Author: Bombay Rocks
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Exploring Cultural Narratives: Surrey Art Gallery Winter Opening Showcases Thought-Provoking Exhibition on the Politics of Hair February 9
Surrey Art Gallery is thrilled to announce the Winter Opening of the group exhibition “un/tangling, un/covering, un/doing” on February 9 from 6:30 pm to 9 pm. The event will feature a compelling panel discussion with exhibiting artists Rebecca Bair, Wally Dion, and Clare Yow, moderated by associate curator Suvi Bains. The evening will be concluded…
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Kennedy’s hosting exhibit of art from Marlborough students
For the next several months, Kennedy’s Restaurant and Pub, located on Maple Street in Marlborough, is offering patrons something special – an art exhibit featuring over three dozen pieces from the permanent collection of Marlborough Public Schools. This collection graces the walls of the main floor as well as the loft upstairs. The restaurant’s initiative…
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New Brunswick inspires paintings displayed in Indian art gallery
The Sackville artist expressed her desire to showcase the beauty of New Brunswick to people in her “initial home.”
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Universal Music Group Warns It Will Pull Songs From TikTok After Deal Expiration
Universal Music Group (UMG), one of the world’s largest music companies, announced that it could not reach a new deal with TikTok due to disagreements over artist compensation and artificial intelligence (AI). UMG claimed that TikTok attempted to pressure them into an agreement that undervalued their content, prompting UMG to cease licensing its content to…
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Chita Rivera, Finding Her Voice
Her dancing sometimes overshadowed her thrillingly dramatic way with a song: husky yet clarion, unaffected but full of comment and character.
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Sotheby's cleared of art fraud in Russian billionaire's lawsuit – Financial Times
In a lawsuit brought by Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev, Sotheby’s has been acquitted of liability over allegations that it participated in an art overcharging scheme. The trial, which lasted almost four weeks, involved a dispute over four masterpieces, including works by Gustav Klimt, Rene Magritte, and Modigliani. The case not only focused on the specific…
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Local seniors turn dark times into 'gorgeous' artwork – Bradford Today
“It originated from my engagement in art therapy across 10 retirement homes. I aimed to provide them with something to anticipate,” shared Lisa Harpell, the art therapy teacher and curator of Stonebridge Art Gallery in Wasaga Beach. The gallery will host the opening reception of a new art exhibit titled “Inspirations of a Lifetime” on…
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Sir Elton John and Bernie Taupin win the 2024 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
Esteemed songwriting pair Elton John and Bernie Taupin are set to be jointly honored with this year’s Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, a highly esteemed music award in the United States. Established by the Library of Congress in 2007 to pay tribute to the iconic songwriting duo George and Ira Gershwin, the award recognizes outstanding…
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Geneva Fine Art Shifts Focus from Paint Manufacturing to Wood Products
In a recent announcement, Geneva Fine Art revealed a strategic shift in its business focus, indicating that it will no longer be involved in the manufacturing of paint. Instead, the company plans to concentrate on its wood products, including easels, brush holders, and other related items. This decision follows a period of challenges for the…
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Cher denied temporary conservatorship over 47-year-old son Elijah Blue Allman
A judge has turned down Cher’s request for an emergency court conservatorship to oversee the finances of her adult son, Elijah Blue Allman. Cher, an Oscar- and Grammy-winning artist, expressed concerns about the large payments Allman receives from the trust of his late father, Gregg Allman, citing mental health and substance abuse struggles. Despite Cher’s…
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Bike-marking events re-launched to prevent thefts | Cannock Chase District Council
Cannock Chase Council and Cannock Police are collaborating to reintroduce well-received bike marking events aimed at thwarting theft. In partnership with the Council’s Community Safety Team and Cannock Chase Local Policing Team, this initiative allows bike owners to have their bicycles uniquely marked and registered for free on the National Bike Register Scheme. This visible…