CogniCurrent Icon

COGNICURRENT

A compact global news feed for the bigger picture.

Regions
Topics
Saved views:
Save your current filters to revisit or share.
50 stories
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Free exhibition in downtown Rio features works by artists who left the prison system

A free exhibition called 'Coexistir Coabitar' in downtown Rio showcases works by artists who have exited the prison system, highlighting narratives often overlooked in conventional art spaces.

Feb 28 • 11:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The restaurant of the puna that found refuge in a 187-year-old house

Casa Mocha in Huacalera combines art, culture, and a unique culinary experience with a menu that blends Andean and Lebanese recipes.

Feb 28 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Culture on the Brink: Vilani's Amateur Art Collectives Fear Budget Cuts

Local amateur art collectives in Vilani, Latvia, are concerned about potential budget cuts that could jeopardize their activities.

Feb 28 • 04:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Miner Painter’ Hwang Jae-hyung, who painted the scenes of Taebaek Coal Mine Village for over 40 years, passes away

Artist Hwang Jae-hyung, known for his realist depictions of labor scenes in the Taebaek coal mining area, has died at the age of 74 after a long illness.

Feb 27 • 06:16 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Life & Tech

Review: 'Värn' by Johan Skoog

The article reviews a new artistic installation and film project, 'Värn', by John Skoog that reflects on themes of resistance and community during turbulent times, set against the backdrop of historical conflicts in Sweden.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man arrested for painting the floor of the bus terminal without authorization in Presidente Prudente

A 45-year-old man was arrested for painting the floor of the bus terminal in Presidente Prudente, Brazil, without the necessary authorization.

Feb 26 • 20:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Flamm arts festival aims to spark interest in unsung Cornish town of Bodmin

The Flamm arts festival is transforming Bodmin into a contemporary art destination this weekend, showcasing various artistic installations and engaging the community.

Feb 26 • 15:00 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

‘The sky’s the limit’: Newcastle Art Gallery unveils its ‘divisive’ $48m expansion with a blockbuster opening show

The Newcastle Art Gallery celebrates the completion of a long-awaited $48 million expansion with a vibrant opening event featuring art, music, and community festivities.

Feb 26 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Night Visits Open at the Tigre Art Museum

The Tigre Art Museum in Argentina will be open for evening visits with guided tours, participatory activities, and live music starting February 28.

Feb 26 • 13:51 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The great 'theatrical man' Kostas Dalianis has passed away

The Greek theater community mourns the loss of famed director and educator Kostas Dalianis, known for his commitment to political theater and education.

Feb 26 • 13:37 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Who was Agnes Kašpárková and why did she become known worldwide

Agnes Kašpárková, a Czech artist, gained international recognition for her volunteer work in beautifying her village of Louka through traditional floral designs.

Feb 25 • 19:59 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Exhibition at the Poing Community Center: Once Upon a Time Japan

The Poing Community Center is hosting an exhibition titled 'Once Upon a Time Japan' featuring works by Carolina Veranen-Phillips that explore traditional Japanese art forms until April 16.

Feb 25 • 16:31 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Liepaja - European Capital of Culture program to be launched with concerts directed by Matiss Kazha and Laura Groza

The European Capital of Culture program in Liepaja will officially commence on January 22, 2027, with a series of opening events planned for January 23.

Feb 25 • 08:24 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Blue Flowers on White Walls: The Story of the Woman Who Turned Her Village into a Work of Art

Agnes Kašpárková dedicated her life to transforming her village in the Czech Republic into an artistic masterpiece, leaving a legacy of beauty and love after her passing in 2018.

Feb 24 • 10:42 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Participants of the Constitutional Court's Student Competition: Trust in Latvia is Created by Its People

Students in a creative competition express their trust in Latvia through art, discussing the role of community and national events in fostering this trust.

Feb 23 • 14:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

READER PICTURES ⟩ The man who took drone photos discovered a greeting on the Anne Canal

A reader of Tartu Postimees accidentally found an image carved into the Anne Canal while photographing other subjects.

Feb 23 • 12:57 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Inner-city art project revives the disposable camera

A photography project in Perth encourages locals to use disposable cameras to capture their suburb's beauty and diversity.

Feb 22 • 22:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Masters of capoeira from all over Brazil celebrate the legacy of Paulinho Sabiá, executed in Niterói

Capoeira masters across Brazil pay tribute to Paulinho Sabiá, a prominent figure in the martial art community, who was shot dead in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 21 • 07:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Is this Finland's strangest sports viewing area? An ice screen was built in Ii for the Finland-Canada game

In Ii, Finland, a unique ice screen was constructed to watch the Olympic hockey match between Finland and Canada.

Feb 20 • 16:10 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Celebrities rage against film festival avoiding political issues like Gaza

Nearly 100 actors and filmmakers have criticized the Berlin Film Festival for avoiding political discussions related to the Gaza conflict, asserting that art and politics are inseparable.

Feb 19 • 14:32 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Gallery: Snow sculptures opened at Annelinna library courtyard

This morning, two snow sculptures created by students from the Pallas sculpture department were unveiled at the Annelinna library in Estonia.

Feb 17 • 12:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

New Meeting Place in Hebertshausen: A Four-Sided Farm Becomes an Artist Colony

A historic four-sided farm in Hebertshausen, Germany, is being transformed into an artist colony by Marion and Peter Kazek.

Feb 16 • 11:13 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Rare Diseases Festival - 'Every Day Rare'

The first Rare Diseases Festival titled 'Every Day Rare' will take place from February 26 to March 1 in Athens, highlighting the lives of those with rare conditions through art and culture.

Feb 16 • 07:17 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Residents of Annelin can participate in the selection of a new shelter

The City of Tartu and the Estonian Academy of Arts invite Annelinna residents to view new shelter designs created by EKA students.

Feb 15 • 08:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Political Hand in Culture

The Community of Madrid has significantly reduced its public funding for the Círculo de Bellas Artes, raising suspicions of political bias in cultural programming.

Feb 15 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Urmo, 79, does something every winter that makes passersby smile

A 79-year-old man in Tuusula, Finland, creates whimsical snow sculptures in his yard each winter, attracting the admiration of passersby.

Feb 14 • 08:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Snow sculptures will be opened at Annelinna library on Shrove Tuesday

On February 17, two large snow sculptures created by students from the Pallas sculpture department will be unveiled at the Annelinna library in Tartu, Estonia.

Feb 13 • 17:02 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

No idea: A fun and clever work that many can reflect on

The article discusses a creative and relatable piece of work that resonates with many individuals.

Feb 13 • 12:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sesc de Mogi das Cruzes has a special Carnival program

Sesc de Mogi das Cruzes is hosting a diverse and free Carnival program with events for both adults and children from February 12 to 17, 2023.

Feb 12 • 09:52 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

"The Sea is Ours".. The Story of Palestinian Art Rising from the Ruins of Gaza

A community initiative called "The Sea is Ours" in Gaza seeks to address environmental and social issues through arts and storytelling amid ongoing crisis.

Feb 12 • 06:25 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Artist and monumental painter J. A. Dobkevičienė has died

The Lithuanian artistic community mourns the passing of J. A. Dobkevičienė, a renowned artist known for her monumental frescoes and contributions to historical thematic art.

Feb 11 • 11:42 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Chungbuk Jeungpyeong Merinol Village Creation Center to Be Used as a Space for Interaction Between Artists and Residents

The Merinol Village Creation Center in Jeungpyeong, Chungcheongbuk-do, will serve as a cultural exchange space for artists and local residents.

Feb 11 • 08:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Mari Chordà: "Feminists have forgotten that they can have a lot of fun together"

Mari Chordà, an 84-year-old artist, emphasizes the importance of joy and community among feminists, reflecting on her artistic journey and the challenges of aging.

Feb 10 • 19:23 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Winnipeg non-profit sends art, support to Minneapolis

A Winnipeg arts charity is providing artistic support to a similar organization in Minneapolis through a workshop that produces and sends artworks.

Feb 9 • 23:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

"The Institute of the Ombudswoman has failed." Part of students and staff question the investigation after a renowned professor was dismissed

A university ombudswoman's investigation into the conduct of a distinguished art history professor results in his dismissal, raising concerns and criticisms from parts of the academic community.

Feb 9 • 14:50 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Saskatchewan film club shines spotlight on Prairie storytellers

Saskatchewan filmmaker Emma Zuck has founded the Homegrown Cinema Club to showcase local short films and engage the community.

Feb 9 • 00:24 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A Summer Night in Villa Devoto: Gastronomic Fair, Serigraphy, and Musical Show

The "Noches de Verano" event in Villa Devoto features local cuisine, art, and music to promote community engagement and economic development.

Feb 7 • 21:03 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A. Striužė, co-founder of the „Sengirės fondas“, has died

A. Striužė, celebrated co-founder of the artist collective „Sengirės fondas“, recently passed away, as announced by photographer and artist Berta Tilmantaitė.

Feb 7 • 17:55 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

SEARCHING FOR ONESELF ⟩ A colorful carnival "Dance Plague" took place at the Art Academy

The 86th carnival at the Latvian Art Academy celebrated its community with the theme 'Dance Plague,' showcasing vibrant costumes and creativity.

Feb 7 • 10:20 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

FIND YOURSELF! ⟩ The Dazzling Dance Fever! The 86th LMA Carnival Has Taken Place

The 86th LMA Carnival at the Latvian Academy of Art celebrated its community with the theme 'Dance Fever', inspired by a historical phenomenon.

Feb 7 • 07:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The story of the Latino who won the 'Mexican Pride' award in Los Angeles: filled the city with murals

The Mexican Consulate in Los Angeles honored a 70-year-old Mexican painter with the 'Mexican Pride of the Month' award for his significant artistic contributions to the Hispanic community in the U.S.

Feb 7 • 01:30 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

"At LagoAlgo, we propose a space where experience functions as an ecosystem": Carolina Álvarez-Mathies

Carolina Álvarez-Mathies, artistic director of LagoAlgo, discusses the art fair's focus on creating an integrated experience that promotes questions rather than answers, emphasizing themes of technology, perception, ecology, and community.

Feb 6 • 18:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Mari Chordà, artist: “Feminists have forgotten how much fun they can have together”

At 84, artist Mari Chordà emphasizes the liberating power of enjoyment and community among feminists while reflecting on her artistic legacy.

Feb 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

Antonio Sedano, Spanish painter inspired by the Mexican Revolution, dies

The art community mourns the death of Antonio Sedano, a painter whose historical and social themes significantly shaped the artistic interpretation of the Mexican Revolution.

Feb 6 • 02:31 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Crime & Justice

Crown from Louvre Heist Restorable: The Media Afterlife of the Crown Jewels

The damaged and recovered crown of Empress Eugénie can be fully restored following the art theft from the Louvre in Paris on October 19, 2025, which generated significant media coverage and interest in the international museum community.

Feb 5 • 17:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Cataguartes Program boosts the cultural scene of Cataguases

Since October 2024, the Cataguartes Program has been revitalizing Cataguases (MG) through a variety of free artistic events that foster community engagement and cultural diversity.

Feb 5 • 12:12 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Photo: Mural Destroyed in Zagreb. Authors: We Are Sad. Death to Fascism, Freedom to the People

A mural in Zagreb, created to celebrate women's football, has been defaced with black paint, prompting reactions from the artistic community.

Feb 4 • 06:03 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

COMA, a community celebration of contemporary Mexican art

From February 4 to 8, 2026, COMA (Contemporary Mexican Art) will showcase national talent during Art Week in Mexico City, highlighting the vibrant and chaotic artistic expressions of the city.

Feb 3 • 22:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Shoppers devastated as 'time has come' to close popular family-run store

Clarkes of Sussex, a beloved family-run art and stationary store in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, has announced its permanent closure after over 40 years, leaving shoppers heartbroken.

Feb 3 • 11:25 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

The world's largest luxury residential megayacht takes shape

The Ulyssia, under construction and presented at Miami Art Week, is a floating community offering customizable suites on a vessel over 300 meters long, with vacation costs of 3.5 million euros per week.

Jan 16 • 12:10 UTC

Story in context

Loading Intelligence...

📡

Select a report from the feed to view analysis and related coverage.