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  Tadao Ando to design new Dubai Museum of Art
Dubai has unveiled plans for a new cultural institution, The Dubai Museum of Art (DUMA), to be designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando. The project, announced in the presence of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is set to rise on the waters...
 
    
  ASEAN Cultural Day 2025 celebrates unity through shared festive spirit
Washington D.C. (VNA) – ASEAN Cultural Day 2025 took place on October 29 at the Embassy of Malaysia in Washington D.C., celebrating the rich heritage, vibrant festivals, and diverse cultural identities of Southeast Asian nations. This year’s...
 
    
  Difficult Conversations: AI and the Workforce
AI can automate mundane tasks, freeing people up for more creative and productive pursuits. But it can also make workers redundant, widening the wealth gap, making people's lives harder. In this discussion, recorded live at Manny's in San...
 
    
  Orange Foundation, Kompin Artists Host “Treasure Our Chests” Art Exhibition
A vibrant display of creativity and compassion unfolded on Friday, 17th October 2025, when Orange Foundation Sierra Leone, in collaboration with “Kompin Artists”, hosted the “Treasure Our Chests” Art Exhibition. Held at the Orange Foundation...
 
    
  Long Bay Brewing Named Gold Sponsor for Antigua and Barbuda Art Week 2025
Calbert Francis, representing Long Bay Brewing, said the brewery is “thrilled to support an event that celebrates the creativity of our people,” adding that it reflects their commitment to culture and community engagement. Set for November 26 –...
 
    
  Music giant strikes harmony with AI
UMG partners with Stability AI to develop artist-centred, rights-cleared creative tools The Universal Music Group (UMG) and Stability AI have announced a strategic alliance to co-develop professional and commercially safe music-creation tools...
 
    
  More Than an Artist: Harold Smith Builds Space for Kansas City Creatives
Join more than 5,000 readers who receive the latest news from THE VOICE in their inbox! Thick layers of color, scraped and spread with a palette knife, form the faces that have come to define Harold Smith’s art. A self‑taught artist and retired...
 
    
  From Signal blog: 3 Microsoft leaders share big ideas on the future of AI, gaming and work
What happens when AI becomes an invisible companion in everyday life? What can other forms of media and entertainment learn from gaming? And why should leaders rethink skills and talent strategies? These were some of the big questions tackled by...
 
    
  Valley Center Art Gallery unveils 2026 exhibition lineup
The Valley Center Art Gallery will again open its doors to creativity, community, and cultural celebration with a lineup of exhibitions for the 2026 season. Nestled within the Valley Center Library at 29200 Cole Grade Rd., the gallery has become a...
 
    
  Dr. Yaba Blay Now Artist-In-Residence at Most Incredible Studio
Blay, a scholar and cultural worker known for her brand “Professional Black Girl,” said the opportunity felt inevitable. Dr. Yaba Blay has been appointed the first “Professional Black Girl-in-Residence,” at Most Incredible Studio. Blay’s...
 
    
  NADA Partners with Finnish Institutions to Spotlight Country’s Emerging Artists
Three New York galleries will present exhibitions of Finnish contemporary art this winter as part of a new partnership between the Finnish Cultural Institute in New York, the Consulate General of Finland, and the New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA)....
 
    
  Wangaratta Artists Society's 2025 Annual Exhibition open to the public
Wangaratta Chronicle Wangaratta Artists Society’s 2025 Annual Exhibition open to the public Oct 31 2025 Updated 3 hours ago The Wangaratta Artists Society (WAS) invites the community to experience the creativity and talent of local artists at...
 
    
  National Theatre hosts technical training workshop together with German Theatre Group
By Patrick Ofoe Nudzi, GNA Accra, Oct. 30, GNA – The National Theatre of Ghana, in partnership with a team of German theatre professionals, is currently hosting an intensive technical training workshop for its production and technical crew. The...
 
    
  The Art of the Game: Bucharest hosts cultural event dedicated to video games and related arts
Bucharest’s ARCUB Cultural Center will open The Art of the Game (TAG) on November 8 - a large-scale cultural event dedicated to video games and related arts. Curated by Elvira Lupșa, the four-month exhibition and event series will run until March...
 
    
  Canva Launches AI-Driven Creative Operating System in 2025
Canva, the Australian design platform that has democratized graphic creation for millions, unveiled what it describes as its most significant product evolution yet: a new Creative Operating System aimed at integrating artificial intelligence...
 
    
  Tampa artist connects businesses to real-world whimsy with Little Door Club
Credit: Courtesy of Gabriel Tao Gabriel Tao can make even a door to the IRS lead to a world of whimsy. On the Tampa artist’s website, visitors are given a choice of four doors: each promoting one of his businesses, and one last portal labeled “I...
 
    
  Elevate Your Excellence: Dr. Marta Moreno Vega Is The Architect Of Afro-Latin Cultural Equity
by Keka Araújo October 30, 2025 Dr. Moreno Vega is a prolific author and filmmaker whose works are central to Afro-Latino cultural studies. Dr. Marta Moreno Vega is a foundational figure in the global movement for cultural equity. The esteemed...
 
    
  Atlanta artists Ruby Velle and Brian Jordan Jr. connect music, activism and community
The band Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics pose together outdoors in Atlanta. (Ian Rawn) From soul and protest to mixtape and stage, two Atlanta artists turn rhythm into reflection in this week’s WABE Arts. This week’s WABE Arts spotlights two local...
 
    
  Perfect Corp. Expands YouCam AI Pro with New Multi-Model Options for Image and Video Creation
Perfect Corp. , the leading AI and AR technology provider, announced the latest major update to YouCam AI Pro. Building on its existing powerful image generation capabilities, the new YouCam AI Pro now provides full access to multiple AI image and...
 
    
  ‘Genetic Duration’ at Macau’s Tak Sang Pawnshop presents works of 9 artists
Casa de Penhores Tak Sang (德生大按) is the site of an Art Macao exhibition entitled “Genetic Duration”, with nine artists transforming the spaces within the erstwhile pawnshop through paintings, photos, videos, sculptures, among a variety of...