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Art Basel Appoints Wassan Al-Khudhairi as Artistic Director for 2027 Qatar Edition
-Editorial Art Basel has appointed Iraqi curator Wassan Al-Khudhairi as artistic director of the 2027 edition of Art Basel Qatar, the organization announced, marking a key leadership transition as the fair continues to expand its presence in the Middle East.…
Shakira Returns to Save the World Cup Soundtrack — Once Again
-Editorial For more than two decades, FIFA has searched for the perfect soundtrack to capture the passion, chaos, celebration, and global unity of the World Cup. Many artists have tried. Some songs became temporary hits. Others disappeared almost as quickly…
“Michael”: The King of Pop Reimagined on Screen
By: Ellie Burgueño, Journalist and Writer. There are names that don’t need introductions. “Michael Jackson” is one of them. The moment you hear it, it doesn’t feel like you’re thinking about a person so much as a cultural force—an echo…
Art Basel Awards Name 33 Global Medalists for 2026
-Edition The Art Basel Awards have announced 33 medalists for its 2026 edition, recognizing artists, curators, institutions, and cultural leaders whose work reflects evolving practices across the contemporary art world. Now in its second year, the awards program seeks to…
Imperial Valley College and Consulate of Mexico Invite Public to “Noche de Rondallas”
-Editorial The Consulate of Mexico in Calexico, in collaboration with Imperial Valley College (IVC), is inviting the public to a special cultural evening titled “Noche de Rondallas,” a free concert celebrating music, tradition, and binational cultural exchange. The event will…
Coachella Drives Economic Impact and Reinforces California’s Festival Economy
-Editorial Gov. Gavin Newsom emphasized the economic contributions of the Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals, which together generate more than $700 million annually for California’s economy. The festivals, held each year in Indio, California, draw hundreds of thousands of visitors…
Exhibition “Past and Present” Highlights Decades of Artistic Collaboration
-Editorial The exhibition Past and Present will open April 9 at the Steppling Art Gallery at San Diego State University Imperial Valley, bringing together works by founding and current members of the Mexicali-based nonprofit Cooperativa de Artistas Plásticos José García…
Art Basel Hong Kong 2026 Ends with Strong Sales and Global Attendance
-Editorial Art Basel closed its 2026 edition in Hong Kong with strong sales across all market segments, significant international participation, and expanded engagement with the city’s cultural institutions, reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as a central hub for the Asia-Pacific art…
Baja California and the Federal Government Expand 2026 Arts Funding and Cultural Programs
-Editorial Baja California Gov. Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, in coordination with President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, announced a series of 2026 funding calls and programs aimed at strengthening artistic creation and expanding cultural opportunities across the state. The initiatives, presented…
California Hall of Fame inducts 19th class, honoring leaders in arts, sports, and public service
-Editorial Gavin Newsom, alongside First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and the California Museum, inducted the 19th class of the California Hall of Fame, recognizing individuals whose achievements reflect the state’s legacy of innovation, resilience, and creativity. The latest class highlights…