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🌐 Global NewsAll 9 van Eyck Portraits Unite for First Time in London
The National Gallery in London is bringing together all nine surviving portraits by Jan van Eyck, the father of oil painting, for the first time in history. These masterpieces from the 1430s revolutionized art by making human faces look truly lifelike.
🌐 Global NewsTorres Strait Workers' 1936 Strike Celebrated 90 Years On
Ninety years ago, Torres Strait Islander pearl divers staged Australia's first Indigenous maritime strike, standing together to end racist restrictions and win their freedom. This week, their courage is being celebrated with cultural exhibitions, seminars, and a visit from the Governor-General.