Amy Sherald Withdraws Show Over Statue of Liberty Art
7.25.25
Artist Amy Sherald has withdrawn her solo show from the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery after being told that one of her works, "Trans Forming Liberty," a depiction of the Statue of Liberty as a trans woman, may be removed due to concerns about offending President Donald Trump. Sherald had collaborated with the gallery on Obama's official portrait and was set to debut her latest show in September. However, she refused to alter or remove "Trans Forming Liberty" from the exhibition, citing institutional fear shaped by political hostility toward trans lives.
Anthropic Halts Copyright Lawsuit Over Training Data
7.25.25
Anthropic, a company that trains generative AI, is pausing a copyright lawsuit over its training data after a US judge certified a class of authors whose books were downloaded from pirated websites. The company plans to appeal the ruling to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, citing concerns about the certification process.
Betty Kuntiwa Pumani's Winter Series Exhibition Launched
7.25.25
The Bundanon Art Museum in New South Wales is hosting a landmark exhibition by Betty Kuntiwa Pumani, a celebrated painter from the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands. The Winter Series opens with this significant tribute to family, Country and care, marking an important milestone in the museum's programming.
Filipino designer Espina is paying tribute to the late Patis Tesoro with an exclusive heirloom collection at the ArteFino Fair in Manila from July 31 to August 3, 2025. Tesoro's commitment to preserving traditional Philippine crafts and designs has inspired Espina to stay true to her own style and heritage as a designer.
A researcher at IIIT Hyderabad, Jayachandran Surendran, has developed a patented system called Atam for teaching classical dances, combining traditional techniques with technology. The tool, rooted in Tandava theory, aims to formalize fundamental dance movements and support cross-style training.
Laura Allcorn's 'Distraction' Confronts Screen Addiction
7.25.25
A new exhibition called "Distraction" is on display at the Science Gallery in Melbourne, featuring works by American artist Laura Allcorn. The exhibition explores how technology is affecting our attention and invites viewers to consider breaking their habit of mindless scrolling and screen time.
The Los Angeles Auto Show, founded in 1907, is a premier annual automotive event that draws millions of people to the Los Angeles Convention Center, generating billions of dollars in economic impact for the city. In 2025, AutoMobility LA will take place on November 20, featuring new car debuts and brand releases, as well as a forum focused on thought leadership from top experts in the automotive and tech industries. The public exhibition will run from November 21 to 30, including Thanksgiving, offering ten days of immersive experiences for car enthusiasts, families, and futurists to explore the latest in automotive design, culture, and innovation.
Pepa London has collaborated with Historic Royal Palaces, supporting the conservation of royal sites through a portion of their proceeds. The collection's heritage-focused mission is reflected in this partnership, which also celebrates tradition, childhood, and meaningful design. Princess Charlotte and Prince George are among those benefiting from this collaboration, as Pepa London marks a milestone that honors these values.
Queens Film Festival Wins Trademark Dispute Victory
7.25.25
The Queens World Film Festival, based in New York, dropped its lawsuit against Queens Film Festival Inc., a rival film festival, after the latter filed an application to register its own name as a trademark despite objections from Queens World. The court dismissed the case without prejudice, allowing Queens Film Festival to proceed with its trademark application.