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Palawan Island’s Art And Culture Groups Confront Development Boom

A Philippine woman wears a straw while she participates in the Foundation Day Festival. | Location: Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines. getty Palawan Island, a western Philippine archipelago, has emerged as one of Asia’s most sought-after luxury …

Hommage à Koyo Kouoh, une curatrice qui a porté haut l’art africain

La disparition soudaine de Koyo Kouoh, curatrice d’origine camerounaise, à seulement 57 ans, a bouleversé le monde de l’art. Figure incontournable de la scène artistique africaine, son influence dépassait largement les frontières du continent. Née en 1967 …

Precious crafts of thatching and violin-making are under threat

Your article on the sad decline in some British crafts (Welsh thatching and ship figurehead carving added to UK crafts red list, 13 May) noted that “thatched roofs in Wales are becoming ‘more similar to English styles of thatch’. The Welsh style is …

Artist Derek Sullivan’s latest project explores a famous sculpture left on Ontario farmland since 1972

Ontario artist Derek Sullivan has no special affection for the minimalist sculpture of the 1960s and 1970s, with its unadorned surfaces and abstract geometries. And he detects some hubris in the American land art movement of the period, which inserted …

Dartmouth-bound black belt kicks butt in martial arts — and in the classroom

She’s the best around. A Dartmouth-bound Long Island high schooler is kicking the competition by earning a coveted black belt at an accelerated pace — all while keeping a 4.0 GPA with tons of extracurriculars in the mix. “The black belt was at the top of …

Gods arrive from India, myths grow Tinguely and meat gets sensual – the week in art

Exhibition of the week Ancient India: Living Traditions Ambitious blockbuster that shows how Hindu, Jain and Buddhist art assumed their shapes and inspired the world. British Museum, London, 22 Mayto 19 October Also showing To Improvise a Mountain The …

This Art Quiz Starts Easy But Gets So Hard That Less Than 5% Of People Can Get Every Question Right

Jaffrey Civic Center presents Spring Art Show

The Jaffrey Civic Center’s annual Spring Art Show is on display through June 21 in the Auditorium Gallery at 40 Main St. An opening reception will be held Friday, May 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. Visitors can meet the artists, learn about their creative process and …

Life-size Melania Trump statue stolen after first sculpture was torched & artist has theory about who’s behind theft

A BRONZE statue of Melania Trump has been stolen, and the artist behind the impressive work fears it was targeted for an eye-rolling reason. This is the second life-size likeness of Melania to be targeted by brazen criminals. 3 A statue of Melania Trump …

Artists, neighbors pack Beverly Arts Center for Art Comp 48 opening night

The Jack Simmerling Gallery pulsed with energy May 9 as artists, neighbors and art lovers filled the Beverly Arts Center for the 48th annual Art Comp opening reception. The two-hour event kicked off this year’s juried exhibition, which celebrates local and …

PRESS RELEASE: Inspire Arts Lakewood, May 30 to July 3

Presented by Lakewood Heritage, Culture & the Arts May 15, 2025 – Discover Lakewood’s vibrant arts scene during the monthlong celebration of INSPIRE Arts Lakewood! From May 30 to July 3, explore a diverse array of free and low-cost arts and culture …

Past & Present: Celebrating 15 Years of Art Division

Special Event - Exhibition of Current Students & Alumni, Silent Auction, Open House Sunday, June 22, 2025, 11AM - 4PM LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In celebration of its 15th anniversary, Art Division is …

Heartland Arts Council celebrates 20th anniversary

Once a month, representatives of arts and culture organizations and individual arts champions meet as the Heartland Arts Council to coordinate calendars, share information and incubate interest in new arts projects. They have met to do this work for 20 …

Week in art: Check out these exhibits around the county

Boulder area 15th Street Gallery: Featuring lithographs by Santa Fe artist Rodney Carswell; open by appointment only; 1708 15th St., Boulder; 15thstreetgalleryboulder.com Art and Soul Gallery: Downtown space that offers a selection of fine art and jewelry; …

Pop art imagines the West in a new exhibit

When you think of pop art, Andy Warhol’s Campbell's soup cans might come to mind. But he also turned his psychedelic palette toward the West. Some of his prints of Western subjects are in an exhibition opening at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West on …

Dubai gallery brings African art to the Gulf

Alserkal Avenue in Dubai, the art district home to over 70 contemporary art galleries, in April saw the opening of its first dedicated African space. The Efie Gallery’s new Africa-focused space made its debut with an exhibition featuring Afro-Cuban artist …

West Valley Arts Council opens Native American art exhibit

The West Valley Arts Council is celebrating Indigenous storytelling and culture through a new visual art exhibition titled "IMPRINT: Native American Stories," on display at the Arts HQ Gallery from May 16 through June 19. The show is part of the …

Brighton Public Arts Committee looks back on what they’ve accomplished

With a new guidebook coming that showcases all the art and sculptures around Brighton and their locations, the Brighton Public Art Committee is taking some time to reflect on where they’ve been and what they’ve accomplished. The committee was established …

Hockey and nature inspire Pitt Meadows art exhibit by retired NHL goalie

Richard Brodeur has a collection called "My Childhood Hockey Memories" that is part of the exhibit Richard Brodeur knows a thing or two about saving a slapshot.  But even before the now retired Vancouver Canucks goaltender stepped onto the ice in …

San Francisco Offers Free Hot Water Heaters to Advance Clean Energy

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- San Francisco continues to lead the charge in the fight against climate change with its innovative new program aimed at eliminating gas-powered appliances and transitioning …

Bay Area Moves Toward a Greener Future: Gas Water Heaters to Be Phased Out

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) has announced a pioneering regulation to prohibit the sale and installation of gas water heaters in the Bay Area starting in …

Initiative Proposes Michelangelo Masterpiece as a Gift to Pope Leo XIV

An international group seeks to present a newly discovered Michelangelo sculpture to Pope Leo XIV, symbolizing cultural ties between Italy and the US. FRANKFURT, GERMANY, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A group of European art enthusiasts has …

The Partnership to End HIV, STDs, and Hepatitis Urges Congress to Reject Medicaid Cuts and Misguided Work Requirements

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Partnership to End HIV, STDs, and Hepatitis —a coalition including NMAC, The AIDS Institute, National Coalition of STD Directors, NASTAD (National Alliance of State and …

STUDIO SALE OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTIST VINCENT SMITH

May 27th at 12pm EST. LARCHMONT, NY, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vincent D. Smith (1929 - 2003) is distinctive for his adept utilization of mixed media, striking colors, and references to the rich visual culture of the …

FLEOA Members Rally to Support Law Enforcement Legislation and Defend Pay and Benefits During National Police Week

WASHINGTON, CT, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Members of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) gathered in the nation’s capital during National Police Week to honor our fallen brothers and sisters and their …

Jeff Wenninger Launches New Website to Foster Dialogue on Law Enforcement Accountability and Reform

CLEVELAND, OH, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jeff Wenninger, retired LAPD Lieutenant, author, speaker, and CEO of Law Enforcement Consultants, LLC, is excited to announce the launch of his newly designed website, jeffwenninger …

E-2 Visa Applicants on New Interview Challenges at U.S. Embassy in London

Recent procedural shifts at the US London Embassy have made the process more demanding and unpredictable, LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Immigration Partners (Washington, D.C.) Advises E-2 Visa …

Rose Bowl Aquatics Center and The City of Pasadena Make a Splash for Water Safety

RBAC Launches Inaugural “Treading for Water Safety” Campaign and Kicks Off 35th Anniversary on International Water Safety Day PASADENA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful show of unity and action, the Rose Bowl …

Two California Businesses and Their Owners Resolve Allegations They Misrepresented Businesses’ Size to Obtain Paycheck ...

JEV&B Services LLC and D4 Inc., two entities with their principal places of business in California, and their owners — William Nelson and Vicki Rollins — have agreed to pay $153,598.90 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by …

New Jersey Return Preparer Pleads Guilty to Preparing False Tax Returns for Clients

A New Jersey man pleaded guilty yesterday to preparing false tax returns for clients. The following is according to court documents and statements made in court: Vito A. Pascarella, of Somerset, ran a tax preparation business. Pascarella prepared, and …

Planning Department Advances Two New Office-To-Residential Conversion Projects

The Planning Department this month recommended approval of real estate actions related to public land in two locations in Roxbury, and of three new development projects to the BPDA Board. All were approved. The newly approved development projects represent …

The Republican Recap: Week of May 12, 2025

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5 Steps to Avoid Picking a Lemon Amid Tariff Turmoil

With 25% tariffs on imports, new car prices are up, driving buyers to used cars and raising the risk of ending up with a costly “lemon.” LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the recent implementation of 25% …

82-Acre Off-Market Texas Tract Available for AI, Crypto and Energy Development

Texas Land Opportunity for Global Investors: 82 acres unzoned Texas land near Dallas for $1.2M. Ideal for global AI, crypto, & BESS investors. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Texas leads the global surge in AI, …

Mazama Energy & MicroThermal Energy Embarks to Drill Deeper with Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS)

Superhot Rock (SHR) Geothermal Demonstration Project HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MicroSeismic® Inc. (MSI) is proud to announce our first EGS contract in the field with Mazama Energy, Inc. (Mazama) to utilize …

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Applauds Verizon for $5 Billion Pledge to American Small Businesses

WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly commends Verizon for its bold commitment to invest $5 billion over the next five years in U.S. small business …

MyLegalWin Launches 2025 Honors: Celebrating the Nation’s Top Attorneys and Law Firms Driving Legal Wins Across America

Recognizing the attorneys and law firms behind America’s most trusted legal outcomes—published and updated throughout 2025. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MyLegalWin has officially launched the 2025 rollout of its …

Historic Haitian Film 'July 7: Who Killed the President of Haiti' Premieres tomorrow Across Global Theaters

A Final Call to Media Ahead of Haitian Flag Day Weekend NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a landmark cultural moment for Haitian cinema, July 7: Who Killed the President of Haiti will premiere in theaters …

Thirty Gang Members and Associates Indicted on Racketeering, Murder, Drug Trafficking, Fraud, and Firearm Charges

An eight-count indictment was unsealed in the Southern District of Georgia charging 30 defendants – all alleged Sex Money Murder (SMM) gang members and associates – with crimes including racketeering (RICO) conspiracy, murder in aid of racketeering, …