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CTV News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Second annual gathering celebrates Métis heritage
A crowd gathered for a market and live performances at Heritage Park on July 26, 2025. (Galen McDougall/CTV News Edmonton) A celebration of Métis history, artistry and contributions saw its second year in Stony Plain on Saturday. Heritage Park hosted mâmawihitowin to highlight the Lac Ste. Anne Métis community. Mâmawihitowin is the Cree word for 'a gathering of peoples.' 'I think Métis history generally is not well known, and particularly when you get to specific communities like ours,' said Tracy Friedel, president of the Lac Ste. Anne Metis Community Association. 'We're really trying to help people better understand Alberta's very distinct, unique history and also our contribution to the building of this province,' Friedel said. Friedel said the celebration was a way to make people aware that her community was more than a recreational site or site of pilgrimage. 'The community has been there for many decades prior to any of that,' she said. Indigenous artisan market The Indigenous artisan market in Heritage Park on July 26, 2025. (Galen McDougall/CTV News Edmonton) The day was filled with kids' events like horse and wagon rides, face painting and games. Entertainment for the parents includes an Indigenous artisan market including traditional foods. Friedel noted that the Lac Ste. Anne Métis community was awarded a Federal Lands Initiative property in Stony Plain. That means a 52-unit, multi-family development is coming to the area around 2027. 'We're very honoured to be able to lead those projects for the community,' Friedel said.
Associated Press
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Riders Studios Tattoos Announces Recognition as the Best Custom Tattoo Studio in the Middle East for 2025
Riders Studios Tattoos has been named the Best Custom Tattoo Studio in the Middle East for 2025 by Best of Best Review, a testament to the studio's excellence in artistry, professionalism, and cultural impact. Jordan, July 20, 2025 -- A Landmark Achievement for Riders Studios in 2025 Riders Studios Tattoos, founded by renowned artist TattooTwon, has been recognized as the Best Custom Tattoo Studio in the Middle East for 2025 by Best of Best Review. This prestigious award comes after years of groundbreaking work in the tattoo industry in Cairo, Egypt, and Amman, Jordan, cementing the studio's position as a leader in the tattoo community across the MENA region. Since opening in 2009, Riders Studios has transformed the tattoo landscape in the Middle East, setting new standards for custom tattoo artistry. The award is a reflection of the studio's ongoing commitment to offering clients not only exceptional tattoos but also a safe, welcoming environment where artistry and cultural sensitivity are prioritized. TattooTwon: The Visionary Behind Riders Studios The driving force behind the success of Riders Studios is its founder, TattooTwon, a Houston-born artist whose pioneering work has shaped the perception of tattoos in Egypt and Jordan. From the outset, TattooTwon sought to create a studio that adhered to high international standards of hygiene, safety, and artistry. When the first Riders Studios location opened in Cairo in 2009, professional tattooing was still a rare and often misunderstood art form in the region. TattooTwon's vision for a high-quality tattoo studio has since been realized, with the studio's reputation now stretching across the MENA region. In 2017, TattooTwon made history by becoming the first artist from the Middle East to be inducted into the prestigious Sullen Art Collective, solidifying his international standing. Over the years, his exceptional artistry in a variety of styles—including realism, Chicano art, and mythological themes—has earned him accolades and a loyal following. Custom Tattoos That Tell a Personal Story What sets Riders Studios apart is its dedication to creating custom tattoos that hold deep personal meaning for each client. The studio's team of skilled artists works closely with clients to ensure their tattoos reflect their individual stories, cultural connections, and personal experiences. Whether it's a delicate fine-line design, a vibrant piece of color work, or a comprehensive cover-up, each tattoo at Riders Studios is a unique and meaningful creation. A client from France, Simon Weinzaepflen, shares: 'The experience was amazing. Truly a professional with great work ethics, experience, and seriousness. Came from France to have my tattoo done and would definitely do it again.' This client-centric approach to tattoo artistry has helped build Riders Studios' reputation as the go-to destination for those seeking tattoos that are more than just designs—they are expressions of identity. Riders Studios' Milestones and Achievements Since its opening, Riders Studios has marked several significant achievements that underscore its role in shaping tattoo culture in the Middle East: These milestones highlight the studio's remarkable journey and its impact on the tattoo community in the region. A Cultural Revolution in Tattooing Riders Studios' influence extends beyond the realm of art and into cultural transformation. Through workshops, community engagement, and collaborations with international brands, TattooTwon and his team have helped change the perception of tattoos in Egypt and Jordan. What was once considered taboo is now embraced as a respected form of artistic expression. The studio's efforts to educate the public and promote professionalism have contributed to a broader acceptance of tattooing, making it a symbol of self-expression and artistic freedom. TattooTwon's mentorship of young artists and his investment in the future of tattoo artistry continue to shape the next generation of tattooists in the region. Why Riders Studios Matters: A Leader in Custom Tattoo Artistry Riders Studios is not just a tattoo studio; it is a cultural hub where art and personal storytelling converge. Clients who walk through its doors are not only looking for body art—they are seeking a meaningful connection to the ink that will forever mark their skin. TattooTwon's unique ability to blend global tattooing techniques with local culture ensures that each tattoo is not only professionally executed but also deeply personal. The recognition as the Best Custom Tattoo Studio in the Middle East for 2025 is a testament to the studio's excellence, professionalism, and cultural impact. About Riders Studios Riders Studios Tattoos is a premier tattoo studio with locations in Cairo, Egypt, and Amman, Jordan. Founded by TattooTwon, the studio specializes in custom tattoos, offering a wide range of styles, including fine-line tattoos, micro-realism, and bold color work. Known for its expertise in cover-up tattoos and scar transformations, Riders Studios has earned a reputation for delivering high-quality, personalized body art in a professional and safe environment. With a focus on customer care and artistic integrity, Riders Studios continues to lead the tattoo industry in the Middle East. Media Contact TattooTwon CEO, Riders Studios Email: [email protected] Phone: +201111681368 (Egypt), +962796103773 (Jordan - WhatsApp) Website: Instagram: @tattootwon, @ridersstudios Google Reviews: Link Contact Info: Name: TattooTwon Email: Send Email Organization: Riders Studios Website: Release ID: 89165083 In the event of encountering any errors, concerns, or inconsistencies within the content shared in this press release, we kindly request that you immediately contact us at [email protected] (it is important to note that this email is the authorized channel for such matters, sending multiple emails to multiple addresses does not necessarily help expedite your request). Our dedicated team will be readily accessible to address your feedback within 8 hours and take appropriate measures to rectify any identified issues or facilitate press release takedowns. Ensuring accuracy and reliability are central to our commitment.
Zawya
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Zawya
Talent Atelier: Second Edition empowers UAE-based designers
Organised by Dubai Culture in collaboration with L'ÉCOLE Middle East, School of Jewelry Arts Dubai, UAE – Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced the launch of the second edition of the Talent Atelier programme, organised in collaboration with L'ÉCOLE Middle East, School of Jewelry Arts, supported by Van Cleef & Arpels. The initiative aims to empower a group of six designers to deepen their understanding of jewelry artistry through a blend of academic learning and practical training under the guidance of L'ÉCOLE Middle East 's lecturers and jewelry experts. Falling under the umbrella of the Dubai Cultural Grant, one of the Authority's key initiatives aligned with Dubai's Quality of Life Strategy, the programme reflects Dubai Culture's commitment to strengthening the cultural and creative industries, while positioning Dubai as a global centre for culture, an incubator for creativity, and a thriving hub for talent. The first phase of the programme, which runs until 11 July, features a series of interactive workshops hosted at L'ÉCOLE Middle East's campus in Dubai Design District (d3). These sessions will introduce the participating designers — Kamla Al Olama, Sara Al Khayyal, Noora Al Shamsi, Hessa Al Abdulla, Hind Janahi, and Andreea Andres — to the three core pillars of the programme: art history, jewelry-making craftsmanship, and gemology. The hands-on training enhances their design capabilities, equips them with practical craftsmanship skills, and supports them in translating their creative visions into preliminary design sketches and concepts. The second phase of the programme will take place in Paris from 1 to 5 September 2025, where the selected designers will have the opportunity to take part in L'ÉCOLE's educational programme at its Paris campus, located on the Grands Boulevards at the iconic Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau. There, they will engage in a range of immersive learning experiences and visits to partner museums, to expand their knowledge of jewelry arts in one of the world's foremost design capitals. The third and final phase will culminate in Dubai, where the participants will present their completed projects in the form of real-life designs. These final creations will reflect the level of expertise and artistic development achieved throughout their journey in the programme. Commenting on the initiative, Shaima Rashed Al Suwaidi, Chief Executive Officer of the Arts, Design & Literature Sector at Dubai Culture, said: 'Talent Atelier is a model educational platform that nurtures the creative and professional growth of talented UAE based designers. Through this initiative, we strive to inspire innovation, foster a spirit of excellence, and enable participants to play an active role in advancing the cultural and creative industries - all while supporting Dubai's emergence as a regional and global reference point for jewelry design. We are investing in individual talent, while building an environment that can feed into the wider design ecosystem that celebrates the art of jewelry-making and contributes to the long-term growth of Dubai's creative economy. The programme supports our mission to empower the next generation of designers to express their unique ideas as valuable and sustainable creative outputs.' Sophie Claudel, Director of L'ÉCOLE Middle East – School of Jewelry Arts, said: 'We are proud to launch the second edition of the Talent Atelier programme in collaboration with Dubai Culture. This initiative aims to create opportunities for the next generation of creative designers and pioneers across all art forms. We are committed to fostering global dialogue between the jewelry arts and other artistic disciplines, while promoting cultural connections that celebrate our region's creative talent. With 2025 being the UAE's Year of Community, the programme reflects the spirit of our partnership and shines a light on the incredible creative talent within our communities—those who are shaping the future of design and jewelry arts.' The Talent Atelier programme aims to broaden the horizons of the UAE's creative talents and enrich their knowledge of the various forms of jewellery arts. It symbolises the strength of the ongoing partnership between Dubai Culture and L'ÉCOLE Middle East, reflecting their shared commitment to cultivating a vibrant cultural and creative ecosystem within the UAE and beyond. The programme fosters cross-cultural collaboration and helps elevate the talents and skills of the UAE's creatives on the global artistic stage. About Dubai Culture & Arts Authority Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), under the leadership of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is committed to enriching Dubai's cultural scene based on the UAE's heritage, and is building bridges of constructive dialogue between various cultures to enhance Dubai's position as a global centre for culture, an incubator for creativity, and a thriving hub for talent. Dubai Culture is keen on reviving and preserving the emirate's historical heritage and developing the regulatory frameworks for the cultural and creative sector in line with its strategic roadmap 2020 – 2025. The Authority also seeks to empower the enablers that support talent and stimulate active public participation by investing in the various assets under its remit, including the management of five heritage sites, five museums, Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children, 17 archaeological sites and nine Dubai Public Library branches, all of which help contribute to creating an economic system that invigorates the cultural and creative industries. The Authority also offers 8 services and 26 sub-services. For more information, please visit the Authority's website About L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts Established in 2012 with the support of Van Cleef & Arpels, L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts aims to introduce the public to all aspects of jewelry culture through various activities: courses, workshops, conversations, exhibitions, research, books and podcast. Activities at L'ÉCOLE cover three main areas: the history of jewelry, the world of gemstones and the savoir-faire of jewelry-making techniques. The courses are open to everyone, with no prerequisites: complete beginners as well as enlightened amateurs, collectors and those with a curiosity for the world of jewelry. Students experiment with gestures, skills and tools, guided by their lecturers – art historians, gemologists and craftsmen. L'ÉCOLE now has four permanent addresses: in Paris, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Dubai. In line with its worldwide locations, L'ÉCOLE established its Middle Eastern campus in Dubai at d3 in April 2024. All proceeds from L'ÉCOLE Middle East's public courses and talks are donated to Dubai Cares to support youth education programs, underscoring the school's commitment to social responsibility and youth empowerment. Moreover, since its inception, L'ÉCOLE regularly travels abroad, in Europe, America, Asia and the Middle East, for talks, exhibitions or travelling course programs that can last one to three weeks. L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts therefore contributes to the promotion and visibility of jewelry culture on an international scale. For more information:
Al Bawaba
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
Talent Atelier: Second Edition Empowers UAE-Based Designers and Fosters Cross-Disciplinary Dialogue Between Jewelry and the Arts
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced the launch of the second edition of the Talent Atelier programme, organised in collaboration with L'ÉCOLE Middle East, School of Jewelry Arts, supported by Van Cleef & Arpels. The initiative aims to empower a group of six designers to deepen their understanding of jewelry artistry through a blend of academic learning and practical training under the guidance of L'ÉCOLE Middle East's lecturers and jewelry under the umbrella of the Dubai Cultural Grant, one of the Authority's key initiatives aligned with Dubai's Quality of Life Strategy, the programme reflects Dubai Culture's commitment to strengthening the cultural and creative industries, while positioning Dubai as a global centre for culture, an incubator for creativity, and a thriving hub for first phase of the programme, which runs until 11 July, features a series of interactive workshops hosted at L'ÉCOLE Middle East's campus in Dubai Design District (d3). These sessions will introduce the participating designers — Kamla Al Olama, Sara Al Khayyal, Noora Al Shamsi, Hessa Al Abdulla, Hind Janahi, and Andreea Andres — to the three core pillars of the programme: art history, jewelry-making craftsmanship, and gemology. The hands-on training enhances their design capabilities, equips them with practical craftsmanship skills, and supports them in translating their creative visions into preliminary design sketches and second phase of the programme will take place in Paris from 1 to 5 September 2025, where the selected designers will have the opportunity to take part in L'ÉCOLE's educational programme at its Paris campus, located on the Grands Boulevards at the iconic Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau. There, they will engage in a range of immersive learning experiences and visits to partner museums, to expand their knowledge of jewelry arts in one of the world's foremost design third and final phase will culminate in Dubai, where the participants will present their completed projects in the form of real-life designs. These final creations will reflect the level of expertise and artistic development achieved throughout their journey in the on the initiative, Shaima Rashed Al Suwaidi, Chief Executive Officer of the Arts, Design & Literature Sector at Dubai Culture, said: 'Talent Atelier is a model educational platform that nurtures the creative and professional growth of talented UAE based this initiative, we strive to inspire innovation, foster a spirit of excellence, and enable participants to play an active role in advancing the cultural and creative industries - all while supporting Dubai's emergence as a regional and global reference point for jewelry design. We are investing in individual talent, while building an environment that can feed into the wider design ecosystem that celebrates the art of jewelry-making and contributes to the long-term growth of Dubai's creative economy. The programme supports our mission to empower the next generation of designers to express their unique ideas as valuable and sustainable creative outputs.'Sophie Claudel, Director of L'ÉCOLE Middle East – School of Jewelry Arts, said:'We are proud to launch the second edition of the Talent Atelier programme in collaboration with Dubai Culture. This initiative aims to create opportunities for the next generation of creative designers and pioneers across all art forms. We are committed to fostering global dialogue between the jewelry arts and other artistic disciplines, while promoting cultural connections that celebrate our region's creative talent. With 2025 being the UAE's Year of Community, the programme reflects the spirit of our partnership and shines a light on the incredible creative talent within our communities—those who are shaping the future of design and jewelry arts.' The Talent Atelier programme aims to broaden the horizons of the UAE's creative talents and enrich their knowledge of the various forms of jewellery arts. It symbolises the strength of the ongoing partnership between Dubai Culture and L'ÉCOLE Middle East, reflecting their shared commitment to cultivating a vibrant cultural and creative ecosystem within the UAE and beyond. The programme fosters cross-cultural collaboration and helps elevate the talents and skills of the UAE's creatives on the global artistic stage.
The Independent
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Lorde opens up on impact of disordered eating
Lorde, the Kiwi singer-songwriter, has opened up about her struggles with disordered eating. She revealed in a BBC Radio 1 interview that her focus on weighing 'as little as possible' prevented her from creating new music in early 2023. The 28-year-old admitted during her secret Glastonbury set that she thought she might never make music again. Lorde said that her artistry returned once she overcame her preoccupation with food and exercise. Her fourth studio album, Virgin, was released on 27 June and debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart.
