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Elizabeth James-Perry’s work and artistry is inspired by a long line of Indigenous leaders
In recognition of Native American Heritage Month in November, MassLive asked readers to identify people who are leaders from the Indigenous community throughout the state, working to make a difference in their own area of interest, be it politics, education, business or the arts. MassLive will publish profiles of these leaders through November. These are…
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Four things to see: art and nightlife
‘Four things to see this week’ is sponsored by Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app. Bloomberg Connects lets you access museums, galleries and cultural spaces around the world on demand. Download the app here to access digital guides and explore a variety of content. Each week we bring you four of the most interesting objects…
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Cultural Council says ‘YES!,’ delivers record-setting $10.6M in arts and culture funding
The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County is on track to provide a record $10.6 million in funding for local arts and culture over the next 12 months. The Nov. 16 announcement, delivered by Cultural Council president and chief executive Dave Lawrence during the opening reception for the “Whimsy & Wonder” fall exhibition, marks the most…
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A bonfire, magic, music, horses and beer: Who needs Times Square on New Year’s Eve?
Forget about watching the ball drop in Times Square in New York City on New Year’s Eve. You can celebrate with a smaller crowd in more comfort right in downtown Utica. The free celebration will include live music, intermission acts, street entertainment, food and beverage vendors and even horse and carriage rides. It’s the fourth…
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Libraries open the door to Indigenous arts and culture
Warning: This story may be traumatizing for some readers. The metal buffalo at Calgary’s Central Library is hard to miss. Its body is made up of hundreds of letters strung together to form 120 words in the language of the Blackfoot Confederacy. The statue, called Education is the New Buffalo, stands about shoulder height, if…
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Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra director Shobha Deepak Singh rocks at 80 with her undying passion for Indian arts and relentless promotion of artists
When the students of Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra (SBKK) stage the legendary Ramlila, every year, they have one permanent member in the audience, occupying a seat in the front row. For 55 years, she has been marking her presence. Not because she directs and produces the dance-drama or helms the Institute but because Shobha Deepak…
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‘Colorful’ exhibit highlights media art by artists with disabilities
“Ponyo’s Travel” (translated) by Kwon Han-sol [KOCCA] A special exhibition that spotlights media art and artists with disabilities kicked off Friday at the K-Culture Museum inside Gyeongbokgung Station, subway line No. 3, in central Seoul. Titled “Colorful,” the show is hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Creative…
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Too much turkey? How to make the most of Thanksgiving leftovers
In the wake of Thanksgiving, American families can now get creative with the leftovers filling their refrigerators. WBUR arts and culture reporting fellow Solon Kelleher has worked for his family’s Worcester restaurant since he was a kid. He shares his favorite ways to avoid food waste and make the most of leftovers on WBUR’s Morning…
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AI-generated Poem Postcards on Google’s Arts & Culture app
Recently, Google launched a tool that allows you to make exclusive AI-generated poem postcards according to your choice of artwork and subject. This new tool is added as Google’s redesign initiative of its Arts & Culture app. Additionally, it’s also a part of its rollout of generative AI features, including text creation in Docs and…
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Accumulation – Macarena Gómez-Barris – Un-Earthing Extractive Architectures
In the opening of Theo Cuthand’s fifteen-minute film Extractions (2019), the artist remarks upon the inevitable entanglements between the earth’s plundering and the corporate funding of the arts. Over a close shot of a moving freight train, the prototypical symbol of modernity, he says, “Someone asked me recently if there is any type of funding…