On World Art Day, artists face censorship and silence under Taliban rule
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Ha'il's rock art mimics the dawn of civilization
On World Art Day, the world's eyes turn to the Kingdom's creative monuments, specifically in the Ha'il region. Art celebrates a different language, engraved on rock, etched on the walls of time, speaking of civilization without ink or color. In Jubbah, north of Ha'il, and Shuwaymis, south of Ha'il, rock art stands witness to thousands of years of spontaneous human creativity and the innate artistic thought that early humans experienced in the la…
Betclic | Work Of Art Press Release
To celebrate World Art Day, Betclic is honouring and remembering some memorable moments in the history of sport that can be transformed into authentic works of art. From the last-minute offside, to the play that leads to the goal that gives an unexpected victory, all moments are proof that sport is also art, especially the most unlikely ones that end up in big betting wins. At the centre of the action is commentator Gabriel Alves, who, over the …
From STEM to STEAM:
Celebrating World Art Day as a Call to Global Creative Action By Patrick William Dodoo Each year on 15 April, the world celebrates World Art Day, an international observance proclaimed at the 40th session of UNESCO’s General Conference in 2019. More than just a date on the calendar, this day serves as a global reminder of the profound value of art in human development, cultural preservation, and societal transformation. In a time when science an…
On World Art Day, artists face censorship and silence under Taliban rule
KABUL, Afghanistan — As the world marks World Art Day on April 15 — a date designated by UNESCO to celebrate creativity, freedom of expression and cultural diversity — artists in Afghanistan are observing it in silence, under the weight of severe restrictions imposed by the Taliban. Since the Taliban’s return to power in August 2021, artistic expression has been pushed to the margins. Art galleries have shuttered, musical instruments have fallen…
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