Brussels arts festival bridges cultures through international English-language performances

Director Alexander Sokurov Expresses Sympathy for Exiled Artists After Venice Event Canceled Sokurov had been slated to speak at a pre-opening event at the Venice Biennale titled Dissent and Peace this week, but organizers scrapped his appearance, citing last-minute unavailability.

themoscowtimes · 12 days ago

Painting of Vesuvius eruption by artist said to have seen it to be auctioned

gdeltproject.org · 12 days ago

France confronts Nazi-looted art legacy in new Musée dOrsay gallery A new gallery at Pariss Musée dOrsay is putting Nazi-era looted and displaced artworks on public display, including pieces with incomplete or disputed ownership histories.

euronews · 12 days ago

This historic Oxford cinema could be lost to film lovers soon if its lease is not renewed The Ultimate Picture Palace in Oxford, UK, requires a lease extension past 2037 to be able to carry out key renovations and make the most of grants for energy efficiency and accessibility.

euronews · 12 days ago

EU spotlights digital art in Ankara

gdeltproject.org · 12 days ago

Artists v fascists, Khmer Rouge horrors, fab flowers and an eye-popping nude – the week in art The 1930s artists, poets and intellectuals who united to defend Europe, memories of Cambodia, blooming marvellous painters a beautiful reclining nude – all in your weekly dispatchComrades in Art: Artists Against FascismIn the 1930s Europe was descending into extremism. Artists as well as poets and intellectuals tried to fight the fascists, reveals this exhibition based on a recent book about the AIA (Artists International Association). • Towner Eastbourne, until 18 October Continue reading...

theguardian · 13 days ago

Inside KFDA, the arts festival that unites Belgiums Flemish and French-speaking communities The Kunstenfestivaldesarts in Brussels is small in budget but big in ambition. Each year, it brings together Belgiums Flemish and French-speaking communities while showcasing artists from around the world — a fitting opening to the European festival season.

euronews · 13 days ago

Euronews Cultures Film of the Week: Mortal Kombat II - Game Over? Dumb fun for some; another failed video game adaptation for others. Wherever you stand, just dont fall for the made for the fans routine...

euronews · 13 days ago

Artists Strike Closes Pavilions at Venice Biennale, Adding to Upheaval The hottest exhibitions at the worlds major art exhibition were shuttered on Friday as part of a pro-Palestinian demonstration.

new york times · 13 days ago

4,500 Cinema Professionals Sign Open Letter In Support Of MEDIA Program

gdeltproject.org · 13 days ago