Before the first full week of June ends, an artistic event will take place in Limassol exhibiting the work of several local creatives. Ιn the framework Radical Afterlives: The Cyprus Movements Archive Project, the resident artists Belinda Papavasiliou, Emily Demetriou and x.ypno present their works at Vinegar Factory this month. The works were already presented … Read more
– Anna Achilleos-Staeubli is an artist who uses the encaustic technique, blending beeswax, pigments, acrylics, and oil in her paintings.
John Malkovich is a 70-year-old Hollywood star who describes himself as a plodder with a lot of interests.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs settled a lawsuit brought against him by his then girlfriend Cassandra Ventura, accusing him of sexual and physical violence over more than a decade.
Artists and arts professionals in Cyprus are demanding the government establish a ‘Status of the Artist’ to improve working conditions, including access to social security, medical care, and retirement benefits. The lack of a defined status has led to financial insecurity and a lack of healthcare for many in the arts sector. The Cypriot government plans to set a professional status for artists as a priority for 2024, following EU developments calling for improved living and working conditions for cultural and creative professionals.
The exhibition “Mediaeval Women of Cyprus” is a joint project by two Turkish Cypriots, Ahmet Hilmi and Semra Bayhanli, showcasing seven large canvasses portraying significant women in the island’s mediaeval history.
Nymphia Wind, the first East Asian winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race, returned to Taiwan for a homecoming performance in Taipei. She is now seen as an unofficial ambassador for Taiwan and a champion of its democratic values, having participated in protests and performed for the outgoing President. Nymphia’s win has inspired others in Taiwan’s drag community to be themselves and express their true selves, despite occasional hostility from conservative groups.
The charity concert “A Night in Havana – Jazz Fusion” will take place on June 13 at Skali Aglantzias in collaboration with the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Renowned Cuban pianist Rolando Luna and Cuban, Cyprus-based singer Marjorie Montero will be performing. Luna specially arranged the repertoire for the Symphony Orchestra to perform under the direction of conductor Giorgos Kountouris. All proceeds from the concert will go towards Telethon’s charitable efforts.
A new portrait of Princess Catherine on the cover of Tatler magazine has stirred mixed reactions online. The painting by artist Hannah Uzor is meant to portray the Princess’s strength after her cancer diagnosis. Some social media users are not satisfied with the likeness of the portrait to the Princess, although Uzor defended her work by explaining the symbolism behind the background related to Kate’s eye color and love for the outdoors.
Fact: The charity concert “A Night in Havana – Jazz Fusion” will take place on Thursday, June 13 at 8.30pm at the Skali Amphitheatre of Aglantzia, featuring renowned Cuban pianist Rolando Luna and Cuban singer Marjorie Montero.