Turnaround artist

ARTISTS of all ages have come together to display their best works in Penang Art Society’s 69th Annual Exhibition titled “My Masterpiece”. Held at Penang State Art Gallery (PSAG) in Dewan Sri Pinang, George Town, there are oil, watercolour, acrylic and ink paintings, pencil sketches, batik, sculptures, photographs and mixed media works. These depict everything from natural landscapes to city scenes, culture, wildlife, flora, portraits and abstracts, offering insights into what inspires the 134 artists. Organising chairman Shen Ying said the society received overwhelming submissions from members this year, especially among the younger ones. “It is heartening to see their new expressions and ideas. “This healthy participation shows that the local art community is thriving and has much potential. “Every artwork is special in its own way. “If you spend some time appreciating it, you will realise that the capacity to create is boundless,” she said at the show’s opening. … [Read more...] about Fine show of artists’ masterpieces

PRO Only Highlights - Quarterly performance largely backed by improved realisations - Medium-term triggers China plus and protectionist measures for tyre industry - Valuations not inexpensive; but improved medium-term outlook The IT pack had a tough going on the bourses in the past three months and Zensar (CMP: Rs 265 Market Cap: Rs 5,997 crore) — the mid-sized IT company from the RPG stable — was no exception. It not only underperformed the Nifty but also the IT index, with a decline of close to 28 percent over this period. After a lacklustre FY21, which was in sharp contrast to its peers, FY22 was sort of a turnaround year for... … [Read more...] about Why this attractively valued turnaround IT play merits a look

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Dream of a night under the stars but allergic to sleeping bags? This summer in Switzerland, an artistic/hospitality concept named Null Stern- The Only Star is You may offer exactly what you need! Imagine a hotel room without a roof or walls, set directly under the sky within a magnificent Alpine landscape. For some, it may look like an optical illusion, but for the 6,500 travelers on the waiting list, a night at Null Stern (whether near Saillon in the Valais region or at 6,463 feet above sea level in one of six locations in Eastern Switzerland) is very much a reality. Surrounded by vineyards, the Saillon suites will be available from July 1 through September 18, 2022. “The definition of luxury has evolved over the years from tangible to intangible,” said co-founder hotelier Daniel Charpentier. “Marble in the bathroom is now much less important than a guest’s emotional experience.” Mr. Charpentier worked in … [Read more...] about In Switzerland A Hotelier And Two Artists Challenge The Definition Of Luxurious Hospitality

Electric carmaker Tesla, Inc.'s. ( TSLA ) stock, which surpassed a trillion-dollar valuation this past year, has witnessed a reversal of sorts in 2022 amid a broader market sell-off in tech stocks. Even a stellar earnings report and record profits failed to revive its fortunes, the stock having fallen by more than 11% after the call. However, analysts who issued bullish reports ahead of the company's earnings are predicting a turnaround for Tesla. As of this writing, the stock is trading at $913.99, up roughly 8% from its price at the day's start. Key Takeaways Tesla's descent since the start of this year might be poised for a rebound. Credit Suisse analyst Dan Levy has upgraded Tesla stock to Outperform from Neutral, stating that the pullback in its price creates an "attractive entry point." Tesla reported record profits and earnings in its latest quarterly release. An Attractive Growth Story Dan Levy, analyst at Credit Suisse, upgraded Tesla stock to … [Read more...] about Is Tesla (TSLA) Stock Set for a Turnaround?

Team USA coach Andrea Fuentes (right) rescues unconscious artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez from the bottom of the pool during the Aquatic World Championships in Budapest on Wednesday BUDAPEST: Artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez was dramatically rescued from the bottom of the pool by her coach after fainting at the World Aquatics Championships in Budapest. Andrea Fuentes leapt in to rescue Team USA's Alvarez, who had sunk to the bottom of the pool and was not breathing after completing her routine during Wednesday night's solo free final. "It was a big scare. I had to jump in because the lifeguards weren't doing it," Fuentes was reported as saying by Spanish newspaper Marca. Fuentes, dressed in shorts and a T-shirt, dived to the bottom of the pool and dragged Alvarez to the surface before being assisted to get the stricken swimmer to the edge of the pool. "I was scared because I saw she wasn't breathing, but now she is doing very well," said Fuentes. Alvarez was taken on a … [Read more...] about Artistic swimmer faints in pool, rescued at World Championships

Nayeon of Twice attends a press conference for her first solo EP ″IM NAYEON″ at Fairmont Ambassador Hotel in Yeungdeungpo District, western Seoul, on Friday. [YONHAP] Seven years after debuting as part of the globally successful girl group Twice, Nayeon on Friday opened a new chapter in her career as a solo artist. “I am going through many emotions today, but mostly I am relieved, nervous and excited,” said Nayeon during the press conference for her EP "IM NAYEON" at Fairmont Ambassador Hotel in Yeungdeungpo District, western Seoul, on Friday. According to the label, the name of the EP has a double meaning as it stands for her real name, which is Im Na-yeon, and also expresses her “confidence as a solo artist by stating ‘I’m Nayeon.’” She has been working on the EP since February, while she was on world tour with Twice in the United States. With bubbly upbeat music, the EP’s title track “POP!” doesn’t stray too far away from the bright and refreshing image for which the … [Read more...] about [CELEB] Nayeon of Twice is ready to introduce herself as a new solo artist

Team USA coach Andrea Fuentes (right) rescues unconscious artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez 'like a superhero' BUDAPEST: American artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez said she was "shocked" when she saw the "beautiful" AFP photographs showing her sinking unconscious to the bottom of the pool and being rescued by her coach at the World Swimming Championships. Alvarez fainted and dropped to the bottom at the end of her individual routine and was saved by her quick-thinking coach. AFP's underwater robot camera captured astonishing images as the drama unfolded. Alvarez, who was unconscious throughout, told Spanish media she was moved when she saw the images. "At first I was shocked," she said. "I didn't expect something like this to be published. But then I took it in my stride. I didn't want to look at it negatively. "Now I think the photos are beautiful, in a way. To see me down there in the water, so peaceful, so quiet, and to see Andrea coming down with her arm outstretched trying … [Read more...] about Artistic swimmer Alvarez finds peace, beauty in images of her rescue

BRAND STRENGTH Fashion and décor brand Narda’s has exported woven textiles and garments that blended art and utility. —EV ESPIRITU BAGUIO CITY—Imelda Cadaweng, a Baguio-based weaver who hails from Mountain Province, has matched a terra-cotta art piece rendered by Luisa Galang with a woven tapestry that is on display at the University of Baguio. Cadaweng belongs to a group of weavers trying their hands at producing woven art for a project called, “Art Weave,” which features handwoven tapestries that interpret nine paintings being exhibited at this year’s crafts show, “Mandeko Kito” (Ibaloy for ‘Let’s sell’). In a video documentation, Cadaweng admitted being a little apprehensive about producing a companion tapestry for Galang’s piece, which has snake-like terra cotta heads leaping off the canvas. With the help of fellow weaver Leticia Bacolong, Cadaweng’s “translation” was a brown woven textile embossed with cartoon-like brown heads attached to elongated necks. Intricate … [Read more...] about Cordillera weavers as visual artists

The front page of the ″Paik's Video Study″ archive [NAM JUNE PAIK ART CENTER] This year is the 90th anniversary of Nam June Paik’s (1932-2006) birth. Although Paik, deemed the father of video art, died in 2006, his groundbreaking, visionary artworks are still widely recognized to this day. The Nam June Paik (NJP) Art Center announced its upcoming exhibition plans in a press conference on Tuesday, focusing on celebrating the artist’s lifelong achievements. About six exhibitions, along with an additional festival-like event and an online archive, are set to open. For all these events, the NJP Art Center aims to showcase Paik’s eccentric art world exactly how the artist would have if he were still alive, said Kim Seong-eun, director of the center. ″Nam June Paik signing 〈Chicken II 02〉″ (1987) by American artist Mark Patsfall [NAM JUNE PAIK ART CENTER] The motto of this year is “My Jubilee ist Unverhemmet,” which is a mixture of English and German that roughly … [Read more...] about Nam June Paik Art Center unveils jam-packed calendar to celebrate the artist

(Representative Image: Shutterstock) NFT platform HyperMint and NFT art curator NFTGrails on June 28 announced a partnership to launch Rags to Richie, New York-based street artist Alec Monopoly’s NFT collection. HyperMint, a new self-service platform from MoonPay, will serve as the minting partner for the NFT collection. The Rags to Richie collection provides the utility with a street-art, play-to-earn NFT game, a Metaverse club and Digital Art Gallery, in-person exclusive events, and over $1 million in giveaways and prizes to holders as part of its initial plans. The collection centers around a new character created by Monopoly, combining elements of his most popular subjects with 10,000 unique NFTs featuring traits and backgrounds, personally hand drawn by Monopoly. Monopoly also partners with JOYSTICK Close Monopoly has also partnered with JOYSTICK to create an immersive SandBox Club and Metaverse Art Gallery to exhibit Alec’s Rags to Richie art. A … [Read more...] about Street artist Alec Monopoly and HyperMint collaborate to release NFTs