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SFGATE
4 weeks ago
San Francisco

'Cute, cuddly' giant pandas will soon call SF home, mayor says

Pandas from China to be housed at San Francisco Zoo as part of diplomatic relations. [ more ]
The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
2 months ago
Design

Our pick of some of the best exhibitions to see during Art Dubai

Islamic art influenced early Modernist designs, including Cartier's jewelry.
The Cartier exhibition at Louvre Abu Dhabi showcases over 400 objects connecting different cultures and showcasing the influence of Islamic art on Cartier's designs. [ more ]
The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
5 months ago
Design

Ethiopian culture explored with Medieval icons, Haile Selassie's cloak and scratch-and-sniff cards

The Walters Museum of Art is hosting a major exhibition of Ethiopian art, featuring over 200 objects including ancient sculptures, icons, paintings, and contemporary works.
The exhibition will showcase the rich cultural connections of Ethiopia to places like Egypt, Arabia, Byzantium, Armenia, Italy, and India, as well as the religions of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. [ more ]
Consequence
3 months ago
Music

10 Dayton Funk Albums Chromeo Think Everyone Should Own

Chromeo highlights 10 essential records from Dayton, Ohio's influential funk scene.
The duo emphasizes the importance of funk and its cultural connections, while expressing concern about the under appreciation of the Dayton funk scene. [ more ]
Ars Technica
4 months ago
OMG science

The largest US dam-removal effort to date has begun

Dam removal projects are becoming more common in the US as old dams reach the end of their lifespan and climate change impacts become more apparent.
Removing dams can help restore ecosystems, support migratory fish populations, and repair connections with culturally important waterways. [ more ]
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