ASAHI, Chiba — Chalkboard art transforms school blackboards into vibrant artistic spaces. This art form has been gaining popularity in Japan, with many students showcasing their talents in the “Kokuban Art Koshien” (blackboard art national championships), which began in 2015. The Mainichi Shimbun spoke with Rana Suzuki, a 30-year-old blackboard …
Alhamra Hosts Global Delegation for Transcontinental Cultural Exchange
Lahore, Pakistan – On April 25th, the Lahore Arts Council warmly welcomed an array of international visitors hailing from France, Turkey, Belarus, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, and various other nations for a touching tribute to worldwide unity via artistic expression and cultural exchange. This visit was a key instance of …
Artist explores the language of silence
Visitors to the art exhibit are encouraged to appreciate the strength found in tranquility among a range of emotions and sentiments as part of “The Exquisite Silence,” currently on display at West Eden Gallery up till May 25. The exhibition features works by Jittima Sangeemsunthron, a celebrated Thai photographer known …
Exhibition Features Art That Speaks Volumes and Sings
Art lovers are invited to explore a new language of sight and sound during “Resonant Abstractions”, which is running at SAC Gallery, until May 31. This marks D-Jai Kosiyabong’s inaugural solo show where they explore the convergence of visual art, sound, language, and memory. The exhibit offers an engaging multidimensional …
Global Rubber Art: The International Edition (English)
A dark French Louis-style vanity table appears strikingly exquisite. Perched atop it is a jet-black vase containing sophisticated black roses, alongside several black cosmetics arranged neatly on the surface. To the left stands a dress form adorned with an chic black cocktail dress, while on the right sits a sleek …
Turner Prize Nominates Neurodivergent and Refugee Artists in International Edition
Among those shortlisted for this year’s Turner Prize are a non-verbal neurodiverse artist, a former Iraqi refugee, and one of the youngest nominees in the award’s history. Nnena Kalu, Mohammed Sami, Zadie Xa, and Rene Matić—who at age 27 becomes the second-youngest nominee following Damien Hirst—are among those vying for …
Turner’s Innovative Spirit Lives On: Meet the 2025 Prize Finalists!
Nnena Kalu, Rene Matić, Mohammed Sami and Zadie Xa have been shortlisted for this year’s Turner Prize. Announced on the 250th anniversary of English artist JMW Turner’s birth, the four artists will now prepare for an exhibition of their work later this year before a winner is chosen. Set up …
DCT Abu Dhabi Chairman Reveals Plans to Expand Country’s Art Collection for Global Cultural Dominance
Abu Dhabi is significantly bolstering its cultural investments to solidify its position as an international center for the arts. During an exclusive interview, Mohammed Khalifa Al Mubarak, who heads the Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) Abu Dhabi, detailed the emirate’s plans, covering everything from expanding museums to unveiling the …
Morocco and Île-de-France Join Forces on African Art Museum
An agreement outlining an intended collaboration between Morocco’s Fondation Nationale des Musées (FNM) and the Île-de-France Region was signed on Monday at the Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Rabat. Signed by FNM President Mehdi Qotbi and Île-de-France Regional Council President Valérie Pécresse, the accord details the …
Pop Art Pioneer: Roy Lichtenstein’s Masterworks Make Their Auction Debut
A once-in-a-generation collection of Roy Lichtenstein’s Art pieces are set for auction in May, with Sotheby’s anticipating that this lively collection could fetch over $35 million (€30.8 million). The auction will showcase 40 items from the renowned pop art innovator’s private collection—a veritable bounty of artworks including paintings, drawings, sculptures, …