and visionary work amidst societal collapse.

#nobelprize, #literature, #lászlókrasznahorkai, #hungarianliterature, #nobel2025

Phoenix Unveils Strategic Plan to Enhance Arts and Culture Landscape by 2028

Phoenix lays out a strategic plan to boost its arts scene through 2028 with new goals on resources, equity, and cultural identity.

#phoenix, #arts, #culture, #strategicplan, #bloombergassociates

Federal Funding Cuts Threaten Pennsylvania's Cultural Sector

Federal cuts jeopardize PA's cultural sector, risking jobs & programs. Report calls for investment to sustain community engagement.

#pennsylvania, #culture, #federalfunding, #economy