Researchers at George Mason University found that students participating in arts programs were more likely to graduate from high school and less likely to be suspended compared to non-participants. Lead researcher Adam Winsler attributes this to various theories, but specific reasons are not mentioned in the provided context.
https://whyy.org/articles/philadelphia-school-district-arts-programs-los-angeles/The dancer was born in San Martín, Buenos Aires Province, and trained at the prestigious Teatro Colón ballet school in Buenos Aires from age six before joining the school's company at 14.
https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/culture/ballet-dancer-marianela-nunez-honoured-with-obe-from-king-charles-iii.phtmlChow Chun-fai has founded SC Gallery in Wong Chuk Hang, showcasing her work alongside artists like Gum Cheng Yee-man and Oscar Chan Yik-long. Her latest series, "Interview the Interviewer II", will be displayed at Art Basel Hong Kong's Insights sector, where she reinterprets recent Hong Kong history through news footage materials gathered during her time as a political reporter.
https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3303145/how-culture-politics-and-people-inspire-hong-kong-artist?module=post_magazine&pgtype=sectionThe rose is a multifaceted symbol in various artistic works. In "Women Who Survive," Ethyl Eichelberger's video features montages of performances that include the line "a rose is a woman's best friend," highlighting its association with femininity and endurance. The flower also appears in Peter Hujar's "Candy Darling on Her Deathbed" (1973), where Warhol superstar Candy Darling lies surrounded by roses, despite her terminal illness. In contrast, Genesis Belanger's ceramic bouquet "Double Standard" features grotesque, human-like fingers emerging from the flowers, subverting traditional notions of beauty and desire. The rose is also explored in Sara Cwynar's "Rose Gold," which examines consumerism and power through its association with the Apple iPhone's rose gold color.
https://hyperallergic.com/1000441/artists-meditate-on-the-rose-as-a-symbol-flag-art-foundation/A global trend on social media platforms has seen users sharing hand-drawn images inspired by Studio Ghibli's distinctive style, founded by Hayao Miyazaki. The trend is reminiscent of the iconic characters and settings from films like "Spirited Away" and "My Neighbor Totoro", with fans recreating scenes and creatures in their own artwork.
https://www.tbsnews.net/tech/ghibli-effect-chatgpt-usage-hits-record-after-rollout-viral-feature-1106406Joe Goode's artwork challenged traditional notions of Minimalism with his "stair" sculptures, which hovered between familiarity and formality. His cloud paintings sliced through painted skies to reveal a second layer, while his Environmental Impact series used industrial tools to create jagged, monochromatic canvases. Goode's Flat Screen Nature series merged lyrical beauty with visual violence, showcasing his unique blend of skill and prickly subject matter.
https://hyperallergic.com/999094/los-angeles-artist-joe-goode-dies-at-87/Luis Fernando Benedit's first major exhibition in New York since 1972 has opened with a room of bright Pop Art-esque paintings, followed by a conceptual world of bioart habitats. The show spans from 1966 to 1972 and marks a crucial period in Benedit's practice, showcasing his transition from painting to exploring outdoor spaces, biology, and ecology after graduating from the University of Buenos Aires in 1963.
https://hyperallergic.com/1000452/luis-fernando-benedit-exposed-the-politics-of-world-making/The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Mumbai is hosting "When Jazz Meets Broken Beats", a performance by a stellar ensemble of musicians that blends jazz with contemporary grooves. The event features dynamic improvisations and original compositions, promising an electrifying two-hour experience for jazz enthusiasts.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/jazz-meets-broken-beats-a-fusion-of-tradition-and-innovation-1870444The Prague Philharmonic Orchestra has announced its upcoming season under new music director Jakub Hrůša. Soprano Magdalena Frühwirth will make her first U.S. appearance in six years at a Palm Beach Opera recital in February. The company's 2025-26 season includes productions of Verdi's "Les Vêpres Siciliennes", Handel's "Ariodante", Wagner's "Siegfried", and Britten's "Peter Grimes".
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