The Night Festival is teaming up with the Nanyang Fine Arts Academy and Lasalle College of the Arts to co-host National Day celebrations. This collaboration marks a new partnership for the festival, which will bring together art and culture from these institutions to create engaging events for the public.
Rajasthan Women Wear Green Bangles on Hariyali Teej
7.24.25
In India, women wear green bangles to celebrate Hariyali Teej, a festival dedicated to the goddess Parvati. The tradition is believed to have originated in the state of Rajasthan, where women wear green bangles as a symbol of fertility and prosperity. The festival is typically celebrated in August or September, and it's also known for its vibrant green attire, which is said to resemble the lush greenery of nature.
Son Kee-chung's Historic Olympic Postcard on Display
7.24.25
A special exhibition "Conquering the World on Foot" is set to open at the National Museum of Korea in Seoul's Yongsan District on July 24, marking the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule. The event features a replica of a postcard signed by marathon legend Son Kee-chung after his victory at the Berlin Olympics in 1936.
The Hyundai India Couture Week 2025, in association with Reliance Brands and the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), has begun as part of its 18th edition. Actor Tamannaah Bhatia served as the muse for fashion designer Rahul Mishra during the event's opening. The week-long celebration will feature showcases by prominent Indian couturiers, including JJ Valaya, Manish Malhotra, and Rohit Bal, among others.
Madame Tussauds has released 13 wax figures of Taylor Swift, each celebrating a different era of her music career, featuring replicas of iconic outfits from her Eras Tour, including a purple dress and black sequined catsuit. The figures were created with the help of renowned designers and are on display at locations worldwide, offering fans a chance to take photos with replicas of the pop star.
The Galleria Borghese is reimagining its opulent rooms by incorporating contemporary art to revitalize its centuries-old institution and appeal to new generations. The museum's director aims to create a living, evolving space through dynamic exchanges with the historic collection, as seen in the recent exhibition "Black Soil Poems" by American artist Wangechi Mutu.
Hiroshima Teens Record Atomic Bomb Survivors' Stories
7.23.25
In Hiroshima, Japan, Japanese teenagers are creating art pieces based on interviews with hibakusha (atomic bomb survivors), including a 5-year-old boy who lost his mother in the 1945 US atomic bombing. The Motomachi High School art program has been documenting the testimonies of these survivors for nearly two decades.
A proposal by special envoy Jillian Segal to strip arts organisations of public funding if they facilitate or support antisemitic themes has raised concerns that freedom of expression would be compromised. The Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance strongly opposes such policies, emphasizing the importance of artistic independence. In contrast, the National Association for the Visual Arts' executive director Penelope Benton welcomes a nationally united response to racism, including antisemitism, and believes artists should contribute meaningfully to anti-racism education. However, some high-profile pro-Palestinian voices have been penalized, sparking concerns about censorship. The report's lack of evidence and reliance on a single source from the Executive Council of Australian Jewry has also raised questions about its credibility.
K-pop Groups Bring Immersive Experiences to Theaters Globally
7.23.25
Theaters are shifting their focus from traditional film screenings to immersive experiences, incorporating fan venues and merchandise shops. K-pop groups like Enhypen and BTS are capitalizing on this trend by releasing VR concert movies and livestreaming events in theaters worldwide. For example, Enhypen's first VR concert movie will hit theaters on August 8, while BTS's Jin is set to livestream his Osaka concert globally.