Amanda Parer's Giant Inflatable Men Tower Over Melbourne
7.3.25
Internationally renowned Tasmanian artist Amanda Parer has brought her illuminated inflatable structures to Melbourne's Firelight Festival. Her "Man" installation features a 12-cubic-metre cross-legged man towering above Victoria Harbour, accompanied by an array of massive humanoids that will watch over passing Melburnians.
Dickson's Paintings Capture Carnival Magic and Decay
7.3.25
The exhibition "Wonder Wheel" showcases paintings by artist Dickson, focusing on fairgrounds and their allure despite artificiality. The works, created between 2004 and 2025, capture the dynamic movement of visitors at carnivals like New York's Feast of San Gennaro and Coney Island's amusement park. Dickson's studio, located on Mulberry Street in New York, is tied to her early years and influences, as seen in works such as "San Gennaro Up in the Air 3" and "Baroque Chair-o-plane". The artist draws inspiration from Joseph Stella's Brooklyn Bridge paintings, while "From the Ferris Wheel" highlights the stark shadows cast by lights on a gondola.
Santorini's Cycladic Women Unveiled in New Exhibit
7.3.25
The Museum of Cycladic Art has created a unique version of its exhibition "Kykladitisses: Untold stories of women in the Cyclades" for Santorini, with a focus on the specific architecture and history of the location. The exhibition features the same objects as the original, but is presented in a different way due to the museum's space and lighting. A bilingual audio guide and QR-code system provide visitors with detailed information about the objects, while the Archaeological Museum of Thera has been opened to the public for the first time.
The SDGs Through Arts – India Edition concluded with a successful showcase in Bengaluru, bringing together art and advocacy over three transformative days. The event aimed to promote sustainable development goals through creative expression, featuring various forms of art and performances.
Bustamante's Legacy Lives on at Fondation Bustamante
7.3.25
Jean-Marc Bustamante, a renowned artist and former director of France's prestigious Ecole des Beaux-Arts, has expressed his desire to perpetuate his legacy through the Fondation Bustamante. With a background as a professor at the Rijksakademie in Amsterdam and Kunstakademie in Munich, Bustamante aims to address art historical gaps and bring new models to the forefront while honoring his own artistic career.
Huntington Beach officials are considering relocating the city's museum to a vacant area of the library to create a cohesive cultural district along Main Street, capitalizing on the area's international surf destination reputation. The Huntington Beach Art Center has expressed preliminary support for the move, which could help drive tourism to the upper end of Main Street. The museum was founded by Canadian Natalie Kotsch, who envisioned a space where visitors could see memorabilia and art related to surfing culture. Although previous relocation plans were met with resistance from local surfers, officials are now exploring new options, including collaboration with the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center in San Clemente.
Kate Middleton's Elegant Style Collaborations Revealed
7.3.25
The Princess of Wales collaborates closely with a trusted group of designers and creatives to shape her timeless and elegant style. Many are more than just collaborators, but also close friends whose brands she supports and wears regularly. With a background in art history, Kate brings a thoughtful eye to her fashion choices, extending her influence into the interiors of her home, where she applies the same loyalty, creativity, and quiet confidence that defines her royal persona.
Northcrest's 370-Acre Development Booms with Culture
7.3.25
A 370-acre development by Northcrest, located east of Rogers Stadium, will host cultural and artistic events as part of its construction. The project's executive director, Mitchell Marcus, plans to engage with local arts partners to create programming for the neighbourhoods being built. This "meanwhile use strategy" aims to make the most of the site before it becomes fully developed, allowing for unique events that wouldn't be possible in Toronto without such a large space.
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