Courtesy of West Chelsea Contemporary “Salvador Dalí: Masterpieces From the Argillet Collection Archives” Through February 2, West Chelsea Contemporary Pierre Argillet befriended many futurists, surrealists, and Dadaists during his time as an art collector, photographer, and publisher, but Salvador Dalí remained his most famous collaborator. The French publisher and Spanish painter produced nearly 200 etchings…

7 hours ago Columbia, SC (WOLO) — There’s nothing like those emotions that attending a memorable play, film, concert or art exhibition can trigger.According to researchers consuming the arts and culture can be good for your health. The study by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport in conjunction with the World Health Organization (WHO)…

It’s easy to make the mistake that a key scene in A Complete Unknown, the new biopic about Bob Dylan’s early career, involved a mere disagreement about style and instrumentation. The scene depicts the famous moment at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival when Dylan “went electric,” outraging the acoustic folk music crowd and prompting folk…

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Arts Cheyenne’s 2024 Annual Report highlights a year of growth and new initiatives across its arts and culture programming. The nonprofit organization, which operates with three staff members and a board of 12, detailed progress in public art, community events, and educational workshops. The Cheyenne Creativity Center, now in its second year,…

Mariah the Scientist is slated to perform during the halftime show for the Atlanta Hawks, the team announced Friday. The R&B singer will take home court when the Hawks face off against the Phoenix Suns on Jan. 14 at State Farm Arena. “I’m beyond excited to perform at halftime for the Atlanta Hawks and bring…

Cultural institutions in the UK face an existential crisis as local authorities cut arts funding to try and manage their budget shortfalls. This is leading to the proposed closure of numerous theatres and museums. The situation is not unique to a specific region but is widespread, impacting communities across the country. Cannock Chase District Council’s…

Happy New Year, Essential Arts readers! 2025 is already shaping up to be a feast of a year in terms of arts and culture in Southern California, and we here at The Times are ready to eat up. Here are five of the classical music, visual art and theater offerings we’re most anticipating in the…

The Anastasia Formation of limestone cliffs line the shores of the Atlantic at the House of Refuge on Hutchinson Island. Photo courtesy of Martin County Office of Tourism and Marketing Dig a bit into the history of Stuart and you’ll find an amusing anecdote about one of the city’s famed visitors, former President Grover Cleveland.…

Beyoncé’s NFL halftime show on Christmas Day was nothing short of a cultural extravaganza. With her dazzling interpretation of Cowboy Core—a sartorial movement dripping in denim, fringe, and rhinestone-studded glamour—it was abundantly clear that this aesthetic defined 2024. Yet, as the boots hit the stage and the Stetsons tilted just so, Beyoncé reminded us that…

When The King and Queen host an Arts and Culture Ball in February, it will carry on a tradition that began in 1976, when HM Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik for the first time held an evening party for guests who represented arts and culture. At that time, the gathering was held under the title…