150 artists of African descent celebrated in 'Black Paris' exhibition at Pompidou Center
An unprecedented exhibition at the Pompidou Center in Paris explores the presence and influence of Black artists in the city from the 1950s to 2000
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150 artists of African descent celebrated in 'Black Paris' exhibition at Pompidou Center
An unprecedented exhibition at the Pompidou Center in Paris explores the presence and influence of Black artists in the city from the 1950s to 2000ABC News - 6d -
‘The colour of my skin didn’t matter’: exhibition shines light on black artists in postwar Paris
Pompidou Centre show featuring 150 artists of African heritage is the last before the gallery shuts for five years. For many black artists and intellectuals, postwar Paris was a cosmopolitan hub. ...The Guardian - 5d -
Visitors flock to Paris’s Pompidou Centre before it closes for renovations
Art lovers catch last glimpse of prestigious art collection before gallery shuts for five years for major revamp. Visitors from around the world have been flocking to the Pompidou Centre in Paris ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Supersized pearls and crystal bows: Chanel lures celebrity crowd to Paris
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Larry Stanton: the artist who captured New York’s gay scene at a time of crisis
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Bay Area musician connects to his roots with a West African instrument
Amid Black History Month celebrations in February, some local musicians say they are finding more opportunities at various venues to share their work and stories.CBS News - Mar. 3 -
Bay Area musician connects to his roots with a West African instrument
Amid Black History Month celebrations in February, some local musicians say they are finding more opportunities at various venues to share their work and stories.CBS News - Mar. 3 -
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Sitting in the window of the Artfunk gallery on Jackson Street in San Francisco is a painting of jazz legend John Coltrane. While most people walking by will see the image of a great musician, ...CBS News - Mar. 3 -
Black Panther artist's painting of jazz legend catches eye of Spike Lee
Sitting in the window of the Artfunk gallery on Jackson Street in San Francisco is a painting of jazz legend John Coltrane. While most people walking by will see the image of a great musician, ...CBS News - Mar. 3 -
Where the art of Edvard Munch comes alive: a city break in Oslo
As a new exhibition celebrating the portraits of Edvard Munch opens at London’s National Portrait Gallery, we take a trip to the artist’s home city in Norway. I reach Ekeberg Park at sunset and ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
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Cuttings of tree captured by John Constable being planted on restored Devon floodplain. Captured by John Constable in one of his most celebrated paintings, the black poplar tree was once as common ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Trump Reimagines the Kennedy Center: Elvis, ‘Cats’ and Babe Ruth
A recording of President Trump’s private remarks at a Kennedy Center board meeting shows that he mused about bestowing honors on dead celebrities and people from outside the arts.The New York Times - 5d -
‘Like a game of black-belt level Jenga’: inside the ancient art of Japanese carpentry
From the earthquake-defying joints that support a 13th-century temple to the delicacy of sashimono puzzle boxes, a new exhibition shows off the myriad possibilities of this centuries-old craft. Do ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
CBS Soccer Pundit Thierry Henry Swarmed By Panama Players Celebrating Last Minute Goal In Surprise Win Against USMNT
CBS soccer pundit Thierry Henry became the center of wild celebrations last night in Los Angeles after Panama netted a last-minute goal to clinch a surprise win over the USMNT. Henry, a legend of ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Black Medal of Honor recipient removed from US Department of Defense website
Page honoring Charles C Rogers for his Vietnam war service is now defunct with letters ‘DEI’ added to website address. The US defense department webpage celebrating an army general who served in ...The Guardian - Mar. 16 -
Borderline genius: how José María Velasco’s landscapes redefined perceptions of Mexico
An exhibition of works by the 19th-century artist shows his role in creating a sense of Mexican identity – revealing that he was more polymath than painter . Due to the longstanding political and ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
‘I spent six years just repeating dots and lines’: the great painter Arpita Singh on a lifetime in art
She has been painting for 60 years – yet it’s taken until now for her to have an exhibition outside her native India. The artist reluctantly takes time out from her studio in order to grant a rare ...The Guardian - 3d -
Kensington Palace Mounts New Exhibition on Court Dress Codes
Garments worn by Diana, Princess of Wales, and Queen Victoria are among the exhibits.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Trae Young donates 150 tickets to Oklahoma youth for Sooners NCAA Tournament game
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young donated 150 tickets to his hometown youth for Saturday's NCAA Tournament.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
God Of War's 20th Anniversary Event Will Have Donuts And Beach Towels, But No New Announcements
Sony Santa Monica and Gallery Nucleus are collaborating on an exhibition to celebrate God of War's 20th anniversary later this month, but don't expect any new announcements.. "With such a stellar ...GameSpot - Mar. 10 -
Rembrandt’s Amsterdam – walking the Amstel River 750 years after the city’s birth
To celebrate this significant milestone, our writer follows the flow of the artist’s inspiration, taking in sights that would have been familiar to the Old Master. For visitors in search of scenic ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
Mike Tyson, sports stars and more pay tribute to boxing great George Foreman
Boxers and leading sporting figures celebrate the late heavyweight champion, ‘knockout artist’, preacher and entrepreneur. George Foreman, boxing champion and entrepreneur, dies aged 76 George ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump Offers South African Farmers Expedited Citizenship
The president falsely claimed on social media that the South African government was confiscating farmland, echoing previous statements that the country was mistreating white people.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Is AI coming for art fairs? This android artist has a proposal — with a twist
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WATCH: Partially blind artist overcomes vision loss to create stunning paintings
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What's behind Trump offering White South African farmers U.S. citizenship?
Trump says he'll offer White South African farmers "safe refuge" as U.S. citizens, but do they actually want it?CBS News - Mar. 10 -
East African Housekeepers Face Rape, Assault and Death in Saudi Arabia
East African leaders and Saudi royals are among those profiting off a lucrative, deadly trade in domestic workers.The New York Times - Mar. 16 -
Coperni Mixes Fortnite and Fashion at Paris Show
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Chelsea, Liverpool Receive Transfer Boost on €30M-Rated PSG Target as Sevilla Set for Firesale
With Milan Skriniar now at Fenerbahçe, Paris Saint-Germain could be in the market for a new center-back this summer, as they are expected to move on from the veteran permanently.Last fall, SPORT ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
‘Painting was my final act of defiance’: how a chef from war-torn Eritrea wowed the art world after his death
Ficre Ghebreyesus, who died in 2012, made vertiginous paintings celebrating family, the diaspora and his own turbulent story. His first European solo exhibition charts this remarkable journey. What ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Fossil Fuels Are the Future, Chris Wright Tells African Leaders
Chris Wright’s remarks were welcomed at a time when countries across the region have felt whipsawed by cuts to longstanding African energy initiatives.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Trump admin. expels South African ambassador, accuses him "race-baiting"
Marco Rubio declared South African envoy Ebrahim Rasool persona non grata and accused him of being a "race-baiting politician who hates America."CBS News - Mar. 17 -
A pitch-black art gallery — now that’s a bright idea
Empty Gallery, a ‘black-cube’ arts space situated in a Hong Kong high-rise, has a reputation for immersive, experimental experiencesFinancial Times - 5d
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