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Last update: 4 hours agoNew Deal Art, Still Alive: Oakland’s 1930s post office lobby is getting fresh attention for its New Deal-era mural “Buckwheat Harvest” by Robert Gates—proof that public art can outlast policy and still shape how a place feels. Community-Made Culture: In Macau, kids’ maps and artworks are on display at IPOR as part of Letras & Companhia, turning “My City” into a hands-on portrait of how young people see their streets. Ancient Meets Now: A rare 2,000-year-old fishing net has been uncovered in Tsawwassen and is being conserved by the Tsawwassen First Nation, offering a rare glimpse of coastal life long before modern borders. Arts Funding Fight: Ireland’s Social Democrats want to raise the betting tax to 5% to bankroll sports and arts in disadvantaged areas—sparking pushback from bookmakers. Culture on Screen: The bilingual comedy “I Don’t Speak English” lands in U.S. theaters May 15, bringing Graciela Beltrán into Hollywood spotlight. Public Art, Public Memory: Doha Design District unveiled a new sea-inspired mural by Qatari artist Yousef Ahmad, using light and water to reconnect residents with the city’s coastline past.
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