Uruguay is gaining recognition as a hub for international contemporary art with the upcoming opening of the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Atchugarry in Punta del Este, set to open next January. Sculptor Pablo Atchugarry is behind the project, which aims to be Uruguay's most comprehensive museum. The move follows Italian collector Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo dropping plans for a new space in Madrid due to structural issues with the Matadero's Nave 9 building.
Philippine Embassy Thanks Imperial Highness at Expo Osaka
7.21.25
The Philippine Embassy has expressed gratitude to Her Imperial Highness for her continued support of its cultural initiatives at Expo 2025 Osaka. The country's pavilion, themed "Women," showcases the nation's focus on "Nature, Culture & Community: Woven Together for a Better Future." The pavilion features interactive AI installations and daily cultural performances, aligning with the expo's vision of creating a "Designing Future Society for Our Lives" through a blend of tradition, innovation, and human connection.
SM Supermalls is launching "Art for Everyone," an art exhibit that aims to make art accessible to the public. The initiative follows last year's successful Art Market, which earned SM a Gold Stevie Award for Innovation in Events. Rodora Tolentino, mall manager of SM City Baliwag, emphasizes the importance of creating a platform where artists can showcase their work and where people from all backgrounds can enjoy and own Filipino art.
A heritage building in Sydney's Chinatown, intended as the Museum of Chinese in Australia, has spent four years with its doors shut despite receiving millions of dollars in government funding. The site, which was listed on Google Maps as a museum, now reads "Sydney City Library Haymarket" due to refurbishment work that never began. Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Sydney MP Tanya Plibersek visited the building in April to announce $2.6 million in federal funding for fit-outs, but it remains closed.
Venice Theatre Hosts Global Festival After Restoration
7.21.25
The Venice Theatre in the US is hosting a week-long international theatre festival, expected to attract over 8,000 visitors. The festival will feature global productions, parties, and workshops. Founded in 1950, the theatre welcomes over 65,000 patrons annually through live performances and educational programs. A $25 million restoration project was launched in 2022 after Hurricane Ian damaged its mainstage Jervey Theatre.
Tomorrow X Together Drops New Album 'The Star Chapter'
7.21.25
Tomorrow X Together has released their fourth full-length album "The Star Chapter: Together", which includes tracks such as "Beautiful Strangers" and "Ghost Girl". The group performed at a press showcase at Kyung Hee University Grand Peace Palace in Seoul, where Taehyun emphasized that the album can be enjoyed without prior knowledge of the band's story. Yeonjun expressed his gratitude for being cited as inspiration for a character in Netflix's "KPop Demon Hunters", a show contributing to K-pop's global success.
King Halts Harry's Peace Talks for Queen's Centenary
7.21.25
King Charles has made a major announcement to mark Queen Elizabeth II's centenary, putting a hold on Prince Harry's peace talks. The King's Gallery in London will host an exhibition, "Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style", featuring approximately 200 items from the royal family's fashion collection, including a stunning portrait of the late monarch wearing a gown designed by Sir Norman Hartnell in 1956.
Brands Shift to Long-Term Influencer Partnerships Strategically
7.21.25
Blue Hour Studios' head of growth, Monika Ratner, notes a significant shift in the influencer space, with brands doubling and tripling their investment in organic growth. In contrast to last year's one-off campaigns, heritage brands and new entrants are now opting for annual evergreen strategies. According to Holly Bent, svp at Billion Dollar Boy, this has led to an increase in agency of records (AOR) requests, with most RFPs now seeking long-term partnerships, a change from the 25% or less seen previously.
Spotify has announced its Global Impact List for the latter half of 2024, featuring top-streamed K-pop songs. BTS's V and Jimin have had their songs surpass 500 million streams on Spotify, with "Slow Dancing" by V being a standout hit. Meanwhile, Blackpink member Rosé tops the list, followed closely by fellow group members Jennie and J-Hope. Jennie has an impressive nine songs from her solo album "Ruby" featured on the list, including collaborations with artists like Dua Lipa and Dominic Fike.