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Louvre Closes due to Strikes
Strikes regarding planned economic reforms rage on in France forcing the closure of one of the world’s most popular museums, the Louvre. More than 60 workers on strike blocked the entrance of the infamous museum and surrounded the iconic glass pyramid located in the museums courtyard. Citizens of France have been demonstrating since President Emmanuel Macron proposed a change in the nations pension program in early December, 2019. Nationwide, the strikes have forced closures of some of the most visited museums and tourist attractions throughout France; including the Musée d’Orsay, Palais de Tokyo, Musée de Camondo, Musée Rodin, Musée d’Art Contemporian de Lyonand and the Musée Guimet. The Louvre has apologized for the inconvenience and has yet to announce any news of reopening.
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SAG Awards 2020
Sunday, Dec. 19 marked the annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards held at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. The 26th annual award show saw historic outcomes as Parasite became the first foreign language film to take home the coveted best ensemble prize. Renee Zellweger and Joanquin Phoenix received the awards top acting prizes for their roles in Judy, and Joker. Robert de Niro was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award and used his time to speak on politics and his support of unions, a topic few speakers ventured into during the award show. Leonardo DiCaprio was there to greet de Niro and present him with the award. The night was, as expected, star-studded and filled with reunions that stirred Twitter. The SAG Awards gave a glimpse of the far more popular award show, The Academy Awards, which will take place Feb. 9, 2020.
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Over 100 horses found buried under snow in Iceland
In recent weeks, Iceland has been hit with unexpectedly cold conditions prompting road closure, stranded tourists and even vehicles frozen to the ground. In December of 2019 a cyclone and snowstorm swept through the northwest of the nation catching many citizens, tourists and animals off guard. The most shocking effect the cold has caused was the death of over 100 horses that were found frozen and buried beneath several feet of snow. While attempting to warm themselves the horses would lay down, only to be buried alive. The horses all died within a three day span, which was the highest number in decades according to the Icelandic National Broadcasting Service. The Reykjavík Grapevine attributes the animals passing in part due to a lack of preparation and infrastructure.
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International Center of Photography reopens at Essex Crossing
The International Center of Photography (ICP) is set to reopen at Essex Crossing on Jan. 25 of this year following a four year transition period. With 40,000 square-feet of space for a museum and school, the ICP has planned a free “Opening Community Day” to welcome new-comers to the updated space. Visitors are welcome to roam the brand new space and experience the four maiden exhibitions. The renovations will also feature darkrooms, shooting studios, a research library, media labs a store and a café. Expect a new era of ICP designed to engage and teach visitors or all ages while helping to boost community activity and engagement. For more information on the reopening of ICP, visit their website here.
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