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Art spans visual culture, film, music, design and the objects people make and collect. It includes creative work and the institutions that preserve and present it, as well as the people, businesses and public funding that shape what audiences can see.

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Review: The Evita Museum Obscures Peronist History

  • The museum focuses on Evita’s public image and charitable work.
  • The writer says it omits Peronism’s economic record.
  • Peronism has won 10 of 14 eligible presidential elections.

The article argues that Buenos Aires’ Museo Evita presents Eva Perón in a narrowly celebratory way, highlighting her acting career, elegant clothes and work for poor people while leaving out the damaging legacy of Peronism. The writer says this selective account matters because the Peróns’ political movement remains…

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Torino Chief on His Stellar Lineup With John Travolta, Pamela Anderson and Isabelle Huppert, and Why a ‘Festival Is Like an Art Gallery’

  • Travolta and Joffé open Torino with “November 1963”.
  • Twelve film figures will receive career achievement awards.
  • Base wants the festival to create shared experiences with audiences.

John Travolta, Isabelle Huppert, Pamela Anderson and Josh Safdie are among the honourees at the 44th Torino Film Festival, which runs from 24 November to 2 December. Artistic director Giulio Base says the festival aims to bring celebrated filmmakers and performers into close contact with local audiences, creating…

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‘African Kung-Fu Nazis’ Franchise Lands at Hong Kong’s Cappu Films for International Sales (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Cappu Films will handle available international sales for three franchise titles.
  • The deal leaves existing territory agreements untouched.
  • Merchandise is planned, but details are still undecided.

Cappu Films has taken on international sales for the “African Kung-Fu Nazis” films and a documentary about how the franchise began. The deal could bring the Ghana-led cult martial arts series to more audiences, while leaving existing distribution agreements in place. The agreement with filmmaker and producer Sebastian…

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Giants not looking past Saquon Barkley and struggling Eagles

  • The Giants are preparing for a potentially healthier Saquon Barkley.
  • Philadelphia ranks 27th in rushing yards per game.
  • The Eagles are missing two established offensive linemen.

The Giants are preparing for Sunday’s game against the Eagles by focusing on stopping Saquon Barkley, despite his injury-affected season and Philadelphia’s recent struggles. Defensive tackle Shelby Harris said the Giants expect Barkley to be healthier and must contain him to succeed. The Eagles rank 27th in rushing…

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Princess Diana’s wedding dress designer sues Las Vegas show that tramples on memories: EDEN CONFIDENTIAL

  • Elizabeth Emanuel is suing over unauthorised replicas of Diana’s clothes.
  • The exhibition includes a replica of the gown with its 25-foot train.
  • She seeks damages and removal of disputed displays.

Elizabeth Emanuel is suing the organisers of a Las Vegas exhibition featuring replicas of Princess Diana’s clothes, saying they copied her designs without permission and used her name in a way that could imply her approval. She argues that the displays, including a walkway over a replica of…

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Lionsgate & 3 Arts Set New Horror Banner Render Road Led By Luke Maxwell & Will Rowbotham – The Dish

  • Lionsgate and 3 Arts are creating a horror production banner.
  • Luke Maxwell and Will Rowbotham will lead Render Road.
  • The banner will develop projects across film, TV and digital.

Lionsgate and 3 Arts Entertainment are launching Render Road, a horror production banner led by 3 Arts manager-producers Luke Maxwell and Will Rowbotham. It will develop, produce and finance projects for digital platforms, film and television, giving Lionsgate a way to work more directly with emerging horror talent.…

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Powerhouse Parramatta opens this weekend – and it’s dazzling inside and out

  • Powerhouse Parramatta opens on Saturday after a $915m build.
  • Five exhibitions launch alongside a 23-day festival.
  • The opening renews questions about cost and the museum’s direction.

Powerhouse Parramatta, a $915m museum with a striking steel lattice exterior, opens to the public on Saturday. Its launch is a major cultural moment for western Sydney, but the project has faced criticism over its cost, governance and perceived effect on the Ultimo museum and the institution’s focus.…

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Vince Gill Has Never Sent a Text in His Life, but He Has Some Advice for the Next Generation of Country Stars

  • Gill says artists must find ways to reach listeners.
  • He has never sent a text or posted online.
  • His advice is to stop hiding and promote your work.

Vince Gill, a Country Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry member, says aspiring country artists need the courage to put themselves forward and find ways to reach listeners. His advice matters as the route into music has changed: talent now sits alongside social media, streaming and…

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Salon to close after 31 years as online publishing model proves unsustainable

  • Salon will close after 31 years.
  • It says independent digital publishing is no longer sustainable.
  • The publication began in San Francisco in 1995.

Salon has announced that it will close after 31 years, saying its publishing model is no longer sustainable amid profound changes to independent digital journalism. The decision will end one of the early internet’s pioneering publications, known for its coverage of politics, arts and culture. Founded in San…

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Artist Lucien Smith died from accidental fentanyl and oxycodone overdose

  • Lucien Smith died from an accidental fentanyl and oxycodone overdose.
  • The New York medical examiner recorded his death as accidental.
  • The artist was known for his Rain Paintings and support for emerging artists.

New York City-based artist Lucien Smith died from an accidental overdose involving fentanyl and oxycodone, according to the city’s medical examiner. The ruling clarifies the cause of death of the 37-year-old, whose inventive work and rapid rise made him a prominent figure in the art world. Smith became…

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