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Micropress doubles down on KODAK SQUARESPOT Imaging Technology

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:03:26 EDT

Micropress Printers Ltd., one of the largest independent commercial printers in the UK, has future-proofed its plate production with a highly automated CTP solution from Kodak. The Reydon, Suffolk-based printer is a family-owned business established over 50 years ago that has continuously expanded its services in response to evolving customer needs. - - After investing in a world first eight-color B1 sheetfed offset press with Plate to Unit and Inspection Control technology last year, whic...

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Rolls-Royce Introduces New Bespoke Crafts Inspired by Five Centuries of Decorative Arts

Tue, 12 May 2026 02:36:14 EDT

- - • Rolls-Royce introduces four new craft techniques, inspired by the decorative arts - • Exploration of texture, material and depth influenced by art, haute couture, fine jewellery and architecture - • First-ever application of hand-sculpted 3D metal within a Rolls-Royce Gallery - • First showcase of layered 3D veneer that integrates brass elements - • Beadwork and leather sculpting applied to create realistic forms - • Innovations developed by the Bespoke Collective at the Home of Rolls-Roy...

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Science Museum Partners With Serendipity Arts For Free Events In London This June

Tue, 12 May 2026 02:22:19 EDT

The Science Museum has announced a new partnership with Serendipity Arts, with Innovation Lates at the museum opening the free cross-institution Great Exhibition Road Festival. The festival will launch on Friday 5 June with Innovation Lates at the Science Museum, a special Lates celebrating creativity, innovation and exchange. Serendipity Arts is a not-for-profit foundation which nurtures artistic practice, research, and cross-cultural dialogue across South Asia and internationally....

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The Porsche Museum dedicates a special exhibition to the 911's altitude world record

Tue, 12 May 2026 02:15:58 EDT

At a glance - - - • Special exhibition until 28 June 2026 - • Special presentation of the two vehicles - • 15-minute short film on the Porsche YouTube channel - - - It is a story of extreme heights, both literally and figuratively. The Porsche Museum is dedicating a special exhibition to two the off-road prototypes 'Edith' and 'Doris'. “Both are based on a Porsche 911 and symbolise a feat that cannot be measured in lap times or top speeds, but in metres above sea level,” says Tanja Schl...

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“Star-Crossed Planet” by Harold Toliver Explores Humanity's Place in a Vast and Interconnected Cosmos

Mon, 11 May 2026 18:03:48 EDT

“Star-Crossed Planet” by Harold Toliver continues to draw readers into a layered world of philosophical inquiry and imaginative short fiction, offering a distinctive exploration of humanity's relationship with nature and the universe. - - This book is a collection of short stories that examines the connections between nature, destiny, and the human condition. The narratives move across imagined futures, evolutionary reflection, and deeply personal human experiences, weaving together p...

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The Cond� M. Nast Galleries Open at The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Mon, 11 May 2026 04:02:06 EDT

The New York Times ' Vanessa Friedman reported on the opening of the 12,000-square-foot Cond� M. Nast Galleries in the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. - - “Created by Miriam Peterson and Nathan Rich of the architecture firm Peterson Rich,” Friedman writes, “which also designed the exhibition, the galleries have been conceived to fit seamlessly into the existing semiology of the museum. - - They are floored in white granite, replete with classic pedestals and platforms,...

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100% Sold Final Treasures from the Wine Cellar of Andrew Lloyd Webber Raises over £500,000 for The Music in Secondary Schools Trust

Fri, 8 May 2026 10:58:24 EDT

100% sold, Final Treasures from the Wine Cellar of Andrew Lloyd Webber has raised £517,910 for The Music in Secondary Schools Trust (MiSST). The sale attracted strong international participation from collectors, attracting registrants from 28 countries, and sparking global competitive bidding between clients from EMEA (59%), APAC (23%), and Americas (18%). The collection was 134% sold by value. - - All proceeds are being donated to MiSST which administers Lloyd Webber's Music in Scho...

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The State Hermitage Museum launches a new direction of virtual visits — "Empty frames: enter the picture"

Fri, 8 May 2026 10:54:38 EDT

A virtual tour, which is fundamentally different from all previous ones, has appeared on the Hermitage's website. For the first time ever, viewers can get a behind-the-scenes look at how museum masterpieces are restored. The debut virtual display of the project “Empty Frames: Step into the Painting” features Bacchus by Peter Paul Rubens. - - For over a year, the large-scale canvas depicting the ancient god of wine has been in the Laboratory for the Scientific Restoration of Easel Paintings....

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Kodak Reports First-Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Fri, 8 May 2026 10:49:50 EDT

Key Print and AM&C Businesses Achieved Increases in Revenue - - Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE: KODK) today reported financial results for the first quarter 2026. - - First quarter 2026 highlights include: - - - • Consolidated revenues of $265 million, compared with $247 million for Q1 2025, an increase of $18 million or 7 percent - - - Advanced Materials & Chemicals (AM&C) revenues were $76 million, compared with $74 million for Q1 2025, an increase of $2 million or 3 percent Print re...

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Guggenheim Arts Education Program, Learning Through Art, Presents A Year with Children 2026

Fri, 8 May 2026 10:42:57 EDT

The Guggenheim New York's long-standing artist-in-residence education program, Learning Through Art (LTA), presents A Year with Children 2026. On view today through June 7, 2026, the exhibition features more than 200 imaginative artworks—including collages, drawings, paintings, prints, photographs, and sculptures—by students in grades two through six from New York City public schools across the five boroughs. - - During LTA classroom residencies in the 2025–26 academic year, educa...

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Crafting the Style of Cursed

Thu, 7 May 2026 12:43:16 EDT

Created by an inspired team of nine students at ESMA (�cole Sup�rieure des M�tiers Artistiques), Cursed is a heartfelt exploration of a mother's desperate attempt to protect her child from a dark fate. Bringing this fairy tale to life took a year and a half of intense collaboration, technical trickery, and a unified vision. The result is a short film that beautifully blurs the line between modern 3D rendering and classic 2D illustration. - - The original concept was based on the Greek myt...

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Ken Burns's Film the American Revolution to Stream for Free on Pbs in Lead up to 250th Anniversary

Thu, 7 May 2026 12:04:58 EDT

Ken Burns's Film the American Revolution to Stream for Free on Pbs in Lead up to 250th Anniversary on July 4, 2026 - - First Episodes of Burns's War Films on YouTube for Free Starting May 25th: THE CIVIL WAR, THE WAR, THE VIETNAM WAR AND THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION - - THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION also on PBS Stations beginning Friday, July 3 through Saturday, July 4, 2026 - - THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, the six-part, 12-hour documentary series directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and Da...

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Nikon is developing the NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S, a telephoto zoom lens with a built-in 1.4x teleconverter

Thu, 7 May 2026 10:34:56 EDT

Nikon Corporation (Nikon) is pleased to announce the development of the NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S, a telephoto zoom lens compatible with full-frame/FX-format mirrorless cameras. - - As part of the S-Line* series of NIKKOR Z lenses, the NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S is a telephoto zoom lens offering a focal length range of 120 mm to 420 mm, enabled by a built-in teleconverter that extends its focal length by 1.4x. The superior optical performance and mobility of this lens will supp...

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VicScreen backs exhibition of immersive expansion of award winning documentary The Giants

Thu, 7 May 2026 03:45:24 EDT

VicScreen has supported the continued creative life of the feature documentary The Giants, backing its evolution from a critically acclaimed film into a major new immersive screen experience now exhibiting at Melbourne Museum 's Learning Lab. - - Originally supported by VicScreen and produced by Victorian production company General Strike, documentary feature film, The Giants has since expanded beyond the traditional cinema format, demonstrating the growing potential for screen...

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Telekom and Kunstmuseum Bonn present the Human AI Art Award

Tue, 5 May 2026 10:49:16 EDT

- - • Artist Christopher Kulendran Thomas wins Human AI Art Award 2026 - • Pioneering work at the intersection of art and technology recognized - • Immersive installation in the Human AI Art Space in front of the Kunstmuseum Bonn - - - Deutsche Telekom and the Kunstmuseum Bonn are awarding the Human AI Art Award for the third time, which they jointly launched in 2024. This year's winner is the artist of Tamil descent, Christopher Kulendran Thomas. The award ceremony on June 24th, 2026 will...

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Kodak announces the launch of new KODAK SONORA UltraXR Process Free Plates in EAMER

Tue, 5 May 2026 10:38:27 EDT

Kodak is proud to introduce the latest innovation in its industry-leading portfolio of process-free plates: KODAK SONORA UltraXR. These new plates will replace SONORA XTRA-2 and XTRA-2 for Newspapers Process Free Plates in the EAMER region (Europe, Africa, and the Middle East), and SONORA XTRA-2 and XTRA-2 for Newspapers production in Europe will be discontinued. - - SONORA UltraXR Plates expand the SONORA Ultra portfolio already available in EAMER. They offer exceptionally high print run s...

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LG Electronics Honored for Design Excellence at the 2026 Red Dot Design Award

Mon, 4 May 2026 13:03:27 EDT

Company Earns 27 Accolades, Including the Coveted “Best of the Best” Distinction for LG OLED evo W6 Wallpaper TV - - ■ LG Electronics won a total of 27 awards at the 2026 Red Dot Design Award, including the prestigious Best of the Best honor for the LG OLED evo W6. - - ■ The LG OLED evo W6 Wallpaper TV features LG's True Wireless technology and a nine-millimeter-class-thin body that sits flush against the wall. - - ■ LG's human-centered designs were recognized across mult...

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Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea Announces 2026 START: A Student Artist Immersion

Mon, 4 May 2026 10:17:38 EDT

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea has launched its fifth annual ST ART student mentorship 2026 program and is now accepting submissions from aspiring young local artists. ST ART: A Student Artist Immersion program is a mentorship initiative designed to support and elevate Maui's next generation of artists. Applications are now open for Maui-based high school juniors and seniors through May 31, 2026. Developed in collaboration with longtime art consultant Rosina Potter, the program...

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Barbie To Be Celebrated with New Stamps

Fri, 1 May 2026 11:12:21 EDT

The U.S. Postal Service today announced a new release coming this summer: a set of Barbie stamps featuring Barbie dolls through the years, dressed for 10 iconic careers. - - These designs are preliminary and may change. - - Barbie - - Created by Mattel Inc., a global play and family entertainment company, and introduced in 1959 as “The Original Teenage Fashion Model,” Barbie quickly became an icon and symbol of limitless possibilities for generations of children. During more than 65 years a...

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Notice Regarding the Recognition of One-Time Costs (Impairment Losses on Non-current Assets and Write-Downs of Inventories) in the Precision Equipment Business

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:25:58 EDT

This is to announce that, NIKON CORPORATION (hereinafter the “Company”) has decided today to recognize one-time costs, comprising impairment losses on non-current assets and write-downs of inventories in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, as described below. - - 1. Recognition of One-Time Costs (Impairment Losses on Non-current Assets and Write-Downs of Inventories) Due to the downturn in the semiconductor lithography system business within the Precision Equipment B...

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Opening of 'Anne Frank The Exhibition' in Chicago

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:28:02 EDT

On Friday, May 1, 2026, Anne Frank The Exhibition will open at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (Griffin MSI) in Chicago. The exhibition is groundbreaking in several respects. Visitors walk through a life-size, fully furnished reconstruction of the rooms in the Annex, where Anne Frank, her parents and sister, and four other Jews lived in hiding for two years. - - The exhibition premiered on January 27, 2025, in New York City. The exhibition's unique and powerful character is a k...

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Xerox Launches Xerox IT as a Service to Help Simplify Technology, Reduce Risk for SMB Market

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:36:09 EDT

Xerox announced the launch of Xerox ® IT as a Service, an AI-powered ServiceNow platform that transforms how organizations operate and manage technology. - - Xerox ITaaS unifies managed services, automation, procurement, and real-time intelligence into a single IT operating system, enabling organizations to move from reactive support models to autonomous operations. - - As organizations face increasing complexity, from distributed infrastructure and rising cyber threats to mounting cost pr...

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Received Highest MSCI ESG Rating of AAA for the Fourth Consecutive Year

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:40:18 EDT

Nikon Corporation (Nikon) is pleased to announce that it received the highest ESG Rating of AAA from MSCI for the fourth consecutive year as of 2026. MSCI ESG Research provides MSCI ESG Ratings on global public and a few private companies on a scale of AAA (leader) to CCC (laggard), according to exposure to industry-specific ESG risks and the ability to manage those risks relative to peers. - - In this Rating, Nikon was evaluated for its initiatives, such as Controversial Sourcing and Corpo...

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Author Gary W. Fick Brings Timeless Life Lessons to Children in “The Two Little Pigs”

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:24:36 EDT

Gary W. Fick's children's book titled, “The Two Little Pigs: Grandpa's Favorite Pig Stories,” shares meaningful life lessons through charming tales inspired by young farm animals. A retired professor from Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Fick draws from both his academic background and rural upbringing to craft stories that resonate with families. - - In this delightful collection, Fick introduces stories that reflect everyday lessons children often learn at ho...

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Taste of the Tropics season two launches on SBS this April

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:48:49 EDT

Audiences will be taken on a delicious culinary journey across North and Far North Queensland with episode hosts comedian and actor Steph Tisdell, restaurateur Oliver James and scientist Sharon Cavanagh-Luskin, as they uncover the people, places and local ingredients that make this region so unique and unforgettable. - - Not only is Taste of the Tropics a delightfully compelling series, it's building the broadcast experience of emerging producing talent from the region with the support of...

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NFB unveils a wave of new films at the 2026 Sommets du cin�ma d'animation. Seven shorts in the Canadian Competition, artist's talks and more.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:48:46 EDT

Fresh off The Girl Who Cried Pearls ' Oscar win for Best Animated Short, the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) arrives at the Sommets du cin�ma d'animation (May 11–16) in Montreal with a strong showing, including seven shorts in the Canadian Competition and five world premieres across all sections of the program. - - The powerful NFB lineup showcases films that blur the boundaries between animation and documentary, delving into deeply personal stories that open conv...

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Upcoming Exhibition at the Fondation : Nuits Baln�aires – Eboro

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:38:23 EDT

Over the past few years, Nuits Baln�aires has established a practice that is hybrid in many ways. The Ivorian artist moves between fine art, fashion, and research-based practices; his influences are a blend of cinema, literature, theater, performance, and cultural history; his life is both rooted in the small coastal town of Grand-Bassam, east of Abidjan, and involved with many more international cultural communities. - - Eboro was created as part of the Latitudes program of the Fondation...

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A moment of reflection: - Audi at Milan Design Week 2026

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:21:11 EDT

- - • Design acts as a bridge between product, technology, art, and society - • The installation “Origin” invites visitors to reflect and reconnect - • Audi advances the future of mobility through electrified performance and its entry into Formula 1 - - - At Milan Design Week 2026, Audi is introducing a moment of calm that shapes public dialogue: the installation “Origin”, created in collaboration with Zaha Hadid Architects. The art installation is also an interpretation of the new Audi des...

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LEXUS to Exhibit at Milan Design Week 2026

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:43:47 EDT

- - • LEXUS advances its pursuit of the value of mobility and enriched lifestyles by challenging conventional moving spaces, exploring new possibilities expressed through immersive artistic installations. - - • LEXUS unveils “SPACE,” an immersive installation centered on its new flagship, the LEXUS LS Concept, expressing its vision within a luxury lifestyle through a 360-degree experience and envisioning a future of mobility seamlessly connecting land, sea, and air. - - • Alongside the ins...

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Nike and Dropcity Preview Air Lab: An Innovative Space for Creatives in Milan's Center

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:55:22 EDT

What to know - - - • Nike and Dropcity, an emerging Milanese center for architecture and design, are previewing Air Lab at Milan Design Week 2026. - • The preview offers the global design community a one-week-only inside look at the past, present and future of Nike Air, with samples and swatches tracing the development of Air Liquid Max, FlyWeb, Radical AirFlow, Therma-FIT Air Milano and other innovations. - • The preview, known as NikeAir_Lab during Milan Design Week, is on view Apr...

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Nikon releases the new APDIS MV5X Laser Radar

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:53:59 EDT

Nikon Corporation has launched the APDIS MV5X, the latest addition to its APDIS Laser Radar product lineup. Building on the proven technologies of previous APDIS models, the APDIS MV5X delivers high-speed, high-precision non-contact measurement in a compact and lightweight form, enhancing the quality of the manufacturing process. Product Information Product Name APDIS MV5X - - Order Start Date April 20, 2026 Key Features1. High-speed, high-precision measurement Compared with previou...

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Happy Birthday Stamps to You!

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:08:58 EDT

The U.S. Postal Service invites you to celebrate with the release of a new Happy Birthday Forever stamp to honor everyone's favorite day — their birthday — with cake, candles and a card marking the anniversary of their birth. - - “Our customers have been asking for more occasion-based stamps, and we are pleased to give them what they asked for,” said Lisa Bobb-Semple, USPS stamp services director. “The new Happy Birthday stamp also goes well with matching USPS-branded, stamp-inspired note c...

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New Era of Imaging

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:30:59 EDT

Leica Camera AG and Gpixel, a leading global provider of advanced CMOS image sensors, announce a strategic partnership. Both partners agreed to combine their core competencies in the area of innovative imaging technologies to - - co-develop a new high performance imaging sensor tailored for next-generation Leica cameras. This collaboration brings together Leica's long-standing expertise in premium imaging and Gpixel's cutting-edge sensor design capabilities to push the boundaries of what i...

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Ruth Cherry Blends Suspense, Self-Discovery, and Spiritual Insight in Featured Book Showcase

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:15:50 EDT

Readers drawn to psychological depth, suspenseful storytelling, and thoughtful spiritual reflection will find much to explore as Inks & Bindings proudly presents featured works by Ruth Cherry, Ph.D. during the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books 2026 at the University of Southern California (USC) campus on April 18–19. - - Appearing at Booth #978 in the Black Zone, Cherry's collection blends fiction and personal insight into a compelling showcase of mystery, transformation, introspect...

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Inks & Bindings Showcases Four-Book Collection by Karen A. Boxell at Booth 978

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:00:14 EDT

Crafted to immerse readers in layered worlds of discovery and emotional depth, Inks & Bindings proudly presents a compelling four-book collection by Karen A. Boxell at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books 2026. Featured at Booth 978, Black Zone, these works span whimsical animal storytelling, high-stakes teen adventure, and heartfelt coming-of-age narratives. Though distinct in setting and tone, each is unified by enduring themes of courage, friendship, resilience, and the search...

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Christie Sikora's Latest Non-Fiction Merges History and Advocacy at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books 2026

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:31:49 EDT

Bridging the space between historical understanding and progressive advocacy, Christie Sikora 's “Blood and Gold: Athletes, Tragedies and Dynamism to Peace” presents a profound and innovative perspective on how history can shape a more aware and empathetic future. This insightful piece is poised to be a highlight in Inks and Binding 's exhibit at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books 2026. - - With a viewpoint that combines investigative depth with human-centered storytelling, Si...

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Biography, Finance, and Memoir Collide in John Weiser's Thought-Provoking Festival Showcase

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:53:51 EDT

At this year's LA Times Festival of Books, happening on April 18–19, readers are invited to step into a dynamic trio of works by John Weiser that move across biography, personal finance, and memoir. Featured at the Inks & Bindings booth (Booth 978, Black Zone), the collection brings together three distinct genres with one shared heartbeat: real-life experience turned into meaningful insight, inspiration, and practical wisdom. - - Leading with biography, “Grasp the Nettle: Appreciating...

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A Journey Through Faith and Transformation Awaits This Weekend at the LA Times Festival of Books

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:48:16 EDT

At this year's LA Times Festival of Books, readers are invited to explore stories that transcend the ordinary—where faith is awakened, hearts find home, and spirits seek deeper connection. Featured at the Inks & Bindings booth (Booth 978, Black Zone), three compelling titles come together in a carefully curated showcase that celebrates the power of storytelling across genres. Distinct in voice yet unified in purpose, each work explores transformation in its own profound way. - - Leading th...

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Rob Mango Traces Life of Artistic Innovation and Urban Inspiration at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books 2026

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:34:06 EDT

In “100 Paintings: An Artist's Life in New York City,” Rob Mango reimagines the iconic scenery of New York, crafting a vibrant, myth-laden realm influenced by recollection, dynamism, and creativity. This visual memoir is poised to be at the spotlight of Inks and Bindings ' featured selection during the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books 2026. - - The book places Mango's artistic journey against the vivid backdrop of downtown Manhattan, particularly in Tribeca as it emerged into a...

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Barbara Marcus Illuminates Personal Healing with Psychological Insight at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books 2026

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:28:51 EDT

A powerful and heartfelt exploration of trauma, identity, and healing, “Born on Valentine's Day: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Survival” by Barbara Marcus emerges as a poignant addition to contemporary memoir literature. This evocative tell-all is among Inks and Bindings ' curated titles at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books 2026. - - Rather than centering solely on the events of a difficult childhood, Marcus's narrative delves into how those experiences are processed, unde...

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The Met Presents Works by Renowned Artist Alberto Giacometti in Dialogue with the Iconic Temple of Dendur, Illuminating the Enduring Influence of the Ancient World on Modern Art

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:10:36 EDT

Exhibition Dates: June 12–September 8, 2026 - Exhibition Location: The Met Fifth Avenue - - From June 12 through September 8, 2026, The Metropolitan Museum of Art will present Giacometti in the Temple of Dendur, a presentation that brings the work of renowned modern artist Alberto Giacometti (1901–1966) into dialogue with the Temple of Dendur, one of the Museum's and New York City's most iconic spaces. The exhibition, in co-organization with the Fondation Giacometti, will feature 17 scu...

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USPS To Release Stamps Honoring National Bird

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:56:16 EDT

What: - - The U.S. Postal Service will issue Bald Eagle: Hatchling to Adult, a new set of commemorative postage stamps. The first-day-of-issue outdoor event is free and open to the public. News of the stamps is being shared with the hashtag #BaldEagleStamps. - - Who: - - The Hon. Daniel M. Tangherlini, U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors, will serve as the dedicating official. - - When: - - Thursday, May 14, at 11 a.m. Central - - Where: - - National Eagle Center - 50 Pembroke Ave. S...

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James McNeill Whistler: Largest European Retrospective in 30 Years

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:28:00 EDT

Whistler was one of the most influential and controversial artists of the nineteenth century. He was also a fervent advocate of the idea that art need not serve a moral, social or political purpose, but exists purely for its own beauty. - - Dandy and disruptor - - Born in the United States, Whistler moved to Paris aged twenty-one and divided his time between Paris and London for nearly fifty years, moving in the circles of Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Gustave Courbet, Edouard Manet and Oscar Wi...

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Yvonne Rainer: Trio A -

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:10:29 EDT

In July 2026, Tate Modern will mark the 60th anniversary of Yvonne Rainer's influential dance Trio A, staging free performances of the work in the Turbine Hall, presented with the support of Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels and in collaboration with Rose Choreographic School. This will be the first time the work has been performed live in the UK for 12 years. - - Choreographer, writer, dancer and filmmaker Rainer (born 1934) is known for her outstanding contribution to the evolutio...

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Michel-Ange Rodin. Corps vivants

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:43:44 EDT

Deux ma�tres in�gal�s de la sculpture occidentale dialoguent � travers les si�cles : Michel-Ange (1475-1564) et Auguste Rodin (1840-1917). Leurs �uvres, qui incarnent la force du corps et la profondeur de l'�me, se rencontrent dans une confrontation in�dite o� se r�v�lent continuit�s comme ruptures. - L'exposition Michel-Ange Rodin. Corps vivants, r�unissant plus de 200 �uvres met l'accent sur des enjeux formels et conceptuels qui aboutissent � une m�me ambition : rendre visible l'�ner...

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The Met and OKCHF Announce Joint Conservation Project for 19th-century Korean Painting

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:41:39 EDT

The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Overseas Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation (OKCHF), an affiliate of the Korea Heritage Service, announced that Chilbosan (Seven Jeweled Mountain), a 19th-century Joseon landscape painting in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, will undergo conservation treatment and remounting in Korea. A project that reaffirms the value of cultural relics and promotes conservation initiatives internationally, it was selected for the OKCHF's Conservati...

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The San Sebastian Festival opens its call for entries for the Europe-Latin America Co-Production Forum

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:32:05 EDT

The San Sebastian Festival Co-Production Forum, now in its fifteenth edition, opens its call for entries for audiovisual projects from Europe and Latin America with a minimum runtime of 60 minutes and at least 20% of their financing secured. European projects must have a link to Latin America. - - The Forum, which will take place from September 21 to September 23, will consist of pre-recorded pitchings of the selected projects, and one-to-one meetings between the projects producers and dire...

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Tribeca Festival Announces Opening Night for 25th Anniversary Festival

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:28:22 EDT

The Tribeca Festival, presented by OKX, announced its Opening Night selection for the 25thanniversary edition, marking the first programming reveal for this milestone year. True to its long-standing commitment to music storytelling and live experiences–and championing artists who shape culture–the Festival will open with the world premiere of the HBO Original Documentary Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial VS That's the Weight of the World), directed by Academy Award®- and GRAMMY Award®-...

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Discover the Unprecedented History of Nike Football Boots in a New Book From Nike and Phaidon Press

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:19:09 EDT

What to know - - - • Nike and Phaidon Press are introducing Nike Football Boots, the first book to detail the unprecedented history of Nike's iconic football boots. - - • The 240-page hardcover book charts the history of Nike's football journey, from the all-black leather boot introduced in the early 1970s to the present day through four key product lines: Tiempo, Mercurial, Total 90 and Phantom. - • Pulling from a deep well of archival images and anecdotes, Nike Football Boots is stee...

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Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2026

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:41:39 EDT

Once again, the internationally renowned photography award will be making an exciting and important statement concerning the role and significance of contemporary photography. Current photo series by international photographers will be presented, and the chosen ones will be honoured. With the appointment of the jury, which is newly constituted each year, the selection process for the latest edition of the Leica Oskar Barnack Award (LOBA), established in 1980, has now begun. This year, the...

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Lau Haizetara announces the open call for its 22nd Documentary Co-Production Forum

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:02:42 EDT

The 21st Lau Haizetara Documentary Co-Production Forum will take place on 21, 22 and 23 September 2026 within the framework of the 74th San Sebastian Festival. - - The forum is organised by EPE-IBAIA (Association of Independent Audiovisual Producers of the Basque Country) in collaboration with the San Sebastian Festival. - - The representatives of the selected projects will have the opportunity to present them to a panel of commissioning editors and hold one-on-one meetings with potential fu...

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art Appoints Oluremi C. Onabanjo as Curator in the Department of Photographs

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:47:26 EDT

The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced the appointment of Oluremi C. Onabanjo as Curator in the Department of Photographs, following a comprehensive international search conducted over several months. Onabanjo joins The Met from The Museum of Modern Art, where she currently serves as The Peter Schub Curator in the Robert B. Menschel Department of Photography. - - In her role as Curator at The Met, she will develop exhibitions, acquisitions, and scholarship in twentieth century and contemp...

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