AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoArts & Identity in the Spotlight: SB19 has been named a Philippines tourism ambassador, with the Department of Tourism betting on the group’s global fanbase to spotlight Filipino culture and destinations. Film & Culture: Mike Mills discusses his career and the personal grief behind his work, while a Kabul collective keeps Afghanistan’s film scene alive through a DIY “Jump Cut” aesthetic. Heritage & Public Life: UNESCO added Thailand’s Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan to the World Heritage List, and India’s Sarnath was also inscribed—both moves underline how places of belief keep shaping modern cultural pride. Community & Inclusion: The Philippines’ National Council on Disability Affairs honored extraordinary Filipinos at its BRAP ceremony, with sign language support and a strong push for disability-inclusive policy. Art in the Real World: Boston’s ICA is hosting Derrick Adams’ Black joy-filled retrospective, and Edinburgh Printmakers opened Jamie Fitzpatrick’s exhibition using local monuments to question class and authority. Culture Beyond Borders: Ghana renewed its call for a unified African reparations framework, arguing remembrance must turn into structural justice.
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