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Yvonne Rainer: Trio A

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:01:38 EDT

In July 2026, Tate Modern marks 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 evolution of...

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Wim Wenders at Cinema Ritrovato in Bologna and special screening of the newly restored SUMMER IN THE CITY

Thu, 9 Jul 2026 11:16:03 EDT

SUMMER IN THE CITY, Wim Wenders' newly restored graduation film from the Munich Hochschule f�r Fernsehen und Film (HFF) in 1970, was celebrated at a full-house screening at the Cinema Modernisso in Bologna, where Wenders was welcomed as a guest of honour at the “Il Cinema Ritrovato” film festival. In a discussion moderated by festival director Gian Luca Farinelli, he shared memories with the audience of his early experiences as a filmmaker. A prime example of the film culture of the late 1...

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2026 Leica Oskar Barnack Award Shortlist Finalised

Thu, 9 Jul 2026 11:10:42 EDT

Twelve LOBA finalists present their series, and the winner of the first LOBA Women Grant has been chosen - - The international jury for the 2026 Leica Oskar Barnack Award (LOBA) has shortlisted the 12 finalists in the photography competition. For the 46th time, Leica Camera AG is honouring exceptional photographers with the LOBA, chosen through a multi-stage selection process. - - All of the shortlisted image series can now be found at www.leica-oskar-barnack-award.com and will be presen...

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Tom Guzick Encourages Young Readers to Explore the Wonders of the Night Sky

Wed, 8 Jul 2026 15:51:11 EDT

Tom Guzick's children's book, “Mary's Adventure with the Stars,” introduces readers to Mary, a third grader who moves from the city to the countryside and discovers a fascination with the stars and constellations. Drawing from his 35-year career as an astronomy teacher and planetarium director, Guzick creates an engaging story that combines scientific learning with a relatable childhood experience. - - When Mary arrives at her family's new home, she faces the uncertainty and fear that oft...

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Prime Minister Appoints Five New Trustees to the Board of the Science Museum Group

Wed, 8 Jul 2026 11:21:15 EDT

Priya Guha, Professor Thomas Solomon and Toufic Machnouk are among five new Science Museum Group Trustees announced by the Prime Minister. - - Priya Guha MBE is a member of the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Board and a Venture Partner at Merian Ventures. Toufic Machnouk is Managing Director of GBRX, the strategic innovation body for Britain's railway, and a member of the National Railway Museum Advisory Board. Professor Thomas Solomon CBE is Director of the Pandemic Institute and of th...

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Lights, camera, cosmos: UK helps power universe's greatest movie

Wed, 8 Jul 2026 11:10:45 EDT

UK astronomers are celebrating the launch of the Rubin Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST), which began last night from a mountaintop in Chile. - - A milestone that the UK astronomy community has spent more than a decade preparing for, it's the start of one of the most ambitious studies of the cosmos ever undertaken. - - Movie of the universe - - For the next 10 years, the LSST will capture the entire southern sky to create an ultra-wide, ultra-high-definition time-lapse record of our Un...

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Ann Miles Sievers Brings Christmas Story of Compassion in “The Food Lady and Bucky”

Tue, 7 Jul 2026 13:20:21 EDT

Ann Miles Sievers, a Midwestern writer and lifelong animal lover, introduces a tender children's story titled “The Food Lady and Bucky.” The book is inspired by a real-life experience observing an elderly deer struggling with injury during winter, transformed into a gentle fictional narrative for children aged 6 to 8. Drawing from her lifelong devotion to animals and creative storytelling background, Sievers crafts a tale that blends empathy, nature, and moral reflection. - - Set during C...

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Biennale Danza 2026: Dance is for everyone

Tue, 7 Jul 2026 10:34:31 EDT

Biennale Danza 2026 The 20th International Festival of Contemporary Dance, titled TIME DOES NOT EXIST and directed by Wayne McGregor, kicks off on 17 July and continues until 1 August. The Festival will combine the scheduled performances with workshops, films, books, installations and meetings, to mark the occasion of its twentieth edition. Dance is for everyone The Festival includes workshops, aimed at specialists but also open to the general public: a chance to experience dan...

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Three World Premieres set the stage for TIFF's 51st edition, with Si�n Heder's Being Heumann announced as Opening Night Film

Tue, 7 Jul 2026 10:05:46 EDT

The 51st edition of the Toronto International Film Festival, presented by Rogers, is announcing three World Premieres in its Gala Presentations programme including Prima Facie from British director Susanna White ( Woman Walks Ahead, TIFF '17); The Assassin(s) from Korean filmmaker Hur Jin-ho ( A Normal Family, TIFF '23), and Apple Original Film's Being Heumann from American director Si�n Heder ( CODA ) as TIFF's Opening Night Film taking place on Thursday, September 10, at Roy...

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Celebrating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence

Tue, 7 Jul 2026 04:06:49 EDT

As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its birth, the U.S. Postal Service pays tribute to the document that put America's founding ideals in writing with the release of the Declaration of Independence Forever stamp. A dedication ceremony for the stamp was held today at the B. Free Franklin Post Office, part of Independence Historical National Park, in Philadelphia. - - Adopted on July 4, 1776, the declaration announced the Colonies' break from Great Britain and expressed the bo...

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George Clooney Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 10:32:32 EDT

Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement The Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement of the 83 rd Venice International Film Festival of La Biennale di Venezia (September 2 – 12, 2026) has been awarded to the American actor, director and producer George Clooney ( Jay Kelly, Syriana, Good Night and Good Luck ). The decision was made by the Board of Directors of La Biennale, upon recommendation of the Artistic Director of the Festival, Alberto Barbera. Statement for George Clooney G...

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Ford Foundation Gallery presents Never The Same River

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 06:02:35 EDT

Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice: 320 E 43rd Street, New York - - On View: August 12 – December 5, 2026 - - Opening Event: Wednesday, August 12th, 2026: 5-7pm - - Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday 11am-6pm, Saturday 10am-4pm - - The Ford Foundation Gallery is pleased to present Never The Same River , an exhibition exploring themes of bodily autonomy and human migration. Curated by Dexter Wimberly, Never The Same River features work by KV Duong, Adama Delphine Fawun...

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The NFB at the Locarno Film Festival | Piluk, by Elisapie Isaac and Marc S�guin, is a competition selection and will screen as a world premiere in the Pardi di Domani section

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 10:01:40 EDT

Piluk , the first collaboration between Inuk author, singer, songwriter and film director Elisapie Isaac and multidisciplinary artist Marc S�guin , has been selected in competition at Switzerland's prestigious Locarno Film Festival, where it will receive its world premiere screening. The animated short, produced by the National Film Board of Canada, will be competing in the Pardi di Domani section, dedicated to short- and medium-length films making their world o...

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Stars align for Australian Canadian Co-production now filming in Melbourne

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 07:05:56 EDT

Principal photography has begun in Melbourne on the new feature film Written in the Stars. - - Based on Su Dharmapala 's popular novel The Wedding Season and adapted for the screen by Melbourne's own Menik Gooneratne, Written in the Stars is a heartwarming rom-com set in Melbourne's vibrant Sri Lankan community. - - Directed by Fawzia Mirza ( The Queen of My Dreams ), the film boasts an all-star South Asian cast led by Australian actor, Menik Gooneratne ( Pluribus, Mortal Engines...

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Sharon Griesbach's “Bradley Bee-ing Better” Delivers a Heartwarming Lesson on Anger, Responsibility, and Personal Growth

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 18:10:34 EDT

Sharon Griesbach 's children's illustrated book, Bradley Bee-ing Better, introduces young readers to an endearing bee whose emotional struggles place his cherished flower garden in danger. Through a colorful and engaging story, Griesbach explores themes of self-control, responsibility, and the importance of making positive choices. - - At the center of the story is Bradley, a bee who loves spending his days among the flowers that provide him with food and joy. However, Bradley's difficu...

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Wilhelmina Barns-Graham

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 09:21:45 EDT

This autumn Tate St Ives presents a major retrospective dedicated to Wilhelmina Barns-Graham (1912 – 2004), one of the most innovative figures in British modernism and a key member of St Ives's groundbreaking mid-century artistic community. This long overdue celebration of Barns-Graham's work marks the first exhibition to span the full breadth of her practice, tracing its evolution from early landscapes and interior paintings to the increasingly abstract and gestural compositions of her...

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ACCIONA Energ�a discovers ancient shipwreck off southern Italy

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:46:58 EDT

ACCIONA Energ�a has discovered a shipwreck off the coast of Calabria (Italy), dating from between the 5th and 4th centuries BC and containing more than 300 amphorae. - - According to initial scientific assessments, the shipwreck and its cargo could provide valuable insights into trade routes and maritime exchanges in the ancient Mediterranean, as well as the production and distribution of wine in Magna Graecia, the historically Greek-speaking area of southern Italy, encompassing Calabria, A...

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The Walt Disney Company Showcases the Strength of its Animated Storytelling at Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2026

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:07:43 EDT

The Walt Disney Company returned to the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival, celebrating the artists, storytellers, and creative innovation driving animation forward globally. The company showcased a curated lineup of announcements, upcoming projects, exclusive footage and special screenings from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, 20th Television Animation and Disney Kids & Family. Walt Disney Animation Studios On Friday, June 26, directors Fawn Veerasu...

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His Majesty The King Receives Science Museum Group Fellowship

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:33:40 EDT

The Fellowship was presented by the Science Museum Group's Chair, Sir Tim Laurence, and its Director, Sir Ian Blatchford, in recognition of His Majesty's many years of dedicated work raising public awareness of environmental issues and promoting careers in STEM. - - Also in attendance were Sir Paul Nurse, President of the Royal Society, and Dame Julie Maxton, Executive Director of the Royal Society. They were present to witness His Majesty The King in signing a new page of the Charter Boo...

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�Frida Ic�nica! takes over the heart of Soho

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:27:34 EDT

Coinciding with the public opening of Frida: The Making of an Icon at Tate Modern, �Frida Ic�nica! has taken over Carnaby Street, transforming the cultural hub into a vivid celebration of one of the art world's most enduring and iconic figures. - - This spectacular installation has turned the heart of Soho into a vibrant canvas with a colourful display of public art inspired by Kahlo's extraordinary vision. Garlands of traditional papel picado – the intricate Mexican art of decorative pap...

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Jacqueline Vrba's “The Lost Treasure Machine” to Be Exhibited at the Guadalajara International Book Fair 2026

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:45:12 EDT

Jacqueline Vrba' s children's book, “The Lost Treasure Machine: Adventure on the Kraken Isle and the Aqua Phoenix,” will be exhibited at the Guadalajara International Book Fair 2026. The self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet will display the book from November 28 to 6, at the Expo Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. - - “The Lost Treasure Machine: Adventure on the Kraken Isle and the Aqua Phoenix” is set on a magical island where young explorers embark on...

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TeamTO and The Tetris Company Announce Animated Series “TETRIS™: WORLD BUILDERS”

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:48:54 EDT

TeamTO and The Tetris Company announced Tetris™: World Builders, a new CG-animated 52 x 11' adventure series for children ages 6+, inspired by the iconic world of Tetris. Blending imaginative storytelling with STEAM-inspired problem-solving, the series introduces a bold new animated universe centered around creativity, engineering, teamwork, and discovery. - - The project was officially unveiled today during TeamTO's Studio Focus presentation, “Come Fly with TeamTO,” at the Annecy Intern...

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Van Gogh Museum and DHL Deliver Art to the Classroom

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:45:04 EDT

The Van Gogh Museum's educational programme, Van Gogh Goes to School, which is made possible by its partner DHL Express, gives primary-school children the opportunity to learn about the life and art of Vincent van Gogh. With a combination of guest lectures, educational resources, and a Van Gogh Museum Edition, the programme brings the world of art directly into the classroom. - - A Van Gogh Museum Edition – a museum-quality 3D replica of one of Vincent van Gogh's masterpieces – was deliver...

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Xerox Introduces A4 Color Printers and MFPs as First Products Under Unified Brand

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:58:47 EDT

Xerox introduced the Xerox® C240/C245, Xerox® C255a, and Xerox® C300/C303a/C305ae color printers and multifunction printers, the first hardware offerings launched under the unified Xerox brand following the company's integration with Lexmark. - - Xerox now operates as a single technology company spanning print, IT infrastructure and intelligent digital services. The updated Xerox brand identity, including the refreshed logo, reflects the next phase of transformation into a stronger, more co...

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Frida: The Making of an Icon

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:34:20 EDT

Tate Modern opens the first major exhibition to explore how Frida Kahlo (1907–1954) became a global icon and a key influence on a generation of artists. Through the lens of the artists she impacted and her own extraordinary work, Frida: The Making of an Icon traces Kahlo's extraordinary rise from a relatively unknown painter to a worldwide cultural phenomenon. Developed in collaboration with the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, this landmark show examines how Kahlo's art and life inspired g...

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Jordyn Woods's Lucky Knicks Championship Bag Comes to the Guggenheim New York

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:30:13 EDT

- - • On view for a special five-day pop-up at one of the New York's most iconic spaces - • Celebrating this cultural moment of joy and unity, the Guggenheim, Jordyn Woods, and Karl-Anthony Towns offer the public an opportunity to see the “lucky bag” - - - As the city celebrates the New York Knicks' historic win, the Guggenheim commemorates this moment by welcoming fans from around the world to see Jordyn Woods's iconic “lucky bag” in person. The Woods by Jordyn Tux Clutch Mini bag, wh...

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Boss and Katharina Sieverding Turn Iconic Art Into Statement Tailoring for Art Basel 2026 in June

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:20:57 EDT

BOSS is deepening its commitment to contemporary culture in a special collaboration with Katharina Sieverding, the official 2026 Campaign Artist for Art Basel, at its fair in Basel this month. Together, the brand and the artist have created a series of BOSS-designed limited-edition blazers, each crafted in Germany from 100% wool, and lined in 100% silk printed with a self-portrait from Sieverding's work, titled Die Sonne um Mitternacht Schauen VI/196 9, 1973. - - The collaboration highligh...

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Une image, des images #24 | Le Couronnement de Georges VI avec Adrien Genoudet

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:45:11 EDT

Une image, des images #24: Le Couronnement de Georges VI avec Adrien Genoudet - - In this episode, Adrien Genoudet, writer and researcher in visual history, analyses the photographic series of the Coronation of King George VI in 1937, a historic event that brought together an immense crowd in the streets of London. Henri Cartier-Bresson chose to turn his back on the king in order to photograph the people watching the procession pass by, preferring the spectators to the royal figure. He o...

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The Anta Claus of the South Pole: a new, timeless holiday tale from Tonic DNA and the National Film Board of Canada, directed by Cordell Barker

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:16:25 EDT

Tonic DNA is partnering with the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) on a new co-production directed by two-time Oscar-nominated animator Cordell Barker (The Cat Came Back, Strange Invaders ): The Anta Claus of the South Pole, an animated holiday special with a planned 2026 release. - - Produced as a 24-minute TV special, The Anta Claus is designed for families, children aged 8 to 12 and anyone who enjoys a fresh and imaginative take on the classic tale of Santa Claus. A...

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How Toy Story Changed Pixar - and Animation

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:56:49 EDT

When Toy Story opened in theaters on Nov. 22, 1995, it not only introduced audiences to iconic characters Woody and Buzz Lightyear, it also reshaped the future of animation. - - As the first fully computer-animated feature film, Toy Story marked a turning point in moviemaking - pairing emerging technologies with character- driven storytelling to push creative boundaries to infinity and beyond. - - That breakthrough did not happen overnight. - - Toy Story was the culmination of years o...

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Ana Ivanovic visits the new Rafa Nadal Museum and reunites with her racket at the Hall of Fame

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:48:37 EDT

Ana Ivanovic was the godmother of the 10th graduating class of the Rafa Nadal Academy and, ahead of the graduation event, the former Serbian tennis player had the chance to discover the new Rafa Nadal Museum, recently revamped under the Inside the Legend concept, and enjoyed a very special reunion with one of the most important items of her sporting career. - - The event was attended by Rafa Nadal and former Serbian tennis player Ana Ivanovic, the patron of this class. Roland Garros c...

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Hermitage Cat Day: Now Featured on the Museum Website

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:23:55 EDT

This unique event was conceived by the Hermitage to celebrate its feline guardians. On this day, visitors can tour the cellars of the Winter Palace, which serve as the habitat for the Hermitage cats, while two dedicated exhibitions open in the museum halls: one showcasing the winners of an art contest, and another featuring works from the Hermitage's permanent collection that depict cats. - - The theme for this year's art contest was A Cat's Journey Through Time. From over 4,000 entries, t...

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Exhibition Vincent's Path to Fame on View from 12 June

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:46:20 EDT

Vincent van Gogh is known throughout the world. But his fame was far from inevitable. From 12 June 2026, the Van Gogh Museum presents Vincent's Path to Fame, an exhibition that explores how an artist who received little recognition during his lifetime became one of the most famous artists in the world. - - After Vincent's death in 1890, it was by no means certain that his work would reach a large audience. Just a few months later, his brother Theo also died. Theo's widow, Jo van Gogh-Bonge...

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