Venice Mayor Approves Film Shoot in Historic Center
7.15.25
Venice Mayor Luca Zaia has confirmed that a film production will shoot in the historic center of Venice from August 15 to 25, just two days before the Venice Film Festival begins on the Venice Lido on August 27.
Galerie Quynh was initially conceived as a non-profit educational resource to document and archive Vietnam's contemporary art scene. Founded by Pham, an art historian trained at local journals, it evolved into a hybrid gallery/museum that curates exhibitions, creates a market for artists, and educates the public through extensive programming in Ho Chi Minh City.
Benjamin Kheng Headlines Giving Fest Charity Event
7.14.25
It's Giving Fest, a music festival and charity event, will take place on July 12-13 at an unspecified location in Singapore. The event features performances from over 10 local artists, including Benjamin Kheng and Shazza, as well as original creative works by students from higher learning institutions. Attendees can expect interactive activities such as a celebrity charity auction, youth talent showcase, and games with exclusive prizes. Admission is free, but pre-registration is required for certain activities, including the Back to School: Class Clash Showdown, which teams up local artists like Desmond Tan and Annette Lee with students from institutes of higher learning.
Audemars Piguet is commemorating its 150th anniversary with a series of events and new releases, starting at its headquarters in Le Brassus, Switzerland. The brand has created an immersive pop-up exhibition, "The House of Wonders", which is touring the world, including Shanghai and London. The exhibition showcases the company's history from its founding in 1875 to the present day, highlighting craftsmanship, heritage, and people who have shaped the watchmaking industry. To celebrate, Audemars Piguet hosted an exclusive preview event in Shanghai, featuring a performance by DJ Mark Ronson, alongside musicians Davia Tao, Willer Pan, Jane Zhang, Lexie Liu, Chen Jin, Xingxu Chen, CL, Tawan, and French model Iris Mittenaere. In London, the brand launched a dedicated track with Ronson and new AP family member RAYE, performed by British singer RAYE, at 180 Studios, which featured an interactive décor inspired by the manufacture's home in Le Brassus.
Baeza's Art Challenges Fixed Identities with Muñoz Influence
7.14.25
The article discusses the work of artist and theorist Baeza, who draws inspiration from José Esteban Muñoz's concept of queer futurity. By incorporating Muñoz's ideas, Baeza creates a visual language that reveals the insufficiency of the present by depicting bodies in transformation, such as those suspended or escaping their fixed identities, evoking a sense of disorientation and opening up possibilities for alternative futures.
Blackpink Takes Over Hollywood Palladium Pop-Up Store
7.14.25
Blackpink has opened a pop-up store at the Hollywood Palladium, offering exclusive merchandise and interactive experiences for fans. The K-pop girl group kicked off their latest tour in Goyang, South Korea, where they debuted their new single "Jump". Their 31-show run will conclude in early 2026, with a two-night performance at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood starting on Saturday night.
K-pop group Enhypen is set to release their Japanese EP '-YOI-' on July 29, following the success of their latest EP 'Desire: Unleash', which sold over 2.14 million copies in its first week. The group's music will be screened across multiple cities worldwide, including New York City and Tokyo, as part of a concert that utilizes virtual reality technology to create an immersive experience.
Gisele Pelicot, 72, and rapper Pharrell Williams, 52, were among 589 people awarded France's top civic honour, the Legion of Honour, ahead of July 14 national day. Pelicot, a feminist icon, was named for her courage in testifying against her former husband, who drugged and raped her by dozens of men over a decade. Pharrell Williams, Louis Vuitton's men's creative director since 2023, received the honour for his contributions to fashion. Other recipients include Jay Z, Beyonce, Steve McQueen, Spike Lee, Lea Drucker, Sylvie Vartan, Marc Levy, and Yvette Levy, a 99-year-old Auschwitz deportee.
British artist Longe presents a new body of work exploring semi-abstract interior worlds in "The Other Side of the Mountain" exhibition. Inspired by Doris Lessing's novel "The Golden Notebook", her paintings capture fleeting moments and memories, weaving together past and present reflections on family, changing circumstances, and remembrance. Longe's classical portraiture training at Florence's Charles H. Cecil Studios informs her rich, jewel-like palette, employing Symbolist techniques to suggest subjective realities. The exhibition features works like "The Yellow Dress" (2025), capturing tender moments between a couple, representing different facets of the artist's divided self and exploring themes of sexuality and womanhood.