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Yayoi Kusama, Polka Dot Art Pioneer, Dies at 97
Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, known for polka dot installations and Infinity Mirror Rooms, dies at 97 in Tokyo.
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Dolly Parton, Country Icon, Dies at 80 After Cancer Battle
Dolly Parton, the legendary country music star, actor and philanthropist who spanned generations, has died at 80 after a brief battle with cancer.
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Literary Art Route CULTUS Opens in Lo-Reninge, Belgium
The new Literary Art Route CULTUS in Lo-Reninge explores contemporary idols through 10 artist-author duos, running from 14 August to 30 September 2026.
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Brussels Flower Carpet Returns with Hokusai-Inspired Design
The 24th Brussels Flower Carpet dazzles the Grand-Place with a Hokusai-inspired design honoring 160 years of Belgium-Japan relations.
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Chassepierre Street Arts Festival Expects 25,000 Visitors
Belgium's Chassepierre Street Arts Festival returns for its 52nd edition, expecting 25,000 visitors for a weekend of theater and circus.
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Chen Gang, 'Butterfly Lovers' Co-Composer, Dies at 91
Chen Gang, co-composer of the 'Butterfly Lovers' Violin Concerto, died in Shanghai at 91. The piece is the most performed Chinese orchestral work globally.
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Shanghai Grand Opera House Unveils 'Chinese Fan' Design
Shanghai's landmark Grand Opera House, shaped like a Chinese fan, is complete. The venue features Asia's largest stage and world-class acoustics.
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Jazz Middelheim: Record 11,000 Visitors in Stunning Revival
Antwerp's Jazz Middelheim festival achieves record attendance of 11,000 visitors, marking a stunning revival after near-collapse in 2022.
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Queen Elisabeth Competition Names 12 Cello Finalists
The Queen Elisabeth Competition reveals 12 cello finalists from 11 countries for its 2026 edition, with finals at Bozar from 25 to 30 May.
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Rubenshuis Acquires Rare Rubens Drawing with Letter on Back
The Rubenshuis in Antwerp has acquired a rare double-sided sheet by Peter Paul Rubens with a drawing on one side and a handwritten letter on the other.
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Queen Elisabeth Competition Names 12 Cello Finalists
The Queen Elisabeth Competition for cello announces 12 finalists from 11 countries for its 75th anniversary edition, with finals at BOZAR from May 25-30.
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French Translation: Key to Success for Flemish Comic Artists
Flemish comic book artists say French translation is essential for reaching wider audiences and achieving commercial success in Belgium and beyond.
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