French artist Jullien is showcasing his first solo exhibition in China, featuring over 80 new paintings created during his stay in Tokyo, alongside sculptures and objects. The immersive experience includes a large-scale installation, inviting visitors on a narrative journey based on Jullien's memories and experiences, retold fictitiously to make it relatable to a broader audience.
Kimsooja, born in Daegu in 1957, is a Korean artist known for her innovative use of traditional cloth bundles, called bottari, which she reimagines as symbolic carriers of memory, identity, and migration in her conceptual and performance-based art.
Latinx Artists Shine at Ballroom Marfa's Los Encuentros
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Los Encuentros, a new exhibition at Ballroom Marfa, features five newly-commissioned works by artists dedicated to Latinx culture and community collaboration. The show explores societal truths through visual languages combining painting, sculpture, and installation. Guest curator Maggie Adler, with over 30 exhibitions under her belt, aims to foster inclusivity in arts institutions. Her collaborations with artists like Gabriel Dawe, Mark Dion, Jean Shin, and Sandy Rodriguez have focused on welcoming diverse community members into art spaces.
Oconomowoc's Historic Theater Revival Takes Center Stage
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Community groups in Oconomowoc are discussing plans to restore a theater at the local apartments, which has been unused for years. Students from the school's past have written their names, dates, and show titles they were involved in on the stage, dating back to the 1990s. The theater is currently being viewed by locals, with its original backstage area featuring handwritten notes from students who performed there decades ago.
The Sydney Morning Herald is featuring a remarkable feat of live storytelling by Cameron Woodhead about Olympics, boxing and justice, which will be performed at Arts Centre Melbourne until July 12. The production showcases the story of Rhoda Roberts, a proud Widjabul Wia-bal woman who takes to the stage to share her family's history through dance.
Chanel celebrated its 110th anniversary with a spectacular haute couture show at the Grand Palais in Paris, marking a new era under designer Matthieu Blazy. The collection, titled "CHANEL GOES COUNTRY," featured intricate details and techniques that blended classic codes with modern flair. Models strutted down the runway in creations adorned with gold-sprayed wheat ears, boucle tweeds, and lamé fabrics, showcasing the brand's signature craftsmanship. The show was attended by A-list guests including Penelope Cruz, Keira Knightley, and Naomi Campbell, who praised Blazy for his innovative approach while staying true to Chanel's heritage.
Šary Vary festival will screen the KVIFF Grand Prix winner at Prague's Kino Světozor from July 14 to 20, featuring a mix of international hits and new Czech talent at top arthouse cinemas in Prague and an open-air venue in Brno.
Aidan Meller, a specialist in modern and contemporary art, created the humanoid robot Ai-Da with artificial intelligence specialists at Oxford and Birmingham universities in 2019. The robot aims to inspire viewers to think about AI's positive use while acknowledging its risks and limitations. Ai-Da believes its artwork is unique and creative, sparking conversation about whether machine-made pieces can be considered art.
The iconic Birkin bag, named after actress Jane Birkin, has sold for a record-breaking price of $32.5 million in an auction at Sotheby's Paris, surpassing only one other fashion item to do so - a pair of ruby red slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" (1939).