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Cultural Adviser mourns death of eminent folk singer Farida Parveen
Views Bangladesh
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September 14, 2025
Cultural Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki has expressed profound grief over the death of renowned artist Farida Parveen, who passed away at 10:15pm on Saturday while undergoing treatment. She was 71. In an official condolence message, Farooki stated...
Cultural Compass: Flanders Festival Ghent, Verdi's comedic side, a sneak peak in Bruges and more
Belga News Agency
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September 14, 2025
Every Sunday, Belga English picks its favourite events from the cultural agenda. This week: The masses descend on Ghent for a whirlwind of music, Shakespeare and opera come together for comedy romp, Bruges teases its newest cultural icon and much...
AI Expansion in India: Tamil Nadu Government Launches Pilot Programme 'TN SPARK' To Teach AI, Robotics, Coding, and Digital Skills in Government Schools
Latestly
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September 14, 2025
Chennai, September 14: Exposure to Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics and digital tools is no longer confined to private schools. In a significant step towards bridging the technological divide, the Tamil Nadu government has rolled out a pilot...
Art lovers rejoice: the National Gallery can finally show us when painting really gets exciting | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
The Guardian
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September 14, 2025
One of my favourite paintings in the National Gallery’s collection technically breaks the rules: Paul Cézanne’s Bathers (Les Grandes Baigneuses) was painted in the last decade of his life, its date given as about 1894-1905. It was probably...
Cultural Reckoning
The Nation
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September 14, 2025
The decision by the Netherlands to join Ireland and Slovenia in threatening to boycott Eurovision if Israel participates is more than symbolic. It is a powerful indication that the cultural sphere—long manipulated to normalise Israel’s...
Art for mental health
The Nation Malawi
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September 14, 2025
Mental health issues are on the rise and slowly becoming a burden that needs to be effectively addressed. The consequences are often dire; hence, collective efforts are needed in the midst of underfunding towards mental health services. Mbanase...
The artistic legacy of Aldo Micallef-Grimaud (1925-2010)
The Malta Independent
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Aldo Micallef-Grimaud stands as one of Malta's most influential modern painters, celebrated for his ability to blend technical mastery with emotional depth. His artistic journey, shaped by a rigorous education and a commitment to preserving...
The marimba: Sounding change and inspiring growth in Zimbabwean society
The Standard
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From rural village gatherings to urban music festivals, marimba ensembles have long fostered unity, intergenerational learning, and the celebration of local heritage. In Zimbabwe, the marimba is more than just an instrument; it is a living symbol...
Penang’s Unique Cultural Heritage To Shine At Malaysia Day Celebration
Bernama
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September 14, 2025
By Siti Azila Alias BUTTERWORTH, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Day 2025 celebration at the PICCA Convention Centre @ Butterworth Arena this Tuesday promises a captivating opening performance that will highlight the uniqueness of Penang’s...
Review: Robert Frank and Gerhard Steidl: Photobooks at Democratic Art Objects
No Man Is An Island
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September 14, 2025
語言: English Photo Credit: Enbion Micah Aan ROBERT FRANK AND GERHARD STEIDL: Photobooks at Democratic Art Objects is a rare opportunity for photography fans in Taiwan to see the collaboration between Robert Frank, one of the finest artists the...
President Zardari calls for deeper Pak-China cultural ties
Business Recorder
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September 14, 2025
President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday reaffirmed Pakistan’s readiness to work with China and other nations to expand cultural exchanges, strengthen creative industries and promote understanding and a culture of tolerance. He said culture remained...
Why Beliefs About Technology Training Hurts Workplace Innovation
Forbes
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Why Beliefs About Technology Training Hurts Workplace Innovation getty People often say things like, “I don’t need to understand technology because the computer does it for me.” At first, this might seem practical. After all, most tools today are...
People’s Arc of Suffolk’s Lakeland Day Hab host Family Art Show
TBR Newsmedia
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September 14, 2025
Families and friends gathered at People’s Arc of Suffolk’s Lakeland Day Habilitation program in Ronkonkoma on Friday, August 29, for a special art show celebrating the creativity and determination of participants. The event featured works ranging...
Arab artists take centre stage as Aichi Triennale 2025 opens under UAE leadership
The National News
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The Aichi Triennale 2025 opened in Japan this weekend with a powerful political message from its artistic director, Hoor Al Qasimi, President of Sharjah Art Foundation. The Triennale, which runs from September 13 to November 30 across the Aichi...
TN launches pilot AI, robotics programme in govt schools
Telengana Today
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September 14, 2025
Tamil Nadu has launched a pilot programme in government schools to teach students AI, coding, and digital tools, aiming to bridge the tech divide and prepare youth for a digital future. Published Date - 14 September 2025, 12:28 PM Chennai:...
Japanese Art and Ike no Taiga (Edo Period and China)
Modern Tokyo Times
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September 14, 2025
Japanese Art and Ike no Taiga (Edo Period and China) Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Edo Period is often cast in the shadow of isolation and rigid hierarchy—a time when Japan seemed sealed off from the world, its people bound by birth and...
New global story emerges at Toledo Museum of Art— and Korea is part of it
Korea Herald
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September 14, 2025
TMA aims to finish the comprehensive gallery reinstallation by 2027, reinforcing global narrative with accumulated collection The Toledo Museum of Art in Ohio recently acquired “Ecriture No.16-76” by Korean dansaekhwa master Park Seo-bo. It now...
FROM CULTURE TO COMFORT – GNBS PROMOTES STANDARDS FOR INDIGENOUS FURNITURE
Kaieteur News
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September 14, 2025
Sep 14, 2025 News GNBS IN FOCUS Kaieteur News – What if the chair you sat on, or the table you dined at, told a story of tradition, craftsmanship, and cultural pride? In Guyana, furniture made from bamboo, rattan, wicker, tibisiri, and nibbi is...
The Changemakers: 10 stars of Rajasthan who have made society proud
Awaz The Voice
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September 14, 2025
Jaipur Rajasthan is known for its sandy deserts, historical monuments, especially forts, vibrant culture, and above all, its brave people, some of whom are inspiring others and changing society for the better. Under our series 'The Changemakers',...
Liked Google Nano Banana’s 3D figurine? Try these AI tools to create 3D figures
Digit.in
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September 14, 2025
In the past week, a new AI model from Google has been making waves across social media. Known officially as Gemini 2.5 Flash, also Nano Banana, the model has quickly become a viral sensation on social media platforms. Platforms such as Twitter/X,...