Flower wave
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Flower wave
A giant flower carpet inspired by The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai is seen at the historic Grand Place in Brussels, Belgium.
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Ana Silva, Angolan Artist, Embroiders the World's Fragilities with Discards
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Ana Silva, Angolan Artist, Embroiders the World's Fragilities with Discards
Angolan artist Ana Silva transforms discarded textiles and plastic bags into powerful art installations, using embroidery to highlight textile pollution and the social fragilities of African women. Her work, bridging Portugal and Angola, serves as a vital expression of id…
wired.com
The Hottest New AI Chatbot Is Just a Guy Answering Your Questions
ChatTJB, marketed as an AI chatbot, is actually a project by Tucker Bryant where he personally answers user queries to comment on society's relationship with technology.
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Head of ICRO outlines strategic cultural diplomacy goals during 'Last Bell' exhibition in Najaf
ICRO head discusses art and calligraphy initiatives at 'Last Bell' exhibit in Iraq.
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Iranian Musician Hamid Reza E'tehad Remembered Through His Music
Iranian musician Hamid Reza E'tehad, a prominent figure in the second generation of Iranian pop music, passed away on August 8, 2023. To commemorate his life and work, a memorial concert was held at the House of Artists in Sari, Iran, featuring his daughter Azadeh E'tehad…
France: Royal Chapel opens for two months at Versailles Palace
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France: Royal Chapel opens for two months at Versailles Palace
The royal chapel at the Palace of Versailles has opened its doors to the public for the first time until September 27th, offering a world of classical art to discover.
tehrantimes.com
New York art installation mocking Trump’s Iran policy gains international attention
A satirical art installation mocking US President Donald Trump over his role in the recent war against Iran has attracted widespread international media attention after appearing in New York.
Before the art islands, a reason to stop in Okayama
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Before the art islands, a reason to stop in Okayama
The Rabbit Hole museum in Okayama is helping redefine the city as a contemporary-art destination, making it a worthwhile stop before visiting the art islands of the Seto Inland Sea.
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Is paying artists enough to convince them to embrace AI?
Pippa, an AI startup, is attempting to create an ethical generative AI video platform by offering artists a revenue share when their styles are used. This model aims to address concerns about AI training on copyrighted work, despite the company's current reliance on some …
tehrantimes.com
What’s in Tehran art galleries
Several art galleries in Tehran are hosting various exhibitions featuring paintings and sculptures by Iranian artists. The exhibitions include works by Masih Ghasemian, Feyal Taghaddos, and others.
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Filipino Artist Sues AI Meme Generator Over Ad Templates
A Filipino cartoonist has sued the company behind AI ad generator Memes.ai, alleging it sold access to his best-known comic as a template for advertising.
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Amy Sherald on 'Ecclesia,' her most ambitious work yet
American realist portraitist Amy Sherald discusses her most ambitious work yet, a triptych called 'Ecclesia,' featuring three massive paintings with curved canvases on top, each featuring a Black person in brightly-colored clothing gazing out from a watchtower.
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Poetry for Engineers: A Martian Rover Sends a Postcard Home
A Martian rover sends a postcard home, written in the form of a poem by Paul Jones, a renowned poet and computer scientist.
Ghana: Repurposing Billboards to Highlight the Ravages of Fast Fashion in Africa
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Ghana: Repurposing Billboards to Highlight the Ravages of Fast Fashion in Africa
Ghanaian artist Emmanuel Aggrey Tieku uses discarded second-hand clothing to create monumental installations on billboards in Accra, Ghana, drawing attention to the environmental and social impact of fast fashion. His "Baleboards" project transforms commercial advertising…
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Sealed In Foil: BMAG's New Focus on Trading Cards
BMAG is shifting its focus to trading cards, exploring their connection to Bitcoin's ideals of authenticity, scarcity, and value. The company will debut a Trading Card Expo at Bitcoin Asia 2026, featuring a marketplace, live activations, and a curated gallery presentation.
Giant hot dog sculpture returns to New York Times Square
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Giant hot dog sculpture returns to New York Times Square
A 20-meter (65-foot) giant hot dog sculpture, 'Hot Dog: The Second Serving', has been unveiled in New York's Times Square, celebrating America's 250th anniversary.
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Minab Awakening Lullabies intl. festival to be held in response to US-Israeli atrocities
The Islamic Culture and Relations Organization is organizing the first International Minab Awakening Lullabies Festival in response to the US-Israeli atrocities in Minab. The festival aims to mobilize a global artistic response to the massacre, with a call to mothers acro…
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Iranian Academy of Arts to hold virtual exhibition for prominent Uzbek painter Akmal Nuriddinov
The Iranian Academy of Arts will hold a virtual exhibition of selected paintings by Akmal Nuriddinov, a prominent Uzbek painter. The exhibition aims to strengthen cultural and artistic diplomacy between Iran and Uzbekistan.
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Sohrab Sepehri’s Painting Breaks All-Time Sales Record of Tehran Auction
Sohrab Sepehri’s “High Horizon” sold for 38.5 billion tomans, setting a new record in the 25th Tehran Auction.
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Exiled Cuban artist Otero Alcantara has arrived in US, Rubio confirms
Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara, a high-profile Cuban artist, has arrived in the United States after spending five years in prison. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed Alcantara's arrival and called on the Cuban government to free 700 other political prisoners.
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Kiarostami commemoration highlights art diplomacy as tool for international relations
A commemoration event honoring the late master filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami was held at the Cinema Museum of Iran. The event aimed to examine the global standing of Kiarostami’s cinematic legacy and introduce a new approach to art diplomacy to enhance international relation…
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What’s in Tehran art galleries
Several art exhibitions are currently underway in Tehran, featuring works by various artists. These exhibitions showcase a range of styles and themes, from geometric patterns to portraits.
Unfinished Homework artistic event to honor child martyrs on Tabiat Bridge
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Unfinished Homework artistic event to honor child martyrs on Tabiat Bridge
Tehran's Tabiat Bridge will host 'Unfinished Homework', a cultural and artistic event dedicated to the memory of over 400 Iranian children who lost their lives during the recent war.
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100 artworks to be offered at 25th Tehran Auction
The 25th Tehran Auction is set to take place on Friday, featuring 100 artworks with an estimated total value between 354 and 423 billion Tomans. The auction is commencing at a time when the Iranian visual arts market has experienced one of its most sluggish periods since …
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Iranian cultural institutions partner on art economy and innovation projects
Iranian cultural institutions Dafineh Museums Institute and the Institute for Culture and Art Development signed a memorandum of understanding to expand cooperation in scientific, cultural, artistic, and social projects.
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Claude for Creative Work
Anthropic releases Claude for creative work, a set of connectors that allow Claude to work alongside software creative professionals rely on. The connectors enable users to extend their reach and automate repetitive tasks.
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New painting by Abdolhamid Ghadirian bids farewell to Martyr Leader
Iranian painter Abdolhamid Ghadirian has unveiled a new artwork titled 'In the Path of Light,' which narrates the moments of millions of people bidding farewell to the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
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Interior With Women Beside a Linen Cupboard - The Atlantic
A detailed look at Pieter de Hooch's painting 'Interior With Women Beside a Linen Cupboard' and its intricate composition.
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What’s in Tehran art galleries
Several art exhibitions are currently on display in Tehran, featuring works by various artists. The exhibitions include paintings by Mohammad Khalili, Marjan Hatefi, Saeideh Ahmadi, Azadeh Barbod, Nazanin Behzadi, Amir Kabirnejad, Nasrollah Radesh, Mehrdad Aboutalebi, Sha…
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A New Experiential Gallery Just Might Change Your Mind About AI Art
Dataland, a new experiential gallery cofounded by artist Refik Anadol in Los Angeles, aims to redefine AI art through immersive installations like "Machine Dreams: Rainforest." It uses custom-trained AI models and biometric data to create interactive digital experiences.