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🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Impulsive, hospitable, harsh, selfless? A look at the personality of Janis Rozentals in a photo portrait exhibition

A new exhibition titled 'Colors of Personality' will showcase the multifaceted character of artist Janis Rozentals through various portraits alongside memories from his contemporaries.

Feb 26 • 08:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Paul Thek and Peter Hujar, between letters and glances

The article explores the two-decade relationship between artists Paul Thek and Peter Hujar through their correspondence and portraits.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

DRC: Maurice Pellosh's Clients Rediscover Their Portraits in Documentary

The documentary 'Maurice Pellosh: Memory in Images' evokes emotional responses from former clients who view their long-lost portraits from the 1970s during its premiere.

Feb 23 • 20:19 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Sports

Three medals, two genders, and one solidarity

The article discusses the exclusion of Ukrainian athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych from the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics for refusing to remove his helmet painted with portraits of Ukrainian athletes killed by Russian aggression.

Feb 23 • 12:29 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Folk Political Anger Simmering at This Year's Spring Salon

The Spring Salon showcases traditional materials and fine portraits while reflecting a simmering public anger in Sweden, as reported by Bo Madestrand.

Feb 19 • 10:32 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Stylish and Humorous Photos by Elliott Erwitt

Elliott Erwitt's retrospective at Fotografiska in Stockholm showcases iconic portraits and stylish compositions, although the grainy digital prints detract from the experience according to critic Birgitta Rubin.

Feb 18 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Sports

Russian propaganda runs wild: who were the people immortalized on the Ukrainian athlete's helmet?

Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych faced disqualification for displaying portraits of fallen Ukrainian sports representatives on his helmet, amid allegations of provocative political acts.

Feb 18 • 07:26 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Forms of Desire: Not Just Bodies but Also Flowers and Portraits

The exhibition dedicated to Robert Mapplethorpe at Palazzo Reale emphasizes his classical approach to photography and explores the concept of beauty beyond mere provocation.

Feb 18 • 04:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

"Memory helmet" the reason for the Ukrainian's exclusion from the Olympics. What does the law say? And will the athlete return to the track?

A Ukrainian athlete was disqualified from the Olympics for displaying portraits of victims from the war on his helmet, raising questions about the balance between sports neutrality and commemorating tragedy.

Feb 13 • 15:21 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Olympics: Ukrainian Heraskewytsch Disqualified for Helmet with War Victims

Ukrainian skeleton athlete Wladyslaw Heraskewytsch has been disqualified from the Olympic competition in Cortina for wearing a helmet adorned with portraits of athletes killed by Russian soldiers.

Feb 12 • 08:27 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The faces of the dead must not go to the Olympics. The IOC stopped the Ukrainian helmet of truth

The International Olympic Committee has prohibited Ukrainian skeletonist Vladyslav Heraškevyč from competing with a helmet featuring the portraits of athletes killed by Russia, described as a silent memorial for the fallen, although President Zelenskyj praised it as a reminder of Ukraine's cost for freedom.

Feb 10 • 15:02 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Sports

The IOC allows the Olympian to wear a black armband instead of a helmet with portraits of deceased athletes

The International Olympic Committee has prohibited Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych from wearing a helmet depicting portraits of deceased Ukrainian athletes, but will allow him to wear a black armband in their memory during competitions.

Feb 10 • 11:19 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Sports

Volodymyr Zelensky defends Olympian's right to wear a helmet with portraits of fallen athletes

Skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych has faced a ban from the International Olympic Committee on wearing a helmet adorned with portraits of Ukrainian athletes who died in the ongoing conflict with Russia.

Feb 10 • 08:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Albert Watson, the photographer behind the iconic portrait of Steve Jobs, celebrates 50 years of career with a book

Albert Watson, renowned photographer known for his iconic portrait of Steve Jobs, marks his 50-year career with the release of a new book called 'KAOS', featuring a vast collection of portraits.

Feb 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

PHOTO: Ukrainian Olympian Honors War Victims in a Special Way. Will the IOC Try to Stop Him?

Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladislav Heraskevich honored war victims by wearing a helmet featuring portraits of Ukrainian athletes killed in the conflict during Olympic training sessions in Cortina, raising questions about IOC regulations.

Feb 9 • 17:24 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

The new ChatGPT trend that turns you into a cartoon according to your profession: step-by-step guide to generating your portrait with AI

A new viral trend is taking over social media in early 2026, where users create cartoon portraits based on their profession using AI-driven ChatGPT.

Feb 7 • 23:06 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Crowd of Muammar Gaddafi's Nostalgics at His Son's Funeral

Many supporters of Muammar Gaddafi participated in a funeral procession for his son Saif al-Islam in Bani Walid, carrying the green flag of Libya and portraits of the late leader and his son.

Feb 6 • 19:55 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Famous Osijek Women and Men Tell Their Stories through the Camera Lens

The photography exhibition "Osijek as a Meeting – Faces of the City" features a hundred portraits of notable residents by local photographers Domagoj and Marin Topić, marking the first exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts in Osijek after a year and a half of closure for renovations.

Feb 6 • 12:56 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Should I Only Capture Cute Animals? A Picture Book with Unique Faces

The book 'Captivating Faces' features portraits of animals in a sanctuary, emphasizing their individuality and freedom to age peacefully, contrasting with the fate of most farm animals.

Feb 6 • 03:20 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

For years, he has photographed the most famous Croatian artists. Here is how he immortalized them!

The National Museum of Modern Art showcases Darko Bavoljak's photographic exhibition "Portraits of Artists 1990 – 1995" from February 5 to March 1, presenting black-and-white portraits of notable Croatian artists.

Feb 4 • 10:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

An exhibition of Van Dyck as an excuse to visit Genoa, the Italian city sometimes overshadowed

A major retrospective of the Flemish painter Van Dyck, known for his portraits of 17th-century Genoese aristocracy, serves as a perfect reason to explore the often overlooked palaces and museums of the city of Genoa in Italy.

Feb 2 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

In Paris, more than two thousand people gathered to support the 'de-Islamization' of Iran

Protesters in Paris rallied to support the Iranian people, displaying flags of the former imperial regime and portraits of Reza Pahlavi, the former Shah's son.

Jan 11 • 17:43 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Nebraska state senator caught on video removing Founders' portraits defends actions

Nebraska State Senator Machaela Cavanaugh has defended her actions after being caught on video removing portraits of America's Founders from a Capitol exhibit marking the country's 250th anniversary.

Jan 8 • 22:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Tales by Gerda Blees: The Warning from the Coffee Cup

Gerda Blees's early stories, known for their intense portraits, are now available in German, featuring themes of desperation and unexpected moments.

Jan 3 • 16:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
Life & Tech

The best smartphones for photography 2026, tested with selfies, landscapes, portraits and video

The article reviews the top smartphones for photography in 2026, highlighting their capabilities in capturing selfies, landscapes, portraits, and videos, with a focus on models like the Apple iPhone 17 and Google Pixel 10.

Dec 30 • 11:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

10 Mirror pictures that define 2025 - from smiling Gazza to radiant Princess Kate

The article showcases ten powerful images from 2025 that capture significant moments, including joyful celebrations, sporting victories, and reflective portraits.

Dec 27 • 09:00 UTC

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