“Our unique strength is that we combine studies of the human past (through archaeology, classics, ancient and more recent history) with those of how we think (philosophy), communicate (linguistics), identify ( gender and cultural studies) and construct our belief system (religious studies). Our teaching and learning powerfully demonstrate the value of the humanities in society …

The Mountain Club participates in the celebration of the museum ELIZABETHTOWN — The public is invited to join the Algonquin Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club on August 6 to attend the centennial celebration of the Museum of Adirondack History in Elizabethtown from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The celebration includes refreshments, talks by many …

Comment this story Comment If you know abstract painter Sam Gilliam — who died June 25 at his DC home — you’ve probably seen his iconic draped paintings. Soaring above the walls of the museum, adorning high-ceilinged rooms, some stretching over 70 feet in length, they are of the dramatic kind works of art that …

Comment this story Comment On a remote dirt road in China’s northwest Qinghai Plateau, a four-piece band dressed in hazmat suits and gas masks launch into a thrash metal number about the dangers to burn waste. “A person’s life is just a breath, a breath filled with garbage,” the singer growls through his mask in …

Congratulations! You have arrived at a digital rest area. Over the past few months, you may have come across a variation of this phrase on TikTok or Instagram, often paired with soothing video and music. These videos, and their iterations on other platforms, have become a way for social media users to encourage others to …

Cats on the counters, cats on the chairs, cats on the shoulders, cats on the prowl – fat, thin, mischievous, haughty – the cats have invaded the main gallery of Studio Place Arts de Barre. True to his species, each is a cat of character A party for feline-inclined, “That Cat” opened last week at …

ARTIST Lesley Brankin is holding an exhibition of her work at the Weavers Gallery in Ledbury. Until recently, Lesley, from Malvern, was best known for her multi-award winning textiles and innovative textile work, but on developing a health condition she was advised to consider changing her artistic practice. Finding a new direction took her some …

We may never get the answers from Styles himself. But a lucky group of students from Texas State University will be able to parse the British pop star’s details for a grade. Louie Dean Valencia, an associate professor of digital history at Texas State, announced last week that he would lead a spring 2023 course …

Mixed media art emerged in 1912 when Cubist artists like Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque began using collage along with paint, which helped budding artists develop an increasingly media-friendly attitude of art. Mixed media is defined as a style of art where one uses different types of artistic mediums to create an artwork. Combining visual …

In May, the Albright-Knox Art Gallery (soon to become the Buffalo AKG Art Museum) received the 2022 Achievement Award from the Association of Art Museum Curators (AAMC). The exhibit, “Machines Difference: Technology and Identity in Contemporary Art,” won first prize for museum exhibits with annual operating budgets of up to $10 million. It was organized …

Number 1: (People born on the 1st, 10th, 19th and 28th of any month) Ganesha says time is flowing peacefully and auspicious. Trying to maintain good order in the house will be successful. Students will also receive appropriate results in graduate studies and research. Avoid any type of movement at this time. Because nothing will …

From Space Invaders to Super Mario, video games are one of the most influential media on the planet. They have enchanted gamers around the world for nearly half a century and influenced mass culture with their pioneering inventions in aesthetics, storytelling, music and graphics. “They are arguably the biggest entertainment industry in the world – …

Canadian superstar Simu Liu and NBA champion Jeremy Lin have teamed up with the Canadian Chinese Youth Athletic Association to host a celebrity basketball game on Saturday at the University of Toronto’s Goldring Centre. The event brought together more than 20 celebrities, athletes and personalities from the North American Asian community. His goal was to …

With each new invention and technological advancement, trends the design world changes and develops. At Hafele, we work hard to keep up with them and bring you the latest, state-of-the-art, and reasonably priced options for your home interior. The kitchen is a space in the home that often attracts the potential for constant innovation due …

Corners Gallery in Cayuga Heights has a tradition of exhibiting “handcrafted” media as well as more conventional works of art. Over the past decade, owner Ariel Bullion Ecklund, herself a ceramicist and photographer, has brought her thoughtful yet welcoming curatorial aptitude to work in a wide range of materials and techniques. For Corners’ early summer …

Just Stop Oil supporters have again glued themselves to a major work of art in a major British gallery, a day after they invaded the track at Silverstone and disrupted the British Grand Prix. Just before 2.30pm, two young campaign supporters broke through a rope barrier keeping the public in London’s National Gallery a safe …

This week, GBH Arts Editor Jared Bowen sits down with the Morning Edition team to bring you the latest exhibits from Boston’s art museums. Design motherhood Now at the MassArt Art Museum until December 18 This free exhibition at MassArt Museum of Art is “an exceptionally timely thing to do this weekend,” according to Bowen. …

As the Pickrell family and the community of Owensboro continue to mourn the loss of a beloved patriarch, the memory of Gary Pickrell lives on. Almost 3 years after his death, his grandson Jude painted his portrait in his honor. What a beautiful tribute. Jason PickrelJason Pickrel The Pickrell family holds a special place in …

Elizabeth Mburu performs a choral verse “Misongosongo” during the Nairobi Area Colleges Theater Festival in Nairobi at the Railway Training Institute. [David Gichuru, Standard] Education PS Simon Nabukwesi has urged university and college students to take the performing arts seriously, saying it is a job opportunity with huge potential. Addressing students at Kenyatta University, Kitui …

MANILA, Philippines — Business process outsourcing (BPO) network Telus International Philippines (TIP), a provider of digital customer experience and business process solutions, celebrated Pride Month with a Design Your Own Pride” and a mini fashion show at the activity center of its Vertis North site recently. “At the Design Institute of the School of Fashion …

Baxter Black, the nation’s best-known cowboy poet, whose witty, big-hearted verses about cowpokes, feedlots and sweeping vistas elevated the western doggerel tradition to art popular, died June 10 at his home, a ranch outside of Benson, Arizona. He was 77 years old. The cause was leukemia, said his wife, Cindy Lou Black. It’s worth pausing …

Three immersive works of art have been unveiled on London’s South Bank, depicting an Ethiopian refugee’s journey to safety in the UK. The three-dimensional coins depict the story of Eskander Turki, who is now a member of the Northern Ireland athletics team. The street art, created by the duo known as 3D Joe & Max, …

June 21, 2022 Orange County Government Public Information OfficerEmail: [email protected] Saturday, June 25, 2022 Orange County, Florida – JEFRE is an Orlando-based multidisciplinary artist whose fame continues to grow. He has tackled various projects during his career involving community design, public art, parks and plazas, sculpture, temporary installations, interior design, avant-garde landscapes and eco-installations. His …

According the festival website, the march honors ancient mythology and seaside “honky-tonk rites” with 1,500 participants from across New York City. As a reminder of the upcoming season, the event traditionally takes place on the Saturday closest to the summer solstice. The Mermaid Parade has been a local event since 1983, commemorating both the summer …

The SWITCHFOOT BRO-AM Foundation is dedicated to giving back to the San Diego community by raising the profile of and providing grants to nonprofit organizations that provide services to homeless, at-risk, and disadvantaged youth, with a particular focus on programs related to music, art and surfing. Join us! BEACH PARTY At Beach Fest, join over …

Editor’s Note: Exhibits shares information about exhibits on screen or online in Charlottesville and Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Nelson and Orange counties. Articles must be received by noon Friday for next week’s issue. Include the opening and closing dates of your exhibit and a phone number the public can call with questions. Send …

The 2022 “Visit Korean Heritage” Campaign (the “Campaign”), a joint project between the Cultural Heritage Administration (Administrator: Choi Eung-chon) and the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation (Chairman: Choi Young-chang), is holding a press conference at Yeongbingwan Hall (Blue House) on June 14 to announce that the Campaign is ready to open its doors and welcome guests …

I undertook several days of nongkrong in Gudskul, arriving in the calm of mid-morning to sit under the breadfruit trees with anyone willing to chat. When the collectives bought the property, it had an indoor soccer field, so ruangrupa kept the high roof intact and built two floors of cabins inside – some with drywall …

Photo: ‘Fire Island’ Brief overview This silly and wild romantic comedy is a good start to start Pride month of June 2022. Filled with witty one-liners, a Charli XCX reference and lovable characters, ‘Fire Island’ is an entertaining watch that encompasses both friendship and identity. The film is directed by Andrew Ahn who directed such …