Macron Inaugurates Cultural Centre; Opens on Inclusive Language
When French President Emmanuel Macron took office in 2017, he pledged to improve cultural activities and spread French culture worldwide. Since then, he has taken several steps to further his cultural improvement agenda. One of the most notable was the culture pass, which allotted citizens £500 in their 18th year to enjoy cultural activities. The […]
Louvre Looks: The Iconic Museum Celebrates Its 230th Anniversary
It’s 2023, and the Louvre is celebrating 230 years of existence. This anniversary comes with expected anticipation, and the iconic museum is going all the way in to celebrate it. A program tagged Louvre Looks is one of the foremost activities to commemorate this remarkable anniversary. Under this program, the museum welcomes 20 contemporary artists […]
Coeur d’Alene’s Art Auction Rakes in $21 Million in Sales
The Coeur d’Alene annual art auction was held on 15th July 2023 and made record sales. The auction exceeded $21 million in sales of Western and Contemporary artworks. The event made headlines for selling several works of art at record prices, with 37 pieces selling for six figures. Most of these pieces are from Western […]
Piero della Francesca’s Nativity Goes on Display After Long Restoration
The National Gallery gave the entire country a Christmas gift when they announced the completion of the conservation and restoration of Piero della Francesca’s Nativity. The gallery acquired the famous painting in the late 19th century in damaged state. There were empty spaces all around, which was uncharacteristic of Piero’s paintings. Due to its condition […]
The Everlasting Endurance of Comic Arts
Comics made a loud appearance with the creation of the first comic book and character, Superman, in 1934. Thousands of other characters have been created since, with many gaining cult-like following worldwide. Many have started asking recently: why have comics endured over so many decades and evolved into the art it is today? The answer […]
Australian Prime Minister Advises Residents on Cybersecurity
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has advised residents to reboot their smartphones at least once daily to increase cybersecurity. The information is timely as more people become concerned about the infiltration of their phones by hackers and other unauthorized personnel. He has, therefore, urged residents to be more aware of little actions that can thwart, […]
How Art Improves Social Wellness
Art plays different roles in society, from serving as a means of expression to documenting events and notable occurrences. Over the years, the role of arts in society has gone beyond the traditionally-acclaimed ones. Artists now create works to serve purposes like campaigning for causes like social well-being and putting their origins on the global […]
AI Predictive Model Challenges Norm in Health Sector
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been used increasingly in almost every aspect of our lives. The medical and healthcare sector is no exception. Doctors have recently adopted AI to improve areas like medical image reading and administrative tasks. While these are impressive, AI is proving even more helpful as it takes on tasks like reading physicians’ […]
Guillaume Seignac; a brief outlook into his life and Works
One of the most notable French Academic painters of the late 19th century to the early 20th century was the Rennes-born Guillaume Seignac. Born in 1870, Guillaume started training in 1889 at the Academie Julian in Paris. He was there till 1895 when he fully began his career. The works he created were heavily influenced […]
Missed the Original Gold Rush? Here’s Another Chance for You
None of us were alive for the original California gold rush; however, another time has come for you to try your luck. Winter has been hard on California residents, especially in the Sierra Nevada. Storms have been blasting through the counties, causing varying degrees of devastation. However, the storms left more impact than ruined buildings. […]