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🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Tony Pitony case, the politically incorrect that becomes an ironic song

Tony Pitony, a social media phenomenon, made a notable appearance at the Sanremo Music Festival, sparking curiosity and debate about his persona and artistic style.

Feb 28 • 05:29 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The death of Darío Lopérfido: cultural, political figures, and journalists bid farewell with sadness on social media

The death of Darío Lopérfido, a prominent Argentine cultural manager, prompted tributes from various public figures on social media after his passing in Madrid.

Feb 27 • 14:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Peridis: an 'error'

The article discusses a cartoon by Peridis, highlighting the nature of opinion pieces in media.

Feb 26 • 04:45 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Series 'In the Studio': One Would Most Like to Move into His Art

The article explores the artistic workspace of Austrian media artist Peter Kogler, highlighting his ability to transform mundane spaces into visually captivating art.

Feb 25 • 15:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Art and Culture Agency Distributed 650,000 Euros to Cultural Magazines and Online Publications

Finland's Art and Culture Agency allocated 650,000 euros in general grants to cultural magazines and online publications this year, a decrease from the previous year.

Feb 25 • 07:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula and the Art of Crossing the Street to Step on Banana Peels

The article discusses Brazilian political figures Lula, Janja, Toffoli, and Moraes, analyzing their public image management and potential miscalculations ahead of the upcoming presidential election.

Feb 24 • 18:40 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

An Artist Asks, a Preacher Answers... Why Did Ayman and Amr Abdel Gelil Succeed in the "Ramadan Twins" Program?

The program "Ramadan Twins," featuring artist Amr Abdel Gelil and his twin brother, preacher Ayman Abdel Gelil, has sparked significant interaction on social media due to its engaging format that discusses social and religious issues.

Feb 24 • 12:54 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

A Film Success Has Become a Lovely TV Series

The article discusses the art of creating children's content, focusing on the new TV series 'Lotte & Totte', which offers short episodes with moral lessons.

Feb 23 • 12:52 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Sejong University Art Club Holds Group Exhibition 'And, Draw'

Sejong University's art club is hosting a group exhibition titled 'And, Draw' alongside a solo exhibition by Professor Lee Gyu-ok from the Media Communication Department, showcasing artworks that capture emotions and natural landscapes.

Feb 23 • 01:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Italy seeks the center of gravity of Franco Battiato

A new exhibition in Rome commemorates Franco Battiato's artistic legacy five years after his death through various media, including a film and several books.

Feb 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Famous photographer Aivaras Motuzas has died after a serious illness

Aivaras Motuzas, a well-known photographer and public figure, has passed away after battling a serious illness, as announced by his wife on social media.

Feb 20 • 09:28 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Chung-Ang University Presents Future Vision of AI Content

Chung-Ang University will host a media art exhibition titled 'The Future of AI-Generated Content' from the 21st, showcasing research results on the convergence of AI and content created by graduate students.

Feb 20 • 01:41 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

What the famous Stoic phrase from Epictetus means: "Just as there is an art of good speaking, there is an art of good listening"

The article explores the significance of a quote by Stoic philosopher Epictetus, emphasizing the importance of listening in an era dominated by social media.

Feb 17 • 22:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A picture of Sanna Marin delights social media – "Beautiful and mysterious"

A pop art-style portrait of former Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin by Cypriot artist Valentino Constantinou has gained attention on social media, praised by many for its beauty and mysterious quality.

Feb 14 • 17:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Sanna Marin shared a picture on social media - the artist was surprised: 'In shock'

Former Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin shared a pop art-style image created by Cypriot artist Valentino Constantinou on her Instagram stories, prompting a surprised reaction from the artist.

Feb 14 • 14:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Everything is Hyperreal: An Exhibition in a Prague Gallery Reflects the World of Images, Media, and Illusions

A new exhibition in Prague explores the interplay of images, media, and illusions in contemporary culture.

Feb 14 • 09:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A So Bad AI Image of Johannes Klæbo Was Released and Subsequently Removed with Great Shame

An AI-generated image of skier Johannes Klæbo was deemed so poor that it was removed shortly after publication, highlighting growing concerns over the quality of AI-generated content.

Feb 14 • 09:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

It is #FAKE that a photo shows Lady Gaga eating human flesh on Epstein's island; the record depicts the singer interacting with a work of art

A social media post falsely claims to show Lady Gaga eating human flesh on Jeffrey Epstein's island, while the image is actually from an art performance.

Feb 13 • 15:04 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Allemandi presents the editorial schedules for 2026

Allemandi publisher revealed its editorial plans for 2026 at an event in Milan, highlighting a strategic shift towards becoming a cultural media company.

Feb 13 • 10:39 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Skier Becomes Paralyzed After Fall: Instead of Studying Medicine, She Now Conquers Social Media with Dark Humor

After becoming paralyzed from the neck down due to a tragic skiing accident, a young woman embraces life through art and viral videos.

Feb 12 • 09:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Franz Ferdinand in Argentina: setlist, access times, show, and everything about the concert on February 12

Franz Ferdinand will perform on February 12 at C Art Media as part of their world tour, featuring songs from their latest album and their classic hits.

Feb 11 • 17:04 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Do you want to create a cartoon of your profession with ChatGPT? This is the PROMPT you should use to get your image with AI

The article discusses a viral trend where people create AI-generated cartoons of themselves reflecting their professions using ChatGPT and other AI tools.

Feb 9 • 18:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The new vanguard of Tarsila: descendant connects a new generation to the works of the artist who died more than 50 years ago

Paola Montenegro, the great-grandniece of Brazilian artist Tarsila do Amaral, is using digital platforms to introduce her ancestor's modernist art to a new generation.

Feb 8 • 05:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Emotional farewell from the granddaughter of the murdered cartoonist: 'No one deserves such a death, let alone such a good man'

The granddaughter of the murdered Croatian cartoonist Damir Novak shared a heartfelt tribute on social media, remembering their cherished relationship and his positive influence on her life.

Feb 7 • 10:43 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
World

Far-right profile calls Swedish art 'satanic'

Far-right American media figure Alex Jones uses images of Swedish artist Lena Cronqvist to portray the EU as evil, despite her paintings being displayed in the EU Parliament years ago.

Feb 6 • 15:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Life & Tech

Ministry of Obuljen Koržinek financed an exhibition on rectum cleaning before homosexual relations

The Ministry of Culture and Media, headed by Nina Obuljen Koržinek, financed Luke Pešun's exhibition "Are You Clean" which addresses the preparation and cleaning of the rectum for homosexual intercourse.

Feb 5 • 18:01 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
🇩🇪 taz
Life & Tech

Berlin Transmediale: Shaking with Others

The Transmediale festival aims to be a platform for critical reflection, but this year's edition appeared rather arbitrary.

Feb 5 • 08:29 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Who is Kaitlan Collins, the 'serious journalist' who is not afraid to corner Trump

Kaitlan Collins, at 34, became the top White House correspondent for a major American network and a favored target of President Trump, known for her serious journalism starting from her art reporting days at The Daily.

Feb 4 • 19:33 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Crime & Justice

Exchange of blows on the Nawrocki-Czarzasty line. 'I am clean, what about you?'

The article discusses allegations against Włodzimierz Czarzasty regarding his connections with a Russian woman involved in the art trade, with implications for his political image.

Feb 4 • 13:57 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Life & Tech

Journey through the pages that have shaped a certain idea of Italy

The exhibition 'Repubblica50' in Rome celebrates fifty years of Italian history through various forms of media, reflecting on how these have influenced perceptions of Italy.

Jan 15 • 00:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

DOX will open the exhibition Hit By News this year. It will focus on the relationship between art and mass media

The DOX Centre for Contemporary Art in Prague will host the exhibition Hit By News, showcasing works from hundreds of artists primarily engaged with print media, running from March to August.

Jan 13 • 11:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Albert Watson, the photographer of icons: "My work is a bit like Instagram, you never know what will appear, from a girl in a bikini to a monkey with a gun"

Renowned photographer Albert Watson discusses the unpredictable nature of his work, likening it to the spontaneity of social media.

Jan 13 • 09:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Gado, Tanzanian cartoonist: "There are drawings I did in the past that today the media wouldn't dare to publish"

Tanzanian cartoonist Gado warns of a decline in freedom of expression in East African countries and emphasizes the role of satirical art in challenging dictators and authoritarian leaders.

Jan 12 • 15:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

The new artistic project of Andy after his breakup with Lucas (with a dig included)

Andy has launched his new artistic project as part of the 'El Chapa' group in the 2026 Carnival Competition in Cádiz following his breakup with Lucas, along with a promotional media tour for his solo song.

Jan 12 • 12:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Steph McGovern lands new BBC series 5 years after quitting for Channel 4

Former BBC Breakfast presenter Steph McGovern has secured a new primetime series on the BBC where amateur art enthusiasts compete to become successful dealers.

Jan 9 • 18:11 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

The new solo exhibition by Giorgos Bounias comes to Tsantilis Art Gallery

Giorgos Bounias's solo exhibition 'Iconic Presences' showcasing a dynamic array of mixed media works that reinterpret historical, cultural, and artistic figures from Greece and beyond opens at Tsantilis Art Gallery.

Jan 9 • 11:31 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

"Go down to the street and talk to strangers".. 5 lessons in the art of storytelling

The Poynter Institute emphasizes that successful journalistic stories still rely on fieldwork and listening to people, as derived from the experiences of award-winning journalists.

Jan 7 • 13:55 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Be Fernández: 'I have grown up thinking that art really couldn't be a job'

Be Fernández, a Madrid-based artist, reflects on her journey to becoming a successful artist at 32, using social media to connect her colorful works with everyday life despite her initial disbelief that art could be a career.

Jan 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

About Phrases in Current Debates: The Art of Not Wanting to Be Right

The article discusses the prevalence of clichéd phrases in public debates and suggests that society is suffering from a verbal epidemic fueled by populism.

Jan 5 • 11:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Riki Blanco: purpose

This article features the work of Riki Blanco, an illustrator and cartoonist known for his contributions to both national and international media, as well as his involvement in storytelling and experimental theater.

Jan 3 • 04:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Cecilia Giménez, famous for her 'restoration' of Ecce Homo in Borja, dies

Cecilia Giménez, the amateur painter known for her controversial restoration of Ecce Homo in Borja, has passed away at the age of 94, as confirmed by the Sanctuary of Mercy on social media.

Dec 29 • 16:32 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Sculpture is Not Forgotten. Today It Enters the Space of Installation, Performance, Architecture, and New Media

The article discusses the evolving nature of art, highlighting how traditional boundaries between disciplines like sculpture, painting, and architecture are increasingly blurred in contemporary practices.

Dec 28 • 18:00 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

The Biggest Flops of 2025

The article discusses the biggest cultural disappointments of 2025 across various media including film, series, literature, theater, and art, highlighting nine notable failures amidst a troubling year in world politics.

Dec 28 • 05:42 UTC

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