Out Now: Top Contenders Revealed for the 2024 Kuenyehia Prize in Contemporary Art

The Kuenyehia Prize recognizes and honors The region’s most exceptional talents aged 25 to 40 in West Africa receive recognition. The winners and runners-up gain access to monetary awards, resources for improving their craft, as well as increased visibility via connections fostered by the Kuenyehia Trust. The recognition bestowed upon …

Alhamra Presents: Sarangi & Violin Concert bezpoصند صند

On April 27, the Lahore Arts Council presented an enchanting concert featuring the Sarangi and Violin. This event showcased the profound beauty of these two significant instruments from South Asia. Distinguished sarangi player Zohaib Hassan and acclaimed violinist Abdul Wahab enchanted the crowd with their exceptional renditions. Chairman Alhamra, Razi …

Phu Quoc’s ‘Kiss of the Sea’ Spectacle Claims World Record Title

The “Kiss of the Sea” performance in Phu Quoc was awarded the title of “Largest permanent water projection theater” by the Guinness World Records on April 23rd. For the first time, an open-air theater in Vietnam has earned a Guinness World Record, becoming only the second such accolade for Phu …

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 …

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 …

Newa-jazz fusion at the Sydney Opera House

Kathmandu, April 20 — Hari Maharjan Project is set to perform Culture In Sync at the Sydney Opera House on June 19, 2025. This genre-defying concert, presented by Sangam Productions, fuses the rhythmic vitality of Newa musical traditions from the Kathmandu Valley with the improvisation of contemporary jazz. Following its …

In Monaco, a one of a kind exhibition on legendary Josephine Baker dives into the entertainer’s legacy

From March 6th to June 14th in Monaco, a new exhibition offers a multifaceted homage to the legendary Josephine Baker (1906–1975), the pioneering French-American entertainer and activist, delving into the artistic and cultural resonance of her enduring legacy. This exhibition, curated as a tribute by the acclaimed sculptor and poet …

Finally, the Oscars Will Award Films for Stunts

After years of lobbying, stunt performers will finally get their due. Hard work should be rewarded. It’s plain and simple. But for decades, one aspect of the work that goes behind the scenes while making movies has eschewed giving a portion of the crew the props it absolutely deserves: Stunts. …

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 …

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 …