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Artwork celebrating the stories of the Saints of the North by local artist, Rita Readman, has been displayed in Durham Cathedral's Undercroft. The eight watercolors celebrate well-known and beloved saints in the…

By Xinqi Su Handcrafted in prison, the Chinese characters of old Hong Kong road signs have a distinct style that a group of enthusiasts painstakingly documented and transformed into a new digital font - "Prison Gothic". Their…

Imagine Community Arts Center provides a calm and welcoming environment where anyone, child or adult, can…

Invented in China around 300 BCE, the bamboo brush was originally intended only for traditional styles of calligraphy and ink painting. When grouped with the Ink Stone, Ink Stick, and Xuan paper, these tools form what is called the…

An art exhibition combining traditional Chinese operas, calligraphy and paintings was unveiled on July 26, 2022 in Kunshan, east China's Jiangsu Province. Photo: Courtesy of Jin Tao An art exhibition combining traditional Chinese…

In Windows 11, you can use the touch keyboard to write with your fingers on a touchscreen, such as on a tablet or convertible device. It can also be useful to type or perform actions when the system is having trouble with a physical…

One of the most recognizable landmarks in Istanbul, or rather Turkey, the Blue Mosque is a wonder of the country and a historical site of significant importance that visitors should never miss. Dominating the skyline, it's a prolific…

With millennia of indigenous history followed by encounters with Chinese, Europeans and Japanese, Taiwan has always been a cultural crossroads. This vibrant island democracy holds many fascinating stories, and the museums of its capital…

Breadcrumb Links Opinion Life Columnists When it feels like your paychecks can never cover your bills, here are three things to avoid and what to do instead.

A UNIQUE Japanese-inspired garden captures the imagination of visitors to the RHS Tatton Flower Show. Simon Tetlow and his team of gardeners at Tatton Park have created a new order for the Egerton family, the last…

RIYADH: The number of Saudi universities in the Academic Ranking of World Universities, also known as the Shanghai Ranking, has risen to 15 from six in the most recent ranking. Saudi universities were recognized in 11 scientific…

DAMMAM: On a humid Friday night, the Dhahran Expo — the place where people have received COVID-19 shots for the past year — had a different cure to offer: music. The auditorium, with rows of plush white seats facing the large stage…

INDIANAPOLIS — Rolling Stones music blared from speakers at the Ritz nightclub on East 11th Street in Manhattan as men and women walked side by side on the floor. More than 1,500 spectators, sweat shimmering on their necks in the tight…

BY GABRIELLA WITKOWICH GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Feeling stressed out about homework and school? Make peace of mind a priority. The Harn Museum of Art is offering a free two-day Wellness and Creativity Workshop for University…

The summer travel season has arrived with people traveling in droves before the pandemic. Pen lovers have a few new opportunities - one from Montblanc and one from Montegrappa - to add to their to-do lists, either as side trips when…

Povolny said he was being tutored to maintain his Russian language skills. "It's great fun meeting the new students on campus, and I also enjoy working with Alena," he said. "It's interesting to see changes during…

Are Sharpies or Crayola markers better? Markers are great for coloring and drawing original works of art, whatever your age, but choosing the right markers isn't always the easiest task. Crayola markers and Sharpie markers are two…

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Global Luxury Pens Market report emphasizes on detailed understanding of some decisive factors such as size, share, sales, forecasted trends, supply, production, demand, industry and CAGR to provide a comprehensive perspective of the…

Andrew Braitman - Dog Days Linger on Bass Lake The Carlton Gallery will host its 40e Anniversary celebration at the Mid-Summer Group Show on July 23, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with art demonstrations, live music, great food, and lots of…

Often bare-chested in the summer, smelling of sweat and ink, the aggrieved artist writes constantly and everywhere: on the walls, underpasses, lampposts and traffic light control boxes. He covered Hong Kong's public spaces with an…

In recent years, opportunities to visit Japan have been limited to say the least. But there are ways to experience Japan's unique culture and natural bounty without flying into Narita Airport, and that brings us to Roku Gin.!-->…

Moss Street filled with artists and their art for the 33rd year of the event. To the delight of thousands, Victoria's biggest arts festival returned to Moss Street on Saturday, with work from more than 160 regional artists lining…

Written by HANNAH SCHOENBAUM The North Carolina Green Party on Thursday filed a lawsuit against the state Board of Elections over the council's refusal to allow party candidates to run in the November ballot. The court case,…

Debt consolidation loans for people with bad credit have become more accessible than ever, thanks to online portals that connect borrowers with potential lenders. These portals offer a seamless application process that can be completed in…

While spending eight months in an Israeli prison, Palestinian artist Mohammad Aziz Atef, 26, took graffiti art to the next level, using coffee and other simple materials to paint on the walls of his prison cell and the available paper,…

The pandemic has upended our plans for, well, almost everything, and for many, it has even led to a change of profession. For Heimi (who asked us to refer to her by her corporate pseudonym), a screenwriter with nearly a decade…

BlockBar, an NFT marketplace for luxury wines and spirits, offers the opportunity to purchase a bottle of one of the world's rarest whiskeys, Karuizawa, from its last 50-year-old cask. "The Last Masterpiece 1970" would be the…

The "Pint for a Pint" tradition is finally making a comeback in Monmouth and Ocean Counties as Hoffman's Ice Cream and New Jersey Blood Services team up for another summer. It will be the first 'pint for pint' since 2019 after a…

Kingdom of the Sun Concert Band is "Out Of This World"The Kingdom of the Sun Concert Band, now led by David Fritz, presents a concert, "Out Of This World," at 2 p.m. July 16 and 3 p.m. July 17 at the Marion Technical Institute, 1614 E. Fort…

MANCHESTER — Dhwani is a Hindu word that is apparently difficult to translate into English. But Daisy…

During the 30th anniversary of reopening in the coastal province of Guangdong, China, Shamian Church held a talk on spiritual meditation in the Chinese context. On June 25, Reverend Xu Jieping, president of the…

It often pains me to say that Liberia has a traditional tendency to catch up when it comes to adopting information and communication technologies (ICT). Undoubtedly, this late adoption “trend” is the result of past and current national…

Brushes and brush pens are an integral part of Chinese and Japanese black ink painting and calligraphy, and it's worth every penny to invest in top quality brushes. Natural bristles, such as weasel or sable hair, are springy and…

Xinjiang authorities have sent local cadres to celebrate an Islamic holiday with Uighurs in China's far western region amid continued crackdown on the predominantly Muslim minority group, in what Uighur…

Turkish miniature paintings reached their peak in the 16th century, when they were mainly prepared for sultans.…

Gaza coastline becomes main recreational outlet this summer after sewage cleanup LONDON: Thousands of families are flocking to Gaza's beaches this summer as the coastline becomes the territory's main recreational outlet. For the…

Tunisian perfumer Zouhaier Ben Abdallah mixes jasmine extracts in his shop in the bazaar of the old Medina of Tunis, on May 21, 2022. Photo: AFP The cries of children echo through the alleys as they search for hidden treasure - part of…

Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, High Commission of Pakistan in Dhaka, is an avid art collector. Recently, an exhibition of art from Siddiqui's private collection was held at his residence in Gulshan. The exhibition featured beautifully drawn…

Mustafa-Ibn-Jameel, a 27-year-old Kashmiri calligrapher broke the world record by writing the Quran on a 500-meter scroll. It took him seven months to create the historic script, using special calligraphy pens and 85gsm paper which Jameel…

The Gulf nation has invested heavily in an ambitious museum development plan: here's what to watch out for. From traditional Islamic crafts and artifacts to modern and contemporary art: Qatar's museums have it all. Art galleries and…

MAKKAH: Every year on the ninth or tenth day of Dhul Al-Hijja, the 12th and last month of the Islamic calendar, the holy Kaaba is adorned with a new cover (kiswa) on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha . Abdulhamid bin Said Al-Maliki,…

"The world's luxury pens Market share, size, growth, opportunity and forecast 2022-2028” by MIR The luxury pens The market has not been constrained with consistent information and accurate forecasts for a better understanding of…

The artistic collective Fanana Banana organizes an upcoming exhibition entitled We are MKE July 8 on historic Mitchell Street. The show will feature local artists and provide an opportunity to…

July 6, 2022Exploring the “language” of plants using a macro lens has resulted in an award-winning photo series for Tracy Calder. She shares the story behind her Plant Scars project, as well as some tips and tricks for creating a…

National Payday Loan Relief announces a range of payday loan relief solutions designed to provide long-term relief to borrowers. National Payday Loan Relief, a reliable and reputable personal loan consolidation specialist, helps…

Arab-American girls chat before performing debke, a traditional Arabic folk dance, which combines circle and line dancing, during a 2018 celebration of Arab culture at the Tippecanoe Library in Milwaukee. The Milwaukee Public Library and…

Kuwait - Jazeera Airways, Kuwait's leading low-cost airline operating in the Middle East, Asia and Europe, has announced its continued expansion in the Middle East, adding two new routes to its network - the tourist cities of Abha and Hail…

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"What is your place - your Makancurator Venetia Porter asked the artists at the latest exhibition 21.39, the annual initiative of the Saudi Art Council. "Can you take me there?"Porter's show, Amakin, opened in March in Jeddah. It has now…

Dating is hard enough, what we don't appreciate is the extra hardship our wallets have to endure in dear Singapore. Whether you're looking to impress on the first date or you're just tired of the same old dinner parties, enjoy unique…

Ramendu Majumdar is one of the pioneers of the theater movement in Bangladesh. He is one of the founders of the Théâtre troupe, formed in 1972. After almost 20 years, he is directing a new play. The first screening of this new…

4 ways to correct calligraphy errors Are you someone who is really enthusiastic about different strokes, flourishesbeautiful shapes of the letters and I can't wait to make calligraphy every day? Calligraphy is a wonderful hobby to…

Written by Stephy Chung, CNNKristie Lu Stout, CNNhong kongBeijing's Palace Museum, located in the heart of the Forbidden City, contains the largest collection of Chinese art in the world, spanning nearly 5,000 years of history. Today, more…

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Posted: Fri, 1 Jul 2022, 12:17 PM Last updated: Fri, Jul 1 2022, 12:49 PM It was all glitz and glamor at the opening of the third edition of the Jewels of Emirates Show, a…

article (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images) Help is coming for many people with medical debt on their credit reports. Starting Friday, the three major U.S. credit reporting companies will stop counting paid medical debt in reports that…

KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan—The evening of June 21 Shen Yun The Performing Arts International company had its first performance this season at the Jhih-De Hall of the Kaohsiung Cultural Center. Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai sent a…

Sweet bean paste (Oneworld Publications, 2013) by Durian Sukegawa is a beautiful and poignant novel that stays in the reader's heart. A story of friendship and redemption in a ruthless society, it is also a testimony to what should…

ISLAMABAD: The nation will remember Sadiquain calligraphy maestro Ahmad Naqvi on his 92nd birthday celebrated on Thursday (today). He was born into a family of calligraphers in Amroha, India on June 30, 1930 and emigrated to Pakistan…

Azza Fahmy Jewelery has announced its return to Qatar. After a four-year hiatus, the design house "is thrilled to be reselling again in bustling Doha" by partnering with Fifty One East, Qatar's favorite department store, appearing as…

Debt can sometimes seem unavoidable. If you're struggling to get out of the weight of your debt, it's important that you know you have options. There are several very effective ways to escape debt, no matter how large. One of them is…

It's fitting that a city so associated with ingenuity and invention has several superb museums to explore. Once known as the 'City of 1000 Trades', Birmingham was a mainstay of Britain's Industrial Revolution and the genius Scottish…

MADRID (AP) — Russia's invasion of Ukraine has brought NATO back to its first principles.Seven decades after its creation, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization is meeting this week in Madrid with an urgent need to reaffirm its original…

Pictured: Alex Illest and Setenio Borges. Photo by Honey & Lux and courtesy of Alex Illest and Setenio Borges. Editor's note: This article is from the award-winning Echo magazine in the Communications Department. Wedding trends come…

For Lam Wing-kei (林榮基), a Hong Kong bookseller who was detained by police in China for five months for selling sensitive books about the Chinese Communist…

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When asked what has been the most exciting international appearance, Palestinian-Japanese soprano, Mariam Tamari, joked that there's nothing quite like performing with fellow Palestinian musicians. "We work with the unspoken…

Things are not getting any easier financially. The price of gas, oil and food is rising exponentially. Basic necessities are becoming more expensive than most people can afford. If you've been…

"Ditch the logo on the dance floor and bring it to the pool," says Fritz. Whether your reception area has a pool, you're hosting a float-worthy welcome party, or your brunch is on the lido side, make a splash with an unexpected underwater…

Western countries have assumed themselves the guardians and narrators of the global human experience with little or no mention of the institution's colonial…

Today, the United States Patent and Trademark Office published a patent application from Apple relating to techniques for manufacturing glass components for electronic devices. More particularly, the present embodiments relate…

At 6ft 4½in tall, Satyajit Ray was head and shoulders above his compatriots. Its height was unknown among the Bengalis, “a low-lying people in a low-lying country,” as the colonial saying went. With his stature, jaw and baritone voice, he…

TOBA TEK SINGH: Works of art by Turkish calligraphers were displayed in a two-day exhibition that concluded with a workshop at the Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan auditorium in Faisalabad on Tuesday. The event, called Loh-o-Qalam, was organized by…

July 28 – August 28, 2022 Miami, FL - The Museum of Graffiti is pleased to announce the upcoming opening of a solo exhibition by contemporary graffiti artist and artist Doze Green. The show opens on July 28, 2022 and will…

Imagine a dozen people hunched over paper, each doing both the same thing as the others and doing something completely different. This is "A brush with silence", a live exhibition created by artist and calligrapher Brody Neuenschwander,…

Imagine a dozen people hunched over paper, each doing both the same thing as the others and doing something completely different. This is "A brush with silence", a live exhibition created by artist and calligrapher Brody…

The Japanese Festival is the only collective presentation of Japan in all aspects of its culture organized in Greece, with the aim of introducing the general public to Japanese culture, traditional art and modern pop culture!…

Taipei, June 20 (CNA) A street art piece of two cartoon cats shaking hands has appeared on the wall of an abandoned building in Odessa, Ukraine, just 50 meters from the Chinese Consulate General, end of April.Street art and graffiti are…

Spoiler Warning: To discuss the background of this manga, the final twist is included in this review. The city of pigs marks a long-deserved comeback from Hideshi Hinoa central horror manga artist whose work has not been published in…

THE client is 50 years old and married. He owes $60,000 in credit cards. He pays $2,000 a month in minimum credit card payments to keep the $60,000 current. His wife is not jointly and severally liable on these cards. She only…

Artifacts are displayed at the 'Donald Keene's Ties to Soka City Exhibition' in Saitama prefecture on June 17, 2022. (Mainichi/Chinami Takeichi) SOKA, Saitama -- An!-->…

When Alicia von Rittberg first got the audition for Become Elizabeth, a new Starz drama that chronicles the debut of Queen Elizabeth I of England, the German-born actress didn't believe she was in the running for the lead role. In fact,…

Signatures have the power to start and end wars. The Treaty of Versailles, which ends the First World War, is signed by Lloyd George, British Prime Minister. It also has the power to shape national destinies as King Edward VIII…

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For nearly four months, images of bombs, destruction and death in Ukraine have shocked the world. As a result, the Assad regime's war in Syria - now in its 11th year - has seemingly faded into the background and out of the headlines. Yet…

Note takers, this review is aimed directly at you.Handwriting seems to be on the decline, but if you're…

Singapore's Asian Civilizations Museum (ACM) will celebrate Southeast Asia's diverse legacies with 'Batik Kita: Dressing in Port Cities', its latest special exhibition showcasing over 100 masterpieces from foreign and…

By Laman Ismayilova Baku will host the cultural festival to mark three decades of Azerbaijani-Japanese relations, reports Azernews. The large-scale event will take place at Baku Seaside Boulevard on June 24-25. The True Colors…

LONDON - Hybrid London Fashion Week which ended on Monday was a wink and miss you showcase with few designers showing off their wares, but those who attended including Martine Rose and Priya Ahluwalia made an impression. Rose drew large…

Although pens are a readily available tool in the hands of all consumers around the world, they are still a crucial and valuable tool for artists and writers. Choosing the right pen for the right activity can unleash creativity, allow…

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A non-profit organization showcasing design and architectural work, the Abdullatif Al-Fozan Prize, recently released a list of the best mosque designs in the world. One of the buildings on the list is the Grand Mosque of West Sumatra,…

In the new Montblanc Haus in Hamburg, a fascinating permanent exhibition showcases the craftsmanship of writing instrument manufacture and the enduring power of writing. While calligraphy is an increasingly rare ability that has…

Consolidation loans can be an attractive option for borrowers who struggle to make multiple loan payments each month, as they can potentially lower your monthly payments and interest rate. Before consolidating, it is important…

ADELAIDE, Australia—Australian MP Erin Thompson said she learned more about authentic Chinese culture after seeing the international Shen Yun company perform at Adelaide's Festival Theater on May 13. "We're definitely learning a lot…

OXFORD MILLS, ON. - Students in south Ottawa took a trip back in time on Thursday to find out what school classrooms looked like 150 years ago, with the help of the local historical society. The school bell…

“Our courts cannot make a fair judgment if the documents presented and identified are based on fabricated facts” Documents are commonly used in courts or tribunals as evidence to prove a party's claim, accusation or defense.…

© Alex Webb, Magnum Photos for Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello French luxury house SAINT LAURENT presents the seventh part of their Self project led by Anthony Vacarello, which provides an artistic commentary captured…

I type like a demon, but give me a greeting card to write and I might make a mistake. I'm going to transpose two characters or make an "o" look like an "a" and I have to fake it. If I'm really stuck, I might write "oops" above the error.…

Lou Reed, "I'm Waiting for the Man - May 1965 Demo" (Light in the Attic Records) Sometimes the phrase in the header of…

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Note takers, this review is aimed directly at you.Handwriting seems to be on the decline, but if you're…

Within the new Montblanc Haus in Hamburg is a fascinating permanent exhibition showcasing the craftsmanship of writing instrument manufacture and the enduring power of writing, reports Jonathan Ho. While calligraphy is an increasingly rare…

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The Honda Pilot is an established name in midsize family SUVs, and the Hyundai Palisade is a relatively new contender. These SUVs have many of the same goodies, like roomy interiors, powerful standard V6 engines, and good standard safety…

TEHRAN – Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Minister Ezzatollah Zarghami on Thursday inaugurated a new miniature museum in Tabriz, northwestern Iran. The museum exhibited 111 rare works of art belonging to the Tabriz School of Art,…

In the resolutely digital age, it's safe to say that more and more people are rediscovering the therapeutic effect of putting pen to paper. A simple quick search on Instagram shows millions of results, from both professional calligraphers…