• Culture is key for Scotland

    It also bolsters our reputation for hosting world-leading events and our contribution around the world. It is also a key tool for our international offices to engage with the international community. In short, the strategy aims to provide an innovative, more sustainable, and economically stronger culture and creative sector; an internationally connected and diverse culture and creative sector that contributes positively to people and communities; and an enhanced international reputation for...

  • A Total Eclipse of the Arts

    The total eclipse this month won’t likely be forgotten soon by the millions of North Americans who witnessed it.  Even before the moon obscured our view of the sun, artists in the North Country were celebrating the celestial event.  They created works of art depicting light, shadow, and darkness, a Total Eclipse of the Arts. Organized by Foothills Art Society, the exhibit features work by 23 creative people from Malone and surrounding areas. Spotlight producer Paul Larson spoke with many artists...

  • Beware Cultural Drift

    Thoughts on modernity’s monoculture mistake.

  • 50th Anniversary Art Exhibition

    It is now 50 years since Eric Gregory and Isabel Blincow started the Hallam Art Group and it has since gone from strength to strength, making it one of the largest groups for mainly amateur artists in Sheffield. This year there will be over 200 paintings to view and for sale at the exhibition, all painted by members of the group. Admission to the exhibition is free and refreshments are available.

  • Strive to foster culture of happiness

    MY inner resolve strained against the mounting pressure, but ultimately, I yielded to the urge to express my thoughts on an issue that does not seem t

  • ‘Orange’ you glad for campus art?

    Arbitrary Ink, a new student art collective, unveiled an orange-themed installation at On Call Café last Thursday. The collective seeks to elevate quirky art on campus and foster collaboration between artists.

  • Making a Culture of Creation, Not Consumption

    Throughout history, humankind has excelled in being creative. I’d argue that we still do! Unfortunately, in our modern times, this natural creativity is being pushed aside in favor of our need to consume. This need is just as instinctual, of course; how could we survive if we didn’t consume water, food, sleep, or shelter? We

  • Beach Art, Water Music

    Recent scientific predictions have Miami Beach, a slender barrier island just off the swampy Florida mainland, more than halfway underwater by mid-century. Chronically underestimating looming realities, climate scientists admit to being continually overtaken by increasingly catastrophic developments. One can assume that the white sands of Miami Beach and the stylish foyers of its famous art More

  • Helios modern kinetic art sculpture

    Imagine stepping into a room where tranquility and movement blend seamlessly, creating an atmosphere of calm and inspiration. You are in the presence of Hēlios, the kinetic art sculpture that transforms any indoor environment into a haven of peace and creativity. As you gaze upon this modern masterpiece, you realize it’s not just a visual […]

  • Surround yourself with art, fun, and community spirit

    ASHBY — Get ready to immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of art, creativity, and community at the 2nd Annual Ashby Art Fair, to be held from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, what better way to […]

  • Dating culture has become selfish. How do we fix it?

    Why is dating so hard? Why does dating culture feel so selfish? Here's what's wrong with dating app culture and what needs to change.

  • Did you solve it? Art thou smarter than Shakespeare?

    The answers to today’s problemsEarlier today I set you these puzzles, set by the author of Much Ado About Numbers, a new book about mathematics in Shakespeare’s day. Continue reading