Amsterdam's Holocaust Route Unveiled with AI Animations
7.12.25
A unique code grants access to a seven-kilometre route in Amsterdam that guides visitors through stops related to the Holocaust, including the former home of Miep Gies, who helped hide the Frank family. The tour features lifelike animations generated by AI using data from the Anne Frank Institute and other sources. Erdeapel, a 45-year-old Amsterdam resident of Polish and Hungarian Jewish descent, is behind the project, which aims to tell Anne Frank's story to a new generation. The route includes the site where a coffeeshop sparked one of the few protests in Amsterdam against Nazi persecution of Jews, and features archive photographs and digital animation.
ArentFox Schiff's Dan Jasnow Proposes Licensing Solution
7.12.25
ArentFox Schiff's AI, Metaverse & Blockchain Co-Leader Dan Jasnow suggests licensing to combat generative misuse of AI content. This shift aims to protect the rights of third-party brands, creators, celebrities, artists and media companies as the industry matures.
Hyderabad-based doodle artist Atul Kabra has turned a pandemic-induced spark into a purpose-driven passion through his initiative Doodle Kabra. He is introducing doodle programmes in school curriculums and collaborating with top brands to tell their stories, such as those of well-known companies like Tata and Flipkart.
Australia Pushes for Petroglyph Protection in Paris
7.12.25
The Australian government has sent a delegation to Paris to push for recognition of a cultural site and to ensure its protection from acidic emissions that harm petroglyphs. Environment Minister Murray Watt sees this as an opportunity to support conservation efforts, while Icomos urges the Australian government to oversee the elimination of harmful emissions.
Bali Tourism Office Promotes Festivals for Travelers
7.12.25
The Bali Government Tourism Office and Traveloka recommend festivals such as the Ogoh-ogoh Festival, Ubud Writers and Readers Festival, and Soma Ribek for returning travelers. Other notable events include the Nyepi Day of Silence, a Balinese New Year celebration where the island comes to a complete halt, and the Galungan Festival, which honors the victory of dharma over adharma. Additionally, the Bali Spirit Festival and the Uluwatu Kecak Fire Dance performance are also top-rated events that showcase the island's rich cultural heritage.
Ballet West Academy is moving into Dance Tech Studios' new location in Park City, allowing the academy to expand its world-class dance education. The collaboration has been a goal for founder Nicole Campbell-Fielding, who aims to welcome new students while maintaining priority for existing DTS dancers and families. The new facility features state-of-the-art studios designed by the owners themselves, including four large spring-floored dance spaces.
The Montana Folk Festival has been a summer tradition in Butte for 16 years, featuring 20 performers across six stages with various genres of music. The festival kicked off on Friday evening with Grammy-winning bluegrass fiddler Michael Cleveland and his band Flamekeeper at the Original Mineyard. Over three days, around 50 performances will take place, accompanied by food vendors, arts and crafts, and merchandise. Organizer Bernie Shelton attributes the event's success to its cultural phenomenon status, stating it's about "the love of the show" and the joy of working with volunteers and audience members alike.
Crystal Bridges Acquires Indigenous Art Collection
7.12.25
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art has acquired a significant collection of Indigenous art, including works by Canadian and US artists. The acquisition is seen as a positive step towards greater representation and engagement with Indigenous art in the museum's Native collection. This move follows previous efforts by other institutions, such as the MacKenzie Art Gallery in Saskatchewan, Canada, which received 1,000 contemporary Indigenous artworks from Canada and the US.
Dasha Zhukova, a board member at LACMA and Gagosian Gallery, is behind Ray, a real estate development company that aims to combat loneliness by integrating art into residential buildings. The company's goal is to create a shared experience around the arts, fostering community and belonging among residents. With most of the equity funded by Zhukova herself, Ray partners with local developers like LMXD in Harlem to bring bold and daring designs to life.