The Glacier Arts Museum in Kalispell, Montana has hosted its 55th annual Arts in the Park Festival, a community event that showcases local artists, artisans, and musicians. The festival, which began in 1970 as The Hockaday Museum of Art, has provided a platform for artists like Maren Skates to turn their passion into a career. Skates, who started attending the festival as a child, won the Best New Artist award this year, marking a full circle moment for her. The event benefits both the artists and the Glacier Art Museum, with all funds from admissions and artist booth fees supporting educational programs, exhibitions, and events at the museum throughout the year.
Microsoft is partnering with the French government to create a digital replica of Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral, a project led by Microsoft President Brad Smith. The digital replica will serve as a detailed record of the cathedral's architecture and provide a virtual experience for visitors who cannot physically visit. This initiative builds on Microsoft's previous work with Iconem on a digital replica of St Peter's Basilica in Vatican City and its preservation of heritage sites such as Ancient Olympia in Greece, Mont Saint-Michel in France, and the Allied Beach Landings in Normandy since 2019.
The artwork "No Trespassing" transforms a gallery into a layered space inspired by Palestinian, Jordanian, and Syrian walls, inviting viewers to engage in a dialogue with their surroundings, reimagining how they interact with and leave their mark on the spaces they inhabit.
The Intangible Cultural Heritage Centre is using technology to engage younger generations with its mission to preserve Hong Kong's history and traditional crafts. Curator Celia Shum is collaborating with Hong Kong Polytechnic University on a virtual reality project, which will allow users to explore the museum's exhibitions through interactive programs and audio guides via QR codes. The initiative aims to bring the city's cultural heritage closer to the public, particularly among young people who are eager to learn about its techniques and history.
The Servo Food Truck Bar in Port Kembla, NSW, is a hidden gem that has become a cult favourite among locals for its eclectic mix of food, music, art, and drag shows. Curated by James Spink, the venue offers a welcoming space with a diverse program featuring punk rock, folk, queer cabaret, experimental jazz, zine fairs, spoken word poetry, and candlelit sound baths.
Shanghai Meets Fujian in Porcelain Harmony Festival
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A collaborative exhibition between Shanghai and Fujian's cultural institutions is set to promote China's traditional culture through porcelain painting workshops, lectures, guided tours, and unique merchandise. The event aims to revitalize the country's outstanding heritage by fostering regional cultural exchange and enhancing public cultural experiences.
The museum's installation showcases Asawa's finished work alongside works-in-progress, cut flowers, and artifacts from everyday life, nature, and culture. Asawa preferred to create art in the midst of others, including her family and various guests such as artists and designers.
Daniel Perry Unfurls Palestine Flag at Royal Opera House
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A pro-Palestine protester, identified as queer dance artist Daniel Perry, caused a scene at the Royal Opera House during a performance of Il Trovatore, unfurling the Palestine flag on stage and resisting attempts to remove it from them. The incident occurred after Perry had compared the Nazi regime's rise in Germany to current events in a post about the play Cabaret. Perry, who attended Tring Park School for the Performing Arts and has worked as a dancer since 2013, has been identified by Royal Opera director Oliver Mears.
Gergiev, a supporter of President Vladimir Putin, was set to perform at the Reggia di Caserta in Naples on July 27 but had his concert cancelled due to public outcry over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Gergiev claimed he was not informed about the cancellation, sparking controversy after being ostracized by the West for refusing to denounce the invasion.