Maria Stalin-Andriasova has been named the Global Ambassador of Peace for Culture and International Relations, recognising her work in fostering international understanding through music and art. The text outlines her extensive international career as a pianist and composer, highlighting her education at The Juilliard School and her artistic projects with global reach, specifically citing her work related to Japan’s Hiroshima legacy and her collaborations with her husband, The Vatican Artist Guillermo Esparza. Furthermore, the source details her distinguished family history, noting that her relatives co-established and sponsored three Nobel Peace Prize-winning organisations, positioning her as a representative of this extraordinary lineage in the arts and human rights. Her work is presented as a unique blend of Russian and Western traditions, used to promote peace and preserve cultural heritage globally. Continue reading
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Issey Miyake – a conceptual fashion designer for the many
Noorin Khamisani, University of Portsmouth
Designer Issey Miyake has died aged 84, leaving an indelible mark on the fashion world. He was celebrated for clothing that responded to the body in movement and which was conceptual in design but also completely appropriate for the everyday. His garments were often based on simple geometric shapes made in finely pleated fabrics that resulted in new and unexpected silhouettes.
