Murderbot Diaries: Martha Wells, Sci-Fi, and AI
Martha Wells's Murderbot series explores AI, identity, and indifference through a SecUnit's darkly comic perspective. The TV adaptation and Wells's influences from sci-fi literature are discussed.
Science Museum Boycott: BP, Adani Sponsorships Protested
UK's largest education union backs a boycott of the Science Museum over BP & Adani Green Power sponsorships, citing ethical concerns and links to weapons manufacturing and climate change. Educators protest 'greenwashing'.
Nazca Lines: Peru Reverses Decision, Protecting Ancient Geoglyphs
Peru reverses a controversial decision to shrink the historical park containing the famous Nazca Lines, protecting the ancient geoglyphs from potential mining threats and ensuring its UNESCO World Heritage status.
Videoheaven: Exploring Video Stores & Movie Culture
"Videoheaven" explores video stores' impact on film culture, home viewing, and the shift to streaming. It examines social aspects, movie depictions, and loss of communal cinematic experiences.
Pussy Riot’s Tolokonnikova: Police State Performance Art
Pussy Riot's Nadya Tolokonnikova stages 'Police State' at MOCA, a durational performance art piece featuring a mock jail cell and soundscapes reflecting Russian prisons and political protest.
Naomi Meetup: Exploring Identity and Ideas
A gathering of women named Naomi discuss Naomi Klein's book and the complexities of identity in the age of misinformation, particularly concerning Naomi Wolf's controversial views.
Museums & Human Remains: Ethical Display & Return
Museums grapple with ethical questions on displaying human remains. Exhibits explore colonial acquisitions, provenance research, and repatriation. Galleries consider respectful spaces for remains and ancestor rituals.
Sobey Art Award 2025: Canadian Artists Celebrated
The 2025 Sobey Art Award finalists, representing diverse Canadian regions and artistic practices, have been announced. The winner will receive C$100,000, recognizing contributions to Canada's contemporary art scene.
EU Art Import Regulations: Impact & Challenges
New EU regulations (2019/880) impacting art imports, requiring proof of legal export for cultural goods. Increased scrutiny, potential delays, and challenges for non-EU suppliers are expected.
Muzej Lah: New Art Gallery in Slovenia
Muzej Lah, a new modern art gallery housing the Fundacija Lah collection, will open in Slovenia. Showcasing works from renowned artists of the 20th & 21st centuries, the gallery is located in Bled.
Korean Art & Global Perspectives: Gyeongju Forum
Gyeongju forum highlights Korean art, climate solutions, and sustainable development. Showcasing artists like Park Dae-sung (ink), Songcheon (Buddhist art), Park Sun-min (upcycling), and Kim Min (Korean paper restoration).
Alan Yentob: BBC Arts Broadcaster Dies at 78
Tributes pour in for Alan Yentob, long-serving BBC arts broadcaster & Imagine series creator, who died at 78. Artists like Ai Weiwei & Tracey Emin honor his impact on culture & arts accessibility.
Russia: Art Suppression & Control Under Wartime Censorship
Russia intensifies control over art & culture amid war, mirroring Soviet-era suppression. Artists face censorship, arrests & exile. A 'new Russian style' based on 'traditional values' is planned.
Panahi’s Triumph & Political Films at Cannes
Panahi's Palme d'Or win with 'It Was Just a Crash' highlights cinema's power against authoritarianism. Also featuring films like 'My Papa's Shadow' and documentaries reflecting political resistance.
Breuer Building: Brutalist Landmark Designation in NYC
NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission designates parts of the Breuer Building, former Whitney Gallery, as a landmark. Sotheby's plans renovations led by Herzog & de Meuron, preserving historical features.
Castle Howard’s Tapestry Room: Restoration and History
Castle Howard's Tapestry Drawing Room restored after fire damage. Featuring John Vanderbank tapestries, it revives 17th-century grandeur. Funded by Fabergé auction. A tale of heritage & art.
Van Kessel & Hoefnagel: Art, Nature & Marvel in 16th/17th Century
Explore Van Kessel & Hoefnagel's art, showcasing nature's marvels in 16th/17th century Europe. Discover detailed paintings and prints reflecting a growing fascination with the natural world.