Tag #Arts And Culture

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Colossal Buddha Statue in Dunhuang: A Testament to Wu Zetian's Reign

In 695, Wu Zetian, China's only female emperor, commissioned a 35.5-meter-high Buddha statue in Dunhuang's Mogao Caves, part of a larger campaign to solidify her rule and showcasing the Tang Dynasty's prosperity and religious devotion, as evidenced by the 236 caves built during this time.

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Mexican Play Uses Sci-Fi to Address Forced Disappearances

El día que las estrellas dejaron de brillar," a play showing at the Centro Cultural del Bosque in Mexico City until May 4th, uses science fiction to explore the impact of forced disappearances on families and society, criticizing government inaction and societal apathy.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Luxury Hotels Transform Retail into Immersive Brand Experiences

Luxury hotels are revolutionizing their retail spaces, shifting from simple souvenir shops to immersive brand extensions offering curated products and experiences that foster loyalty and generate new revenue streams, exemplified by the Beverly Hills Hotel, Le Sirenuse, and Aman.

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Hawaiian Remains Repatriated from Belfast Museum

Ancestral human remains, 'grave robbed' from Hawaii in 1840 and held in Belfast's Ulster Museum, were repatriated in a ceremony attended by Hawaiian representatives and US officials, reflecting a commitment to addressing past injustices and ethical collection practices.

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Kneecap Apologizes Amidst Controversy Over Anti-Tory Remarks

Belfast-based rap group Kneecap apologized to the families of murdered MPs Jo Cox and Sir David Amess after a video surfaced showing a band member appearing to say "The only good Tory is a dead Tory", prompting police investigation and widespread political condemnation.

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Hiroshima mon amour Re-Release Highlights 80th Anniversary of WWII's End

The re-release of Alain Resnais' Hiroshima mon amour (1959) commemorates the 80th anniversary of WWII's end, focusing on the August 6, 1945, atomic bombing of Hiroshima, its immediate 80,000 deaths, and lasting impact of radiation sickness that caused an eventual death toll of approximately 240,000.

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AI Art Magazine Launches Global Directory of AI Art Events

AI Art Magazine launched "What's On," a global directory of AI art exhibitions and events, featuring approximately 40 listings, including shows in Switzerland, Belgium, and Germany, which explore AI's impact on photography and virtual/physical spaces, fostering connection and collaboration within th...

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Climate Change Threatens Australia's Music Festivals

Extreme weather in Australia is forcing changes in consumer behavior, causing many music festivals to cancel due to insufficient early ticket sales resulting from concertgoers' concerns about weather forecasts; this threatens the careers of local Australian musicians.

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Villa Tugendhat: Modernist Masterpiece and Site of the Velvet Divorce

Villa Tugendhat, a 1930s modernist home designed by Mies van der Rohe in Brno, Czechoslovakia, was seized by Nazis, later hosting the 1992 Velvet Divorce agreement splitting Czechoslovakia peacefully, and is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Pullman Announces Final Lyra Silvertongue Novel: "The Rose Field

Philip Pullman's "The Rose Field", releasing this autumn, continues Lyra Silvertongue's journey in a deserted city, converging with Malcolm's quest along the Silk Roads, as they face threats and seek help from diverse allies, reflecting broader shifts in power dynamics.

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NOS Correspondents Win Tegel Award for Syrian Conflict Reporting

NOS correspondents Daisy Mohr and Edmée van Rijn won a Tegel award for their frontline reporting from the Middle East, focusing on Syria's post-Assad regime, including a visit to the notorious Sednaya prison; other Tegel awards recognized reporting on housing, a toxic waste scandal, an interview wit...

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Petition Seeks to Legalize New York City's Beloved Bodega Cats

A petition in New York City seeks to legalize bodega cats, which are common in the city's convenience stores but technically illegal due to health regulations, highlighting the cultural significance of these animals and the economic benefits they provide for bodega owners.

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