Weekend Reading Recommendation:
“Restitution: The Return of Cultural Artefacts” by Alexander Herman
What: A clear and compelling overview of restitution—what it is, how it’s negotiated, and why it matters. From colonial legacies to the ethics of modern museums, the author examines the tension between historical injustice and present-day responsibility.
Why: If you’re following the ongoing discourse in the art world, this book is essential. The restitution of cultural artefacts is one of the most urgent topics in today’s cultural debates.
For whom: Art lovers, museum professionals, cultural historians, and anyone interested in the intersection of art, justice, and global history.
Difficulty level: Light and accessible—suitable for all levels of art knowledge.
#ArtWorld #BookRecommendation #WeekendReading
“Restitution: The Return of Cultural Artefacts” by Alexander Herman
What: A clear and compelling overview of restitution—what it is, how it’s negotiated, and why it matters. From colonial legacies to the ethics of modern museums, the author examines the tension between historical injustice and present-day responsibility.
Why: If you’re following the ongoing discourse in the art world, this book is essential. The restitution of cultural artefacts is one of the most urgent topics in today’s cultural debates.
For whom: Art lovers, museum professionals, cultural historians, and anyone interested in the intersection of art, justice, and global history.
Difficulty level: Light and accessible—suitable for all levels of art knowledge.
#ArtWorld #BookRecommendation #WeekendReading
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Please welcome the winners of the DAFES AWARDS '25 in the Concept art category!
🥇 I place
Concept design of the 19-th century working study — a concept of interior design for a game location, rich in historical and cultural references.
Author: Arseniy Kolesnikov
🥈 II place
Concept of the city for the Game NEW EDEN —
a visionary cityscape for an open-world sci-fi cyberpunk game, modeled with principles of sustainable urban planning.
Author: Arseniy Kolesnikov
🥉 III place
Concept art for the animated Series “Crab and Squid save the ocean” — a vibrant visual concept for a 2D animated series — playful, educational, and environmentally driven.
Author: Natalia Schizalova
Winners from other categories will be announced soon — stay tuned!
#DAFESAwards #conceptart #gamedesign #creativeaward
🥇 I place
Concept design of the 19-th century working study — a concept of interior design for a game location, rich in historical and cultural references.
Author: Arseniy Kolesnikov
🥈 II place
Concept of the city for the Game NEW EDEN —
a visionary cityscape for an open-world sci-fi cyberpunk game, modeled with principles of sustainable urban planning.
Author: Arseniy Kolesnikov
🥉 III place
Concept art for the animated Series “Crab and Squid save the ocean” — a vibrant visual concept for a 2D animated series — playful, educational, and environmentally driven.
Author: Natalia Schizalova
Winners from other categories will be announced soon — stay tuned!
#DAFESAwards #conceptart #gamedesign #creativeaward
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The winners of the DAFES AWARDS '25 in the Local event category!
🥇 I place — "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly. The airport” — a performance inspired by “The Little Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, reimagined within the atmospheric space of the former Minsk-1 airport.
Author: Antonina Rusinovskaya.
🥈 II place — “NOVYBURG: a personal phygital exhibition” — a three-part experimental project blending digital and physical formats.
Author: Arina Vasilieva.
🥉 III place — “From the fairytales of the World: DIY musical instruments concert” — a performative concert featuring hand-crafted instruments. A deeply personal interpretation of fairy tales from different cultures through sound and collective creativity.
Authors: Alina Antimonova, Mariam Hasanbaeva, Ekaterina Izbrekht.
More award categories will be announced tonight — stay tuned!
#DAFESAwards #creativeawards #performance
🥇 I place — "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly. The airport” — a performance inspired by “The Little Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, reimagined within the atmospheric space of the former Minsk-1 airport.
Author: Antonina Rusinovskaya.
🥈 II place — “NOVYBURG: a personal phygital exhibition” — a three-part experimental project blending digital and physical formats.
Author: Arina Vasilieva.
🥉 III place — “From the fairytales of the World: DIY musical instruments concert” — a performative concert featuring hand-crafted instruments. A deeply personal interpretation of fairy tales from different cultures through sound and collective creativity.
Authors: Alina Antimonova, Mariam Hasanbaeva, Ekaterina Izbrekht.
More award categories will be announced tonight — stay tuned!
#DAFESAwards #creativeawards #performance
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Illustration category winners ofDAFES AWARDS '25competition!
🥇 I place
Carnival of superstition — a captivating series of vivid illustrations created for a book exploring global superstitions. Author: Aleksandra Bocheverova
🥈 II place
Teplo — a mural concept designed to transform the facade of a heat power plant, to bring brightness and warmth to an industrial space. Author:Katerina Kiseleva
🥉 III place
Mythicos — an educational board game designed to make learning Greek both visual and playful. Author: Afina Elefteridi.
#DAFESAwards #creativeawards #illustration
🥇 I place
Carnival of superstition — a captivating series of vivid illustrations created for a book exploring global superstitions. Author: Aleksandra Bocheverova
🥈 II place
Teplo — a mural concept designed to transform the facade of a heat power plant, to bring brightness and warmth to an industrial space. Author:Katerina Kiseleva
🥉 III place
Mythicos — an educational board game designed to make learning Greek both visual and playful. Author: Afina Elefteridi.
#DAFESAwards #creativeawards #illustration
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A few days ago, Banksy’s latest artwork appeared in Marseille, France. It features a lighthouse stencilled on a wall with the innoscription: "I want to be what you saw in me." A nearby bollard casts a false shadow, cleverly forming the lighthouse beam, turning the scene into poetry.
In past decades, street art has emerged as a critical form of social commentary. This is in no small part due to Banksy's influence. His success has paved the way for other street artists to become key players in the art market—a phenomenon known as “The Banksy Effect”.
Few contemporary artists provoke as much curiosity and debate. His overnight stencils deliver sharp social critique wrapped in irony. From hanging works in museums to shredding one at auction, Banksy continually rewrites the rules of engagement. Although best known for graffiti, his practice spans paintings, installations, and performances.
What do you think: is Banksy a visionary, or just good at provocation?
#Banksy #StreetArt #Graffiti #UrbanArt
In past decades, street art has emerged as a critical form of social commentary. This is in no small part due to Banksy's influence. His success has paved the way for other street artists to become key players in the art market—a phenomenon known as “The Banksy Effect”.
Few contemporary artists provoke as much curiosity and debate. His overnight stencils deliver sharp social critique wrapped in irony. From hanging works in museums to shredding one at auction, Banksy continually rewrites the rules of engagement. Although best known for graffiti, his practice spans paintings, installations, and performances.
What do you think: is Banksy a visionary, or just good at provocation?
#Banksy #StreetArt #Graffiti #UrbanArt
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