Chalk Art Magic: Japan’s Erasable Drawings Capture Global Imagination

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 …

PM Stresses Ethical Values

Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has instructed cultural officials nationwide to promote the responsible utilization of technology, encompassing social media platforms, with the aim of safeguarding and respecting Tanzania’s traditions, standards, beliefs, and overall cultural heritage. During his address at the 15th workshop for cultural and sports officials conducted in Dar …

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 …

Ndebele King Champions Cultural Revival

Ndebele King, Bulelani Khumalo, has emphasised the importance of cultural revival while calling on political figures to respect and support the traditional efforts currently underway across Matabeleland and beyond. During an exclusive interview, King Bulelani voiced his concerns about the frequent misinterpretations that occur between those who preserve culture and …

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’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 …

Punjab Culture Festival: Celebrating Tradition Worldwide

Pakistan, April 21 — Culture and traditions truly define any nation globally. Countries that maintain strong ties with their origins and legacy persist in historical memory, keeping their distinctive identities alive. Conversely, nations that forsake their cultural values and customs ultimately risk losing both their significance and recognition. Maryam Nawaz, …

Behind the Legend: Jackie Chan vs. Jet Li as Kung Fu Hero Wong Fei-hung

A century has passed since the passing of kung fu master Wong Fei-hung, who remained relatively unknown throughout his life. Po Fung devoted two decades to studying the life and era of the legendary martial arts expert and traditional healer Wong Fei-hung However, “over the last hundred years, his life …