Cannes 2025 highlights: intergenerational dramas like 'Sound of Falling', marital crackups in 'Die My Love', and Linklater's 'Nouvelle Vague' exploring Godard. Films face artistic, business, and political pressures.
The Wong Kim Ark case (1898) affirmed birthright citizenship, yet the struggle for inclusion persists. From Chinese exclusion to Trump's policies, the definition of "American" remains contested. Key issues: 14th Amendment, immigration.
Trump admin slashes NEH funding, impacting state humanities councils. Mellon Foundation & others step up with emergency funding. Lawsuits challenge Trump's actions, citing constitutional overreach. Funding cuts jeopardize vital programs.
Remembering Koyo Kouoh, Queen Elizabeth II Memorial designs, Jasper Johns' work with Robert Storr, and art world discussions including Khaled Sabsabi's project cancellation.
Kulapat Yantrasast revamps the Met's Michael C. Rockefeller Wing, showcasing African, Oceanic, and ancient American art. The redesign emphasizes cultural context and community engagement.
Sophie Parker, Photo London's director, is transforming the fair by showcasing diverse photography, eliminating elitism, and promoting emerging artists. She is shifting focus from traditional subjects.
Explore NYC's spring offerings: flower displays, art exhibitions (Hilma af Klint, Van Gogh), Broadway-inspired cocktails, and unique dining experiences. A season of vibrant culture!
Manuscript restoration efforts focus on the Honresfield Library and the Black Book of Hours. Funding supports conservation of rare books and illuminated manuscripts at institutions worldwide.
Explore the stories of Popes Leo (I, III, IV, X, XIII, XIV) as depicted in Raphael's Vatican frescoes, revealing their political and military roles. Also includes other popes with Leo name.
Michigan-based cosmetic surgeon Charles Boyd, a passionate art collector and supporter, significantly impacts Detroit's art scene through gallery leadership and board positions, championing African American art.
Slip House Gallery, founded by Ingrid Lundgren & Marissa Dembkoski, opens in NYC, honoring Coenties Slip's art history. Features diverse artists and collaborative exhibitions, aiming for exploration and innovation.
Gazan artists like Mustafa Mohanna use art to aid children. Severe shortages of food, medicine, and basic rights plague Gaza amidst ongoing conflict, with humanitarian aid severely restricted. Many are enduring anxiety, disgrace, and hunger.
