Jean-François Millet: Champion of the Marginalized and Overlooked Jean-François Millet was a 19th-century French artist renowned for his evocative depictions of peasant life. His paintings and drawings captured the nobility and heroism of the rural underclass, spotlighting their hard work and dignity. Millet’s work was revolutionary in an era that preferred to celebrate the opulence of the elite. Born into […]
More than 3,500 film industry workers and visual artists, including Brian Eno, Nan Goldin, and Sky Hopinka, have joined a boycott of Israeli film institutions they allege are “implicated in genocide and apartheid against the Palestinian people.” “As film-makers, actors, film industry workers, and institutions, we recognise the power of cinema to shape perceptions,” the boycott pledge reads. It was […]
An exhibition titled “The Lost Paintings: A Prelude to Return” is now open in Montreal, commemorating the 53 oil paintings by Maroun Tomb that were lost when Haifa was annexed in 1947. Curated by Rula Khoury, Joëlle Tomb, and Haidi Motola, the exhibition features works across various disciplines by 53 artists, responding to Tomb’s lost creations. Initiated in 2021, the […]
On November 29, 1947, an exhibition featuring 53 oil paintings by the Palestinian-Lebanese artist Maroun Tomb opened at a Maronite church in Haifa, Palestine. It would be Tomb’s last exhibition in the nation. The show’s opening date also marked the United Nations’s approval of Resolution 181, the Partition Plan of Palestine, which eventually led to the Nakba. 750,000 Palestinians, including […]
Sunken treasures come in various forms, and it’s not exclusively about jewels. Assembling historical narratives is equally significant. Recently, a collection of artifacts was retrieved by Egyptian authorities off the coast of Alexandria, Egypt. The remains belonged to an ancient submerged city known as Canopus, with pieces ranging from solitary statues to structural remnants to the city’s foundational aspects. On […]
**Title: Dame Julie Andrews Receives Emmy for Exceptional Voice Performance in Bridgerton** Dame Julie Andrews, the cherished British actress who has enthralled audiences for years, recently added yet another award to her impressive collection. Andrews, known for her unforgettable performances in classics such as *Mary Poppins* (1964), *The Sound of Music* (1965), and *The Princess Diaries* series, was presented with […]
SUNY New Paltz is excited to host its 2025 Composium, a three-day event dedicated to sustainable arts practices, from September 18 to 20. The event will take place on the SUNY New Paltz campus and promises participants an engaging schedule of workshops, talks, and exhibitions. The Composium will kick off with the keynote address, “Sustainability as a Collaborative Practice,” delivered […]
Banksy’s latest creation, revealed on Instagram, boldly addresses social justice through a mural located at the Royal Courts of Justice, featuring a judge ready to strike a protester. This work coincides with the ongoing pro-Palestine demonstrations and widespread arrests in London, as reported by The Daily Mail. Informal interpretations suggest that the artwork comments on these events, although the artist […]
Yayoi Kusama’s art will be honored in a much-awaited retrospective at the Fondation Beyeler in Basel, commencing on October 12, 2025. This exhibition will highlight the artist’s vast career spanning over seven decades, featuring her iconic polka dot paintings, pumpkin sculptures, and Infinity Mirror Rooms. Emphasizing her innovative approach, the retrospective will include a varied array of media such as […]
A Brazilian educator named Giovanna Macedo has ingeniously implemented technology to motivate her fourth-grade pupils by turning them into adults with their ideal professions using ChatGPT. By inquiring about the careers they aspire to, Macedo gained insights into their interests and personalities, assisting them in picturing a future filled with ambition and opportunity. Students such as Davi, who pictured himself […]