The inaugural Zimbabwean Writer’s Retreat by Almasi Collaborative Arts, in partnership with The Public Theatre (New York), concluded yesterday, , with participating playwrights sharing their reflections on the experience. Held in Harare from March 31 to April 12, this pioneering initiative provided a dedicated space for five selected Zimbabwean playwrights …
adminjagoan Preparations for ‘Ananda Shobhajatra’ nearing completion amid enthusiasm
, April 13 — Preparations for the ‘Ananda Shobhajatra’, a vibrant procession to welcome the Bengali New Year 1432, are in their final stages, according to organisers. During a visit to Dhaka University’s Faculty of Fine Arts (Charukola) on Sunday, artists were seen working with great zeal and dedication. The …
PHOTOS: How art shaped Genocide commemoration at Canadian arts centre
Artistic reflection was used to commemorate the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in an event held on April 12 in Ottawa, Canada. The event titled Ku Gicaniro Canada” hosted by Peace and Love Proclaimers Canada, gathered young Rwandans, parents, Genocide survivors and their friends at the Shenkman Arts Center, for …
Capturing beauty that eludes the eye
Kathmandu, April 18 — There is something tender about remembering. Whether it’s how an elder sips their morning tea, the quiet strength in a woman’s gaze, or the lotus leaves floating on a forgotten lake, memory lingers in the everyday. At Siddhartha Art Gallery’s latest exhibition, ‘Chitra Katha’, twenty-eight artists …
Setouchi Triennale int’l art festival kicks off in west Japan’s Seto Inland Sea area
TAKAMATSU — The Setouchi Triennale, one of the largest art festivals in Japan, commenced on April 18, showcasing 256 works by 218 individual and group artists from 37 countries and regions across 17 venues on islands and along coastal areas of the Seto Inland Sea between Kagawa and Okayama prefectures. …
Harmonies of Expression: A celebration of art, Zim-European cultural collaboration and climate change awareness
EUNIC Zimbabwe will present Harmonies of Expression — connecting art, heart and science” a dynamic showcase of artistic collaboration and cultural exchange between Europe and Zimbabwe, culminating in a main exhibition in Harare in May. This groundbreaking event brings together Zimbabwean creative practitioners and artists from across Europe to explore …
Nust FM promotes Bulawayo artists
NATIONAL University of Science and Technology (Nust) FM has launched a segment called Artistic Expressions, which is aimed at promoting up-and-coming artistes in Bulawayo. Nust third year student studying towards a Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Journalism and Media Studies, Annah Thandeka Maseko, is the host. “The aim of …
New partnership to boost global presence of Moroccan handicrafts
Morocco’s government signed a partnership agreement Thursday to promote traditional handicrafts in international markets. The deal, involving the State Secretariat for Handicrafts and the Economy of Solidarity, Maison de l’Artisan, and the Secretariat for Foreign Trade, aims to support artisans in exporting their products and increasing sector revenues. Backed by …
Tayese Academy Of Arts And Culture Presents Her Debut Art “Celebrate Women”, A Showcase Of Women’s Strength, Creativity And Legacy
LAGOS – Tayese Academy of Arts and Culture has announced Celebrate Women Exhibition, her debut art exhibition targeted at celebrating women/men in arts. It is a dynamic showcase honouring the creativity, resilience, and impact of women/men in the arts and beyond. The exhibition will open on 26th of April, 2025 …
U.S. Embassy celebrates year-long exhibit of Lebanese artworks
U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Lisa Johnson has hosted a reception to celebrate the “A Thread of Hope” exhibit featuring 68 works of art by Lebanese artists at the U.S. Embassy. Johnson expressed gratitude to the more than 70 artists who generously have partnered with the U.S. Embassy since 2022 on …