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The economic, cultural imperative: The case for a national art policy in Africa
In every society, art serves as a reflection of the people, their culture, and their values. In developing countries in Africa, art holds immense potential to drive economic growth, create employment opportunities, and promote cultural heritage. However, to fully harness the transformative power of art, these nations need to develop comprehensive national policies that prioritize…
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the Kennedy Center Honors Dinner – United States Department of State
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good evening. Welcome to the State Department and welcome to what is a very special event. For us, this is something that I look forward to every year. And for those of you who were with us when we launched our Global Music Diplomacy Initiative a few months ago, rest assured no guitars…
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Artist Dr. Fahamu Pecou showcases his artwork at the Spencer Museum of Art
In conjunction with the History of Black Writing Project, Spencer Museum of Art and KU Common Book program, artist Dr. Fahamu Pecou visited the Spencer Museum on Nov. 30 to discuss his work and this year’s Common Work of Art “Oya’s Dream.” Commissioned by the Spencer Museum of Art, “Oya’s Dream” is a painting that…
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Commissioner hails DG for Rebranding Nigerian Culture, Arts
The High Commissioner of Cameroon to Nigeria, and also Doyen of the Diplomatic Community in Abuja, His Excellency Salaheddine, has commended the Director General, National Council for Arts and Culture, Mr. Segun Runsewe, for rebranding the Arts and Culture sector in Nigeria. READ ALSO: Kwara State Speaker seeks support on culture, tourismThe Director General has, in…
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Mother and daughter sharing culture through art and learning
Justice Sutherland wants her children to know where they come from. “Just bringing back tradition to our family has been amazing,” she said. The local artist has been reconnecting to her Indigenous roots in Moose Factory since becoming a mother. She’s learning from a great source — her mother, Amanda Sutherland. Amanda’s father, who was…
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Shabana Azmi On The Golden Era Of Hindi Cinema | Google Arts & Culture
As part of our series presented by Google Arts and Culture, Anupama Chopra spoke to Shabana Azmi about the Golden Era of Hindi Cinema (1948-1965). Shabana Azmi shares intimate memories and insights into this culturally rich period, highlighting the influence of iconic artists and their commitment to using art for social change. Her reflections offer…
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Artists call for end to Palestine censorship
Academy Award winning actress Olivia Colman is among the over 1,300 artists who are accusing Western cultural institutions of censorship on Palestine. The scale of violence unfolding in Gaza demands our collective attention and action,” reads their open letter to the Arts and Culture world. “Members of Israel’s far-right government are openly calling for ethnic cleansing. The…
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December in the arts: Yule (probably) love these shows
You want holiday shows, you got holiday shows. If you’re not interested, you got holiday shows anyway. With December, of course, comes a Christmas-themed concert cavalcade, with festive spirit-brightening in mind. Here’s a rundown of all the major bay area arts and culture events in December, with – as always – a preponderance of holiday…
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Joseph Avenue Arts sparks holiday cheer to kids with holiday crafts workshop
Rochester, N.Y. — The holidays are in full swing on Vienna Street as the Joseph Avenue Arts and Culture Alliance held a holiday crafts workshop on Saturday. Kids to go to create their own artwork and present it to others or to keep for themselves. The Joseph Avenue and Arts Culture Alliance partnered with students…
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Arts Rift in Hamden Opens with Threats of Resignation
HAMDEN — Three members of the town’s Arts Commission, including the chair, threatened to resign last week in protest of the decision to not renew the tenure of past Arts Commissioner Diane Brown. At a meeting of the town’s Legislative Council on Nov. 20, a number of commission members spoke out against the decision, and…
