East LA exhibit features Latinx artists using sound: NPR
“Sonic Terrains in Latinx Art” exhibition at the Vincent Price Art Museum in East LA Mandalit del Barco/NPR hide caption toggle caption Mandalit del Barco/NPR “Sonic Terrains in Latinx Art” exhibition at the Vincent Price Art Museum in East LA Mandalit del Barco/NPR An East Los Angeles museum is showcasing the sound work of Latino …
Tate Britain’s Cornelia Parker show unveils the hidden meanings of everyday objects
Whatever one thinks of Cornelia Parker’s work, the quality of her address book is beyond doubt. She has a hotline, it seems, to a range of august – and compliant – institutions, including the British Army, HM Revenue & Customs, the Royal Mint and the Palace of Westminster as well as Madame Tussaud and society. …
The Tonbridge artist aims to draw the entire City of London and has already completed the London Eye, the Houses of Parliament, the Gherkin and Battersea Power Station
An artist aims to sketch the entire city of London – but at his current rate, it will take him the rest of his life to complete. Jack Hines, an architecture graduate, started the project in January after quitting his job in October. Jack aims to draw the the whole city of London The 27-year-old …
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Art exhibit highlighting the voices of Indigenous women
Breadcrumb Links Saskatchewan News Local News Curator Melanie Monique Rose wants to “elevate and amplify” the voices of Indigenous women by telling their stories through art. Melanie Monique Rose, curator and artist involved in the exhibition titled ᑌᐸᑯᐦ or Tepakohp, poses for a portrait with one of her fiber art pieces. Photo by KAYLE NEIS …
The largest regional cultural center reaches new heights
The Victorian Government is continuing with the delivery of Australia’s largest regional arts centre, with workers celebrating a key milestone in the historic Geelong Arts Center project. The $140 million redevelopment of Little Malop Street puts Geelong front and center with local partnerships, skills, innovation and jobs at the heart of the project, as builders …
GuestXR: Machine Learning Agent for Improvement
Create a machine learning agent to facilitate interactions between participants in virtual and augmented reality environments, such as the Metaverse, to help them achieve their goals and resolve conflicting situations. This is the main objective of GuestXR, the European project under the coordination of Professor Mel Slater, from the Faculty of Phycology and the Institute …
Nick Cave Goes Underground – The New York Times
For an artist best known for “Soundsuits” that produce a variety of percussive effects when worn, Nick Cave’s public project, “Each, each, equal to all”, found a suitably noisy house in the New York subway. Earlier this month, during a preview of the completed project, a saxophone echoed through the tunnels of Times Square and …
Media and LGBT+ discrimination: the UK and Italy compared
The British Embassy, in the fight against the misuse of journalistic language on LGBT+ topics, renews its partnership with the Circolo Mario Mieli, a non-profit organization for LGBT+ culture. The commitment against LGBT+ discrimination analyzed by two experts in the field: Ben Hunte for the United Kingdom and Senio Bonini for Italy. The fight against …
Netflix’s ‘Is it Cake’ contestant Justin Ellen makes 6 figures in business
When Justin Ellen received a “random” direct message on Instagram asking him if he would like to be part of a Netflix show called “Is It Cake?” – he thought it was “very sketchy”. It wasn’t until they said there was an interview that he realized, “OK, it’s legit,” said the popular baking show’s youngest …
Genshin Impact Developers Release Shikanoin Heizou Design
Hoyoverse on Monday revealed the new drip marketing for Genshin Impact new character, Shikanoin Heizou. As new characters arrive in the free game regularly, the design of this highly anticipated character surprised fans, and now they can’t stop talking about him. Shikanoin Heizou (also known as Doushin Shikanoin) is an Anemo character who serves as …
The photographic quest for the sublime by Paolo Pellegrin
Content This content can also be viewed on the site from which it originated. At 2:30 a.m. A.M., on January 10, Paolo Pellegrin, the Italian photographer and winner of ten World Press Photo awards, was loading his gear into the back of a Toyota truck on the edge of the Namib Desert. The sky was …
WandaVision’s New Concept Art Reveals Deleted Scene With Evan Peters
Wanda VisionThe first Disney+ premiere was a unique moment for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. For one thing, it was not only the first Phase 4 project, but also the very first series created by Marvel Studios. The show’s air of intrigue has fans theorizing and debating what might happen each week. Many still believe that …
Singer-songwriter Lauren Monroe announces album and releases new single and video
Lauren Monroe – singer, songwriter and healing artist – announces her third album, Messages from Aphrodite, with the release of new single “If You Want”. Co-produced by Monroe with famed Jim Scott, “If You Want” features a guest performance by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Rick Allen, drummer for Def Leppard and Monroe’s husband …
‘Science, stopwatch and a bit of art’: British rowers’ mission to bring back the magic | Rowing
IIt’s a bright, cool morning on the Redgrave Pinsent rowing lake near Caversham as, one stroke at a time, Britain’s elite rowers begin to put clear water between them and their disappointing performance at the Tokyo Olympics. For the first time since Moscow in 1980, a time so long ago that East Germany topped the …
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Banyan Tree House / Studio Tales of Design © Turtle Arts Photography + 28 Share Share Facebook Twitter pinterest WhatsApp To post Or https://www.archdaily.com/981856/banyan-tree-house-tales-of-design-studio Region Area of this architecture project Region : 2000 ft² Year Year of realization of this architectural project Year: 2022 Photographs Manufacturers Marks with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers: …
Titanic theory reveals true meaning of Jack’s story from Rose to Lovett
One theory suggests that the story Rose told Lovett in Titanic was embellished to teach the treasure hunter a lesson in what’s really important in life. Titanic is told through the perspective of the older Rose, which has led to theories that she was an unreliable narrator and changed her story depending on her intentions …
Representative Terri Sewell brings NASA exhibit to Morris Elementary
Grayson Taylor asks the kids if they know what’s in the pouch he’s holding. “Ice?” offers a child in response. It’s green beans, but Taylor says he wishes it was ice cream. Students at Thelma Smiley Morris Elementary School walk out of school on Friday mornings and are told to line up by their teachers. …
Ernie Barnes’ ‘Sugar Shack’ painting fetches big at auction
Ernie Barnes’ most famous painting, “The Sugar Shack,” an exultant dance scene that featured on the cover of Marvin Gaye’s “I Want You” album and during the closing credits of the TV sitcom “Good Times,” sold for a whopping $15.3 million at Christie’s 20th Century auction Thursday night at energy trader Bill Perkins. That was …
Sonia Boyce, winner of the Venice Biennale, fights against oblivion
LONDON — Sonia Boyce is used to breaking down walls. Last month she became the first black artist to represent Britain at the Venice Biennale, the world’s oldest international art exhibition. The work she presented in the British pavilion won the top prize, the Golden Lion. Six years prior, she had been the first black …
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JE Dunn Construction Promotes Charlie Slattery to Project Manager Charlie Slatery JE Dunn Construction has announced the recent promotion of Charlie Slattery to Project Manager. A graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder, Slattery spent his entire 16-year career at JE Dunn where he completed notable projects throughout Colorado in markets including higher education, …
A Kentucky postman turns the road into a creative outlet for photography
Working at a small post office in Berry, Kentucky, postman Mark “Pappy” Bradford, 51, interacts with more dogs than people, feeding them Hardee’s breakfast sandwiches, while filling their owner’s mailboxes with the latest cable TV deals. Listen “The trading post,” on WCYN may be Bradford’s only connection to other humans for hours. The monotony of …
Centering Art & Racial Equity is the new moniker for ARTS Organizational Funding (CARE)
Open, Centering Art and Racial Equity (CARE) the grant is the new name of the Seattle Office of Arts and Culture Organizational Funding Program, formerly known as Civic Partners. The updated name highlights the evolution of the program over the past ten years and reflects the values of racial equity, social cohesion and the importance …
4 NFT and digital art programs to see at Art Central 2022
It’s all about NFTs, digital art, and the metaverse these days, and Art Central is on board. In addition to the usual paintings, sculptures and installations on display at Art Central this year, the fair will also have a focus on digital art. Some artists have specially prepared digital installations for audiences to interact with, …
Nepal to ask India to develop West Seti project which has been dormant for six decades
Nepal has decided to hold talks with India for the development of the West Seti hydropower project, which has been dormant for six decades due to investment issues. This time, according to Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, the issue will be discussed directly with his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, who is visiting Lumbini on May …
Did the viral images of the train station come from a video game?
A clip viewed millions of times on Twitter shows what appears to be actual footage taken from a train station. The clip, shared on Twitter, shows a staircase and platform at a train station day and night, captured in stunning detail. But, as Twitter asked, is this actual video footage, scenes from a video game, …
Eros Investments partners with Dubai digital asset regulator
DUBAI, May 10 (Reuters) – Eros Investments, run by India’s Lulla family, plans to develop web 3.0 and blockchain businesses out of Dubai under a partnership deal to operate under China’s new virtual assets regulator. Dubai, the company announced on Tuesday. The deal is part of a push by the UAE to become a global …
Book reveals high cost of attack on WE
A former director of WE Charity sets the record straight on a scandal that never was WHAT WE LOST Inside The Attack on Canada’s Largest Children’s Charity By Tawfiq S. Rangwala 416 pages. Optimum Publishing International In his new book, What We LostTawfiq Rangwala outlines in painstaking detail how WE Charity devolved from a media …
Cycology: from work of art to cycling kit
A team of wife and husband labels turned into a global cycling brand, Cycology offers remarkable, designer cycling kit that doesn’t compromise on technical performance. What started as a design project for a fashion brand run by an avid cyclist has evolved over the past decade and is now the choice of many style-conscious cyclists …
Father and son scammed classic car owners out of over $600,000
It’s hard not to love a classic car. Vintage old style, carefully loved and cared for over decades by owners with a passion for craftsmanship. The classic car community is large and diverse, attracting enthusiasts from all walks of life. Consigning classic cars is one way owners can sell a vehicle that no longer brings …
U2 perform at a Ukrainian train station
The first electric train in weeks arrived at Irpin station from kyiv on Saturday, after crossing a recently rebuilt bridge that was destroyed during the war. The bridge, destroyed during the Russian occupation, was one of many key links between Kyiv and western Ukraine – its destruction forced trains to take a longer detour. The …
The Manos Gallery in Taranto features student and professional art; receives free hospital care
A Taranto art house has partnered with UPMC Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh for a month-long fundraiser to benefit the Free Care Fund. The Manos Gallery presents “Artist of Tomorrow”, an exhibition featuring pieces by 65 student artists from across western Pennsylvania. Paintings, drawings, mixed media and other artistic creations by young people ages 8 to …
Broadway’s Golden Age Celebrated in New Online Exhibit: NPR
Study of the Josephine Baker poster from 1931 by Jean Chassaing. Helicline Fine Arts hide caption toggle caption Helicline Fine Arts A new virtual art exhibit celebrates theatre, film and television with original sketches by Broadway set designers and costumers, as well as paintings and drawings from shows and theatres. Helicline Fine Art Exhibition You …
Mother, wife, lawyer: Erin Hawley calls fight to overthrow Roe ‘the project of a lifetime’ | Policy
ST. LOUIS — Unsurprisingly, the Hawley name is on one of the most controversial cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, a Mississippi effort that could curtail abortion rights and overturn Roe v. Wade. But it’s not the Hawley punching in front of the United States Capitol. Not the one attacking Democrats in Fox News’ “Tucker …
An attempt to foster artistic creativity and expression
Unconcerned with sleep or rest, artist RM Palaniappan worked on his paintings for many nights. Inspired by his fascination with aeronautics and notation systems, his works imbued a sense of abstraction as places and objects were reduced to lines and their subtle essence. Sometimes it looked like he was done with the painting, but again …
At NADA, a glorious collision of paintings and ceramics
Two things are everywhere at NADA New York in Lower Manhattan: painting and ceramics. This makes sense, since the younger generation of digital natives (people who grew up with the internet and social media) that NADA typically showcases tend to favor art that is clearly non-digital and handcrafted. But I’m moving forward. First, NADA. The …
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Harmer’s Town Art Center raises more than $1.1 million to design and build art center and park in Havre de Grace – Baltimore Sun
Harmer’s Town Art Center, Inc., has raised over $1.1 million for the design and construction of a regional art installation and park in historic downtown Havre de Grace during its inaugural year as a non-profit organization, the organization announced in a press release. Funding came from grants and partnerships with state, county, and city government. …
Community News – Book launch planned at Lighthouse Bikes
A book launch is scheduled for 7 p.m. on May 26 at Lighthouse Bikes in South Portland. Leah Day and her son, Oakley, will give a brief talk on the book, “Changing Gears: A Distant Teen, a Desperate Mother, and 4,329 Miles Across the Transamerica Bicycle Trail,” followed by a Q&A session and a signing …
Multimedia creations by Leonard Beam exhibited at the Pinecone Art Gallery
Leonard Beam opened the Pinecone Art Gallery in M’Chigeeng last year, but is looking forward to a boosted tourist season this summer. He is pictured here with some of his works. photo of Michael Erskine M’CHIGEENG—The walls of Pinecone Art Gallery in M’Chigeeng are adorned with an eclectic mix of mixed media artwork by Leonard …
Orange Garden isn’t closing – but it’s up for sale after iconic neon sign auctioned for $17,000
NORTH CENTER — The owners of Chinese restaurant Orange Garden are selling the 90-year-old business after auctioning off its iconic “Chop Suey” neon sign, hoping to find a buyer to preserve the restaurant specializing in Cantonese dishes. A relic of antebellum Chicago dating back to at least the early 1930s, the Orange Garden sign sold …
Gitxsan artist apologizes for use of her design on lacrosse league jersey
A Gitxsan artist has accused a U.S.-based men’s professional indoor lacrosse league and two Canadian lacrosse teams of stealing her t-shirt design that honors survivors of the residential school system. Michelle Stoney, from Hazelton in northwestern British Columbia, says the US-based National Lacrosse League and its two Canadian members, the Halifax Thunderbirds and Vancouver Warriors, …
The power of small change
One day, hopefully soon, the world will probably have to work exclusively with the buildings it already has. Through modification, the use and equipment of a building can change. Without gutting a building, we could focus on the fundamental elements that define how an average household room can be used – shape, door and window …
City Life Org – Metro Art Presents and Dublab Team Launch “Deep Routes” Documentary Radio Series with Live Event at Union Station
Jimette Rose. Photo credit: Anjee McNary Musical performances, DJ sets and installations will highlight a spectrum of voices from the series In celebration of the “Deep Routes” documentary radio series, Metro Art Presents and dublab are hosting a free live event at Union Station on Saturday, May 7 from 4-8 p.m. With live performances, DJ …
Art comes to life in all media at the Artisan and Vendor Show – Butler Eagle
On Saturday, Andrew Leitmeyer demonstrates glassblowing techniques at the Butler Arts Center’s Spring Artisan and Vendor Market. Seb Foltz/Butler Eagle 04/30/22 Andrew Leitmeyer sometimes suffers for his art. But when you work with molten glass and intense heat, you sometimes get burned. “It happens all the time. Hot glass and cold glass look alike. It’s …
Glasgow School of Art Mac rebuild ‘could be down in price’
Rebuilding the fire-ravaged Glasgow School of Art could be determined by cheapest price versus quality due to a faulty tendering system, a leading Scottish architect has warned. Paul Stallan, co-founder of Glasgow-based Stallan Brand, believes the cultural significance of rebuilding the world famous Mackintosh building should prevail with the right team chosen rather than the …
Batman Concept Art Reveals a Different Design for Penguin
Early concept art of Colin Farrell’s penguin in The Batman depicts a leaner version of the character reminiscent of Fredo from The Godfather. Some recently released concept art reveals a completely different design for Colin Farrell’s rendition of the Penguin in The Batman. The reboot from writer and director Matt Reeves, The Batman, released in …
Aladdin Filmmaker Says Disney Is Going Back To Its 2D Animated Roots
One of disneyMost acclaimed animator Eric Goldberg recently revealed why the company made the decision to return to its roots of creating 2D animation content. Goldberg first joined the Walt Disney Studio in 1992. His first job was working as a lead animator on Robin Williams’ iconic Genie in Aladdin. From there, Goldberg went on …
May the 4 be with you:
The American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge. Photo credit: Journal Communications/Michael D. Tedesco. High resolution photos for media use only can be found here. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – May 4, 2022 – Tennessee is known for its music, scenic beauty, culinary scene and outdoor adventures. The state is also home to unique stories, …
Black Public Media awards $225,000 to film and tech creators at annual PitchBLACK Awards
Black Public Media (BPM) awarded total funding of $225,000 to three creative teams who participated in its PitchBLACK forum, which took place on Tuesday and Wednesday. The annual forum, which is the largest pitching competition for black independent filmmakers and creative technologists in the United States, is designed to advance black content and attracts a …
Maroubra’s house sells for $3.7 million in a market classified as neither hot nor cold
“If the interest rate goes up, it should be fine…we were more worried about the 20% deposit. Some of the houses in Maroubra and Kensington, their valuations weren’t as high as what people paid for them,” she said. Loading “For example, [a friend] bought a house for $4.6 million in Kensington, but its valuation only …
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Art contest lets kids teach adults about climate change – CBS Boston
BOSTON (CBS) — A local contest lets children speak out about extreme weather and climate change. Between the colors and the paper on the table, each image submitted to Project Cool Science carries a message. “Cool Science is about educating young adults about extreme weather and climate change by blending art and science,” said Dr. …
For the Love of Art: Majors at UW
History links MADISON, Wis. — The city of Madison is rich in the arts as much as it is rich in students and Badger sporting pride. With two museums within walking distance of campus and four performing arts centers, downtown Madison alone offers an abundance of places for creatives to find …
How this 24-year-old’s side hustle brought in over $32,000 in one month
Drawing has always been a hobby for Elena Gatti, who started drawing animals when she was 5 years old. She certainly never intended to monetize this skill. Yet today the 24-year-old brings in five figures a month – on top of her income as an art director at a PR agency – designing products for …
Fairview watermain project could disrupt town next week | Community columns
Hello Barrackville! I like this last little bit of cold lately. It gives me the illusion that I still have time to put my garden in order! I just ordered blocks for a few raised beds and will be leveling them and ordering dirt from our local horse farm to fill them. Some of Scott’s …
Odell Beckham Jr. Lists Huge Ohio Home For Sale And Asks For $3.3 Million
Odell Beckham Jr. has taken the final step in wrapping up the messy saga of his time with the Cleveland Browns. Le Broad has listed his home in Columbia Station, Ohio for sale. Potential buyers will have to shell out $3.3 million to snap up Beckham’s former home. It seems like @objThe Columbia Station, OH …
Book publishers express concern over exorbitant review rates — Guardian Arts — The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News
The Nigerian Publishers Association (NPA) has expressed concern over the high cost of “book review exercises” carried out by state education ministries and some federal government agencies in charge of curricula at national scale. In a statement by its President/Chairman-in-Council, Dr Uchenna Cyril Anioke, in Ibadan, the association’s headquarters, the body frowned upon the exorbitant …
The goaltender combines passions for hockey and art in the field of helmet design
Goalie turns his passions for hockey and art into business It makes helmets for goaltenders on youth teams, club teams, NCAA teams, and professional teams. He was thrilled to see his helmets on national television when the University of Massachusetts Amherst won the NCAA championship last season. TAMPA, Florida. – On the desk in Kyle …
Future of housing initiative uncertain after Executive Council freeze on $100m plan
The future of a proposal to inject $100 million in federal funds into New Hampshire’s housing rental market is unclear after the New Hampshire Executive Council tabled Gov. Chris Sununu’s plan. In a 5-0 vote on April 20, the Executive Council voted to withhold approval of the plan, which Sununu said will target “low- and …
Public art in the Lansing area includes outdoor murals and sculptures
As the weather begins to warm up and Michiganians venture outdoors, residents of Greater Lansing might be interested in taking a walk. And as long as there is some nice hiking trails Throughout the region, Lansing and other towns also have an abundance of public art to admire – with more works appearing each year. …
Flower Festival | KPBS Public Media
Friday, April 29, 2022 at 7:00 PM San Diego Museum of Art $250-$300 $250 members | $300 non-members Phenomenal entertainment awaits you at blow of flowerthe high voltage party kicking off Living Art Weekend at the San Diego Museum of Art. Bloom Bash attendees enjoy craft food and cocktails, art installations, performances and more. In …
State-of-the-art audiovisual technology and substantial savings for The Dollar Loan Center | News
Anthony James Partners, a leading owner’s representative and audio visual consultant, is proud to announce the recent completion of the large-scale technology installation for a new 200,000 square foot multi-purpose indoor arena built on the site of the former Henderson Pavilion. The project was part of a $84 million design-build investment to provide residents with …
The home and museum of Mariano Fortuny, an artist and designer who never ceases to amaze
Campo San Beneto, Venice, not far from the Sant’Angelo vaporetto stop along the Canal Grande. In the clear, calm air of a Sunday morning in April, swept by the strong Bora winds of the previous night. Pier Luigi Pizzi, the great Italian master of theatrical direction and scenography, in great shape at 92 (he was …
Do Lab, a look at the coolest place in Coachella – Orange County Register
The Do Lab might be the coolest place at Empire Polo Club in Indio, and it’s back to light up Coachella 2022 after a two-year hiatus. Headliners like Harry Styles and Billie Eilish may get all the attention when lineups are announced, but the Do Lab – powered by renowned DJs, iconic water guns that …
Dallas Power Plant Features Works by Iranian Artist Hadi Fallahpsheh
TEHRAN — Works by Iranian artist Hadi Fallahpisheh are featured in an exhibit at the Power Station in Dallas. The Power Station is a non-profit initiative dedicated to providing a platform for ambitious contemporary art projects in Dallas, Texas. Housed in a Power & Light building constructed in 1920, artists are invited to respond to …
A second career after retirement – Business Daily
Personal finance A second career after retirement Sunday, April 24, 2022 Carole Munene with some of her artwork at her home in Nairobi on April 13, 2022. PHOTO | DIANA NGILA | NMG By PURITY WANJOHIMore from this author Summary Ms. Munene’s art, which she described as exciting, includes a variety of mediums such as …
Job demands emergency budget for cost of living as NI increase hits wages
Labor is calling for an emergency budget to tackle the cost of living crisis gripping Britain. Amid record petrol prices and soaring inflation, party leader Sir Keir Starmer has accused Chancellor Rishi Sunak of ‘doing nothing’ to meet extra demands on government budgets. households in the spring statement last month. Pressure for an emergency fiscal …
Sonia Boyce wins first prize at the Venice Biennale
VENICE – Artist Sonia Boyce has won Britain’s top prize at the Venice Art Biennale, the world’s oldest and most publicized international exhibition of contemporary art. “Feeling Her Way” – a sound installation of five black British musicians singing a cappella – won the Golden Lion for best national participation. Boyce is the first black …
Villagers protest against planned hazardous waste disposal facility in Surendranagar
A public hearing for a proposed hazardous industrial solid waste treatment and disposal facility in Ralol village of Surendranagar has been canceled after hundreds of residents from nearby villages showed up to protest the project. The Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) had scheduled a public hearing in Ralol village of Limdi taluka on Thursday for …
12 things to do in Calgary this weekend: April 22-24
There’s tons to do in Calgary right now as we head into the last full weekend of April (that’s right – next Sunday is May 1st!). Experience a free art exhibit, step into a parallel universe at the science center, watch a live theater performance, have brunch at the zoo and more. Here are 12 …
Former Royals pitcher Ian Kennedy hosts estate sale at Overland Park home
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — The Overland Park estate of former Kansas City Royals pitcher Ian Kennedy is up for sale. To sweeten the deal, all proceeds from the sale will benefit Consider the Lily, a non-profit organization in the Philippines that helps save girls from exploitation. Kennedy, who now plays for the Arizona Diamondbacks, spent …
At the Venice Biennale, contemporary art sinks or swims
VENICE — It’s a bit lost now in the brain fog of time, but in March 2020, one of the first memes of the coronavirus pandemic was born from the waters of this most serene Republic. A fraudster has posted a photo of dolphins supposedly swimming in the Bacino di San Marco and swans sailing …
When the virtual city of Cybertown died, its citizens rebuilt it
Coming back to your hometown can be an alienating experience, especially when all you find is a dead link to a long-abandoned website. For nearly a decade, that was the experience of Cytonians — members of an early virtual world called Cybertown, which operated between 1995 and 2012. But since 2019, a group of former …
‘Jazz Tracks at Union Station’ Returns to Landmark – NBC Los Angeles
A station, with its undercurrent of anticipation, its fabulous flow, its stops, starts and go-arounds, and all its forward momentum, can sound like music. What if an amazing structure has stories to tell, lots of character, remarkable architecture, and a special place in a city’s history? These are more important notes in the composition of …
Meet four Pittsburgh locals who are changing the city through media, art and activism
The city of Pittsburgh has as many changemakers as it has bridges. What the next four have in common is a desire to make an impact in their city through media and broadcasting, art and literature, and social change. Comprised of Pittsburgh natives and new transplants, this short list of up-and-coming stars should have you …
How to Travel on a Budget Amid Inflation
“After booking, keep checking the fare,” said George Hobica, the founder of flight deals site Airfarewatchdog.com, who canceled a $650 flight when he found the same route with the same airline. air earlier in the day for $400; after rebooking, he had a $250 flight credit. “Free cancellation policies make it much easier to change …
Super Hero Art brings Super Saiyan Pan’s design to life
Dragon Ball Super loves nothing more than throwing new power boosts, and it’s handed out a number of them over the years. Soon the anime will dive into new forms when Dragon Ball Super: Super heroes goes live because the film already promised a gift to Piccolo. Fans are also hoping for Pan to release …
Work-from-home needs influence new construction design
Ash Sheikh By Ash Sheikh, Sales and Marketing Director of Muir Homes Working from home or a combination of shared work between home and office is here to stay. All the evidence points to the hybrid work model persisting and even growing for the foreseeable future. Home is indeed the new office. For office professions, …
The departure from the ISS of the private mission Ax-1 postponed to Tuesday evening
The first-ever fully private crewed mission to the International Space Station will spend an additional 12 hours aboard the orbiting laboratory. The four astronauts on Ax-1, a mission organized by Houston-based company Axiom Space, were scheduled to depart the station in their SpaceX Dragon capsule at 10:35 a.m. EDT (2:35 p.m. GMT) on Tuesday, April …
Chinese virtuoso Lang Lang to create ‘piano labs’ in UK schools | Schools
He is a Chinese superstar, a piano virtuoso who has sold millions of albums worldwide and regularly topped the classical charts. Lang Lang has also used his fame and fortune to help state schools that lack music, issuing warnings at a 2019 awards ceremony in London that such lessons had become “a real challenge” for …
Empty galleries and artists on the run: Russia’s cultural decoupling from the West | Russia
On the last Saturday in April, Muscovites strolled through GES-2, a sprawling new arts center built in a disused power plant a short walk from the Kremlin. But guests visiting the 54,400 square meter center, designed by pioneering Italian architect Renzo Piano, were faced with a problem that was hard to miss: the art was …
Los Gatos is looking for public art that celebrates diversity and inclusion – The Mercury News
Four utility boxes in Los Gatos will be decorated this summer with new designs by local artists that not only promote environmentalism and sustainability, but also diversity, equity and inclusion. The seven-year-old Utility Box art program under the auspices of the Los Gatos Department of Parks and Public Works typically focuses on designs with environmental …
The team behind the Inverness Castle project is looking for volunteer tapestry seamstresses to capture the spirit of the Highlands and Islands
Highland Tapestry Project. Volunteer seamstresses from the Highlands and Islands are being sought to create bespoke community signs. Sophie Gartshore, Project Officer at Inverness Castle, said: “We need people’s help to create a network of embroiderers who reside in the Highlands and Islands. “Together, these embroiderers will work with the tapestry team, pick up a …
Clark State leads campaign against sexual assault
To exploreSpringfield High School seniors participate in annual career day Examples of messages from the president include “I couldn’t make it to class today because my car broke down. Because I’m a sexual assault survivor, I’m afraid to walk to campus or take the bus. Anyone can support the April 20 effort by wearing teal …
How the semi-retired model known as FoundbyLouis went from social media prankster to semi-serious entertainer
Louis Bubko treasures the moment when he reached the zenith of modeling. “I was booked for the Coca-Cola filming of the 2018 FIFA World Cup and it appeared in the most random places. I was on a billboard in Lagos, Nigeria,” se he recalled. “Then someone from Mexico posted this Instagram story and tagged me …
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Wall St Week Ahead Investors turn to defensive stocks as economic worries grow
Flags are seen outside the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, in New York, U.S., February 24, 2022. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs/File Photo Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register NEW YORK, April 15 (Reuters) – U.S. stock investors are worried about geopolitical uncertainty and the Federal Reserve’s fight against inflation could dampen …
MAD To Present Flower Craft, exhibition dedicated to the ephemeral art of floral design
The Museum of Arts and Design will present Flower Craft, showcasing the creative visions of six botanical artists working at the forefront of contemporary floral design. Inspired by the transience of nature and its inimitable palettes, the artists approach all stages of the life cycle of plants, from seed to germination and decomposition, to interpret …
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Pelé mobile microreactor project moves forward: New Nuclear
April 14, 2022 The U.S. Department of Defense (SCO) Office of Strategic Capabilities announced that it will continue construction of the project and demonstrate a TRISO-powered mobile microreactor prototype at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) site. ). This will be the first Generation IV reactor in the United States. The prototype will be built at …
1M SF Central Station Opens Downtown Phoenix
Today, Medistar Corporation, GMH Communitiesand CBRE Investment Management were joined by Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, Vice Mayor Laura Pastor, Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari and an audience of business and community representatives, to celebrate the groundbreaking ceremony for Central Station, a vibrant one million square foot mixed-use development that will be adjacent to Civic Space Park and …
Millie Bobby Brown talks about growing up in the spotlight
Actress Millie Bobby Brown was on The Guilty Feminist podcast where she confessed to receiving “rude” comments on social media. She also spoke about the struggles of growing up in the spotlight and said she doesn’t post anything personal anymore, she only posts what she “wants to get out into the world.” Brown stars as …
Russia’s richest oligarch bails out Societe Generale in ‘fantastic deal’ for himself
Vladimir Potanin pictured in Sochi, Russia in 2010. The oligarch has spent over $2 billion building a ski resort for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics (Photo by Sasha Mordovets/Getty Images) Getty Images Vladimir Potanin is still negotiating trade deals as his fellow oligarchs stumble, raising questions about whether this metals mogul is too big to …
Student-run podcast provides guidance and inspiration for aspiring artists – The Brock News
What started as an exciting project for two Brock University students looking for career advice has grown into a solid podcast series providing invaluable insights for the next generation of creators. Produced for students by students, the popular podcast Dear Marilyn is now in its second season of connecting the student community with professional artists, …
More than 2 years later, Faridabad MC headquarters project catches fire : The Tribune India
Tribune press service Faridabad, April 11 Construction of the Municipal Corporation Faridabad (MCF) headquarters continues at a slow pace. Only 35% of work completed Only 35% of the work has been completed. The payout of Rs30 crore has been released so far. The project is running late and is not expected …
With the Russians gone, kyiv comes back to life
An actress speaks on stage at the Lesya Ukrainka National Academic Theater in Kyiv during her first performances since Russia invaded Ukraine. (Serhii Korovayny for The Washington Post) KYIV — The men wore blazers, the women sequined dresses. They quietly entered the silent theater and an usher directed them to their seats. It was the …
5 Questions to ‘Happy at Any Cost’ Co-Writer Kirsten Grind About Former Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh
“Happy at Any Cost: The Revolutionary Vision and Fatal Quest of Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh” – published March 15 by Simon & Schuster – looks at the rise and fall of the shoe company’s beloved former CEO and clothing line Zappos. It is written by Kirsten Grind and Katherine Sayre. The Library Journal, writing about …
Connecticut mechanic finds art worth millions in dumpster in abandoned barn | Art
Paintings and other artwork found in an abandoned Connecticut barn have been found to be worth millions of dollars. Tipped off by a contractor, Jared Whipple, a mechanic from Waterbury, retrieved the dirt-covered parts from a dumpster that contained materials from a barn in Watertown. Whipple later discovered the works were by Francis Hines, an …
Body Painting Exhibit at Vanderelli Hall in Franklinton
With eight brushes in her left hand and one in her right, Lynn Hetherington Becker set to work on her canvas. Shortly after starting, she asked her “web” to get a little closer. Then she wondered aloud if the temperature in the room was okay. Could she pull a hair out? On this recent Sunday, …
After 42 years, NSIA’s funding model is delivering a second bridge over the Niger, more
Jhe second bridge over the Niger has been on the drawing board since 1976 and there has been no movement on this project until construction began on September 1, 2018. The bridge, which is being constructed over the Niger River, will span from Asaba (Delta State) to Ozubulu and Ogbaru areas in Anambra State. It …
NASA made a poster for the next space station crew with a retro appeal
Astronauts flying on the next mission to the International Space Station must love vintage nostalgia. NASA recently released a new poster to celebrate SpaceX Crew-4’s upcoming launch into the orbiting lab, and it has a distinct retro flavor. Astronaut Bob Hines, who will pilot the flight, said in a tweet wednesday that national park posters …
How Sotheby’s Combined NFTs and a Netflix Attitude in a Wild Bid to Be Crypto Cool
After nearly 300 years of doing business the old-fashioned way, the venerable auction house has rewritten its playbook during the pandemic and continued,… In In the fall of 2020, a young employee of Sotheby’s contemporary art department took a bold step to explore a new asset class, hoping to score points with Charles Stewart, the …
Denver Art Museum among the nation’s most popular arts and crafts museums | Margaret Jackson
(Zach Key on Unsplash) By Margaret Jackson/NewsBreak Denver (Denver, Colorado) The Denver Art Museum ranks among the five most popular arts and crafts museums in America, according to research by Design Bundles. The Mile High City Museum ranked fourth on the list, based on the number of times cultural institutions are searched on Google each …
Despite Dozens of Charges Laid, RCMP Stopped Targeting Canadian Accomplices in Fraudulent Calls Abroad
In the darkness of the early morning of February 13, 2020, several unmarked RCMP vehicles followed Gurinderpreet Dhaliwal into a parking lot in Brampton, Ontario, northwest of Toronto. When he pulled over, the gendarmes took action, surrounding his vehicle, ordering Dhaliwal out and handcuffing him within seconds. Watch MarketThe inquest completes Friday at 8 p.m. …
Cardiff paramedics get new state-of-the-art station
The Welsh Ambulance Service has unveiled a new state-of-the-art station in Cardiff. The £8million Welsh Government-funded facility on the Avenue industrial estate in Pontprennau is the new home for emergency and non-emergency teams previously based at the aging Blackweir station. The Trust’s Cycle Response Unit is also based at the new facility, which has a …
UCLA Presents a Unique Multimedia Art Installation April 19-22 in the Campus Sculpture Garden
In partnership with UCLA, renowned artist and alumnus Refik Anadol has created a multi-sensory experience that commemorates the beauty of nature and seeks to contribute to our collective renewal through the power of art. The multimedia installation entitled “Moment of Reflection” will be presented from April 19 to 22 at the Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture …
Thoughtful design rewarded the Shepparton Art Museum
The Shepparton Art Museum has officially received a 6 Star Green Star rating, which sees it officially recognized as Australia’s first public art museum to receive the rating. Designed by Denton Corker Marshall, the museum has received a Design & As Built v1.2 certification, representing globally recognized leadership in the sustainable design of a public …
Auburn Planning Board reviews Popeyes site plan | Business
Traffic was the main topic of conversation when the Auburn Planning Board considered a proposed Grant Avenue development that includes a Popeyes restaurant. Engineer Brett Steenburgh and Kevin Parisi of developer Liberty Restaurants presented the project site plan to the board on Tuesday. It would merge six parcels — 121, 135, 139, 143 and 145 …
Intel integrates its 5G solutions into Lockheed Martin’s 5G.MIL hybrid base station
Lockheed Martin and Intel are leveraging their technology and communications expertise to bring together innovative 5G-enabled solutions. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed late last year expands the ongoing strategic relationship between the two companies to align 5G-enabled hardware and software solutions for the Department of Defense (DOD). Intel’s proven 5G solutions are integrated with …
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Dallas Love Field wants to raise parking rates as garages near capacity
Dallas Love Field parking rates could rise 7% to 44% as the airport faces fuller garages as air travel recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a plan whose leaders of the city will hear on Wednesday. Rates would increase by $1 per day for parking in the oldest garage, from $15 to $16. The …
IWU Among Five Recognized Universities for Technical Theater Security
April 5, 2022 BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Illinois Wesleyan University has been recognized as one of five universities nationwide to be an ETCP employer, demonstrating exemplary technical and safety practices for theater and entertainment programs. “The Entertainment Technician Certification Program (ETCP) is the theater and entertainment industry’s standard bearer for hiring practices and workplace safety protocols,” …
How r/place – a massive and chaotic collaborative art project on Reddit – showcased the best and worst of online spaces
Many know Reddit as one of the largest social networking sites, with a large number of forums (“subreddits”) catering to almost any interest. Since the beginning of April, Reddit has hosted a massive collaborative art project called r/place that simultaneously shows us some of the best and worst attributes of cybercultures. Originally launched in 2017, …