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Editorial

News provided by Diwali at Times Square. Event production by EventGuru Inc., a part of ASB Communications

Diwali at Times Square, now in its ninth year, stands as the world’s largest Diwali celebration outside of India, illuminating New York’s most iconic landmark with a powerful message of love, peace, harmony, and togetherness. Since its debut in 2013, this extraordinary event has grown in scope and influence, aiming to showcase the cultural richness of Diwali by inviting people from all walks of life to experience the beauty and unity inherent in this festival of lights.

This year’s celebration emphasizes a central tenet of Diwali: dispelling inner darkness with the light of knowledge. Featuring performances from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, including Indian, Indo-Caribbean, African, and Mexican communities, the event reflects the inclusivity that defines New York City itself. Artists and performers will take the stage to share their unique traditions, blending various forms of music, dance, and storytelling in a captivating display of cultural fusion.

New provided by Dubai Design District (d3)

  • Design Next, a first-of-its-kind exhibition in the UAE on the circular economy, is a significant new addition to Dubai Design Week program this November.
  • Design Next advances dialogue in sustainable design and collaboration, in line with Dubai's Creative Economy Strategy, the UAE's Strategy for the Cultural and Creative Industries, and Dubai's Economic Agenda D33

Dubai Design District (d3) and Milan’s renowned Isola Design Group are launching Design Next, a groundbreaking exhibition focused on the circular economy that will add a forward-thinking perspective to Dubai Design Week's 10th-anniversary programming.

 As the first collaborative project between d3 and Isola Design Group, Design Next aims to showcase cutting-edge, sustainable design solutions, pushing the boundaries of environmental responsibility and reuse. This exhibition presents a compelling vision of how design can help address today’s environmental challenges, inviting viewers to imagine a future where creativity and sustainability go hand in hand.

"The Outwin 2025: American Portraiture Today" Exhibition To Open May 3, 2025, Followed by a Tour to Other U.S. Cities.

Every three years since 2006, the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery presents “The Outwin: American Portraiture Today,” dedicated to praising modern portraiture artists from all over the United States and beyond. The highly anticipated artist list and prizewinners from the seventh triennial Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition have been unveiled after a thorough juried selection to be showcased at the “The Outwin 2025: American Portraiture Today” exhibition.

The seven-person jury nominated 35 portraits by 36 artists, drawn from an impressive pool of over 3,300 entries that capture the breadth of the nation's creative expression. Artists from 14 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico bring forth a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing the gallery’s commitment to exploring contemporary American identity through portraiture.

SOURCE Gary Bernstein Studio

Renowned contemporary artist Robert Mars and acclaimed photographer Gary Bernstein have joined forces for an exciting new project, unveiling four limited-edition artworks celebrating Hollywood’s most iconic stars. Both artists, with their rich backgrounds in pop culture and visual storytelling, bring a unique perspective to this collaboration, fusing Bernstein’s intimate photography with Mars’ signature mixed-media techniques. Each piece draws upon timeless imagery of classic Hollywood legends, offering a fresh and dynamic interpretation that is both nostalgic and modern.

The designer-framed 42" x 42" artworks will be released in limited editions of just 10 each, featuring reimagined portrayals of Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman, Farrah Fawcett, and Joan Collins. These pieces combine Gary Bernstein’s iconic original photographs with Robert Mars’ distinctive mixed-media graphic artistry, creating a fresh and captivating interpretation of these Hollywood legends. As an additional investment benefit to each purchaser, the artists will provide an NFT of the selected art piece as part of the sale.

Pop provocateur and reckless rulebreaker UPSAHL is making headlines over this last Summer with her latest upbeat and edgy hit singles ‘Summer So Hot,’ released on June 21st, 2024, and  ‘Tears On The Dancefloor,’ released on August 23, 2024, both via Arista Records and is taking the world by the storm with her mega 40-plus headlining international tour “Melt me down” that kicked off on August 24 with her showcase at the Smukfest 2024 festival in Skanderborg, Denmark.  

On August 24, 2024, at the Feelings 2024 fest in Bergen, Norway, UPSAHL completed the first part of the European leg of the tour before she returned to the US with a show at the Soma Sidestage in San Diego on September 10. After a two-month North America spree, UPSAHL is going back to Europe in November.The “Melt me down” tour is scheduled to conclude on November 26 in Paris at the Badaboum.    

Source: Seattle Good

Northwest Sewn initiative hosted by Seattle Good is celebrating what’s grown and sewn at Northwest Food and Fiber with the joint body of the region's local apparel businesses and food producers and makers!

The event will take place on October 12th at Prairie Underground and is promising a vibrant evening featuring a sustainable fashion show, a silent auction, and delicious bites curated by Chef Sabrina Tinsley of Osteria la Spiga from Siembra, Masakan, Theary Cambodian Foods, The Pickled Chef, and Umami Kushi, and more.

Punk rock band Tarah Who? is back with their latest album, The Last Chase, released through Pavement Entertainment on September 20th, 2024. Produced by renowned musician Alain Johannes and frontwoman Tarah Carpenter, this album delivers the raw energy and unapologetic intensity the band is known for while pushing the boundaries of their sound. Known for Tarah’s gritty vocals and the band’s fierce guitar riffs, The Last Chase explores themes of perseverance, rebellion, and self-discovery, encapsulating the spirit of punk rock with a modern edge.

Working alongside Johannes, a founding member of the alternative rock group Eleven and whose production credits include Queens of the Stone Age, Chris Cornell, No Doubt,  and Them Crooked Vultures, The Last Chase channels both the urgency of classic punk and the experimental flair of alternative rock. Carpenter’s powerful performance, backed by relentless rhythms and hard-hitting melodies, makes this release a defining moment for the band, cementing their place in the punk rock scene while drawing in a broader audience.

Source: SONY Music

Pink Floyd is known for carefully crafting each of their epic work, and that applies to the solo works of each member of the legendary progressive rock ensemble and the latest release of David Gilmour's highly anticipated new album ‘Luck and Strange’ is not an exception. The album was released on Sony Music on September 6th, 2024, marking his first collection of new material in nine years. 

The critically acclaimed nine-track album includes an enchanting reworking of The Montgolfier Brothers' 1999 song "Between Two Points," featuring Gilmour’s 22-year-old daughter, Romany, on vocals and harp. Other highlights include the title track, featuring the late Richard Wright of Pink Floyd, recorded during a 2007 jam session at Gilmour’s home. The album’s artwork is by an acclaimed artist Anton Corbijn.

Seattle, WA, September 19, 2024 /Fashion District NW—Suley Era/Fashion District NW & The Museum of Flight have partnered for the highly anticipated 2nd annual FASHION IN FLIGHT show, which is scheduled to take off into the flight on the runway on Saturday, November 2nd, showcasing designers from around the Northwest, representing the region’s vibrant diversity and unique talents.

This extravagant fusion of fashion and aviation promises to deliver an unforgettable experience, offering a fresh perspective on couture design and style. Set against the backdrop of historic and modern aircraft at The Museum of Flight, the event provides a dynamic and visually stunning venue that complements the innovative spirit of the show.

Costa Rica, renowned for its biodiversity and environmental sustainability, its stunning landscapes and eco-tourism, boasts a rich cultural heritage, including an exciting art scene. Despite its talented artists, including renowned Costa Rican painters, Costa Rican art often remains in the shadows.

Costa Rica’s art scene, though rich and diverse, has long been overshadowed despite the fact that emerging artwork and even famous Costa Rican paintings have been widely available. Limited media coverage, insufficient infrastructure, and lack of investment in cultural sectors hinder the growth and recognition of Costa Rican art. 

MÍRAME Fine Art, a pioneering platform dedicated to showcasing and promoting the diverse talents of contemporary Costa Rican artists on a global stage, is changing this narrative by championing local talent, fostering cultural appreciation, and building bridges to the international art world.

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