When a banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $120,000 in 2019, social media uproar and an age-old debate about the meaning of art ensued, but artist Maurizio Cattelan’s viral creation, titled “Comedian,” has proven a sound investment for one collector: One of the artwork’s three “editions” smashed estimates to sell for $6.24 million.
In a heartfelt celebration, the poetry collection “Withered Cedars” has been unveiled in Mazar-e-Sharif, Balkh province, despite the absence of its author, Hejran Yosufi.
Officials from the ministry awarded cash prizes and certificates of appreciation to a number of artists and cultural figures whose works won in various categories, including literature, culture, journalism, theater, film, fine arts, and television, at the annual artistic and cultural festival.
Several cultural activists who spoke to Salam Watandar, highlight that compared to the past, there is significantly less interest and activity in these artistic forms.
LASHKARGAH CITY (SW) – Residents and cultural experts in Helmand province voice concern about the “Bibi Jan” fortress in the Khanashin district, which is facing the threat of destruction.
KABUL (SW) – As Eid al-Adha approaches, several young people in Kabul city express their excitement to celebrate the occasion in the best possible way alongside friends and family.
HERAT CITY (SW) – A two-day book exhibition under the banner “Book, Kind Friend” has been inaugurated by a young woman in Herat city, on the occasion of Mother’s Day.
KABUL (SW) – A unique book exhibition to promote trend of reading among the youth has commenced in Ghor, Ghazni, Panjshir and Balkh provinces to commemorate the book week.
HERAT CITY (SW) – In Herat province, Western Afghanistan, businesspersons and calligraphers voice dissatisfaction with the sluggish state of the market for the traditional industry of engraving and calligraphy on tiles.
KABUL (SW) – The second round of the “National Top Services” exhibition opened in DarulAman Palace in Kabul on Thursday.
KABUL (SW) – The Afghanistan Women Journalist Association has shared findings of their survey about the state of affairs faced by the females in this
MAZAR-E-SHARIF (SW) – The Nine-Domed Mosque in Balkh, which was known as the “Fire Temple of Nobahar” in the past, is now facing the danger of
