Actress Alicia Vikander credits her upbringing at the theater, where her mother Maria Fahl was a stage actress, as a significant influence on her career aspirations. Growing up in Sweden, she believes that being an actor means spending time on stage, and securing TV shows or films is considered fortunate due to the country's small entertainment industry.
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/alicia-vikander-returns-to-stage-after-17-years-208925Corita Kent's artwork from 1967 reflects her activism and engagement with social issues. Her serigraphs, such as "Yellow Submarine" and "With Love to the Everyday Miracle," convey a sense of optimism and hope. In contrast, pieces like "Stop the Bombing" express concern for global conflicts. The artist's work was documented by photographer Marc Walker, whose images are featured alongside her art at the Corita Art Center in Los Angeles.
https://www.juxtapoz.com/news/magazine/radio-juxtapoz-ep-163-nellie-scott-on-the-enduring-and-reenergized-legacy-of-corita-kent/A centuries-old art market tradition may be revived as the Nicholas Hall Gallery in New York hosts an exhibition of Flemish art, allowing people who can't afford original artwork to experience it through reproductions.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/05/08/could-17th-century-italy-provide-a-useful-model-for-todays-challenging-art-marketThe PaintBrush Art Community was founded by Sonal Purohit and Dr. Romit Purohit in 2018 with a mission to promote art in the UAE and globally. The community aims to provide a platform for artists and artisans to showcase their skills, connect with like-minded individuals, and inspire creativity.
https://www.gulftoday.ae/culture/2025/05/08/paintbrush-art-community-draws-ably-on-rajasthan-carnival-2025-canvasA powerful sand sculpture by renowned artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has been created to pay tribute to India's armed forces following the successful execution of 'Operation Sindoor', a retaliatory military action in response to the April 22 Pahalgam massacre. The six-foot-tall sculpture, titled "Bharat Mata Ki Jai, Justice Served", is located on Puri beach in Odisha and has drawn large crowds, symbolizing national pride and the pursuit of justice.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/sports/i-remember-presenting-you-the-test-cap-sachins-heartfelt-note-for-rohit-1877716The Heartbeat opera company is known for its innovative adaptations of classical works, reimagining them for modern audiences. Director Sara Holdren praises their approach, saying it feels "extremely of our world and about our world" without being too on-the-nose. For example, in Beethoven's "Fidelio," the company recorded the voices of incarcerated people to create a powerful performance. In Strauss' "Salome," the casting was deliberate and focused on storytelling, with baritone Nathaniel Sullivan noting that his audition process involved straight acting rather than just vocal ability. Soprano Summer Hassan also praised the company's approach, saying they gave her the tools to bring confidence to her role as Salome. The company's re-orchestration of "Salome" by Schlosberg was another notable aspect, using a reduced ensemble of eight clarinetists and two percussionists instead of the original 100 players.
https://apnews.com/article/opera-heartbeat-small-performances-26194cba45dec032050456301c13c73bThe Mark Morris Dance Group will perform "Pepperland," a piece originally commissioned by the city of Liverpool in 2017, as part of its upcoming performances at The Wallis in Beverly Hills from May 16-18, 2023. The dance was created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Beatles' iconic album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band."
https://www.ocregister.com/2025/05/08/choreographer-mark-morris-brings-the-beatles-inspired-pepperland-to-beverly-hills/Nikon's Mobile Tour will visit four key locations over the next year, starting in Chicago from May 18-24, featuring guided photo walks and product trials. The tour will also include stops in Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, and Houston, with a 10-day Creator Experience Hub event to be announced later this year. Nikon Ambassadors Audrey Woulard and Lauren Ashley Grenda will participate in the Chicago leg of the tour.
https://petapixel.com/2025/05/08/nikon-is-driving-a-custom-bright-yellow-land-cruiser-across-the-us/Poetry Out Loud is celebrating its 20th anniversary, a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts, Poetry Foundation, state arts agencies, and local organizations. The program encourages students to learn about great poetry through memorization and recitation, starting in classrooms or schools. Since its inception in 2005, over 4.5 million students and 85,000 teachers from 21,000 schools have participated, with the national finals being a culmination of regional and state competitions.
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