, April 12 — A fire has destroyed several symbolic motifs, including the ‘monstrous face of fascism’ and the ‘dove of peace’, created for the Bengali New Year celebrations organised by the Faculty of Fine Arts at Dhaka University. “The fire is believed to have started between 4:45 am and …
adminjagoan Why Nigerians should embrace martial art – Expert
A martial arts expert, Steven Cowan, has given reasons why everyone, including Nigerians, should embrace and become a martial artist. The British-born martial artist, who specialises in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, said the innate benefits of the art are enormous, transforming the body and mind. According to him, martial arts isn’t just …
Marova fuses tradition, innovation in new album
ACCLAIMED Zimbabwean jazz maestro Filbert Marova on Wednesday unveiled his highly anticipated seven-track album, Metamorphosis, to be released today, marking his sixth studio album to date. The ground-breaking project introduces mbiriano, a revolutionary new musical style where Marova performs mbira-inspired keyboard textures by fusing the intricate rhythms of the traditional …
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 …
Hanumankind embraces Indian traditions as he performs at Coachella with Chenda Melam
California [US], April 13 (ANI): Rapper Hanumankind made Indians proud with his recent performance at Coachella 2025 in California, USA. He truly won the hearts of the audience by embracing Indian culture, as he appeared on the stage with Chenda Melam (a traditional percussion ensemble from Kerala). Representing his home …
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 …
‘Ananda Shobhajatra’ welcomes Bengali New Year with message against fascism
, April 14 — ‘Ananda Shobhajatra’, marking the first day of the Bengali New Year, was brought out from the Faculty of Fine Arts at Dhaka University on Monday morning, reinforcing messages of unity, peace, and resistance against oppression. This year’s theme-“Noboborsher Oikotan, Fasibader Oboshan” (The Harmony of New Year, …
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 …
Punjab Culture Day to be celebrated at Alhamra from 18th
The Lahore Arts Council, Alhamra, is set to come alive with colour, rhythm and heritage as it will host Punjab Culture Day celebrations from April 18 to 19. The vibrant two-day festival by the Department of Information and Culture promises an immersive showcase of Punjab’s rich traditions, music, art and …