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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‘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 - Mar. 19 -
Visitors flock to Paris’s Pompidou Centre before it closes for renovations
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What Do Artists Wear? An Exhibition at the Louvre-Lens in France Provides Answers.
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Supersized pearls and crystal bows: Chanel lures celebrity crowd to Paris
Fashion week also brings Louis Vuitton showcasing cinematic romance of train travel. Chanel came gift-wrapped in black ribbon at Paris fashion week. The ribbon was made of steel, not silk. It was ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
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
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7 stand trial over cyber death threats against Paris Olympics artistic director
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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 -
Black Panther artist's painting of jazz legend catches eye of Spike Lee
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Boys basketball: Blackjacks' 1991 squad cheers on one of their own
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‘Defend yourself’: the Memphis gun club educating Black women and children on firearm safety
A Tennessee chapter of the National African American Gun Association (Naaga) is teaching their community self-defense as more Black adults in US become firearm owners. In the middle of a strip of ...The Guardian - 11h -
With 100 Pounds of Blue Pigment, an Artist Conjures Spirits of the Past
The ghost of George Washington Carver hangs over the studio of Amanda Williams, where hues are inspired by the Alabama soil Black farmers worked.The New York Times - Mar. 15 -
Inside the Former ‘Underworld’ Where Ai Weiwei Makes Art
Ahead of his largest-ever exhibition in the U.S., the dissident artist reflects on collecting jade and living below ground.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
How Picasso became the ultimate prize for China’s new collectors
In recent years, major works have gone to private buyers in Asia — a new exhibition puts the artist’s relationship with the region in the spotlightFinancial Times - Mar. 19 -
National Trust creates living gene bank of endangered native black poplar
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 - Mar. 18 -
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 - 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 -
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 - 5d -
‘Making art made me feel free’: the prison paintings of Myanmar’s Htein Lin
The artist, who has an exhibition at Birmingham’s Ikon Gallery, created a unique body of work from jail uniforms, soap and lids while detained by Myanmar’s regime. The Burmese painter Htein Lin’s ...The Guardian - 1d -
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 - 5d -
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 -
West Morgan holds off Austin rally to spoil senior night
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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 -
Who is the artist of Trump portrait in Colorado controversy?
President Trump criticized a portrait of himself by Colorado Springs artist Sarah Boardman, which has been hanging in the Colorado Capitol for nearly six years, and demanded its removal.The Hill - 2d -
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
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Is AI coming for art fairs? This android artist has a proposal — with a twist
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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 -
Rivals250 Commitment Predictions: Nos. 101-150
Four-star quarterback Noah Grubbs committed to Notre Dame last summer.Yahoo Sports - 10h -
WATCH: Partially blind artist overcomes vision loss to create stunning paintings
Meet Ed Urena, an artist who turned vision loss into inspiration, using his talent to express himself despite a challenging eye condition.ABC News - Mar. 12 -
José María Velasco: the artist who helped Mexico to see itself
In the National Gallery’s first show devoted to a Latin American artist, we meet the man who immortalised the landscapes and myths of his countryFinancial Times - 17h -
Coperni Mixes Fortnite and Fashion at Paris Show
A fashion show in Paris was staged against a backdrop of 200 people playing Fortnite together. It was a distraction, at best.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
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 - 5d
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