The AI Studio Ghibli trend is an insult to art and artists
Artists spend years refining their artistic expression and skill, only for all that work to be appropriated by a single prompt on an AI tool.
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Museum in Japan says painting is forgery by German art forger; full refund of US$446k sought
The Tokushima Modern Art Museum has confirmed that its oil painting “At the Cycle-Race Track” is a forgery by Wolfgang Beltracchi, a notorious German art forger.
Bhutanese arts and crafts at the risk of losing authenticity
They face a growing threat from commercialisation, which risks eroding traditional craftsmanship.
ASEAN photography exhibition to celebrate cultural diversity
Over the course of 10 days, from May 10 to 20, the exhibition will be an integral part of the Sen Village Festival celebrating the 135th birthday of Vietnam’s national hero,…
Eid’s unsung heroes: The women crafting your celebrations
Truly, their efforts are not only enriching one of the most anticipated festivals for us but also in a broader sense, redefining the role of women in business.
Unraveling postmodernism in Nepali writing
Novelist Govinda Raj Bhattarai discusses his literary journey and the qualities of a good translation.
How martial arts empower Malaysian kids with Down syndrome
Joyce Teoh Lay Bee, 55, is determined to equip her daughter, Sabrina Teoh Weber, 16, who has Down syndrome, with the skills to protect herself in any situation. Knowing her…
This South Korean calligrapher also has an entrepreneurial spirit
As peculiar as hLee Sang-hyun's start was in the writing arts, his journey to establish himself as an artist in the field was far from that of a typical calligrapher, quietly…
80-year-old legacy of making traditional Southeast Asian hat continued by elderly Malaysian man
He’s an old hand at making songkok, having inherited a family business which began about 80 years ago. This also means that the weeks leading to Hari Raya will be a hectic time…
Vania Gracia: Melding Irish and Indonesian cultural icons
Vania already had a deep passion for batik and was studying how to create batik motifs in a program set up by ITB aimed at supporting the batik industry in Pangandaran, when she…