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Real estate
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

Living like a nobleman: The highly profitable trend of restoring historic buildings

Investors favor historic buildings for renovation in major cities, exemplified by Madrid's significant real estate investments.
#roxie-theater
Fundraising
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

San Francisco's 112-Year-Old Roxie Theater to Buy Its Building | KQED

The Roxie Theater is close to purchasing its building, ensuring its future in San Francisco.
fromsfist.com
4 days ago
Fundraising

Roxie Theater Explains How They Managed to Raise Millions to Buy Their Building

The Roxie Theater is nearing the end of a $7 million campaign to purchase their building, having raised 75% of the funds already.
Fundraising
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

San Francisco's 112-Year-Old Roxie Theater to Buy Its Building | KQED

The Roxie Theater is close to purchasing its building, ensuring its future in San Francisco.
fromsfist.com
4 days ago
Fundraising

Roxie Theater Explains How They Managed to Raise Millions to Buy Their Building

The Roxie Theater is nearing the end of a $7 million campaign to purchase their building, having raised 75% of the funds already.
more#roxie-theater
#public-art
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago
Portland

Sale of federal buildings across nation imperils U.S. public's vast art collection * Oregon ArtsWatch

The fate of the nation's public art collection is jeopardized by the Trump Administration's proposed cuts to maintenance staff.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago
Portland

Sale of federal buildings across nation imperils U.S. public's vast art collection * Oregon ArtsWatch

The fate of the nation's public art collection is jeopardized by the Trump Administration's proposed cuts to maintenance staff.
more#public-art
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

In the age of AI, we must protect human creativity as a natural resource

AI technology is threatening to overshadow and homogenize human creativity, necessitating urgent preservation of diverse human perspectives.
#gentrification
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago
Miami Marlins

Little Haiti is changing. Could a strategic plan help preserve its roots?

The Little Haiti Revitalization Trust aims to preserve the neighborhood's culture amidst gentrification through a 10-year strategic plan.
fromAustin Monitor
1 week ago
Online Community Development

Planning staff spells out steps for preservation and coordination in 78702 and beyond - Austin Monitor

City aims to plan investments in East Austin neighborhoods at risk of gentrification.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago
Miami Marlins

Little Haiti is changing. Could a strategic plan help preserve its roots?

The Little Haiti Revitalization Trust aims to preserve the neighborhood's culture amidst gentrification through a 10-year strategic plan.
fromAustin Monitor
1 week ago
Online Community Development

Planning staff spells out steps for preservation and coordination in 78702 and beyond - Austin Monitor

City aims to plan investments in East Austin neighborhoods at risk of gentrification.
more#gentrification
Intellectual property law
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

'Aloha is not for sale': Native Hawaiian group tackles cultural appropriation

Native Hawaiians seek to stop businesses from profiting off their culture through trademarking phrases and symbols.
The movement is supported by a newly formed working group to protect Native Hawaiian traditions.
NYC music
fromThe World from PRX
1 week ago

For more than a century, a synagogue known as the 'Carnegie Hall of Brooklyn' has been home to the greatest cantors in the US - The World from PRX

The Young Israel Beth El synagogue has a rich history as a center for cantorial music in the U.S. and aims to preserve this tradition.
#tourism
London
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

'Eat and flee' tourists are ruining this 'fragile' popular vacation spot, officials say - here's their latest attempt at a crackdown

Venice implements an entry fee for day-trippers to combat mass tourism and promote responsible visits.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Venice doubles its last-minute 'tourist tax' - with other cities looking to copy its approach to overtourism

Venice aims to manage overtourism by doubling its last-minute tourist fee for daytrippers.
London
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

'Eat and flee' tourists are ruining this 'fragile' popular vacation spot, officials say - here's their latest attempt at a crackdown

Venice implements an entry fee for day-trippers to combat mass tourism and promote responsible visits.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Venice doubles its last-minute 'tourist tax' - with other cities looking to copy its approach to overtourism

Venice aims to manage overtourism by doubling its last-minute tourist fee for daytrippers.
more#tourism
#historical-significance
fromMedievalists.net
2 weeks ago
History

Tudor Wall Paintings Uncovered in Northern England Lodge - Medievalists.net

Rare 16th-century wall paintings with national significance uncovered at The Ashes Tudor hunting lodge, now legally protected for preservation.
fromConsequence
4 months ago
Film

Library of Congress adds Beverly Hills Cop, Dirty Dancing, The Social Network and more to National Film Registry

The National Film Registry has added 25 new culturally significant films for preservation, highlighting diversity in filmmaking from 1895 to 2010.
fromMedievalists.net
2 weeks ago
History

Tudor Wall Paintings Uncovered in Northern England Lodge - Medievalists.net

Rare 16th-century wall paintings with national significance uncovered at The Ashes Tudor hunting lodge, now legally protected for preservation.
fromConsequence
4 months ago
Film

Library of Congress adds Beverly Hills Cop, Dirty Dancing, The Social Network and more to National Film Registry

The National Film Registry has added 25 new culturally significant films for preservation, highlighting diversity in filmmaking from 1895 to 2010.
more#historical-significance
#architecture
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago
Renovation

Tanatap Heritage Garden / RAD+ar (Research Artistic Design + architecture)

The Tanatap Heritage Garden project highlights the importance of adaptive reuse in preserving architectural heritage and fostering environmental sustainability.
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago
Renovation

Kazuyo Sejima Reimagines a Young Couple's Century-Old Kyoto Home

Preserving traditional crafts and building sustainably is essential for community harmony and continuity.
fromArchDaily
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Living Room of Dawu Village / Not A Studio

The renovation of Living Room of Dawu Village creatively integrates the historical banyan tree into a modern communal space, fostering social interaction.
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago
Renovation

Tanatap Heritage Garden / RAD+ar (Research Artistic Design + architecture)

The Tanatap Heritage Garden project highlights the importance of adaptive reuse in preserving architectural heritage and fostering environmental sustainability.
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago
Renovation

Kazuyo Sejima Reimagines a Young Couple's Century-Old Kyoto Home

Preserving traditional crafts and building sustainably is essential for community harmony and continuity.
fromArchDaily
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Living Room of Dawu Village / Not A Studio

The renovation of Living Room of Dawu Village creatively integrates the historical banyan tree into a modern communal space, fostering social interaction.
more#architecture
Environment
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

Mining the Past, Threatening the Future

The Hualapai Tribe won a temporary restraining order to block lithium drilling that threatened their sacred site, Ha'Kamwe'.
#indigenous-peoples
Java
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Artisans in Japan Uphold the Indigenous Ainu Culture

The Ainu culture is deeply connected to nature, particularly the Yezo sika deer, which holds spiritual significance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
UK news

US tourist arrested for landing on forbidden Indian tribal island

A US tourist was arrested for trying to visit the isolated Sentinelese tribe on North Sentinel Island by sneaking onto the restricted territory.
Java
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Artisans in Japan Uphold the Indigenous Ainu Culture

The Ainu culture is deeply connected to nature, particularly the Yezo sika deer, which holds spiritual significance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
UK news

US tourist arrested for landing on forbidden Indian tribal island

A US tourist was arrested for trying to visit the isolated Sentinelese tribe on North Sentinel Island by sneaking onto the restricted territory.
more#indigenous-peoples
Fashion & style
fromstupidDOPE
4 weeks ago

Levi's and Denim Tears Deliver Season 4 Inspired by New Orleans Heritage | stupidDOPE

Levi's collaborates with Denim Tears to celebrate New Orleans' rich cultural history and the Mardi Gras Indian tradition.
fromMatador Network
4 weeks ago
Travel

Bali Just Made 'Naughty' Tourist Behavior Like Cursing Illegal

New regulations in Bali are aimed at protecting cultural and environmental integrity by strictly enforcing rules for tourists.
Fashion & style
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

These Palestinian-led brands are preserving a disappearing art form

Abir Barakat combines her marketing expertise with a passion for Palestinian tatreez to preserve and promote this cultural heritage.
#family-heritage
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
SF real estate

Massive high desert ranch larger than the city of Denver up for sale - for the first time in more than 45 years

Atarque Ranch has been listed for sale at $68.5 million after more than 45 years under one family's ownership.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Why Allison Janae Hamilton Turned Her Studio Into a Family Archive

Artist Allison Janae Hamilton's creative work is deeply informed by her extensive family collection of photographs and ancestral records.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Renovation

A Beach House in the Philippines, Unlike Anything Else on the Islands

The de Vera family faces challenging decisions about their historic beach house amid encroaching developments and family disagreements.
Restoration efforts highlight the dilemma of preserving familial heritage in the face of modern pressures.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
SF real estate

Massive high desert ranch larger than the city of Denver up for sale - for the first time in more than 45 years

Atarque Ranch has been listed for sale at $68.5 million after more than 45 years under one family's ownership.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Why Allison Janae Hamilton Turned Her Studio Into a Family Archive

Artist Allison Janae Hamilton's creative work is deeply informed by her extensive family collection of photographs and ancestral records.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Renovation

A Beach House in the Philippines, Unlike Anything Else on the Islands

The de Vera family faces challenging decisions about their historic beach house amid encroaching developments and family disagreements.
Restoration efforts highlight the dilemma of preserving familial heritage in the face of modern pressures.
more#family-heritage
Video games
fromPolygon
1 month ago

Season: A Letter to the Future is way more intense than your typical vacation bike ride

Memory shapes our understanding and experience of the world, as explored through the game's narrative and themes.
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago
NYC politics

Good Morning, News: Portland Leaders (Once Again) Weigh PCEF as Budget Crisis Fix, Trump Admin Declares War on Bike Lanes, and Everyone's Mad at Chuck Schumer (Except Republicans)

Local journalism and arts coverage are crucial for community engagement and cultural appreciation.
Silicon Valley food
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

One of California's most historic streets could disappear forever

China Alley's future is uncertain but holds potential for revitalization as a significant landmark.
#archiving
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

How Do You Preserve a Vanishing Music Scene?

Even with modern documentation, preserving history is a continual battle against fading memories and disappearing materials.
Roger Miret's collection serves as an essential archive of Agnostic Front's chaotic early years and the vibrant NYC hardcore scene.
fromGameSpot
2 months ago
Video games

Video Game History Foundation's Massive Digital Library Is Now Open To The Public

The Video Game History Foundation has launched a digital library containing over 30,000 files related to video game history.
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

How Do You Preserve a Vanishing Music Scene?

Even with modern documentation, preserving history is a continual battle against fading memories and disappearing materials.
Roger Miret's collection serves as an essential archive of Agnostic Front's chaotic early years and the vibrant NYC hardcore scene.
fromGameSpot
2 months ago
Video games

Video Game History Foundation's Massive Digital Library Is Now Open To The Public

The Video Game History Foundation has launched a digital library containing over 30,000 files related to video game history.
more#archiving
#tibet
NYC music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Michael Stipe, Orville Peck, Patti Smith, and More Perform at 2025 Tibet House Benefit Concert: Photos + Recap

The Tibet House Benefit Concert uniquely combines music and activism to support Tibetan culture and address global issues.
The event exemplifies how art can foster unity and resilience amidst geopolitical challenges.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

The Dalai Lama Shares Thoughts on China and the Future in a New Book

The Dalai Lama's new book provides a detailed account of his political engagements with China and his hopes for Tibet's future.
NYC music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Michael Stipe, Orville Peck, Patti Smith, and More Perform at 2025 Tibet House Benefit Concert: Photos + Recap

The Tibet House Benefit Concert uniquely combines music and activism to support Tibetan culture and address global issues.
The event exemplifies how art can foster unity and resilience amidst geopolitical challenges.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

The Dalai Lama Shares Thoughts on China and the Future in a New Book

The Dalai Lama's new book provides a detailed account of his political engagements with China and his hopes for Tibet's future.
more#tibet
#art
Graphic design
fromItsnicethat
2 months ago

Kyra Thompson uses design as "a tool for visibility and empowerment"

Kyra N. Thompson utilizes her cultural roots to inform her multidisciplinary art, emphasizing storytelling and representation of historically overlooked voices.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago
Berlin

How Odesa's artworks were rescued and sent to Berlin DW 01/22/2025

Odesa's cultural heritage faces threats due to the war; a collaborative effort aims to protect and exhibit Ukrainian artworks in Germany.
Graphic design
fromItsnicethat
2 months ago

Kyra Thompson uses design as "a tool for visibility and empowerment"

Kyra N. Thompson utilizes her cultural roots to inform her multidisciplinary art, emphasizing storytelling and representation of historically overlooked voices.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago
Berlin

How Odesa's artworks were rescued and sent to Berlin DW 01/22/2025

Odesa's cultural heritage faces threats due to the war; a collaborative effort aims to protect and exhibit Ukrainian artworks in Germany.
more#art
Digital life
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Independent Heritage Documentation: How Digital Tools and Photogrammetry Are Reshaping Preservation Efforts

Technology is essential for heritage conservation and documentation.
Photogrammetry has modernized how we document and reconstruct historical sites.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Column: Cruising into the mainstream with a lowrider professor

Denise Sandoval is a leading scholar in lowrider culture, renowned for her contributions and approaches in academia and community engagement.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

The lost hidden gem' pub in Greenwich where its legacy lives on in its sign

The Royal George pub was a beloved community hub, ultimately transformed into flats due to economic decline.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Ng Shing Gung Museum displays the rich Chinese American history of San Jose

The Ng Shing Gung Museum preserves and educates about Chinese-American history from the 1850s to present day.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Clinton Bailey, American-Israeli Who Preserved Bedouin Culture, Dies at 88

Clinton Bailey dedicated his life to preserving Bedouin culture through extensive documentation of their oral traditions.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Alim Qasimov: The voice of mugham tradition

Alim Qasimov is preserving and redefining mugham music, blending ancient traditions with contemporary relevance.
fromTravel + Leisure
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

This Watchlist Spotlights Most 'At Risk' Monuments in the World - and It Includes These Iconic U.S. Landmarks

World heritage sites globally are increasingly threatened by natural disasters, conflicts, and overtourism, as highlighted by the World Monuments Fund's latest report.
fromChristianity Today
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

How NYC Churches Guard Endangered Languages - Christianity Today

New York City is a sanctuary for endangered languages and diverse cultures, particularly among Christian communities.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

Political Whiplash in the American Southwest

Bears Ears national monument was created to protect significant cultural sites of Native Americans amid historical looting and environmental threats.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Far from the front lines, Ukrainians fight a war to preserve their culture

Ukrainians in Transcarpathia actively work to preserve their cultural heritage amid the ongoing conflict with Russia, fighting for dignity and history.
fromTravel + Leisure
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

New Jersey's Black Heritage Trail Explores Negro League Baseball, the Underground Railroad, and More

Hinchliffe Stadium's renovation and its role in New Jersey's Black Heritage Trail marks a significant step in preserving African American history.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Let's all go to Gullah Gullah Island!': the groundbreaking TV show that affirmed Black kids

Gullah Gullah Island showcased Gullah Geechee culture, promoting tolerance and cultural preservation, and positively influencing children who grew up watching the series.
fromFast Company
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Hurricane Helene survivors are protecting family heirlooms and mementos with help from the Smithsonian

Hurricane Helene caused significant physical and emotional damage in North Carolina, highlighting the need for cultural preservation post-disaster.
fromShopify
4 months ago
E-Commerce

How Eighth Generation's Shared Ownership Model is Redefining Native American Commerce (2024) - Shopify

Eighth Generation exemplifies a successful business model that merges tribal ownership with artistic collaboration, preserving Native American culture.
Writing
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

What happens when the internet disappears?

Many valuable websites and articles are disappearing, affecting cultural research and continuity.
A Pew Research study highlights that 38% of web pages from 2013 are no longer accessible.
from48 hills
4 months ago
Writing

New SF arts collective 465 introduces itself - 48 hills

Bay Area artists face ongoing challenges, but the 465 Collective aims to unite and foster community through art and collaboration.
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