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The Herald Scotland
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Glasgow artist nominated for prestigious drawing prize
His work 'I want to Break Free' will go on show in the RBSA Drawing Prize Exhibition at RBSA Gallery in Birmingham B3 1SA from Friday to June 28. The entries came from artists working in all styles and media; the only restriction being that the technique used must be drawing. Mr To, whose work is admired by Patrick Stewart, is known for using gunpowder to create his pieces. I Want to Break Free by Frank To (Image: Frank To) He is believed to be the only Scottish artist nominated for the prize this year. Commenting on being short-listed for the prize, To said: 'It is a honour to be shortlisted in this national royal drawing art prize. The piece that got shortlisted into the RBSA Art Drawing Prize is a Bernese Mountain dog running. I think this piece is a testimonial of me pushing my limits in my drawing skills. 'Also to be short-listed perhaps as the only Scottish artist for the prize is humbling. "For me, it's a way to show both nationally and internationally how Scottish contemporary drawing is still well regarded. I want to contribute to this in any way possible as one of the most prolific leading draughtsmen in Scotland." Born in Falkirk in 1982, Mr To graduated from the University of Huddersfield with a degree in fine art before getting his Masters at Jordanstone Art College in Dundee. In addition to his nomination for the RBSA prize, his work has been accepted to the prestigious Royal Ulster Academy exhibition at the Ulster Museum in Belfast and the famous Royal West England Academy Annual open exhibition at the RWA in Bristol.
Newsweek
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Bruce Springsteen Speaks Out Again After Trump's 'Dried-Out Prune' Jibe
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Bruce Springsteen has spoken out against the White House again after President Donald Trump called him a "dried-out prune" on social media. Speaking in Manchester, England, the musician criticized the government for the second time during his Land of Hopes and Dreams tour, despite Trump previously biting back. Why It Matters Springsteen is an influential figure who has released 21 studio albums over the past few decades. The 75-year-old musician has previously endorsed Democratic candidates including former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden and ahead of the 2024 presidential election described Trump as the "most dangerous candidate for president" in his lifetime. Tensions between Springsteen and Trump started when the rocker denounced the administration in the opening remarks of his tour in Manchester on Wednesday night, resulting in the president lashing out in response. Bruce Springsteen performs during the first night of "The Land of Hopes and Dreams" tour on May 14, 2025, in Manchester, England. Bruce Springsteen performs during the first night of "The Land of Hopes and Dreams" tour on May 14, 2025, in Manchester, England. Photo byWhat To Know "Tonight we ask all who believe in democracy and the best of our American experiment to rise with us, raise your voice against authoritarianism and let freedom ring," Springsteen said on Wednesday. He also referenced Trump's deportations and said America was "persecuting people for using their right to free speech and voicing their dissent." He said Trump was "an unfit president" who was in charge of "a rogue government" that was "corrupt, incompetent and treasonous." In response, Trump took to his social media platform Truth Social and called Springsteen "a pushy, obnoxious JERK" and a "dried-out 'prune' of a rocker." Springsteen spoke out again after Trump's social media post, saying that events in America "are altering the very nature of our country's democracy." "In my home, they're persecuting people for their right to free speech and voicing their dissent. That's happening now," Springsteen said. "In America, the richest men are taking satisfaction in abandoning the world's poorest children to sickness and death. That's happening now. In my country, they're taking sadistic pleasure in the pain they inflict on loyal American workers." He added that authorities were "removing residents off American streets without due process" and that elected officials had "utterly failed to protect the American people from the abuses of an unfit president and a rogue government." What People Are Saying President Donald Trump on Truth Social: "Sleepy Joe didn't have a clue as to what he was doing, but Springsteen is 'dumb as a rock,' and couldn't see what was going on, or could he (which is even worse!)? This dried out 'prune' of a rocker (his skin is all atrophied!) ought to KEEP HIS MOUTH SHUT until he gets back into the Country, that's just 'standard fare.' Then we'll all see how it goes for him!" Republican California Governor candidate Steve Hilton wrote on X: "I may not have been 'born in the USA' like Bruce Springsteen, but I moved here and became an American by choice. So I'm disgusted to see him running around England criticizing our country. Maybe he should stay there!" What Happens Next Springsteen's tour is scheduled to run until July and will see him play 16 shows across six European countries.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
New Orleans inmates appear to taunt jailers in photos of hole they escaped from: 'To Easy Lol'
Photos released Friday by the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office offer a look at how officials believe 10 inmates escaped from a jail in New Orleans. The photos appear to show a large, rectangular hole leading outside the cell. The hole, which has some metal bars, is cut behind where a sink and toilet typically sit. Horizontal bars that should be in the top half of the opening appear to be missing. It was not immediately clear if the inmates created the opening or if they discovered it and planned an escape around it. The inmates appeared to have written messages around the opening in the wall, including "To Easy Lol" and "We Innocent." Other photos released by officials appear to show the toilet pulled from the wall where it had presumably been attached. Pipes that served the toilet appear to be disconnected. At an afternoon news conference, Sheriff Susan Hutson said that it was difficult for inmates to escape without outside help and that officials are investigating whether anyone aided the escapees. She later said there is indication the escapees had help from individuals inside the department. She said that defective locks on jail cells contributed to the escape. Detainees were pulling on the cells, breaking them off their tracks, she said, around 12:23 a.m., when they were able to break open a door. They escaped after 1 a.m. through the hole in the wall before exiting a door, scaling a wall and running across a major road, Hutson said. The inmates were discovered to be missing during a routine head count at 8:30 a.m. One of the men, Kendall Myles, was apprehended Friday by police in the French Quarter after a brief pursuit on foot. The remaining nine men remain on the run, and officials have said they should be considered armed and dangerous. This article was originally published on
Daily Mirror
09-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
'I bought a £5 Too Good To Go bag and was blown away when I discovered contents'
Becky managed to get her hands on a bumper bag of pasties for a really low price when she went to the West Cornish Pasty Company to pick up her Too Good To Go loot Becky's Bazaar, a Too Good To Go user, managed to bag herself a bumper haul of pasties from the West Cornish Pasty Company for just £5. The shop assistant informed Becky that they only sell one Too Good To Go bag and the rest of the items would be discarded if not taken, prompting her to take all of them that were on offer. She had a look at the variety of pasties available, including "lamb and mint, chicken, bacon and leek, traditional Cornish," and ended up with eight in total. The shop worker emphasised to Becky that the food would be thrown away if not taken, suggesting she could freeze them or give them to a neighbour if she couldn't consume all of them. Becky reassured the employee that they didn't "like throwing [food] in the bin". She revealed: "We got eight pasties in total. We got two chicken and bacon, two lamb and mint, and four Cornish pasties. "We've made sure to freeze some of them, and give some away so that nothing ends up in the bin". One commenter shared their experience working at the West Cornwall Pasty Company, writing: "I used to work at West Cornwall Pasty Company, and the pasties are so delicious. Lamb and mint, and peppered steak were always the best!" Another delighted customer said: "We've had a Too Good To Go bag from here and we really liked them, the chilli pasty was our favourite". Someone else chimed in with praise: "Yep. I love places like this. I bought a surprise bag from a doughnut shop and expected 6-8 doughnuts for £3.99 and they gave me the rest of what they had. I got 16 for £4". Giving a thumbs up to the app, a Facebook user commented: "Too Good To Go is a good little app". Why is reducing food waste important? The importance of reducing food waste stretches beyond just being mindful of our consumption - it's a battle on multiple fronts: socially, environmentally, and economically. As we toss leftovers into the bin, it's not just food we're discarding; it's all the resources like water, energy, and labour that went into making it, which are binned too. But here's the clincher - food dumped in landfills is more than just an eyesore. It degrades into methane, a greenhouse gas that packs a much heavier punch than carbon dioxide in heating up our planet. On the upside, slashing food waste can help feed mouths that might otherwise go hungry, tackling food scarcity head-on. Apps like Too Good To Go become game-changers here, forging connections between folks at home and eateries, bakeries, or supermarkets with spare eats. The result? Food that could have been wasted fills bellies instead, thanks to nifty discounts. By utilising innovative platforms such as Too Good To Go, businesses can reduce their environmental footprint, consumers can get affordable meals, and society can adopt a more collective approach to sustainable living. Apps like Too Good To Go not only assist consumers in saving money but also allow businesses to recoup some of the cost of surplus food, creating a win-win situation.
Mid East Info
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mid East Info
Hala Badri: showCACE 2025 is an Innovative Platform that Highlights the Power of Emirati Creativity
She commended the projects for their originality and tangible social benefits Dubai, UAE, May 2025: Hala Badri, Director General of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), visited the showCACE 2025 Senior Exhibition, which is being organised by the College of Arts and Creative Enterprises at Zayed University in Dubai Design District until 9 May. Her engagement underscores Dubai Culture's support for promising talent in interior design, visual arts, graphic design, and animation, sectors considered key pillars of the emirate's creative economy. Accompanied by Shaima Rashed AlSuwaidi, CEO of the Arts, Design & Literature Sector at Dubai Culture, Hala Badri explored a range of graduate projects, praising the students for showcasing their unique perspectives while also addressing real societal needs. She noted that the exhibition serves as a vibrant showcase for up-and-coming creatives, fostering a spirit of innovation and demonstrating the vital role of design and the arts in enriching quality of life. Her remarks also reaffirmed Dubai Culture's commitment to empowering Emirati creators through a supportive environment, in line with Dubai's ambition to become a global centre for culture, an incubator for creativity, and a thriving hub for talent. The exhibition showcased a wealth of innovative works. Among them was 'From, To' by Alya Alraeesi, which calls for the use of old Arabic book covers as inspiration for new designs; Maryam Obaid Keraif's 'Adama,' an exploration of how names and faces intertwine; and 'In the Meelas' by Maitha Almarzooqi, which delved into the value of Emirati family gatherings, focusing on the majlis as a space for storytelling and connection. 'Sukoon' by Roudha Fawazi Alhadhrami envisions a women-only yoga centre, where natural materials, ambient lighting, and the gentle sound of flowing water combine to heighten the sensory experience. Highlights also included Aysha Ali Bin Ghadayer's 'Beyond the Self,' a nuanced study of the soul's internal struggle between reproach and desire; Alyaza Ali Belabed's 'ELASSI,' a visionary showroom-and-boutique concept for the eponymous Emirati women's fashion label; and Fatima Hussein's 'Goodness,' which turns a reflective lens on life's maddening minutiae—from daily routines to exam pressures. Meanwhile, Khawla Ali Alraeesi's 'The Emirati Dining Table' documents the rituals of family lunches, emphasising how these moments foster connection, closeness, and a sense of belonging amid rapidly changing modern lifestyles. Mzna Mohamed Abdalla presented 'Safari Hub,' an idea for a 'Super Safari' car agency located in Aljada, Sharjah, infusing Arab motifs. Noora AlMheiri's project 'Escape Umm Al Duwais' draws on traditional Emirati folktales to create an immersive journey, while Shamsa Juma Alghaith's 'Serenity Yoga Studio' reimagines a wellness retreat in Jumeirah Bay, Dubai. Rouda Almarzooqi's 'My Athkar in a Story' transforms the practice of 'athkar' (remembrance) into an interactive educational game for children aged 7–10. The exhibition featured 'Burden of Loss' by Sara Mohammad Aljanahi, a poignant look at the impact of grief on daily life and its role in personal growth. In 'Our Beautiful Words,' student Alhanoof Alblooshi created handwritten cards using old Emirati vocabulary to help residents reconnect with their linguistic heritage. Afra Almuhairi's 'Galini' presented a refined concept for a cosmetic dentistry clinic, while Moza Khalid Almheiri's 'Dior Villa' translates the brand's signature luxury into every architectural detail. Fatima Amir Alharmoodi's 'Al Rolla Station' offered a thoughtful redesign of Sharjah's public transport maps and bus stop signage to improve the user experience. Further contributions ranged from Aisha Sultan Al Ali's 'Sugar Spark Adventure,' an educational game guiding children with diabetes through their health-management journey, to Kaltham Alawadhi's 'Beyond Sights,' an inclusive after-school activity centre for people of determination that engages the senses of touch, hearing, and smell. Lamia Albalooshi's 'From Nature' aimed to highlight the connection between nature, mathematics, and Arabic letterforms. Maryam Abdullah Almatroshi reimagined the environment of 'Topaz Car Detailing' in Dubai, while Maryam BinOmair unveiled her vision for 'CALYX Dental Clinic' in Umm Al Quwain. Salma Adnan Albannai's 'See the Music' examined the fusion of music, artisanal craft, and technology. Moaza Thani AlMuheiri's 'Luxury Supermarket' was focused on balancing opulence with sustainability. Hind Bin Masam Alfalasi's 'Al Mirqab Auction Centre' concept reimagined a venue for falcon-trading. Noora Alhammadi's 'The Rush Game' drew on the adrenaline-fuelled dynamics of the video game 'Call of Duty.' Maitha Al Hamadi's 'Revealing the UnHidden' highlighted the aesthetics of local architecture, while Halima Albalooshi's 'Visuals: Souq Naif' provided an in-depth look at Dubai's Naif Market and its ornamental motifs. Latifa Saleh Al Shafiei explored the influence of fashion on identity and personal expression, while Mahra Hussain's 'Almahra Horse Riding Booklet' serves as an engaging guide for children. Other notable works included 'Between Stillness and Chaos' by Alya Saoud Alabdooli, as well as many other projects inspired by the local social landscape.
