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Controversial Icon of Stalin Blessed by Saint Matrona Sparks Tension in Georgia
Jan 16, 2024
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A painting in Tbilisi's Holy Trinity Cathedral, depicting St. Matrona of Moscow blessing Joseph Stalin, has ignited controversy in Georgia, exacerbating tensions between right-wing fundamentalists and pro-European activists. The icon was defaced with blue paint, leading to protests and a police investigation, reflecting deep societal divides over Georgia's historical and religious identity.
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A UNESCO report worries about an unprecedented crisis in the cultural sector
Feb 9, 2022
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UNESCO report warns of "unprecedented crisis in the cultural sector". Ten million jobs lost in the creative industries during the coronavirus pandemic. UNESCO urges governments to strengthen labor protections for the creative sector. Arts funding is frequently cut by governments or ignored by private investors. By 2020, the global gross value of the creative industry will have decreased by $750 billion.
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Piet Mondrian
Apr 6, 2023
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11 minutes read
Piet Mondrian (1872-1944) was a Dutch artist and a pioneer of abstract art. He was closely associated with the De Stijl movement, a Dutch artistic and design movement founded on principles of simplicity and harmony. His signature style, characterized by a grid of vertical and horizontal lines and blocks of primary colors, became the hallmark of the movement. 

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