AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEducation & Protest: Philippines filmmaker Kidlat Tahimik renounced his National Artist status and will return his medallion to protest the Reframed General Education Curriculum, saying it trims humanities and social sciences in favor of job-market “quantifiable” skills. Indigenous Culture & Community Spaces: California broke ground on the California Indian Heritage Center in West Sacramento, built with tribes to preserve Native history “on their own terms,” while Minnesota’s Park Rapids schools used a cultural heritage grant to host a student powwow. Arts Access & Festivals: Toronto’s Indigenous Arts Festival lands on the city’s new island (June 20), and Dubrovnik’s free Art & Craft Festival returns to Lazareti with workshops and traditional crafts. Music & Public Life: The Obama Presidential Center grand opening announced a star-studded lineup including Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Jennifer Hudson, The Roots, Bruce Springsteen, U2’s Bono and more. Culture Under Pressure: Russian artist Robert Kuzovkov was killed in Poland after satirical anti-Putin work, underscoring the risks facing political artists. AI & Newsrooms: A Philippine study finds AI is boosting newsroom efficiency but raises concerns about sustainability, credibility, and intellectual property.
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