Little things and efforts can make your day, don’t you agree? Recently, something similar happened to a street vendor in Bengaluru when an artist surprised him with a stunning portrait while he was busy making aloo bondas. The text on the clip mentioned, “I saw this hardworking thata making bondas,” showcasing the old man setting… Read More »
Allu Arjun in the poster of Pushpa 2 (Photo: Instagram) The shooting for Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2 is currently underway and its final release date has not been announced as of now. Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna’s Pushpa 2: The Rule is one of the most awaited movies. While fans are eagerly waiting for the… Read More »
The images that were shared on Instagram were created using Midjourney The viral Artificial Intelligence (AI) trend has taken over Instagram and the social media site is swarming with photos of artsy illustrations shared by users. Artists are now using this powerful technology to generate realistic and stunning artwork that often takes the internet by… Read More »
More financial support should be available to artists in the periods where they are not working, the former Coronation Street actor Julie Hesmondhalgh has said, as research revealed universal credit is pushing the creative workforce into destitution. The study by the performing arts union Equity and the University of Warwick found that of those subject… Read More »
One of the staples of any cuisine, bread is something you simply can’t do without. Pair it with cheese or dip it in gravies – there are so many ways of including bread in your meals. When it comes to bread, we are undoubtedly and unabashedly obsessed. However, can you imagine if bread its way… Read More »
By Eniola Daniel 22 May 2023 | 6:55 pm For the second time, Mathew Oyedele has curated Beyond Limit, an art show that seeks to address the underrepresentation of ceramics through exhibitions that promotes and appreciate the genre. For the second time, Mathew Oyedele has curated Beyond Limit, an art show that seeks… Read More »
A shower of pink petals rains down in slow motion against an ethereal backdrop of minimalist white arches, bathed in the soft focus of a cosmetics advert. The camera pulls back to reveal the petals have clustered together to form a delicate puffy armchair, standing in the centre of a temple-like space, surrounded by a… Read More »
Singer Brymo has asked Nigerians to stop advising artists to be humble. He said this while responding to a Twitter user who asked him to keep being real to himself and remain “humble.” Brymo was displeased by the suggestion and immediately expressed his displeasure. See their exchange below.. Follow Us… Read More »
A rtists have tackled the “challenging and stressful” but “fun” challenge of creating caricatures of Eurovision’s musical acts as they performed in Saturday’s final. The #DrawEurovision trend sees artists create quick paintings and sketches of the acts as they perform onstage, with watercolours, pens and digital software all used to create their artworks. Scottish illustrator… Read More »
We have exciting news to share with you! Are you ready for it? Brace yourselves because the TECNO SPARK 10 Festival is happening today, April 22nd, 2023! Yes, you read that right! The festival promises to be a blast, and if you need more information, we’ve got you covered. We’ll give you all the juicy details… Read More »
A Māori artist has designed a way for the masses to tune out of royal coverage, with a web browser plugin that replaces all monarchy and coronation stories with Indigenous news. Despite a distance of more that 18,000kms from the palace, New Zealand news headlines have featured a steady flow of royal family gossip: the… Read More »
M inisters must take decisive action over the future of nuclear energy in the UK if ambitious energy targets are to be met, MPs have argued in a new report. The paper, published on Wednesday by the Welsh Affairs Committee, said the UK Government’s commitment to increasing nuclear energy production is still lacking despite the… Read More »
Viral TikTok shares makeup top tips to look younger Kalondia Casey is a certified make-up artist who uses her skills to help mature women in order to “help them feel beautiful each and every day.” She teaches women professionally and also on social media the best anti-ageing ways to apply make-up. On her TikTok page… Read More »
A pensioner’s lifelong wish was fulfilled after a tattoo artist inked her at the care home for free. Helen Allen, 77, who lives at Care UK’s Foxland Grange home in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, always admired the tattoo of her late partner, Keith Mitchell, who was a biker. She had always wanted to get inked but… Read More »
Two of Nigeria’s biggest musical exports, Burna Boy and Tems, are set to make history as the first Afrobeat musicians to grace the international costume ball, the MetGala It is one of the most expensive fundraising balls in the world, with entrance tickets set to cost at least $30,000 The theme for the 2023 MetGala… Read More »
Have you ever seen those videos where artists create live sketches of strangers they meet during their journey? Vishnu Dineshan is one such artist who loves creating incredible portraits of people. A video shared on his personal Instagram page shows him doing just that and drawing the portrait of a co-passenger during train travel. The… Read More »
Artists can’t copyright their style under U.S. law., an attorney told Fox News after an anonymous music producer used artificial intelligence to impersonate Drake and the Weeknd. “This comes as a surprise to many artists, but their style alone doesn’t meet the requirements for a copyright,” said Bryan Rotella, managing partner and senior general counsel… Read More »
A dozen artists will see their work go on show in a central London gallery later this year thanks to the Evening Standard, with one of them also pocketing a £5,000 prize. Our regular Art Prize is back with a new focus. This year we have joined forces with perfume brand Editions de Parfums Frédéric… Read More »
N ew music and artists dominated the UK’s streaming services in 2022, with nearly three-quarters of the year’s top 100 most-streamed hits coming from this decade. According to new analysis from the BPI, the British record industry’s trade association, music released in the 2020s – such as Harry Styles’ album As It Was – made… Read More »
Last Updated: April 26, 2023, 19:02 IST The art works gifted to dignitaries. (News18) V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar was gifted a unique Kaavi painting from Goa. Other dignitaries and panellists were gifted Pattachithra paintings on stone and Etikoppaka wooden toys from Andhra Pradesh At the national conclave on Wednesday to mark 100 episodes of PM Modi’s… Read More »
WRECKAGE! A telling cartoon made the rounds last weekend on the social media.It was simple. And poignant. The message was in the graphics and the absence of words. It had a picture of a rather unusually big commercial bus painted in a yellow colour. If you lived in Lagos and you were a commuter in… Read More »
We’re less than a month away from the UK hosting Eurovision in Liverpool on behalf of a war-torn Ukraine. And now new polls have revealed Britain’s all-time favourites in the song contest’s history. Chicago Town Pizza polled 2000 Brits to discover our top Eurovision songs and winning artists. It should hardly come as a surprise… Read More »
KOLKATA: A one-of-a-kind open platform for young performing artists has been initiated at New Town in Kolkata where young artists — musicians, dancers, comedians, and storytellers — can come and perform on the stage.An initiative by a non-profit platform for aspiring artists named BandEdge Talent Agency and supported by HIDCO, the open stage will be… Read More »