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Dread Scott: Provoking Dialogue and Confronting Injustice Through Transformative Art

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American artist Dread Scott is renowned for his politically charged and thought-provoking works of art. He was born Scott Tyler in Chicago in 1965, but he adopted the name Dread Scott in honour of the well-known slave of the same name who successfully petitioned the Supreme Court for freedom in the 19th-century Dred Scott v. […]

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Sacred Peaks: Exploring the Nagara Style of Temple Architecture in India

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There are more than 2 million Hindu temples in India, showcasing a vast variety of architectural styles that are highly influenced by the region they belong to. The notion of space and time has been envisioned beautifully in Indian architecture. The art and architecture that we see in Hindu temples all hail from one scripture

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Emory Douglas: Visualizing Black Power through Revolutionary Art and Activism

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American graphic designer and artist Emory Douglas is most renowned for his work as the Black Panther Party’s Minister of Culture in the 1960s and 1970s. Douglas, born on May 24, 1943, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, significantly impacted the style of the Black Panther Party. This socialist and revolutionary organization fought for the rights of

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Spike Lee’s Creative Tapestry Showcased at the Brooklyn Museum

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The Brooklyn Museum is presenting a stunning show named “Spike Lee: Creative Sources” in honour of the many inspirations that have shaped the filmmaker. Curated by Kimberli Gant and Indira A. Abiskaroon, the show offers a close-up view of Lee’s vast collection and a unique window into the various and linked sources that have driven

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Saudi Arabia’s $500 Billion Vision: Navigating the Shift from Oil to Foreign Investments in NEOM’s Megacity Masterplan

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Introduction Redefining the future of urban living is the goal of Neom, the ground-breaking urban initiative that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman unveiled in 2017. Neom, which would take up 26,500 square kilometres in the northwest Tabuk Province, has ambitions to build a floating industrial complex, a global commerce hub, opulent vacation destinations, and

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Ernest Withers: Capturing the Essence of Equality in ‘I Am a Man’

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African American photographer Ernest Withers (1922–2007) is renowned for his significant and enduring photos that captured the American Civil Rights Movement. On August 7, 1922, Withers was born in Memphis, Tennessee. He began his career as a freelance photographer, documenting events in and around Memphis. Withers gained national recognition for his work in the 1950s

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Les Lalanne: The Global Appeal of Whimsical Surrealism

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Les Lalanne is the term given to address the French artists couple Francois-Xavier and Claude Lalanne. Born in Agen, France, Francois Xavier Lalanne became interested in sculpting after attending school in Paris and working at the Louvre. In 1952, Constantin Brâncuși introduced him to prominent painters, whereupon he met Claude, his future wife. Rejecting abstract

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The Abstract Expressionism of Jean-Paul Riopelle

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Born in Montreal on October 7, 1923, Jean-Paul Riopelle was an acknowledged figure in the art world. His artistic path demonstrated a remarkable transformation that coincided with the shifting cultural scene of the mid-20th century, moving from academic limitations to avant-garde emancipation. Riopelle’s artistic roots trace back to his early years at the école Polytechnique,

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Connecting Continents: Madagascar’s Prehistoric Art Reveals Astonishing Ties Between Asia and Africa

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Introduction In a groundbreaking exploration, our multidisciplinary team uncovered unique prehistoric rock art drawings within the Andriamamelo Cave in western Madagascar. These ancient treasures represent the first truly pictorial art on the island, featuring depictions of nature, human-like figures, and animals, marking a departure from the previously discovered basic symbols. Surprising Cultural Connections: Egypt, Ethiopia,

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