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Renowned percussionist Claire Edwardes to feature in world premiere honouring women in steel industry

Claire Edwardes brings her collection of unlikely instruments to a new orchestral work that pays homage to women who fought to work in the steel industry.

ABC News · Nov 3, 2022

Exhibition spotlights evolution of Al Jazeera

‘Experience Al Jazeera’ spotlights 25 years of network’s growth from a single TV channel to a global media phenomenon.

Al Jazeera · Nov 3, 2022

Why Tutankhamun’s curse continues to fascinate, 100 years after his discovery

The discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922 was a monumental event for archaeology. It was the first largely intact ancient Egyptian royal tomb to be found and hence provided major insights into the burial practices of royalty. It also gave a glimpse of what other undiscovered, lost or robbed tombs…

The Conversation · Nov 3, 2022

Joan Didion estate sale features author’s notebooks, sunglasses, typewriter

The auction, titled ‘An American Icon: Property from the Collection of Joan Didion’ will take place at Stair Galleries in Hudson, New York, and online Nov. 16.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2022

Photos: In the wake of tragedy, Uvalde residents look to murals for healing

Murals of the victims give the community a positive outlet to process their grief and celebrate their loved ones’ lives.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 3, 2022

‘He found beauty and colour everywhere’: celebrating the life of Nicholas Harding

We will miss the award-winning painter who died this week aged 66

The Guardian - AU · Nov 3, 2022

Broadening horizons

The Hotel Art Fair is likely to attract visitors, collectors and gallerists with its wide range of displays from 28 art galleries, music performances, fashion, furniture and discussion groups. Held at The Standard Mahanakhon from today until Sunday, the seventh edition of the fair, organised by Farmgroup, will be launched…

Bangkok Post · Nov 2, 2022

Armageddon Time casts Anne Hathaway, Anthony Hopkins and Jeremy Strong as director James Gray’s real-life Jewish immigrant family

In James Gray’s autobiographical Armageddon Time, the friendship between a white Jewish boy and his Black classmate grates against the backdrop of race and class tensions in 80s New York.

ABC News · Nov 2, 2022

Climate activists who targeted 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' sentenced to prison

Two Belgian climate change activists who last week targeted the famous Johannes Vermeer painting "Girl with a Pearl Earring" have been sentenced to two months in prison by the Dutch court, of which one month was suspended.

Reuters · Nov 2, 2022

Climate activists get a month in prison for Vermeer protest

Two Belgian activists who targeted Johannes Vermeer’s “Girl with a Pearl Earring” in a climate protest last week have been sentenced to two months in prison, with prosecutors saying their action “crossed a line” of acceptable protest

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022