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In the eye of the Storm: A traveling exhibit of Ukrainian modernism keeps art safe during wartime
<!– –> Just before Russian missiles rained down on Kyiv and several other Ukrainian cities in November of last year, two trucks raced out of the capital and sped towards the border with Poland. Inside were dozens of valuable artworks, which were prepared for transport by staff so they would not be damaged, or worse,…
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Giving and the Oregon Cultural Tax Credit
Eugene’s Ballet Fantastique is one of more than 1,600 nonprofit groups eligible for donations through the Oregon Culture Tax Credit. Above: company dancers in the company’s “Babes in Toyland: a Holiday Story.” Photo: Bob Williams. Giving Tuesday is upon us: You’ve probably seen, and perhaps already responded to, appeals from all sorts of nonprofit organizations…
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Inter(World)View, Interview the World
HANGZHOU, China, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — This November, as the core academic event of the 95th anniversary of China Academy of Art, Inter(World)View2023: Mutual Learning of Civilizations has transformed the Liangzhu Campus of CAA into an artistic hub showcasing the cultural exploration of other civilizations. Continue Reading The event considers human civilization as a…
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Louvre Abu Dhabi & France Muséums come together to highlight sustainability through art and culture
Abu Dhabi, UAE: Louvre Abu Dhabi, the first universal museum in the Arab world, and France Muséums have partnered to organise the ‘Sustainability in Museums’ event on 7 December at the museum auditorium. The sustainability event invites the public to participate in a series of enriching cultural programmes, including specially curated tours and insightful talks,…
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Cultural Heritage is a Human Right. Climate Change is Fast Eroding It.
A human rights-based approach to cultural heritage protection is an essential cornerstone for climate justice and just resilience, but it often seems completely missing from the climate policy equation. In contrast to civil, political, and economic rights, cultural rights have been side-lined and neglected in dialogues about climate policy and human rights. Cultural rights include…
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Sergio García Sánchez’s “Ready to Soar”
Cover Story Sergio García Sánchez’s “Ready to Soar” The artist discusses rhythm, rigor, and the linguistic capabilities of art. By Françoise Mouly Art by Sergio García Sánchez November 27, 2023 Save this storySave this story Save this storySave this story In the city, poetry is everywhere. It’s interwoven with the dense urban fabric of the…
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Greek PM insists UK to return Parthenon Sculptures from British Museum
The Parthenon temple — built in the 5th century BCE to honour the goddess Athena – was partially destroyed during a Venetian bombardment in 1687, then looted. Its fragments are scattered throughout many renowned museums. The sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles, were taken from the Parthenon temple at the Acropolis in Athens in…
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Sustaining international cultural exchange
Published: 27 Nov 2023 Further funding for international cultural exchange and collaboration has been awarded to 39 new projects in a second round of the Four Nations International Fund. EVA performers of Where Our Shadows Meet, photography by Michael Smith. They bring together 60 partners from across the four UK nations and 50 international partners…
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UNESCO biosphere shelter conrhenny utilizes local timber for shelter in isle of man
Betty Laurincova and Michal Kotvan fuse culture and nature The UNESCO Biosphere Shelter Conrhenny celebrates the union of nature, culture, and people on the Isle of Man. Realized by Slovak architects Betty Laurincova and Michal Kotvan, the shelter utilizes locally sourced timber to harmonize with its surroundings and offers scenic views of Douglas Bay, serving…
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Arts Consulting Group Tapped by the Bruce to Lead COO Search
November 27, 2023 – Boston-based search firm Arts Consulting Group (ACG) has been retained by the Bruce Museum (the Bruce) in Greenwich, Conn, to lead in its search for a new chief operating officer. Wyona Lynch-McWhite, senior vice president, and Josyanne Roche, vice president, are leading the assignment for the search firm. The COO, in partnership with the…