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Who says no to the richest woman?

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Who says no to the richest woman?

Gina Rinehart, Australia’s richest woman and a patron of the National Gallery, requested her caricature portrait be removed from an exhibition by artist Vincent Namatjira, but the gallery refused. Namatjira’s paintings use satire to comment on power and privilege, prompting viewers to reflect on influential individuals. In New York, artist Maurizio Cattelan’s provocative work features a middle-aged man urinating in public, dedicated to invisible groups in society. Despite controversy, Cattelan has been invited to the Vatican’s pavilion at the Venice Biennale this year.

Garden opening at Technopolis 20

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Garden opening at Technopolis 20

Fact: Technopolis 20 in Paphos is hosting a garden opening concert on May 24 featuring Kyriakos Costa’s debut album Ekei with the Nocturna Band.

‘We were taught to be ashamed of our Cypriotness’

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‘We were taught to be ashamed of our Cypriotness’

Fact: Cyprus is a place that has been enriched by many hands and voices down the centuries, making it a living example of cultural synthesis and innovation.

Nicosia the key city to hold Matete Martini solo exhibition

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Nicosia the key city to hold Matete Martini solo exhibition

Fact: The artist Matete Martini’s first solo exhibition in Cyprus, titled “HUG EACH OTHER AGAIN”, is presented by RIANA RAOUNA Gallery in Nicosia.

Parents of German-Israeli woman whose body found in Gaza thankful to have a grave

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Parents of German-Israeli woman whose body found in Gaza thankful to have a grave

Shani Louk, a 23-year-old tattoo artist, was killed in Hamas’ attack on southern Israel. Her body was recovered months later from Gaza and will finally be laid to rest, bringing comfort to her parents. Shani’s funeral will be held on her mother’s birthday, providing solace to her family. Shani was doing what she loved at the Nova music festival before the attack and likely did not suffer. The attack resulted in over 1,200 deaths and 250 abductions, leading to an Israeli military offensive against Hamas. The conflict has caused widespread destruction in Gaza, with thousands dead and many displaced. Shani’s parents express pain at the misinformation displayed at some U.S. campus protests against Israel’s actions in Gaza, emphasizing the personal impact of the tragedy.

Exhibition of paintings,  of 20th century saints

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Exhibition of paintings,  of 20th century saints

A brand-new exhibition at Apocalypse Gallery in Nicosia will present a unique collection of paintings of saints of the 20th century by artist Ermioni Zachariadou. The exhibition will open on May 29 at 7pm in the presence of the Minister of Justice and Public Order, Marios Hartsiotis. The exhibition will be open until June 8 and will include a book with portraits and biographies of each saint.

Performance probes female existence

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Performance probes female existence

An upcoming performance in Nicosia titled ‘How Do You Like Your Pink?’ challenges stereotypes and social roles related to the female existence in today’s society. The performance explores conditioning and grooming women go through from childhood to adulthood, touching on personal, collective archives, gender-based violence, and contemporary literature and music. The four performers on stage, each in a different decade and phase in their life, weave together personal experiences with references to classical fairy tales, social stereotypes, and phenomena.

RE:SOURCE 2.0 exhibition announces list of artists

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RE:SOURCE 2.0 exhibition announces list of artists

The second edition of the environmental art exhibition RE:SOURCE will feature over 30 Cyprus and international artists selected from more than 100 applications. The exhibition aims to explore the nature-human bond in response to trash pollution and promote actions to tackle the environmental emergency. The artworks will include various mediums such as painting, sculpture, installation, photography, and interactive video art. The exhibition will also offer educational programs, workshops, and quests for all ages. RE:SOURCE 2.0 will be held at The Warehouse by IT Quarter in Limassol from May 18th to 21st, with the opening event on May 17th at 6 pm. The exhibition is free and open to the public.

Evdokia Kyrkou presents exhibition Shadows and Beyond

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Evdokia Kyrkou presents exhibition Shadows and Beyond

Fact: Evdokia Kyrkou is currently presenting a new body of work titled Shadows and Beyond at Diatopos Contemporary Art Centre, curated by Daphne Nikita.