Can arts festivals matter anymore

Can arts festivals matter anymore? LA28 Olympics can prove they do, with Salzburg as inspiration

The L.A. arts community is already worried about slow planning for the cultural festival accompanying the 2028 L.A. Olympics. A festival in Austria shows just what can can be done with careful ...

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 4 days ago

As a Gift, Custom Art Can Be Something Special

Artists and illustrators now often work from photos, making it possible to buy the service as a present for almost anyone who is almost anywhere.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 2 days ago

At an art festival in Dakar, artists from both sides of the Atlantic examine the legacy of slavery

The Dakar Biennale of Contemporary African Art, or Dak’Art, has opened in the Senegalese capital

Entertainment - ABC News - 5 days ago

At an art festival in Dakar, artists from both sides of the Atlantic examine the legacy of slavery

The Dakar Biennale of Contemporary African Art, or Dak’Art, has opened in the Senegalese capital

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Robots can sculpt marble, but some disagree if they're making art

Some artists are turning to advanced robots for help sculpting masterpieces, even as others decry robots as cheating that turns creating art into a business.

In Lebanon, We Took Pride in Our Resilience. Not Anymore.

The Lebanese have held strong through many tragedies. But they are now at the end of their rope.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

Remember When Presents Were a Surprise? Not Anymore.

Recipients now feel free to speak out about the items they want, and don’t want, in their lives.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 2 days ago

The art of audio description can turn dance into a moving experience for all | Caroline Butterwick

Stopgap’s revelatory stage production Lived Fiction is committed to opening up dance for the whole audience. Six dancers glide across the stage at the Lowry in Salford. As a visually impaired ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Idaho health department isn't allowed to give COVID vaccines anymore

A regional public health department in Idaho is no longer providing COVID-19 vaccines to residents in six counties after a narrow decision by its board

Health - ABC News - November 1

Anti-Trump news coverage won’t work anymore — the media must change

For nine years, the media have reveled in their role as leaders of the Trump resistance. But the public has shown it doesn’t want the news industry to engage in activist push journalism.

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

India celebrates Diwali, the festival of lights

A time for feasts, prayers and fireworks, Diwali is one of the most important festivals in India.

Halloween festival ends in carnival atmosphere

The four-day programme of events came to a close with a parade and riverfront fireworks display.

MP disturbance matter for police, says minister

The MP for Runcorn appeared to be shouting at a man warning him 'he will never threaten an MP again'.

Age matters when it comes to boards

There is often bias towards candidates with established records, but companies should not be afraid to take a chance on youth

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Every Vote in Every State Matters

Races for Congress in California, New York and every other state are crucial to putting a check on Donald Trump if he is re-elected.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 4

Higher for longer no matter who’s in charge

The reasons we aren’t going back to a cheap money environment are structural

World - Financial Times - November 4

‘It was obvious I wasn’t in Kansas anymore’: My local bank has no cashiers — and declined to accept my money. What’s going on?

“I’ll be looking for a new bank next week.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

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