Abuja Alternate Festival returns with creative rejuvenation
The Abuja Alternate Festival 2026 has returned, showcasing a vibrant celebration of alternative music and arts in Nigeria.
Major victory over bots as Government backs down in row over AI
The UK government has reversed its stance on controversial plans that would have allowed tech companies to use copyrighted content without consent for AI training, facing backlash from the media and arts community.
A gift that cannot be bought in a store. A surprise for Janis Rozentāls' birthday
The article discusses a creative project celebrating Janis Rozentāls' birthday, inviting contributions from the public while highlighting his impact on Latvian arts.
Art Scene in Latvia – Fragmented but Alive. The Latvia Art Prize Will Be Awarded for the First Time
This article discusses the inaugural Latvia Art Prize, its purpose, challenges, and the creative initiatives emerging in the fragmented Latvian art scene.
Nekalab has opened its doors in Tampere's Nekala - over a hundred artists received long-awaited workspaces
Nekalab, a new multi-arts center in Tampere, Finland, has opened, providing long-awaited workspaces for over a hundred artists across various creative disciplines.
The high stakes of premiering new works at the Adelaide Fringe
The article explores the challenges and risks faced by artists premiering original works at the Adelaide Fringe Festival, highlighting the financial and creative pressures involved.
Artificial intelligence residency at Calgary Public Library raises some eyebrows
The Calgary Public Library has opened a position for a Creative in Residence focused on the ethical use of artificial intelligence in the arts, prompting varied reactions from local artists.
An Extra Benefit for Matti and Teppo – Here's How Much It Is Per Month
Matti and Teppo have been granted an extra benefit of monthly artist pension due to their significant contributions as creative artists in Finland.
UK arts must not be sacrificed for speculative AI gains, peers say
A House of Lords committee has urged the UK government to protect its creative industries from AI exploitation as it prepares to assess proposed changes to copyright laws.
Conservative theatre-making will kill the UK industry, says National’s director
Indhu Rubasingham, the artistic director of the National Theatre, warns that conservative approaches in theatre are detrimental to its future and calls for a commitment to new writing and creative risk.
N.S. book publishers slammed by provincial government’s cuts to the creative sector
Nova Scotia book publishers are facing significant challenges due to provincial government cuts to the arts sector, exacerbating existing market uncertainties.
We should not let AI into art, after all, that’s what we want to do as humans, says restorer Krkošová
Restorer and illustrator Kamila Krkošová discusses the encroachment of artificial intelligence in the creative arts and stresses the importance of human creativity and artistic cultivation.
Such hobbies can rejuvenate the brain – up to a seven-year effect
Creative hobbies like dance, visual arts, and music can rejuvenate the brain, according to research published in Nature Communications.
Porto Iracema das Artes opens registration for free laboratories in audiovisual, dance and more; see how to register
Porto Iracema das Artes in Ceará, Brazil, is now accepting registrations for its 14th edition of free creative laboratories in various artistic fields.
Cutting the creative state: funding changes threaten the cultural future of Melbourne, arts workers warn
Victorian arts organisations face significant budget cuts, leading to fears for the future of Melbourne's cultural scene.
Barbican arts director to leave, months after revealing creative vision for centre
Devyani Saltzman is resigning from her position as director of arts and participation at the Barbican just months after promoting her five-year creative plan for the arts center.
In Daugavpils, an additional 200,000 euros is expected for new projects in the arts and culture sector
Daugavpils aims to boost its arts and culture scene with a new project grant of 200,000 euros to support various creative initiatives.
Carolina Herrera celebrates women in the arts at her New York fashion show
Carolina Herrera's new collection debuted in New York as a tribute to the creative power of women in the arts.
Munich's Young Creatives: Vanessa Kohler and Leon Oskui: Rings for Everyone
Vanessa Kohler and Leon Oskui, two young creatives from Munich, are making waves with their organic and chunky silver rings through their newly established label VALE, which originated from a Christmas gift idea.
Australia in danger of becoming an ‘artless country’ as enrolments in creative courses collapse
Australia faces a cultural crisis as enrolments in creative courses plummet, threatening the nation's artistic future.
Actress Jolanta Dapkūnaitė – 60 years old. Recipe for roles: youthfulness, creativity, wisdom
Jolanta Dapkūnaitė, a prominent Lithuanian actress, celebrates her 60th birthday while reflecting on her impressive and creative career in theater.
Mr. Epstein and the Good, True, and Beautiful
The article explores the extensive network of Jeffrey Epstein and its connections to various intellectual and creative circles, while controversially linking it to conspiracy theories surrounding QAnon.
Silke: "The messages of the soul are revealed to me in the light of each color"
Austrian artist Silke, who has lived in Buenos Aires for over 70 years, expresses her artistic vision through sewing and recently published a book reflecting on her work and creative process.
Brit School for the north to produce stars of the future - from a former car park
The Brit School is set to open a new facility in Bradford, West Yorkshire, for students aged 16 to 19, using a former car park as its site.
Territory of Arts Institute promotes training to strengthen the creative economy in three regions of Pará
The Territory of Arts Institute has launched strategic actions to foster sustainable cultural development in the low Amazon, Xingu, and Caeté regions of Pará.