AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAI & Public Protest: Hundreds marched in Vancouver to oppose two planned AI data centres, arguing the trade-off isn’t worth the environmental cost, especially water and power use. Tech Meets Art: A DIY “Patternflow” LED synthesizer turns math and dials into a living canvas of shifting colors, with an optional AI-assisted workflow for new effects. Women’s Creative Space: In Ghazni, a three-day exhibition showcased nearly 70 girls’ works—calligraphy, paintings and crafts—pushing for more support and fewer restrictions on female artists. Arts Funding & Access: Burro’d Theatre received Canada Council for the Arts support to map affordable, artist-led venue models using empty storefronts in underserved communities. Culture, Policy & Performance: India’s Madras High Court set strict anti-obscenity rules for a temple dance programme, including a detailed dress code and curfew. Local Arts Calendar: Boise’s River Street got a fresh mural at Jesse Tree, adding color to a historically diverse neighborhood.
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