PARIS, France - This year, the 79th Venice International Film Festival will see an exciting lineup of Arab movies among other titles from the world. The annual event will run from August 31 to September 10, 2022 with several movies from the region across different sections. In the Horizons category, Algerian - born filmmaker Rachid … Continue reading All The Arab Films Announced In The Venice International Film Festival Lineup
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Actress Julianne Moore To Head Venice Film Festival Jury
PARIS, France - OSCAR winning actress Julianne Moore will head the main competition jury at this year's Venice Film Festival, organisers said on Friday. Moore will be joined in deciding this year's winners by French director Audrey Diwan, who scooped the festival's Golden Lion award last year for her film 'Happening', Iranian actress Leila Hatami, … Continue reading Actress Julianne Moore To Head Venice Film Festival Jury
Hidden Van Gogh Self – Portrait Found Behind Painting In Scotland
LONDON - A self - portrait of Dutch post - Impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh has been uncovered hidden behind one of his paintings. National Galleries of Scotland said on Thursday art conservators made the discovery, believed to be a first for a UK institution, during an x - ray examination of Van Gogh's 1885 … Continue reading Hidden Van Gogh Self – Portrait Found Behind Painting In Scotland
‘Venice And The Arts Of Islam’ Exhibition In Sharjah Offers Enthralling Closing
PARIS, France - A unique exhibition by Sharjah Museum Authority and Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia that brings focus to the strong bonds between the Islamic Civilization and Venice, continues to attract crowds of visitors from inside and outside the country. The exhibition, which comprises three main chapters 'Encounters, Dialogue, and Inspirations', showcases a wide … Continue reading ‘Venice And The Arts Of Islam’ Exhibition In Sharjah Offers Enthralling Closing
Egypt’s El Gouna Film Festival Postponed To 2023
PARIS, France - Egypt's El Gouna Film Festival (GFF) announced on Monday the postponement of its 6th edition, which was scheduled to be held from October 13 - 22, 2022. In a statement issued by the festival, organizers said that the event will now run in 2023. The decision was due to the 'current global … Continue reading Egypt’s El Gouna Film Festival Postponed To 2023
Louvre Abu Dhabi Announces Second Edition Of Richard Mille Art Prize
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Louvre Abu Dhabi announced on Friday the second edition of Richard Mille Art Prize, aimed at attracting artists living and working in the Gulf region. In celebration of its fifth anniversary, the competition will allow creatives working in various fields to showcase their work at the museum's Forum, a … Continue reading Louvre Abu Dhabi Announces Second Edition Of Richard Mille Art Prize
Italy’s La Scala Will Open New Season With Russian Opera
MILAN, Italy - Italy's La Scala will open its 2023-23 season with a performance of 'Boris Godunov', a Russian - composed opera performed by Russian artists, with no plans for a cultural boycott despite the invasion of Ukraine. 'I'm not for a witch hunt not for the cancellation of Russian works', Dominique Meyer, artistic director … Continue reading Italy’s La Scala Will Open New Season With Russian Opera
Parthenon Fragment From Italy Can Stay In Greece ‘Forever’, Greek Ministry Says
ATHENS - A marble fragment of the Parthenon temple will be permanently returned to Athens from a museum in Italy, a significant move for Greece witch has stepped up its campaign for the return of the sculptures from its most renowned ancient monument. The 'Fagan fragment' is a 35 - by - 31 - centimetre … Continue reading Parthenon Fragment From Italy Can Stay In Greece ‘Forever’, Greek Ministry Says
ARTS & CULTURE | Amsterdam Studio VOUW’s Luminous Installation ‘City Gazing Riyadh’ Celebrates Hope
Noor Riyadh which is opened in Saudi capital on March 18 (last Friday), one of the most exciting light and art festival globally, combining the highest quality of light artworks across the largest city footprint. Celebrated Dutch design studio VOUW feature on the roster of more than 60 global artists who have been selected to … Continue reading ARTS & CULTURE | Amsterdam Studio VOUW’s Luminous Installation ‘City Gazing Riyadh’ Celebrates Hope
No Zoom, No Sweatshirts As 93rd Oscars Producers Plan For Live, In – Person Event
With nominations set and just over a month until showtime, details are tricking out about the 93rd Oscars and neither sweatshirts not zoom made the cut. 'Our plan is that this year's Oscar will look like a movie, not a television show', said show producers Jess Collins, Stacy Sher and Steven Soderbergh in a statement on … Continue reading No Zoom, No Sweatshirts As 93rd Oscars Producers Plan For Live, In – Person Event
