Regisseur Liesbeth Coltof vindt in haar enscenering van Bertolt Brechts anti-oorlogsstuk ‘Moeder Courage’, vooral na de pauze, een knappe balans tussen emotie en systeemkritiek.

Zaterdag gaan Australiërs naar de stembus voor parlementsverkiezingen. Met Donald Trump in het Witte Huis en een ontketende handelsoorlog, is het land op zoek naar een nieuwe balans tussen de grootmachten China en de Verenigde Staten.

Wie iets bestelt, moet dat betalen. Simpel. Maar de consument die op afbetaling koopt, moet óók weten dat wanbetaling extra geld kost. En daar schiet betaaldienstverlener Klarna tekort, oordeelde de Utrechtse rechtbank deze week.

Overal gebalde vuisten en straten die rood kleuren: sinds 1890 gaan wereldwijd duizenden mensen op 1 mei de straat op. In sommige landen is de Dag van de Arbeid nog steeds een feestelijke aangelegenheid, maar vaker staat de dag in het teken van protest en verzet.

Druzen rond de Syrische hoofdstad Damascus werden aangevallen door soennitische milities. Israël voerde bombardementen uit, naar eigen zeggen om de druzen te beschermen.

Natuurlijk kijken jongere generaties anders naar economische problemen, schrijft Barbara Baarsma. Zij profiteren niet meer van economische meewind.

Een 14-jarige jongen uit Papendrecht is donderdagmiddag zo ernstig mishandeld door een leeftijdsgenoot dat hij gereanimeerd moest worden. Dat was aan de Molenweg tussen Alblasserdam en Nieuw-Lekkerland. De tieners zouden bekenden van elkaar zijn.

Een 14-jarige jongen uit Papendrecht is donderdagmiddag zo ernstig mishandeld door een leeftijdsgenoot, dat hij gereanimeerd moest worden. Dat gebeurde aan de Molenweg tussen Alblasserdam en Nieuw-Lekkerland. De tieners zouden bekenden van elkaar zijn.

Nog twee wedstrijden en dan zit het erop voor Peter Houtman. 27 jaar lang was hij stadionspeaker van Feyenoord, maar hij moet na dit seizoen noodgedwongen stoppen vanwege Alzheimer. Richting het afscheid van Houtman startte supportersvereniging FSV De Feijenoorder een crowdfunding, die al 10 duizend euro heeft opgeleverd.

Een overwinning op Jong PSV vrijdagavond, en Excelsior keert na één seizoen afwezigheid weer terug in de eredivisie. Van een aanstaande promotie wil men in Kralingen nog niets weten, al is er volop vertrouwen in een achtste overwinning op rij in de eerste divisie.

Een overwinning op Jong PSV vrijdagavond, en Excelsior keert na één seizoen afwezigheid weer terug in de eredivisie. Van een aanstaande promotie wil men in Kralingen nog niets weten, al is er volop vertrouwen in een achtste overwinning op rij in de eerste divisie.

Het mag dan de mooiste dag van je leven zijn: voor een bruiloft moet je vaak diep in de buidel tasten. Toch kunnen de prijzen flink verschillen door de locatie en de dag van je trouwerij, blijkt uit cijfers van trouwsite The perfect wedding. Ook verschillen de kosten per gemeente. Zo ben je bijvoorbeeld in Maassluis goedkoper uit dan in Rotterdam.

Whale vocalizations, or “whale songs,” have long fascinated biologists and nature lovers alike, but while it’s been theorized that the hauntingly beautiful “music” some whales produce aids in sexual selection, there hasn’t been a clear consensus as to its purpose. Well, all of that just changed, as marine biologists have revealed that whale songs are the whale equivalent of online hate speech. 

Well, there’s one less mystery of the sea! 

The Center for Whale Research just published the largest study to date on whale songs, and the researchers confidently concluded that whales use their unique vocalizations, which can travel up to 10,000 miles throughout the ocean, in a similar way that humans use the internet to spread hateful rhetoric without much risk of consequences. The authors of the study wrote that “just as humans use the anonymity and reach of the internet to broadcast their hateful views of other races, genders, or sexualities, whales use their vocalizations to do the same. Based on the character of their tone and pitch, we have isolated distinct whales songs that are racist against sperm whales, call for the death of all baleen whales, and even some that seem to be suggesting that all squids are gay. These whale songs have evolved over millions of years to travel as far as possible while being very difficult to trace back to their original source, ensuring that the whales spreading their hate throughout the ocean are mostly insulated from any negative repercussions of their bigoted ideologies.”

The parallels between whale songs and human online hate speech don’t stop there. Many of these hateful whale songs appear to be designed to appear as if the whale is only joking, likely to give the whales singing them plausible deniability if the songs are traced back to them. In the most open, frequently traveled parts of the ocean, which the researchers equate to “sort of the Facebook/Instagram/TikTok areas of the ocean,” these types of more vague, unserious hate-songs are more common. But in the deeper, more out-of-the-way areas of the ocean, which the researchers classify as “the sort of Breitbart/Truth Social/4Chan parts of the ocean,” whale songs that are more explicitly racist and less ambiguous become much more prevalent. 

Wow. We always knew whales were highly intelligent creatures, but the way their behavior mirrors humans’ is truly remarkable.  

So, how do you feel about this? Do you think less of whales now that it’s been revealed that their beautiful singing is just basically racist bathroom graffiti, or are you impressed by the parallels between whales and humanity? The ocean is filled with mysteries, but this was one of the big ones, so either way, it’s awesome that scientists got to the bottom of it. Bravo, science, for yet another fascinating discovery!

If you’re always searching for an environmentally friendly option to replace toxic or otherwise harmful products, this is going to be right up your alley: Tampax has introduced a tampon made out of old spiderwebs. 

Yes please! Anything to help the earth! 

Tampax said in a press release, “We are proud to introduce Tampax Web tampons. We at Tampax wanted to offer our customers a fully biodegradable tampon option crafted from sustainable materials so women didn’t have to choose between the all-day confidence that a Tampax tampon provides and respecting the environment. Yes, our normal cotton tampons are also biodegradable, but by using old spiderwebs that the spiders no longer need and removing most of the dead bugs and stuff, we are recycling insect waste into a product that helps support women’s active lifestyles.”

While Tampax won’t divulge their proprietary methods for harvesting the old spiderwebs, they did explain that the process involves, “Checking really good that any spiders aren’t still using them,” and, “Gathering up the old webs on a stick sort of like spinning cotton candy onto a cotton candy cone.” They also claim that, “While old spiderwebs don’t offer much absorbency, they do look very similar to a standard cotton tampon, outside of being way bigger/floppier.”

Cool! Even if you don’t use these, like, every time you have your period, it’s still good to have a green option.

As companies face an “anti-woke” backlash, it’s good to see that some brands are still trying to do the right thing by introducing innovative new products with a conscience. It’s going to be interesting to keep an eye on this space and see what other women’s hygiene companies step up and follow Tampax’s lead, whether by using old spiderwebs or some other sustainable material, such as quinoa. Finally, some good news for the planet!

Nederland doorloopt het proces om langeafstandswapens aan te schaffen. Hiermee draagt Nederland bij aan de versterking die de NAVO vraagt. Om de wapens op de juiste wijze in te zetten, is vandaag het Joint Target Support Centre (JTSC) opgericht.

Een groepje bedrijven heeft aangekondigd dat ze luxe accessoires gaan maken van T-rex-leer. Maar voordat je al droomt van een handtas gemaakt van een ‘echte’ dinosaurushuid: paleontologen schieten het idee compleet aan flarden.

Het klinkt natuurlijk ook bijna te mooi om waar te zijn. Een Amerikaanse creatieve firma en twee biotechbedrijven beweren dat ze in het lab een milieuvriendelijk alternatief voor gewoon leer kunnen maken, gebaseerd op collageen van de T-rex (een soort eiwit dat in de huid zit). Maar volgens dinosaurusexperts die met de website Live Science spraken, slaat dit nergens op.

Want hier wringt de schoen: om écht T-rex leer te maken heb je DNA nodig van deze oeroude roofdieren. En laat dat nou net totaal onmogelijk zijn. DNA vergaat namelijk relatief snel zodra een dier dood is. Het oudste DNA dat wetenschappers ooit hebben gevonden is 'maar' twee miljoen jaar oud. Terwijl de laatste T-rex 66 miljoen jaar geleden rondliep.

We weten niet hoe T-rex huid eruit zag

En alsof dat nog niet genoeg is: we weten niet eens precies hoe T-rex huid eruit zag. Er zijn maar een paar fossiele huidafdrukken gevonden, en die vertellen ons weinig over hoe de huid er vanbinnen uitzag. De kleine beetjes collageen die onderzoekers in dinosaurusbotten hebben gevonden, zijn ook nog eens zo algemeen dat ze net zo goed van een kip kunnen zijn.

De wetenschappers zijn overigens niet tegen het idee van labgekweekt leer op zich. Het is natuurlijk hartstikke mooi als we leer kunnen maken zonder dat er dieren voor nodig zijn. Maar waarom dan deze marketingtruc? Volgens hen kunnen de bedrijven beter focussen op het namaken van koeienleer of krokodillenhuid.

Bron: Live Science

RIJSWIJK(ANP) - In Rijswijk (Zuid-Holland) heeft donderdag een schietpartij plaatsgevonden, laat de politie weten. Volgens lokale media is daarbij iemand zwaargewond geraakt. Maar de woordvoerster van de politie kan dat niet bevestigen.

Het incident zou hebben plaatsgevonden aan de Van Vredenburchweg. Er is een zoektocht gestart naar de verdachte van de schietpartij, zegt de politiewoordvoerster.

Every month, we share opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. Make sure you never miss out by joining our monthly Opportunities Newsletter.

The Hopper PrizeFeatured
The Hopper Prize is accepting submissions for $3,500 and $1,000 artist grants. They will be providing six grants totaling $11,000 USD. Two artists will each receive $3,500, and four artists will each receive $1,000. All media are eligible, with additional exposure available via a 30-artist shortlist, online journal, and Instagram posts currently reaching over 150,000 people.
Deadline: May 13, 2025.

Tulsa Artist FellowshipFeatured
Tulsa Artist Fellowship is a place-based, durational award that aims to support visionary arts practitioners. Realizing George Kaiser Family Foundation’s vision grounded in social change, Tulsa Artist Fellowship is committed to fostering an environment where a visionary community of artists and arts workers have the opportunity to thrive.

For the 2026-2028 term, awardees will each receive a total stipend of $150,000 paid over three-years for awarded project deliverables and general artistic practice costs, along with a $12,000 yearly housing stipend, $1,200 yearly health and wellness stipend, $1,200 yearly studio assistant stipend, $1,500 one-time studio move-in stipend, fully-subsidized studio spaces, and access to shared art-making facilities, and more.
Deadline: May 29, 2025.

2026 Creative Promise Prize in FashionFeatured
The Vilcek Foundation will award six $50,000 prizes to young immigrants working in fashion curation, material innovation, makeup, hair, writing, curation, styling, design, and photography. Read more on Colossal.
Deadline: June 9, 2025.

 

Open Calls

All About Photo Magazine Open Call (International)
For its 48th issue, AAP Magazine is accepting submissions of portfolios or bodies of work around the theme of portraits. Winners receive $1,000 cash, their work published in the magazine, and press coverage. There is a $35 entry fee.
Deadline: April 15, 2025.

Timeless Bodies Open Call (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin)
Timeless Bodies is a juried exhibition at Oliva Gallery in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood dedicated to ceramic interpretations of the human form. The show invites works that explore the body as vessel, symbol, and story through realism, abstraction, and sculptural construction.
Deadline: May 22, 2025.

Denver Public Art Open Call (International)
Artists interested in creating a new project in Verbena Park in Denver are invited to apply. Proposals should reflect the area’s family-friendly culture, along with its international history and conversations about equity, access, and inclusion. Shade and seating are strongly encouraged. There’s a $54,000 budget.
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. PST on May 12, 2025.

Artadia Awards (San Francisco Bay area)
Artists receive unrestricted funds of $15,000, and honoraria will also be provided to finalists.
Deadline: June 1, 2025.

16th Epson International Pano Awards (International)
This panoramic photography contest is open for entries and offering more than $50,000 in cash and prizes. There is an $18 entry fee.
Deadline: July 21, 2025.

 

Grants

Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant (U.S.)
This annual program supports writing about contemporary art and aims to ensure critical writing remains a valued way to engage with visual art. Open to art historians, artists, critics, curators, journalists, and writers, this grant offers between $15,000 to $50,000 in support.
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. ET on May 7, 2025.

Jonathan and Barbara Silver Foundation 2025 Grant for Sculpture (U.S.)
This $20,000 grant will be awarded to a sculptor who demonstrates an exceptional commitment to the medium and an imaginative engagement with its materials and histories. It is designed to support a new body of work.
Deadline: May 31, 2025.

The Adolf and Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant (International)
This program provides one-time financial assistance to qualified painters, printmakers, and sculptors whose needs resulted from an unforeseen catastrophic incident and who lack the resources to meet that situation. Awardees typically receive $5,000, up to $15,000.
Deadline: Rolling.

Adobe Creative Residency Community Fund (Ukraine)
This fund commissions visual artists to create company projects on a rolling basis. Awardees will receive between $500 and $5,000.
Deadline: Rolling.

Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant (International)
The foundation welcomes applications from painters, sculptors, and artists working on paper, including printmakers. Grants are intended for one year and range up to $50,000. The artist’s circumstances determine the size of the grant, and professional exhibition history will be considered.
Deadline: Rolling.

 

Residencies, Fellowships, & More

Banff Centre Aknumustiǂis: Ecological Engagement Through the Seasons (International)
This five-week hybrid residency is for 12 Indigenous artists focusing on land-based themes, environmental sustainability, Indigenous narratives, and natural materials. The program includes self-directed studio time, workshops, presentations, and more. There is a $35 application fee.
Deadline: May 7, 2025.

Martin House Creative Residency (U.S.)
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House is the site of this two- to four-week residency that offers two tracks: the artist program supports the development of a new work, while the researcher program is geared toward projects that will result in published writing. Residents deliver a public program and are offered a $5,000 stipend and up to $1,000 in travel expenses.
Deadline: May 9, 2025.

LA FABRIQUE DES ARTS (International)
This program is open to applicants working in visual arts, arts and crafts, dance, music, design, cinema, and literature. Residencies last between three and ten months and are held in Romainville, Greater Paris (Seine-Saint-Denis).
Deadline: May 11, 2025.

2025 Thirdspace: Emerging Artist Summer Intensive Program (International)
This month-long residency at OCAD University brings together interdisciplinary emerging artists to develop a new body of work with mentorship from artist Van Maltese. There is a $4,600 CAD program fee.
Deadline: May 13, 2025.

Josephine Sculpture Park’s Artist-in-Residence (International)
Two artists will receive 10-week residencies to create a new large-scale, outdoor work. Stipends include $1,000 for a site visit, $2,000 per week for the residency, $500 per week for lodging, and up to $2,500 for materials. Residents also receive studio space, mentorship, and an exhibition.
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. MT on May 14, 2025.

The Studios of Key West Residencies (International)
Approximately 40 visual artists, writers, composers, musicians, media artists, performers, and interdisciplinary artists are accepted each year for these month-long residencies. Chosen applicants receive lodging.
Deadline: May 15, 2025.

Sawtooth 2025-2026 Artist-in-Residence Programs (U.S.)
Applications are open for year-long residencies in ceramics, printmaking, and woodworking at Sawtooth’s Winston-Salem location. Residents are offered studio space, access to the facilities, and funding opportunities.
Deadline: May 15, 2025.

Exploratorium’s Artist-in-Residence Program (International)
Having supported hundreds of artists and performers since 1974, the Exploratorium’s AIR program is hosting its first-ever open call. Residents receive a $15,000 annual stipend, travel support, project management, and financial support for residency projects.
Deadline: May 30, 2025.

Eliza Moore Fellowship for Artistic Excellence (International)
This annual award offers one early-career artist developing new works addressing plants, gardens, or landscapes $10,000 and a two- to five-week stay at Oak Spring. Visual artists, writers, dancers, and musicians are eligible.
Deadline: May 31, 2025.

The Farm Margaret River Residency (International)
This five- to eight-week residency is geared toward site-responsive projects and engagement with the land. Residents receive a $7,500 stipend, studio space, accommodations, and travel assistance.
Deadline: 5 p.m. AWST on June 2, 2025.

Headlands Center for the Art Artist-in-Residence (International)
Residencies of four to ten weeks include studio space, chef-prepared meals, housing, travel, and living expenses. Artists selected for this program are at all career stages and work in all media, including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, film, video, new media, installation, fiction and nonfiction writing, poetry, dance, music, interdisciplinary, social practice, arts professions, and architecture. There is a $45 application fee.
Deadline: June 2, 2025.

Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture (U.S.)
Artists, ecological scientists, and scholars wanting to explore connections to nature, land conservation, historic preservation, agriculture, and community building are invited to apply for this program. Studio space, accommodations, a $200 per week stipend, and more are provided.
Deadline: 5 p.m. PST on June 20, 2025.

Prairie Ronde Artist Residency (International)
These five- to six-week residencies offer a $2,000 stipend, $500 travel grant, and housing to artists interested in interacting with the former Lee Paper Company mill in Vicksburg, Michigan. There is a $25 application fee.
Deadline: June 15, 2025.

Stove Works Residency (International)
This program invites eight residents for one to three months. Six studios are designed for artists who require significant space in their practice, while the other two are for writers, curators, and academics. There is a $30 application fee.
Deadline: June 15, 2025.

The Kyoto Retreat (International)
Artists, curators, and writers are eligible for this four-week retreat in Kyoto for research, exploration, and inspiration. Chosen applicants receive a round-trip flight, a private bedroom, and $800 to supplement meals and local transportation.
Deadline: July 15, 2025.

If you’d like to list an opportunity, please contact opps@colossal.art.

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