The Maya Bazaar LGBTQIA Festival in Bangalore is a significant event this weekend. The festival, which celebrates diversity and inclusivity, features various art and cultural events. These include a panel discussion on the importance of LGBTQIA rights in India, a showcase of local art and crafts, and a performance by a renowned dance troupe. The festival aims to promote unity and understanding among people from different backgrounds, making it a special event for the community.
Gustaf Westman, Swedish designer for IKEA, discusses his approach to creating a winter collection that is both functional and playful. He emphasizes the importance of chunky, oversized designs that evoke a sense of nostalgia and warmth. Westman's collection features bold colors and textures, which he believes will appeal to customers looking for a cozy and inviting home decor.
The Grand Rapids Downtown Market is hosting a Ceramics & Pottery Pop-Up event on September 14, featuring over 20 local and regional artists selling handcrafted goods such as wheel-thrown pottery. The event will take place in the market hall's greenhouse and banquet room from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with attendees able to browse and shop for unique ceramic art while supporting local artists and small business owners.
PM Modi unveiled a commemorative coin on the birth centenary of Bharat Ratna Bhupen Hazarika in Guwahati. The music of Bhupen Hazarika encompasses the concept of 'Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat', rooted in India's cultural traditions.
The Broadway Theatre in Rosebud, Australia, is back in business after a long hiatus. The art deco theatre, built almost 100 years ago, initially opened as a silent movie theatre in 1928. During World War II, it functioned as a dance hall.
Vienna Contemporary Fair continues to bridge Eastern and Western Europe. The fair, which took place at the Marx Halle in Vienna, Austria, saw a 60% increase in exhibitors from last year. This tightly curated edition was under the new director, who emphasized the importance of a strong fair in the region to attract 85% of tourists. The Austrian art market scene was highlighted as vibrant, echoing the spirit of Noughties Berlin.
The University of Pennsylvania Museum is preserving a collection of photographs documenting the destruction of Yazidi heritage sites in Sinjar, Iraq. The exhibit, which took place in April near the Syrian border, featured outdoor displays of nearly a century-old photographs. The event aimed to bring back memories threatened by the ethnic cleansing campaign, as described by Brunt, a postdoctoral student at the University of Victoria Libraries. The exhibit was seen as a beautiful way to revive memories, with one visitor recognizing his grandparents' hometown in Germany.
ArtStart is hosting a community block party on September 27 to celebrate the purchase of its building in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood. The event, free and family-friendly, will feature a performance by Hijinks Stilts at 3:45 p.m., music by Batucada do Norte, on-demand poems from the Poetry Bus, food trucks, and art-making activities. The celebration will take place at 1459 St. Clair Ave., where ArtStart's ArtScraps Creative Reuse Materials and Idea Center has been located for 32 years.
A collection of historical photos is being shared online, aiming to challenge viewers' perception of time. The images, taken by renowned photographer, Henri Cartier-Bresson, depict iconic events from the 20th century, including the 1969 moon landing and the 1986 Chernobyl disaster. The photos are accompanied by a caption that asks readers to guess the year in which each image was taken. The publication of these images is attributed to US reporter, Sophie Gable.