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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 236

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 236th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Oct 17, 2022

The perfect day trip to Bay Area's Emeryville, from restaurants to murals and Pixar

SAN JOSE, Calif. — In the 1960s, as if directed by a single frequency, people began arriving at Emeryville’s tidal mudflats for an extremely strange project. Using driftwood, scrap metal, broken glass and moth-holed fabric, they erected structures resembling totem poles and spacecraft, a crooked windmill and a Trojan Horse…

Tribune News Service · Oct 17, 2022

A dash of truth to the stories makes these 5 ghost tours among the best of 2022

There’s nothing like a good ghost story during this time of year, especially when the story has some truth behind it.

Tribune News Service · Oct 17, 2022

Google Earth is an illusion: how I am using art to explore the problematic nature of western maps and the myth of 'terra nullius'

Within western society, maps are often perceived as scientific, neutral and objective tools. Map making has always been shaped by our social and cultural relationships to the land. In the last 20 years, approaches to map creation have become much more reliant on photographic and digital technologies, including Google Earth.

The Conversation · Oct 17, 2022

Ad Carabao in trouble after rant

National artist had insulted governor Nattapat Suwanpratheep for not inviting him to perform in home province.

Bangkok Post · Oct 17, 2022

'Ad Carabao' in hot water over offensive rant

SUPHAN BURI: The provincial cultural office has asked the National Culture Commission (NCC) to look into the conduct of national artist Yuenyong "Ad Carabao" Opakul, who insulted governor Nattapat Suwanpratheep last week, a source said.

Bangkok Post · Oct 16, 2022

Broken bonds, eternal love

A strong family bond can be a pillar of strength for individual family members. With solid support from family, two artists -- Theerapong Kamolpus and Ronachart Mahakphichian -- were inspired to turn their inspirations into paintings. At the RCB Portrait Prize 2022, these two unique paintings stood out from a…

Bangkok Post · Oct 16, 2022

BBC Antiques Roadshow guest says she 'wouldn't dare' wear necklace after learning its value

The diamond pendant was a family heirloom and was valued by Susan Rumfitt to be worth a lot of money

Wales Online · Oct 16, 2022

Damien Hirst’s NFTs pose a burning question

Editorial: The artist is not alone in looking to cash in on content-free art. Only time will separate the stunts from the lasting innovations

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2022

Alan Smith obituary

Other lives: Artist and designer in the ‘swinging London’ of the 60s who took up a career in art education

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2022