Cyprus Minister Zon Seeks Global Cultural Exchange Partnerships
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Cyprus Minister Zon proposed cultural cooperation with Indonesia and other countries, including Ethiopia and Argentina, to promote their cultural heritage internationally. The minister suggested joint nominations for UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage, such as a musical instrument collaboration between Indonesia and Ethiopia, similar to the kolintang and balafon instruments. Zon also discussed plans for Tango dance classes and performances in Indonesia with Argentina's Ambassador Coppa.
Fadli Zon Unveils Heritage Exhibition in Indonesia
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Culture Minister Fadli Zon has announced a collaborative exhibition at the Sri Baduga Museum in Indonesia, featuring heirloom collections such as keris, kujang, and tombak, to showcase the country's rich cultural heritage. The event aims to educate the public about Nusantara's cultural richness, with potential future exhibitions exploring local foods, traditional games, and sports like the pacu jalur boat race from Riau Province.
Guru Dutt's 100 years will be celebrated at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025, with special tribute screenings of his films "Pyaasa" and "Kaagaz Ke Phool". Guru Dutt was honoured by the Government of India with the Padma Shri for Arts in 1970.
The showrunner of the musical adaptation of "Interview with the Vampire", Rolin Jones, discussed the creative approach taken in crafting the music. To capture the essence of Lestat's character, they avoided typical musical conventions that advance the plot through lyrics. Instead, they focused on exploring Lestat's inner turmoil as he grapples with his dual identity as a vampire and an artist. This led to a Hamlet-like introspection, where Lestat puts himself out there as an artist, exposing himself to a level of vulnerability and self-doubt that is both thrilling and terrifying.
George Lucas co-founded the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art with wife Mellody Hobson in Los Angeles, which is set to open in 2026. The 81-year-old director has amassed tens of thousands of art pieces over 50 years and refuses to sell any, citing an emotional connection as his reason.
The third edition of "Art Macao" is taking over Macau with a packed programme of events over the next three months. The main event, the Macao International Art Biennale, will feature an exhibition of over 140 works by Pablo Picasso at the Macao Museum of Art, titled "Hey, What Brings You Here?" Curated by Beijing-based art critic Feng Boyi, it explores Macau's local history and global complexities.
Paz Errázuriz Showcases Wright Morris in MK Gallery
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Paz Errázuriz's exhibition at MK Gallery in Milton Keynes will run until October 5. The show features her photography, which includes a series that reframes novelist Wright Morris as a pioneering Depression-era photographer. This is part of the Fotografiemuseum's Amsterdam exhibition, which aims to showcase how Morris' images of dust bowl America are as compelling as those of his more famous peers.
Raghava KK Embraces Fearlessness in Artistic Pursuit
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Raghava KK, a multi-disciplinary artist, emphasizes the importance of embracing fearlessness when approaching challenges. He shares his approach to staying creative, suggesting that facing dilemmas or conflicts can lead to innovative solutions by applying one's mind without fear. This mindset is reflected in his own work, such as his interactive art piece "Mona Lisa 2.0," which adapts to the wearer's brainwaves, and his children's book "Pop-it," whose storyline changes with a shake of the iPad.
Indian designer Rimzim Dadu will unveil her collection "OXYNN" at the Hyundai India Couture Week in New Delhi on July 29, 2025. The collection draws inspiration from Gujarat's Banjara tribes and combines modern couture with a fierce, untamed spirit.