Tony Usman, a theatre expert with over 30 years of experience, highlighted the global significance of former Pakistani Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, who was executed in 1979. Usman noted that despite being 50 years gone, Bhutto's legacy remains relevant as global powers continue to dominate weaker nations similarly. He expressed a desire to stage a play about Bhutto in English or Urdu if the right collaborators and platforms become available. A previous play, "Roshni ka Safar," directed by Hasan Abbas Raza and produced by the Ministry of Culture, was staged at the PNCA in 2010, telling the story of Bhutto's execution and her daughter Benazir's assassination.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40356057/pak-norwegian-director-stages-play-on-bhuttos-executionA collection of approximately 170 Wedgwood treasures from the Victoria and Albert Museum in the UK has been delivered to Townsville, Queensland, Australia, for an exclusive exhibition that showcases the luxury ceramics brand's enduring legacy, which spans over 250 years. The exhibit will remain on display until August.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-05/wedgwood-pottery-victoria-and-albert-exhibition-townsville/105127858Soprano Asmik Grigorian is set to perform at the Romanian Athenaeum on August 31, 2025, alongside pianist Lukas Geniušas, while Sonya Yoncheva will take the stage on September 21 with the National Radio Orchestra. Soprano Kristine Opolais will star in an in-concert version of Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk at the Athenaeum as part of its Concert Series.
https://www.romania-insider.com/sopranos-enescu-apr-2025Azma inspected theatres in Punjab, expressing dissatisfaction with poor cleanliness and administrative mismanagement. She voiced concern over inappropriate songs and indecent attire of female performers in stage dramas, stating that vulgarity and obscenity will not be tolerated. Azma warned that any performer violating the set standards of practice (SOPs) would face a lifetime ban.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40355872/lahore-theatres-raidedA large black and white photo on display at a museum showcases residents from Cabrini-Green dancing at a house party, highlighting the sense of community that once thrived there. Museum curator Gentry Quinones, who lives in Chicago public housing, finds this exhibit particularly meaningful, evoking memories of joy and togetherness.
https://apnews.com/article/museum-public-housing-chicago-bfea6d8689a3c1b92bc895839fc0c37bA comprehensive exhibition of Caravaggio's works is currently open at Palazzo Barberini in Rome, featuring 24 pieces from over a decade of his career. The show includes prestigious loans from private and public collections worldwide, with highlights such as the Portrait of Monsignor Maffeo Barberini and Self-Portrait as Bacchus. According to Thomas Clement Salomon, Director of Palazzo Barberini, the exhibition's quality and selection set it apart, showcasing Caravaggio's unique style that captures the human soul with emotional depth. The show has been a huge success, selling 240,000 tickets in just 20 days, drawing visitors from around the world who appreciate Caravaggio's dramatic contrasts of light and shadow, making his work both accessible and engaging.
https://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/04/04/caravaggio-2025-already-selling-out-fast-in-romeThe Filipiniana x Obra exhibit at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) showcases reinterpretations of iconic Filipino national dress, inspired by works of renowned artists such as Leandro Locsin and Jose Joya. The exhibit features collections from winners of prestigious awards, including Peach Garde's gold-winning pieces that pay homage to Locsin's architectural masterpieces, while Bryan Peralta's silver-winning collection captures the simplicity of Joya's visual art style. Ram Silva's bronze-winning work draws inspiration from Fernando Amorsolo's appreciation for rural landscapes, and Windell Madis' award-winning designs reflect Hernando Ocampo's vibrant geometric style.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/04/05/entertainment-lifestyle/life-times/fashion-visual-arts-merge-in-filipiniana-x-obra/2086895The film "2 Moons" is a result of an innovative partnership between Co-Curious and the Powerhouse museum group in Australia. Directed by Fadia Abboud, the screenplay was developed using the multi-writer model by James Elazzi, Gabriel Faatau’uu-Satiu, Andrew Undi Lee, Randa Sayed, and Danielle Stamoulos. The film has received development support from Screen Australia and will be produced by an all-female team led by Annabel Davis, with Fadia Abboud bringing her experience on notable television projects like "House of Gods" and "Four Years Later".
https://deadline.com/2025/04/fadia-abboud-2-moons-house-of-gods-1236358258/The "History Rising from Misis" exhibition is being held at the Adana Museum Complex, where a special installation titled "Sabahçı Kahvesi" will showcase the life of late artist Ferdi Tayfur, an Adana-born artist.
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