Museum Visitor Devours $6.2 Million Banana Sculpture
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A visitor to the Pompidou-Metz museum in eastern France bit into a $6.2 million banana artwork by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan, which was taped to a wall. The incident occurred last week and security staff intervened quickly. Cattelan expressed disappointment that the person did not eat the skin and tape as well. This is not the first time "Comedian" has been consumed; it was also eaten at Art Basel in Miami Beach in 2019 by performance artist David Datuna, who said he felt hungry while inspecting it.
Rosso's Art Meets Contemporary Counterparts in Exhibition
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The exhibition features a series of juxtapositions connecting radical artist Rosso's work with contemporary artists such as David Hammons and Félix González-Torres. It includes works by Serra, Nairy Baghramian, Phyllida Barlow, Lynda Benglis, Miriam Cahn, Marisa Merz, Eva Hesse, Francis Bacon, Francesca Woodman, and Carol Rama. Rosso's art explores the instability of matter, while others, like Rama, delve into its psychological impact on humans.
The Kampong Chill art installation at Capitol Singapore features an interactive, colorful inflatable gate that responds to visitor movements. Designed by New York-based artist duo Sheryo and Yok, it offers a tranquil space for relaxation amidst an immersive art experience reflecting island life in Singapore. The event also includes light art illuminating buildings around the city center, performances, carnival games, workshops, and tours showcasing Singapore's history and culture, highlighting the importance of belonging in the city-state.
The 2025 edition of the Selangor Travel Fair will be held at Central Market Kuala Lumpur from July 26 to 27, featuring travel deals and performances by local artists. The fair's main highlight is the "Surprising Selangor" concert on Saturday, which will feature Lah Ahmad and Aizat Amdan, with a mystery singer making their debut. Tourism Selangor CEO Chua Yee Ling expects over 30,000 visitors and has set a target of eight million tourist arrivals in 2025. The fair also marks the launch of the new VSY 2025 theme song "Selangor Kan Ada!" and offers a tourism grant to selected recipients.
Tejido's Vibrant Paintings Explore Light and Shadow
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The exhibition features two large paintings by Tejido, "Celestial Gratitude (Day)" and "Celestial Gratitude (Night)", which contrast light and shadow through vibrant colors. The artworks incorporate motifs such as floating mushrooms and floral bursts to represent abundance and calm, reflecting Tejido's architectural background in their precise layering and balanced grids.
A street art installation at Pao Compound in Tokyo's Nakano Ward features multicolored nymph-like figures with cryptic phrases in Japanese, offering commentary on global politics and cultural exchange along the Silk Road, while promoting exploration and understanding of countries such as Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Iran, Pakistan, and Turkey.
US President Donald Trump has denied creating drawings, but examples of his sketches have been sold at auction, with some dating back to his time as a New York real estate developer. In his 2008 book, Trump acknowledged his artistic contributions. Recently, the Wall Street Journal reported on a sexually suggestive letter and drawing attributed to Trump, which he denies writing, calling it "false, malicious, and defamatory." Trump has sued the WSJ and its owners, including Rupert Murdoch, seeking $10 billion in damages over the report.
President Donald Trump has denied drawing pictures, but numerous examples of his sketches have been sold at auction, including simple cityscapes or landmarks rendered in black marker and signed with his name. In his 2008 book, Trump acknowledged his artistic contributions, stating that his drawings often took just a few minutes to create and raised thousands of dollars for charity in New York. Trump has sued the Wall Street Journal and its owners, including Rupert Murdoch, seeking at least $10 billion in damages over a report about a birthday greeting for late financier Jeffrey Epstein that featured a drawing resembling one of Trump's sketches.
A curated collection of works from celebrated Filipino artists was showcased at a private viewing event in Rockwell's Power Plant Mall. The silent auction, featuring pieces by Andres Barrioquinto and others, raised funds for the Hapag Movement, a Globe initiative to combat involuntary hunger, with 50% of sales proceeds going towards supporting vulnerable families and the remaining half directly benefiting the artists. The event also included a curator talk by Stephanie Frondoso and light fare from Cibo, with personalized Globe giveaways.