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From Drugs To Freedom – The Artistic Journey of Guido Rocca
Despite centuries of human efforts, art remains a mystery to most of us. What truly makes great art is something that depends both on perspective and expertise. For Italian artist Guido Rocca, art is a boundless ocean of possibility that…
Removal of Confederate Statues in Capitol Approved by US House
The US House of Representatives passed the H.R. 305 Bill, which allows for the removal of Confederate symbols and statues from the Capitol building.
The Bill was passed on June 29th with a 285-120 majority. It will not be voted upon in…
‘Blue Boy’ By Gainsborough Returns To UK After A Century
The Blue Boy, often considered the masterpiece of English artist Thomas Gainsborough, will returns to the UK exactly a century after it left.
The Blue Boy was created by Gainsborough in the late 18th century. In 1922, the work was sold…
Picasso, Mondrian Painting Stolen From Greece Museum Recovered After 9 years
Two paintings by Piet Mondrian and Picasso have been found after being stolen almost a decade ago from the largest public gallery in Greece.
The works were found as a result of a confession by a 49-year-old man, as per the Ministry of…
Writer-Director Chrys Phillips Gets Candid About Upcoming Film and Being a Female Director
Some people get success overnight, others toil their way towards it. For Chrys Phillips, the journey was almost a decade long. The Australian-American filmmaker is perhaps best known for writing the Amazon Prime series “Counter Play”. But…
Baruj Avram’s Calls4Care Brings an End to Elders’ Isolation
When it comes to living a long and healthy life, human interaction is key. Studies show that suffering from loneliness deeply affects physical and mental health, decreasing lifespans and drastically shooting up the risk for depression.…
Georgia James Tavern is Underbelly’s Latest Star on the Houston Restaurant Scene
An exciting new announcement has Houston foodies buzzing in anticipation, as famed Underbelly Hospitality group and James Beard award winning Chef Chris Shepard revealed their latest restaurant concept, Georgia James Tavern. The restaurant…
Artist Hamlet Lavastida Gets Arrested By Cuban Authorities
The latest in a series of blows on artistic expression, artist Hamlet Lavastida was arrested by Cuban authorities.
According to a report by Deutsche Welle, Lavastida was arrested on June 26 in Havana, few days after he had returned to…
Prado Museum Reports Revenue Losses of 75 Percent In 2020
A report by Prado Museum confirmed just how much museums have suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic.
On Monday, the Museo Nacional del Prado (commonly known as Prado Museum) reported that it witnessed a drop of 75.5 percent in its…
Rome’s Colosseum Opens New Sections To Public Amidst Renovations
Italy has opened some new sections of the famed Colosseum to the general public, amidst the ongoing restoration efforts.
A part of the underground beehive was first opened to the public in 2010. In 2015, a system to raise the cages from…