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French govt prepares new law to return colonial-era art
KNDU - Washington State
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July 30, 2025
France's government on Wednesday discussed a bill designed to speed up the return of artworks looted during the colonial era to their countries of origin, officials said. If approved, the law would make it easier for the country to return cultural...
A global celebration of Indian Culinary Craft and Culture
Indian Newslink
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July 30, 2025
Venkat Raman Auckland, July 30, 2025 Few cultural expressions have travelled as far and as fondly as Indian cuisine. From the smoky tandoors of Delhi to the coconut-scented kitchens of Kerala, the flavours of India have leapt across borders and...
Chalk It Up turns Amarillo College into art-covered canvas
Amarillo Globe-News - Texas
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The sidewalk came alive in chalk and color Saturday, July 26 as Amarillo College hosted its 17th annual “Chalk It Up,” drawing dozens of artists and spectators to its Washington Street campus for a celebration of public art and community...
State grants to benefit South Jersey arts center
Burlington County Times - New Jersey
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The grants are to support general operations, a folk and traditional arts project, and a new project called Paved with Promise. The funding is to cover approximately 15% of the center's operating budget and the entire budget for the state's...
US$50 000 in grants for CARIFESTA XV artists
Barbados Today
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July 30, 2025
3 A new partnership between the National Cultural Foundation (NCF) and the Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) Cultural and Creative Industries Innovation Fund (CIIF) is set to give a major financial boost to artists and creative entrepreneurs...
Dublin’s Hugh Lane Gallery to close for ‘at least 3 years’
Irish Independent
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It was announced today that the art gallery is set to close its doors for a planned refurbishment, alongside the construction of a new city library for Dublin. Hugh Lane Gallery was founded in 1908 by Sir Hugh Lane and his supporters, who donated...
Alberta’s separatism is hollow, artificial and all about money
The Globe and Mail
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July 30, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and one of her ministers are calling on the province’s electoral officer to sign off on a proposed referendum question on separation.JASON FRANSON/The Canadian Press Robert Pattillo served...
Immersive cultural event introduces heritage of Chinese city of Xi'an to Beninese public
Xinhua News Agency
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COTONOU, July 30 (Xinhua) -- A cultural event was held on Tuesday night at the Chinese Cultural Center in Cotonou, Benin's economic capital, offering the Beninese public a deep dive into the heritage of Xi'an, one of China's most historic cities....
Hugh Lane Gallery set to close for three years
Dublin's Q102
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All Q102 News Via Getty Images The gallery will be closed to the public from the end of September. Dublin City Council has announced the temporary closure of Hugh Lane Gallery. The Dublin 1 establishment is undergoing construction works for a new...
Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta Unveils ‘TITILARAN’: A Cross-Generational Artistic Legacy
Indonesia Expat
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July 30, 2025
In 1962, President Sukarno envisioned Hotel Indonesia as more than just a building; he saw it as a powerful symbol of national progress and unity—a shining beacon of modern architecture and profound national aspiration. His intention was for the...
Siemens Tech Protects Cultural Assets at Berlin State Library, Cuts Costs and Emissions
Automation.com
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July 30, 2025
July 30, 2025 Siemens News Siemens Tech Protects Cultural Assets at Berlin State Library, Cuts Costs and Emissions July 30, 2025 - Siemens Smart Infrastructure implemented smart building technology at the "House Potsdamer Strasse" of the...
Hugh Lane Gallery to close for three year refurbishment
RTE Ireland
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July 30, 2025
Dublin City Council has said the city's Hugh Lane Gallery is to close for three years in order to facilitate a refurbishment. The work will also coincide with the construction of a new library for Dublin city centre that will be directly linked to...
Stylised sculpture of Locomotion No 1 installed at Hopetown Darlington
The Northern Echo
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The sculpture has been built by Hydram, which is based in Chilton. Ten apprentice engineers, who also study at East Durham College, worked on the model. Software and systems engineer at Hydram, Lee Bailey, 42, who led and oversaw the project, said...
“Days of Japanese Culture” to Take Place in …
UzDaily
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Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — From 1 to 3 August, Tashkent will host the “Days of Japanese Culture,” organized by the Ikuo Hirayama International Caravanserai of Culture in cooperation with the Embassy of Japan in Uzbekistan, the...
Controversial sculpture to return to Ashbourne town centre five years after it was removed
Derby Telegraph
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July 30, 2025
A controversial sculpture is set to return to public display in Derbyshire five years after it was unlawfully removed, hidden by a councillor, and eventually stored in another town. The Black’s Head sculpture, which formed part of a...
Japan develops world's first artificial womb
Graphic
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July 30, 2025
Japanese scientists have developed the world’s first artificial womb capable of sustaining the growth of extremely premature human babies. Resembling a fluid-filled capsule, this artificial womb is engineered to mimic the conditions of the natural...
How Canada is connecting cultures at World Expo 2025
Pelham Today
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From Osaka, Japan, take a virtual trip around the world, with a closer look at Canada's heartfelt and innovative pavilion When I was growing up, I remember hearing countless stories from family members who attended the Montreal World Expo back in...
UCF Launches Institute of Artificial Intelligence to Advance Research, Talent Development Across Disciplines
University of Central Florida
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July 30, 2025
The University of Central Florida has launched the Institute of Artificial Intelligence (IAI), a bold initiative that will elevate UCF’s leadership in this transformative technology. “This initiative reflects our broader commitment to grow...
Martha's Vineyard film fest returns with Black star power, bold storytelling and cultural legacy
104.5 WOKV - Florida
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July 30, 2025
LOS ANGELES — (AP) — No matter the time on Martha's Vineyard, a shimmering glow will be powered by the star presence of Black filmmakers, actors and tastemakers like Issa Rae, Mara Brock Akil and Michelle Obama who are shaping culture on their own...
Opinion – Intersectionality, Artificial Intelligence and International Relations
E-International Relations
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July 30, 2025
The intersection of technology and International Relations (IR) is not a new concept. However, the growing influence of technology-led processes like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its intersection with IR is a relatively growing field of study....