The exhibition at Gibson explores identity and empowerment through color, text, and symbolic references, featuring a music lineup that brings these themes to life with urgent performances celebrating generational experience, held at The Broad in downtown Los Angeles.
Morée's 'Trichromatic Vision' Debuts in Las Cruces
7.4.25
Photographer William Morée's latest exhibit, "Trichromatic Vision," is set to open at The Mad Hatter Gallery in Las Cruces, New Mexico, this Friday. The exhibit marks a departure from Morée's typical work on political campaigns, which has included shots of presidents and candidates such as Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and Joe Biden. Inspired by his home in the Black Range Mountains of southern New Mexico, Morée's new project explores the relationship between light, color, and meaning, inviting viewers to engage with the process of perception itself. The exhibit, on display until August 9, offers a fresh and thought-provoking voice to the summer arts calendar, showcasing Morée's unique blend of visual experimentation and regional inspiration.
The International Organization of Turkic Culture (TÜRKSOY) has strengthened cooperation in opera and ballet across the Turkic world following its fourth General Assembly of Directors. The assembly, chaired by Ainur Kopbassarova, led to six collaborative initiatives, including a comprehensive encyclopedia on national opera and ballet works and a digital platform for all Turkic theaters. TÜRKSOY will dedicate 2026 events to artists Bulat Minjilkiyev and Adnan Saygun, with Kazakhstan's Abay National Opera and Ballet Theater staging Aram Khachaturian's "Spartacus" in coordination with TÜRKSOY. The organization also held the 26th edition of TÜRKSOY Opera Days, featuring performances by Istanbul State Opera and Ballet soloists Ufuk Toker and Özgecan Gençer.
Fadli Zon Adds Leang-Leang Cave Paintings to History
7.4.25
Indonesia's Minister of Culture Fadli Zon announced that ancient paintings from Leang-Leang Cave in South Sulawesi will be included in the country's national history rewriting project. The prehistoric images have gained international recognition and deserve formal documentation as part of Indonesia's history. The move aims to record and publish historical information for future generations to understand the past.
Arts Funding Crisis Hits Australian Institutions Hard
7.4.25
The Australian government's tax reform is being proposed as a new patron of the arts, following concerns about funding for arts institutions and organisations. Many are struggling to cope with increased costs post-COVID, while governments have reduced their support.
BBC Censures Pro-Palestine Activist Mahmoud Khalil
7.4.25
Pro-Palestine activists have faced censure from the BBC after a controversy at Glastonbury Festival. Palestine activist Mahmoud Khalil was released on bail following the incident. The BBC has taken steps to address its coverage of pro-Palestine events, with some critics accusing it of bias.
BBC Withdraws Staff Over Glastonbury Controversy Backlash
7.4.25
The BBC has temporarily withdrawn senior staff from music and live events following a backlash over its handling of Bob Vylan's performance at Glastonbury, where the punk duo was deemed 'high risk' but allowed to air despite containing anti-Israeli comments. Lorna Clarke, head of music on an annual salary of £215,000, has stepped down to focus on an investigation into the incident. The BBC's director general Tim Davie issued a personal apology for the corporation's mistake.
The Rejang Lebong Kuda Kepang Cultural Arts Association will host the Gerebeg Suro festival in Bengkulu on July 7 to celebrate the Islamic New Year. The event, which has been held annually since 2022, features a large-scale performance of kuda kepang, a traditional Javanese dance where performers ride flat, woven bamboo horses. PKKKRL chairman Hidayatullah and Rejang Lebong Police Chief AKBP Florentus Situngkir have expressed their support for the event, which aims to foster appreciation for local culture among younger generations and serve as a platform for cultural education. The festival will involve dozens of kuda kepang groups from both the region and beyond, with security forces on site to ensure a safe and orderly celebration.
Burning Man Cancels Fireworks Over Tourism Concerns
7.4.25
The organizers of the Burning Man festival have been informed that tourism and economics are the main reasons for not continuing the show's fireworks display, according to Steers. However, Steers believes a quieter alternative, such as a drone show, could still attract visitors to the wilderness. The fireworks are set to take place in just a few hours, but it is possible that Steers and her organization may be granted their wish for a more subdued performance by 2026.