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Tag: Culture (Arts)
Dmitry Krymov, Exiled Russian Director, Starts Over in New York
Dmitry Krymov, one of Russia’s most eminent directors, is among the dozens of artists who have left their homeland since Russia invaded Ukraine.
Now Playing in China: Putin-Aligned Artists Shunned in the West
As Russia works to shore up its image and rebuild its soft power after its invasion of Ukraine, it is strengthening cultural ties with friendly nations, including China.
Melbourne Art and Design, Past and Present
Two exhibitions in Melbourne — “Radical Utopia” and “Melbourne Now” — trace the city’s art and design from the 1980s to the present.
Across Paris, an Invader Unleashes His Art
Mosaics by a street artist, who calls himself “Invader,” have become part of the fabric of the city. They are everywhere — if you look for them.
A New Approach to Funding for the Arts
A new government policy, called Revive, will prioritize Indigenous arts and culture, and also provide funding for commercial arts forms, like popular music.
Whitney Curator Marcela Guerrero Leads the Way on Latino Art
In her five years at the museum, Marcela Guerrero has helped broaden the scope of artists and audiences as the Hispanic population continues to grow and museums try to reflect more diverse audiences.
Davos Is a Winter Haven, Even With the Crowds
Many tourist spots are shut down or blocked off during the World Economic Forum, yet there’s still plenty to do amid the clear air and mountain vistas.
Unlikely Parallels in a Year of Momentous Deaths
The deaths of luminaries like Queen Elizabeth II, Benedict XVI and Bill Russell did not necessarily surprise. Others, though, inscrutably departed seemingly in tandem.
In Paris Then, in Kyiv Now, Visions of Freedom and Bravery
Our critic was engrossed by drawings from the French Revolution early in the year. Then Russia invaded Ukraine, and recast art in a hard new light.