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Design software company raises $1.2 billion in largest first-day IPO pop in three decades Figma Inc. shares jumped 250% in their public debut after the design software maker and some of its shareholders raised $1.2 billion in an IPO, with shares closing at $115.50 each on Thursday, more than tripling the IPO price of $33 […]
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President Donald Trump announced plans for a $200 million, 90,000-square-foot ballroom to be constructed at the White House, with a seated capacity of 650 people. Construction is scheduled to begin in September 2025 and is expected to be completed before the end of Trump’s current term. The ballroom will be built where the East Wing
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Vienna – Helmut Swiczinsky, co-founder of the influential Vienna-based architecture firm Coop Himmelb(l)au and a pioneering figure in deconstructivist architecture, died July 29, 2025, at age 81. Born in Poznań, Poland, in 1944, Swiczinsky studied architecture at Vienna University of Technology and the Architectural Association in London. He co-founded Coop Himmelb(l)au in 1968 with Wolf
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Loewe Foundation and Studio Voltaire award £5,000 grants and workspace to emerging talent amid city’s affordability crunch Seven emerging artists will receive studio space and financial support through the third annual Loewe Foundation and Studio Voltaire award, addressing London’s severe shortage of affordable creative workspace. The recipients—selected from over 500 applicants—are painter and drag performer
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South Korean conceptual artist Kimsooja was promoted to Officer of the French Order of Arts and Letters, receiving the honor at the French ambassador’s residence in Seoul. The promotion to Officer represents the second-highest rank in France’s three-tier cultural honor system. The Order of Arts and Letters, established in 1957 by the French Ministry of
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A collection of over 300 ancient jewels, known as the Piprahwa Gems of the Historical Buddha, has returned to India after 127 years. These jewels, which include amethysts, topaz, and pearls, date back to the Mauryan Empire, Ashokan era, around 240–200 BCE. English estate manager William Claxton Peppé discovered the jewels in 1898 at an
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30th July, On This Day Giorgio Vasari (30 July 1511 – 27 June 1574) – painter, architect, writer, and the man who literally wrote the book on Renaissance art. While he may not have the household name recognition of Leonardo or Michelangelo, Vasari’s contributions to art history are immeasurable. He preserved the stories of an entire
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A four-member jury of prominent Indian contemporary artists convened on July 25th to evaluate submissions for First Take 2025, the ninth edition of Abir India’s national open call for emerging artists. The panel will announce results by August 2, selecting ten winners from hundreds of submissions across painting, printmaking, ceramics, and sculpture. Abir India Founder
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In the landscape of contemporary art, few artists have successfully navigated the intersection of commercial collectibles and gallery-worthy fine art quite like Kasing Lung. The Hong Kong-born, Belgium-based artist has created a phenomenon that challenges traditional boundaries between art toys, illustration, and serious artistic practice. A Cross-Cultural Foundation Born in Hong Kong in 1972, Lung’s
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Pointillism was a significant art movement that emerged during the post Impressionist era in the late 19th century. Also referred to as Divisionism or Neo Impressionism, it was pioneered by artist Paul Signac and Georges Seurat. 1) Pointillism initiated a new era in painting 2) Georges Seurat was the leader of the movement 3) A
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