Tag #Arts And Culture

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40 Acres": Post-Apocalyptic Survival and the Legacy of Slavery

40 Acres", directed by R.T. Thorne, portrays a Black family's fight for survival in a post-apocalyptic Canada ravaged by a fungal plague, confronting themes of colonization, slavery's legacy, and generational trauma.

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No Poverty
zeit.de
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The Sound of Music" at 60: Oscar Wins and Enduring Tourism Impact

The Sound of Music", celebrating its 60th anniversary, won five Oscars in 1966 and significantly impacts Salzburg tourism, though its popularity varies across nations.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
lemonde.fr
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French Cultural Union Threatens Avignon Festival Boycott Over Minister Dati's Attendance

France's leading cultural union, CGT-Spectacle, is calling for a boycott of the Avignon Festival (July 7-26) if Culture Minister Rachida Dati or a member of the Bayrou government attends, citing budget cuts and broader policy disagreements.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
theguardian.com
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Condé Nast's Rise and Fall: A Cultural Powerhouse

Si Newhouse Jr.'s leadership at Condé Nast from 1975 shaped the magazine's cultural impact by blending high and low culture, attracting celebrities and pop stars, and expanding its portfolio, a strategy documented in Michael Grynbaum's Empire of the Elite, but facing challenges in the 21st century d...

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Bob Vylan's Glastonbury Chant Sparks Outrage, Debate on Festival Responsibility

Following Bob Vylan's "Death to the IDF" chant at Glastonbury Festival, the BBC apologized, the UK Prime Minister condemned the statement, and the band's US tour was cancelled, raising questions about freedom of speech at music festivals.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
smh.com.au
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Documentary "Suspending Disbelief" Explores Stelarc's Provocative Performance Art

Suspending Disbelief", a documentary co-directed by Richard Moore and John Doggett Williams, explores the career of Australian performance artist Stelarc, using archival footage and Stelarc's personal collection, to showcase his provocative performances, specifically his 'suspensions', from the 1980...

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Cronenberg's "The Shrouds": A Surreal Exploration of Grief and Technology

The Shrouds", David Cronenberg's possibly last film, follows eccentric tech entrepreneur Karsh who uses technology to maintain a relationship with his dead wife, exploring themes of grief, technology, and the surreal in present-day Toronto.

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africa.chinadaily.com.cn
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China Expands National Cultural Ecology Protection Zones to Preserve Intangible Heritage

China recently established seven new national cultural ecology protection zones, bringing the total to 24, to systematically preserve diverse cultural heritages including ethnic and intangible cultural heritages such as the Baofeng rap culture, showcasing a unique approach to ICH conservation integr...

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Parliamentary Architecture: A Reflection of History, Politics, and Design

A 2016 study analyzed 193 parliamentary buildings, revealing correlations between architectural design, national characteristics, and political systems. The study categorized designs into five models (opposing benches, semicircle, horseshoe, circle, and classroom), highlighting how architectural cho...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart Dies at 90 After Sex Scandals

American televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, known for his $150 million-a-year ministry reaching 140 countries, died at 90 after two sex scandals with prostitutes, exposed by a rival preacher he had previously denounced, led to his downfall.

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foxnews.com
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1,000-Year-Old Viking Hoard Unearthed in Northern Germany

A metal detectorist's discovery near Haithabu, a former Viking trading post in northern Germany, unearthed a 1,000-year-old hoard containing over 200 silver artifacts, Arabic coins, and a Christian cross, providing insights into trade, cultural exchange, and religious transformation in the 10th cent...

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No Poverty
theglobeandmail.com
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Vancouver Art Gallery Cuts 30% of Staff and Programs Amidst Financial Crisis

Facing a $2.85 million deficit and $32.1 million in cumulative deficiencies, the Vancouver Art Gallery is cutting 30 percent of its staff and programs to balance its budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, impacting all departments and leading to the indefinite closure of its library and archive...

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