Kumudini Lakhia, a renowned dance teacher, is being remembered as an inspiration to aspiring artists across the country. Tributes are pouring in from studios nationwide as candles are lit in her honor. Her legacy continues to live on through the lives of those she taught, including notable figures like Rhea Kapoor and Tabu, who have shared glimpses of their time with her on set.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/national/kumudini-lakhia-the-woman-who-gave-kathak-new-feet/The UK Labour government has removed at least five images of Winston Churchill from Downing Street and Parliament as part of a push to boost 'gender and ethnic diversity'. The replacements include artworks by Nigerian abstract artist Nengi Omuku, British-Ghanaian Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, and Christina Kimeze. Sir Keir Starmer had previously removed a portrait of Baroness Thatcher from his study, citing discomfort with portraits that stare down at him. The move has been criticized by Alex Burghart MP, who accused the Labour government of purging history.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14603461/majestic-paintings-royalty-Churchill-Shakespeare-ditched-No10-wokerati-art.htmlThe Mela Chiraghan 2025 festival in Lahore saw a vibrant display of culture, dance, and public enthusiasm at Shalimar Gardens. The event featured various activities, including literary discussions, vocal performances by Zohaib Alam and Falak Ijaz, and poetry recitals by Prof Zubair Ahmad and Nalaen Abbas. Renowned poets like Taj Mastani and Shaukat Faqir performed on the terraces, while artists associated with shrines of Khawaja Ghulam Farid and Madho Lal Hussain captivated audiences. Director Tania Qureshi praised the festival as a tribute to Lahore's culture, connecting future generations with their heritage.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1300791-mela-chiraghan-2025-beautiful-blend-of-culture-dance-attract-people-on-day-2The New Philharmonic Orchestra Chorus and Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra will perform a diverse range of works in 2025 and 2026 at the McAninch Arts Center, led by music director Kirk Muspratt. The season includes Carl Orff's "Carmina Burana" with soloists Emily Bursan, Richard Ollarsaba, and Thomas Alaan, as well as orchestra versions of Tchaikovsky's "Romeo & Juliet" and Prokofiev's "Cinderella". The season also features a Broadway program with guest soloists Kate Tombaugh, Lorenzo Parnell, and Jonathan Wilson, and concludes with Michael Daugherty's "Harp of Ages" in April 2026.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250412/news/new-philharmonic-announces-2025-2026-season/Hong Kong artist Tsang Kin-wah's comeback exhibition, "T REE O GO D EVIL", at Galerie du Monde in Central, Hong Kong, was a highly anticipated event during Art Basel week. The immersive and apocalyptic landscape exhibition has been making waves due to its deliberate gaps and political urgency, drawing attention from art enthusiasts and critics alike.
https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3306137/hong-kong-artist-tsang-kin-wahs-comeback-exhibition-creates-apocalyptic-landscape?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionCBS 8's Elizabeth Sanchez reports that "The Art of Autism: A Different Lens," a new exhibit, is now open at the Oceanside Museum of Art in California. The exhibit aims to showcase the artistic talents and perspectives of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It features works by over 20 artists on the autism spectrum, including those from the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) and the Autism Society.
https://www.cbs8.com/video/news/local/new-exhibition-celebrates-neurodivergent-artists-at-oceanside-museum-of-art/509-2b08eedf-6ac3-47f4-99b2-3d681bade427Azma Bokhari, the head of the Punjab Arts Council, has announced plans to make theatre environments family-friendly in Punjab. She vowed to ban theatres promoting vulgarity and will impose a lifetime ban if non-compliance continues. A new family theatre at Alhamra Lahore is set to launch, while the Punjab Censor Board will be reconstituted within two to three days. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz will attend Culture Day celebrations on April 17. Bokhari emphasized her commitment to preserving Pakistani stage dramas' unique identity with high standards and moral values.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40357219/punjab-to-introduce-new-theatre-law-azmaThe Philadelphia Museum of Art's "BOOM: Art and Design of the 1940s" exhibit features an immersive experience with a 1940 "Patriot Radio" by Norman Bel Geddes, playing period music by notable artists such as Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra. The radio is surrounded by vibrant paintings, including Reginald Gammon's "Jitterbugs", Abraham Hankins' "Nightclub", and Clause Clark's "Jam Session", which showcase the energetic dance styles of the era, like the Lindy Hop.
https://whyy.org/articles/philadelphia-art-museum-boom-1940s-art/Chattogram is preparing for Pahela Baishakh with cultural hubs abuzz in anticipation. Organisers are finalising arrangements at DC Hill and CRB's Shirishtala, while students from the University of Chittagong's Institute of Fine Arts will stage a traditional Mongol Shobhajatra procession featuring handcrafted masks, vibrant floats, and symbolic motifs such as tigers, birds, and fish.
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