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Overcoming Creative Blocks Through Cultural Expression Finding Inspiration in Cultural Expression Content: Creative blocks can be challenging, but cultural expression often holds the key to unlocking new ideas. Exploring different cultural art forms can reignite your passion and provide fresh perspectives. Exploring art through other cultural art practices can help you overcome creative obstacles. #CreativeBlocks #CulturalExpression #ArtInspiration #OvercomeObstacles #CulturalArt #CreativeJourney #ArtisticInspiration #FreshPerspectives #PassionForArt #CreativeMindset #SeeingArtThroughACulturalLens

How does public art transform communities and foster cultural connections? Dive into our latest blog post exploring the power of public art in bridging divides and sparking dialogue. Let's discuss: https://lnkd.in/gnErBPJ3 #PublicArt #CommunityEngagement #CulturalDiversity #ArtistUprising 

Want to know how Gen Z in China cope with stress ? Check out this intriguing titbit from esteemed scientific Journal nature, picked up by the excellent Nigel Hilditch in this weeks CULTUR.ART “Online digital art exhibitions have thus emerged as a vital channel for this generation to express themselves, experience new things, and seek psychological solace in their everyday lives.” https://lnkd.in/eMaihDpx

💚We had a wonderful closing session with our June weekend intensive cohort! 💚Participants reflected on questions like: -How do you think your artistic practice will change as a result of your weekend intensive experience? -What was your big takeaway from the weekend? 💚We can't wait to see how these amazing artists bring their learnings, reflections, and even potential international collaborations into their artistic practices. ⬇️If you were in the cohort, let us know in the comments below: what's next for you?⬇️ #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #Creativity #ClimateLens #ClimArts #ClimArtsIntensive

Creative blocks can be challenging, but cultural expression often holds the key to unlocking new ideas. Exploring different cultural art forms can reignite your passion and provide fresh perspectives. Exploring art through other cultural art practices can help you overcome creative obstacles. #CreativeBlocks #CulturalExpression #ArtInspiration #OvercomeObstacles #CulturalArt #CreativeJourney #ArtisticInspiration #FreshPerspectives #PassionForArt #CreativeMindset #SeeingArtThroughACulturalLens

Reflecting on a Museum Visit: The Power of Narrative and the Responsibility of Knowledge _________________________________________ Recently, I had the opportunity to visit an exhibit that was both enlightening and thought-provoking. The display aimed to weave a single narrative about various cultures, but it left me contemplating the impact of such storytelling. As I walked through the exhibit, I saw representations that could easily be mistaken for the full picture of these rich and diverse cultures. It made me realize how, without continuous thought and education, one might inadvertently take these stereotypes and apply them as the rule rather than the exception to cultural practices. This experience was a powerful reminder that narratives, especially those about other cultures, carry weight. They shape perceptions and can reinforce stereotypes if not presented with care and context. It's a reminder to seek deeper understanding and to challenge the oversimplified stories that are often told. When we know better, we do better. #MuseumVisit #CulturalNarratives #ContinuousLearning #DiversityAndInclusion #AdultLearning #LifelongLearning

Engaging with art is not simply a solitary event. The arts and culture represent one of the few areas in our society where people can come together to share an experience even if they see the world in radically different ways. The important thing is not that we agree about the experience that we share, but that we consider it worthwhile sharing an experience at all. In art and other forms of cultural expression, disagreement is accepted and embraced as an essential ingredient. #ArtUnitesUs #SharedExperiencesInArt #DiversePerspectivesMatter #CultureConnectsUs #EmbracingDisagreementInArt

Applications are open for the Creation Grant Program 2025. The Creation Grant Program gives funding to Indigenous artists, inventive teams, and tradition carriers inside Newfoundland and Labrador for the creation, growth, exhibition, and switch of data associated to an artwork type or inventive follow. This pilot venture gives funding alternatives to Indigenous artists at any stage of their inventive profession, working in all disciplines.

𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝙇𝙄-𝙈𝘼 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨: 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝘼𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙊𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 — 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 This month, we present you works previously chosen through our 𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘖𝘸𝘯 𝘍𝘪𝘭𝘦 open call. 6 selections, each offering distinct explorations of history, myth, and memory through the eyes of emerging media artists, accessible now through Vimeo! History is never set in stone—it’s constructed, reinterpreted, and often questioned. These two works invite us to reconsider how we document and mythologise the past, transforming physical spaces into living archives. Aylin Kuryel & Raşel Meseri’s 𝘛𝘏𝘌 𝘊𝘐𝘛𝘠 𝘈𝘕𝘋 𝘛𝘏𝘌 𝘔𝘌𝘚𝘚𝘐𝘈𝘏 unravels the legacy of 17th-century messianic figure Sabbatai Zevi, exploring what official records omit and urban legends remember. Meanwhile, Rustan Söderling’s 𝘖𝘯 𝘓𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 traces the history of a place known only as "The Site", revealing the performative and mutable nature of historical narratives. 🔗 Discover more through the link: https://lnkd.in/gbpzjPA7 𝘓𝘐-𝘔𝘈 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴: 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘈𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘯 𝘚𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘯 and 𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘖𝘸𝘯 𝘍𝘪𝘭𝘦 are generously supported by Amsterdams Fonds voor de Kunst (AFK), Fonds 21, and het Cultuurfonds. #LIMALivingMediaArt #livingmediaart #art #contemporaryart #modernart #digitalart #videoart #mediaart #culture #digitalculture #culturalheritage #event #onlinescreening #supportlima The future of LI-MA - Living Media Art is at risk: the centre of expertise for media art needs structural support. Please support us!

Fankeenna https://lnkd.in/gciAyMnx Fankeenna was established to combat the need for more creative spaces and support in Hargeisa, Somaliland. With no galleries, cinemas, or art schools, the mission is to make art and creativity accessible and celebrated. It provides facilities for artists to showcase their work and develop their skills through workshops, mentoring, and funding. Fankeenna aims to enhance the creative economy and inspire positive change by empowering young audiences and fostering social dialogue. #AlwaysThink4Yourself