Closing Soon: Alioune Diagne’s Paintings Embracing the African Dream at Templon

Closing Soon: Alioune Diagne’s Paintings Embracing the African Dream at Templon

[ad_1] The artist’s pointillistic technique blurs borders—both literal and symbolic. Photo: CHARLES ROUSSEL Alioune Diagne’s paintings are composed of minuscule pointillistic lines that spread across his large canvases, creating imagery that is simultaneously blurry and distinct. For his debut show in New York and his third with Templon, the Senegal-based artist has delved more deeply…

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Trump’s Tariffs Are Sabotaging America’s A.I. Leadership

Trump’s Tariffs Are Sabotaging America’s A.I. Leadership

[ad_1] Trump’s new tariffs on imports—especially from Asia—could drive up costs on critical A.I. infrastructure, threatening America’s leadership in the field. Unsplash+ The U.S. is currently the world leader in artificial intelligence, but new tariffs announced by President Donald Trump could threaten that leadership. Earlier this spring, the president introduced sweeping new import tariffs from…

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Two Decades On, UCCA Is Navigating China’s Art Boom Without Losing Its Soul

Two Decades On, UCCA Is Navigating China’s Art Boom Without Losing Its Soul

[ad_1] UCCA Center for Contemporary Art in Beijing. OMA Architects Since its founding in 2007, Beijing’s UCCA Center for Contemporary Art has played a pivotal role in amplifying the international recognition of Chinese artists while raising awareness of global artistic practices within China. One of the country’s first private contemporary art museums, UCCA was established…

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The Next Wealth Revolution: How Circular Business Models Are Redefining Growth

The Next Wealth Revolution: How Circular Business Models Are Redefining Growth

[ad_1] Stacks of missed opportunity—until circular thinking flips the model. Unsplash+ For much of the industrial era, the global economy has operated on a deceptively simple model: extract resources, produce goods and dispose of the rest. This linear system, known as “take-make-waste,” thrived under the illusion that resources were abundant, cheap and endlessly available. That…

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SH 71 at Southwest Parkway closed due to crash

SH 71 at Southwest Parkway closed due to crash

[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — A crash in southwest Austin shut down State Highway 71 Tuesday afternoon. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, the crash is near Southwest Parkway. All eastbound and westbound lanes are closed. The agency is asking drivers to seek alternate routes. This is a developing story; stick with KXAN for updates.…

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