Pakistani artist Imran Qureshi has brought his latest exhibition to Dubai, featuring a range of art forms including miniature paintings and digital art set to traditional Sufi music. The exhibition showcases Qureshi's blend of traditional techniques with modern narratives, drawing admiration from visitors and Emirati guests alike. A standout piece, "Charpoy", a vibrant woven bed designed by Qureshi's team, has become the highlight of the show, symbolizing the fusion of heritage and contemporary creativity.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/600236-pakistani-artist-imran-qureshis-work-captivates-audiences-in-dubaiA music video produced with CreateAI's model combines human-drawn keyframes and AI-generated videos, resulting in a fine-tuned narrative that captures the emotional depth of a dark fairy tale theme. The three-and-a-half-minute video features intricate dance sequences with refined facial characteristics, showcasing Kelly Yu's vision for a captivating story of desire.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/04/16/tmt-newswire/pr-newswire/pop-singer-kelly-yu-releases-worlds-first-ai-anime-music-video-for-song-werewolf-in-collaboration-with-createai/2093213In the Lodz Ghetto, overseen by Hans Biebow, Jewish people were forced into labor under Nazi supervision. Chaim Mordechaj Rumkowski, head of the city's Jewish council of elders, collaborated with German authorities to establish a textile factory that produced luxury items like dresses and underwear. The factory grew rapidly, employing over 1,500 workers by January 1942. It also created uniforms for the Wehrmacht and functioned as a legitimate fashion house, with its own look-books, fashion shows, and photo shoots featuring Jewish "models" whose faces were later removed or silhouetted.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14611757/The-Nazi-fashion-house-Jews-forced-make-clothes-rich-using-fabric-looted-murdered-Holocaust-victims.htmlKazakhstan and Pakistan are strengthening their cultural exchange and people-to-people contact through cooperation in areas such as art, culture, heritage, film, and cinema. Federal Minister of Pakistan attaches great significance to its relations with Kazakhstan, citing a shared vision for regional cooperation. The two countries enjoy a friendly and brotherly relationship, with potential for further enhancement. Ambassador Huzaifa Rehman highlighted the region's rich cultural heritage and beautiful terrains, emphasizing opportunities for uplifting cultural cooperation between the two nations.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1301783-kazakhstan-envoy-calls-on-minister-sapmSheikha Hoor has been instrumental in promoting French and Francophone artists at the Sharjah Biennial, with distinguished guests including Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Sheikha Nawar Al Qassimi, Sheikha Noora Al Mualla, Sheikha Rad Alqasimi, Audrey Leseigneur, and Mona El-Mousfy in attendance.
https://www.gulftoday.ae/news/2025/04/16/french-honour-for-hoor-al-qasimiSingaporean costume designer Goh continued to collaborate with Wild Rice on over 10 productions for two decades. He also worked with various theatre companies including the Singapore Repertory Theatre, Drama Box, Checkpoint Theatre and Toy Factory. Goh's designs were characterized by deep empathy and a keen sense of fabric manipulation. Actress Janice Koh described him as a "cultural treasure" who was also a kind and gentle giant in the creative community. Despite his illness, Goh would often bounce back with new ideas for textiles and weaves after treatment or surgery.
https://channelnewsasia.com/style-beauty/laichan-goh-singapore-designer-dead-5068621The exhibition features 50 artists from the UAE and Arab nations, including trailblazers like Khalil Abdulwahid and Salma Al Marri, alongside international artists. A committee led by Dr. Mohammed Yousif has curated a diverse collection that blends traditional and experimental approaches to art.
https://www.gulftoday.ae/news/2025/04/16/sheikh-salem-al-qasimi-opens-emirates-fine-arts-society-exhibitionBusinesses at China's largest trade expo, the Canton Fair in Guangzhou, are seeking new markets after US tariffs significantly reduced orders following President Trump's imposition of a 145% tariff on Chinese goods. The fair, which covers over 200 football fields, saw more than 30,000 exhibitors gather to showcase their products, with previous deals totaling $25 billion at the last event.
https://nypost.com/2025/04/15/business/china-trade-fair-is-wake-up-call-for-exporters-us-market-is-frozen/Students, cultural activists, and visitors gathered on campus to celebrate Pahela Baishakh, a festival marked by festivities starting from early morning. The Faculty of Fine Arts organized 'Ananda Shobhajatra', which featured large symbolic motifs, colourful masks, and art installations at 9am, drawing crowds to the venue.
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