Mi'kmaq-Inspired Gallery Rises on Halifax Waterfront
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The Art Newspaper reports on two recent building projects. In Halifax, Canada, a new art gallery is being built inspired by indigenous Mi’kmaq culture, aiming to be both a centrepiece of the waterfront arts district and a symbol of reconciliation. Meanwhile, in Dallas, Texas, three institutions are collaborating to transform a corner of the University of Texas at Dallas into a cultural hub.
Pianist-Designer Creates Covers for Literary Giants
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Peter Mendelsund has designed over 1,000 book covers for notable authors such as Stieg Larsson, James Joyce, Franz Kafka, and Fyodor Dostoevsky. He is also the creative director of The Atlantic magazine and a published author in both fiction and nonfiction, while being a classically trained pianist.
Shahzia Sikander's Neo-Minature Masterpieces Revealed in New Book
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The Art Newspaper has published a monograph on Shahzia Sikander, a Pakistan-born American artist known as the pioneer of the Neo-Miniature movement. The book aims to capture the breadth and ambition of her practice, focusing on painting.
SingaPop! Celebrates Singapore's Vibrant Pop Culture Heritage
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The ArtScience Museum's "SingaPop!" exhibition is a multimedia showcase celebrating Singapore's pop culture, featuring elements such as Singlish language, hawker culture, and iconic films like "Under One Roof" (1995). The National Museum of Singapore is also hosting SG60 celebrations, including the "Stories of Singapore: Building Our Heritage Brick by Brick" Lego diorama exhibit, where visitors can contribute to a record-breaking Lego mural. Meanwhile, Jewel Changi Airport's Jewel Food Trail offers a self-guided food hunt through 60 years of Singapore's food heritage, with puzzles and surprise redemptions at various F&B outlets.
Singaporean brands are celebrating their heritage while embracing innovation and progress, reaffirming their commitment to building a brighter future for the country.
Thomas Neurath, born in Brackley, Northamptonshire, was a key figure in elevating illustrated books' status. As managing director and chairman of Thames & Hudson from 1967 to 2021, he played a significant role in shaping the publisher's identity. His move to London and the company's famous logo contributed to its success. Neurath's legacy is also reflected in his work with artists' books, which have seen steady sales despite declining trade art book print runs since the 1990s.
Von Wong's Giant Thinker Confronts Plastic Pollution
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Canadian artist and activist Benjamin Von Wong has created a 6-meter-tall sculptural remix of Rodin's iconic Thinker, titled 'The Thinker’s Burden', specifically for the Plastics Treaty negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland. The artwork is located on Place des Nations in front of the European headquarters of the United Nations.
Radiohead's Thom Yorke and former bandmate Stanley Donwood are set to have their first joint museum show at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford next summer. The exhibition will feature Donwood's work on the band's album covers over the past 30 years, including the iconic cover of "OK Computer".
Korean Canadian artist Zadie Xa has been nominated for the Turner Prize 2025, while Yoo Ah-in is on trial for drug use and also nominated for Best Actor at the Directors Cut Awards. Director Jung Young-doo is nominated for Laurence Olivier Awards for his traditional Korean remake of 'Lear'. Olympic silver medalist Won Yun-jong is up for a seat on the IOC Athletes' Commission in an election. The animated short film "Magic Candies" has been nominated for an Oscar in the Best Animated Short category, competing against other notable works including Billie Eilish's "Birds of a Feather", Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us", and Sabrina Carpenter's "Manchild". Both Beyoncé and Taylor Swift have received nominations for Artist of the Year.