Kedai Kopi Jalan Ampas evokes nostalgia of old Malay films
Adorning the walls of the coffee shop, opened nine months ago, are portraits of the luminaries of Malaysian cinema in the 1950s and 1960s.
Fri Jun 21 2024
Shakespeare's portrait sent to edge of space to mark 400 years of 'First Folio'
Shakespeare's First Folio was compiled by his friends and published on Nov. 8, 1623, seven years after his death.
Sat Nov 11 2023
'Make me look sexy,' Donald Trump Jr. asks court artist
Donald Trump Jr. asked courtroom sketch artist, to produce a portrait that could boost his romantic appeal during a break in a fraud trial.
Fri Nov 03 2023
Johnny Depp self-portrait painted during 'dark time' goes on sale
Johnny Depp said "Five" was inspired by a photograph of him taken in 2015 when he became the face of a Dior menswear perfume.
Fri Jul 21 2023
'Navalny,' portrait of Kremlin critic, wins best documentary Oscar
The film "Navalny" is about the poisoning that nearly killed Alexei Navalny, Russia's most prominent opposition leader.
Mon Mar 13 2023
Film offers close-up of Ukraine's bloody Eastern Front
"Eastern Front", celebrates the resilience of the Ukrainian people while providing a grisly portrait of the devastation of war.
Sat Feb 25 2023
Sean Penn premieres love letter to Ukraine at Berlin fest
Penn premieres "Superpower", his admiring portrait of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at war.
Mon Feb 20 2023
New British stamp with image of King Charles unveiled
The new "definitive" stamp uses an adapted version of a portrait of Charles which is also appearing on new coinage.
Wed Feb 08 2023
Obama presidential portrait unveiling features talk of democracy, tradition
Large, formal portraits of US presidents and first ladies adorn walls, hallways and rooms throughout the White House.
Thu Sep 08 2022
Why did Queen Elizabeth II choose a blue outfit for her latest official portrait?
A strong choice for "the first Monarch in British history to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee".
Fri Jun 03 2022
Cholita Mona Lisa: Bolivian artist gives famed portrait indigenous makeover
Claudia Callizaya's adaptation has the same steady gaze as in Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece portrait and a similar nose.
Thu Jun 02 2022
A hairy idea: Filipino artist uses own hair to create portraits
Lacking adequate art supplies like paint and sketchpads at sea, Garcia uses his own hair to create images.
Sun Mar 27 2022
Let's Talk with Sharaad Kuttan (Episode 318)
Sharaad Kuttan takes a deeper look at events packed in this half hour show for wider knowledge, greater understanding and better comprehension of the news that matter to you. He rocks!
Thu Mar 17 2022
Let's Talk: Baptist Coelho - Artist as 'Bad' Historian
Refusing to merely work with the "crumbs" left by professional historians, Mumbai-based artist Baptist Coelho seeks to make his own contribution. Sharaad Kuttan speaks to him.
Thu Mar 17 2022
Let's Talk: Baptist Coelho - Grappling with War
His fascination with war, opened him up to an array of experiences that he’s tried to translate artistically. Sharaad Kuttan speaks to Mumbai-based artist Baptist Coelho.
Thu Mar 17 2022