Morocco Invests in Traditional Craft Revival Programs
7.17.25
A new generation of traditional craft centers in Morocco aims to preserve the country's handicrafts heritage through training, with the help of government investment. The initiative is led by Youssef Mellouki, director of Training and Qualification Centers for Handicrafts Trades, as it seeks to counter the threat posed by cheaper alternatives.
Korea's prehistoric petroglyphs have been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The move comes after Korea lost a vote to add Japan's Hashima Island to the UNESCO World Heritage Committee's agenda. To celebrate this new designation, Ulsan plans to revamp its city tour programs starting July 19, with added daytime and family tours that include visits to petroglyph sites and the Petroglyph Museum. The city will also develop a historical walking trail, investing 17.5 billion won by 2030 to create an 11.6-kilometer path featuring three sections of trails and historic roads.
Lynette Brown Redefines the Suitor in Art Exhibition
7.16.25
Artist Lynette Brown's solo exhibition "Suitor" explores the complex rituals of romantic pursuit through intimate compositions that capture moments of anticipation, reflection, and longing in transitional spaces. The show reimagines the traditional figure of the suitor, traditionally associated with masculinity, as a fluid presence defined by seeking and vulnerability. Through clothing and gesture, Brown highlights how masculinity can be both rigid and soft, revealing care and emotional clarity through tender gestures like a jacket draped over another's shoulders.
Nevşehir's Terra Kapadokya Women's Ceramic Instrument Project
7.16.25
In Nevşehir's Avanos district, the Terra Kapadokya Women’s Cooperative is transforming traditional Hittite-era ceramic jugs into musical instruments while preserving their structure. Academics from Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University are involved in the project, shaping clay using molds and adding note holes to create melodic sounds when played.
A large theater, measuring 140 by 110 meters, has been discovered in Thrace, with its size rivaling that of Anatolia's largest theaters, according to Zeynep Koçel Erdem, head of the Archaeology Department at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University.
A group of prominent figures in the art world, including Edward and Alex Dolman, Brett Gorvy, Philip Hoffman, and Patti Wong, have formed an alliance to revolutionize high-end art advisory services. Led by these art industry heavyweights, the powerhouse alliance seeks to transform the market with a shared vision for change.
Baltimore is experiencing a population increase for the first time since 2014 and a significant reduction in crime, thanks to combined efforts led by the Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC). The GBC, powered by over 300 private sector partners, has launched initiatives such as "Bold Moves" to attract business and talent. This has resulted in a thriving food scene, more museums per capita than other US cities, and a vibrant arts community through events like ArtPrize and collaborations with the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA).
Finite Films & TV Dominates Film Festivals Circuit
7.16.25
Finite Films & TV has had several recent features showcased at prominent film festivals. Sundance 2025 selected drama "Brides" was recently featured, following the success of Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor's "Dreamers", which played in the Berlinale's Panorama section earlier this year. Additionally, Joshua Oppenheimer's musical "The End" debuted at Telluride, Toronto, and San Sebastian in 2024.
Mahatma Gandhi visited London in 1931 for the Round Table conference, where artist Clare Leighton was given permission to sketch his likeness on multiple occasions. The portrait remained in Leighton's collection until her death in 1989 and is now owned by Bonhams, but its current owner or display status are unclear.