The Rwandan Society of Authors (RSAU) on April 25 distributed over Rwf25 million in royalties to both local and international artistes, in celebration of World Intellectual Property Day, observed annually on April 26. This marked the fourth royalties distribution by RSAU since the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) approved a royalty …
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Child Accidentally Damages $60M Mark Rothko Painting at Dutch Museum
A painting by Mark Rothko was damaged by a child during an “unsupervised moment,” as reported by a Dutch museum. The abstract painting from 1960, “Grey, Orange on Maroon, No. 8”, was “scratched” by a child visiting the Rotterdam gallery Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen where it was on display. The …
Foreign Journalists Bewitched by the Magic of Peking Opera at Chaoyang Cultural Center
On April 29, Beijing hosted a gathering for international reporters at the Chaoyang Peking Opera Cultural & Arts Centre where they were treated to an enthralling display of Peking Opera—an integral part of Chinese cultural heritage. As part of an effort to foster mutual understanding and appreciation between China and …
Armenian Virtuoso Haik Kazazazyan Claims Top Honor at Inaugural Classic Violin Olympus Competition in Dubai
Armenian maestro Haik Kazazyan has been declared the champion of the first-ever Classic Violin Olympus held in Dubai. Kazazyan triumphed after a gruelling six rounds at Dubai’s Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, scooping €200,000 in cash and a Stradivari-model violin handcrafted by renowned Italian luthier Fabio Piagentini. The 42-year-old clinched the championship …
Impressionist Masterpiece: Monet’s 134-Year-Old Giverny Landscape Up for Auction (International Edition)
A Monet painting is about to go on sale at Christie’s. Experts estimate that this Impressionist piece could fetch 30 to 50 million dollars. Nearly a century after he passed away, Claude Monet’s Impressionist artwork continues to captivate art lovers globally. The upcoming auction of one of his paintings created …
Lahore’s Digital Arts Festival: A Six-Year Journey of Innovation, Inclusion, and Imagination
In Pakistan, as of April 29, this year commemorates the sixth anniversary of the Lahore Digital Arts Festival (LDF). It stands out as an innovative stage that has reshaped the significance of digital innovation within the country. Launched in 2019 by digital visionary Najamul Assar, LDF has emerged as a …