The Hyderabad Chronicle recently hosted an event celebrating the artistry of handwoven fabrics and its connection to performing arts. The event featured Vandana in performance, showcasing the beauty of heirloom textiles and soulful music. Aadyam Handwoven launched a new collection from Aditya Birla Group's social enterprise, blending brown cotton and Gadwal sarees.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloid/hyderabad-chronicle/celebrating-the-warp-and-weft-of-heritage-1875859The upcoming graphic novel "Megalopolis" by Ryall is set in a utopian city built with a unique material called Megalon, designed by Adam Driver's character Caesar Catalina. However, the city's construction is opposed by Cicero (Giancarlo Esposito), the mayor of New Rome, and his daughter Julia (Nathalie Emmanuel). The story explores themes of art and its expression, as Ryall aims to honor and expand the world of the original film.
https://gizmodo.com/francis-ford-coppolas-megalopolis-is-becoming-a-graphic-novel-2000595204The Ajoka Theatre in Lahore commemorated the 7th death anniversary of its founder Madeeha Gauhar with a tribute event at Alhamra Hall. The evening featured a new video song, "Jeevay Ajoka," and a violin performance by Nirvaan Nadeem, Muhammad Aslam, and Hasan, Madeeha's grandson. Family members, including Sarang Nadeem, Neha Ali Gauhar, Arzoo Gauhar, Faryal Gauhar, and Shahid Nadeem, shared moving reflections on Madeeha's legacy as a fearless artiste, loving mother, and advocate for justice.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1305870-madeeha-gauhar-paid-tributeThe TV series "Étoile" by Amy Sherman Palladino is a gut-wrenching and addictive package that tackles pressing issues facing artists and humanity, including the emotional toll of creative work. The show's creator, Amy Sherman Palladino, has been preparing for this project since her childhood ballet training, which may have influenced its intense and impactful storytelling.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/etoile-the-brutality-of-ballet-spawns-tvs-biggest-boldest-new-show/The European Film Market (EFM) will take place from February 11 to 18 in Berlin, Germany. The market includes several events such as the Berlinale Co-Production Market, which runs from February 14 to 17, and Berlinale Talents, a program for young filmmakers that spans from February 13 to 18. Additionally, World Cinema Fund Day will be held on February 17.
https://deadline.com/2025/04/berlin-film-festival-2026-dates-1236378671/Francis Ford Coppola is celebrated for his unwavering commitment to artistic vision over financial gain. He famously gave his wife Eleanor Coppola a camera, allowing her to direct without interference, and spent $120 million on a piece of art that didn't dictate the content of his film "Megalopolis". This principled approach has inspired filmmakers like Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, who have praised Coppola's courage in pushing the boundaries of cinema.
https://deadline.com/2025/04/50th-afi-life-achievement-award-francis-ford-coppola-1236378252/David Kratz, president of the New York Academy of Art, was honored at this year's Tribeca Ball, a multi-floor event featuring roving magicians, live figure drawing, and performances by Sterling Strings and Erica Mancini. The evening also showcased artworks presented by students, with notable attendees including Liev Schreiber, Joseph Altuzarra, Will Cotton, Gina Gershon, Eileen Guggenheim, and Polina Proshkina.
https://www.surfacemag.com/articles/new-york-academy-of-art-2025-tribeca-ball/Theater director Durand has a pre-show ritual of visiting the empty stage at the Longacre Theatre before each performance, taking a moment of silence to reflect on the art of theater and the audience's anticipation.
https://apnews.com/article/dead-outlaw-corpse-andrew-durand-76cad6b251132b0b07b84a1039d6405cArtists such as Candice Breitz, Chika Okeke-Agulu, Ghada Amer, and Athi-Patra Ruga have spoken out against Gilbert & George's claims that museums are now 'woke' and only focus on Black and women artists. In contrast, a recent study found that only 25% of dealers at Art Basel are female, but the number of women in the art market is increasing, with young collectors driving Korea's art market boom led by MZ collectors such as Henna Joo.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/04/28/older-women-artists-go-it-alone-as-new-report-reveals-how-the-traditional-art-world-is-failing-them