K-pop singer Chanyeol is set to release his second solo EP, "Upside Down", with a concert titled "Chanyeol [Upside Down : Sound Stage"] scheduled for late 2024. The concert will be held after the release of his first solo EP "Black Out" on August 28. Chanyeol debuted as part of EXO in 2012 and has since become known for his vocal and rap skills, with hits like "Growl" (2013) and "Call Me Baby" (2015).
The Djakarta International Platform (DITP) aims to promote Jakarta by showcasing emerging artists from Indonesia and neighboring countries such as Malaysia, Myanmar, and Vietnam. The festival's chairman, Bambang Prihadi, stated that DITP supports the government's four cultural pillars: fostering, developing, protecting, and utilizing culture, with the goal of elevating Jakarta's cultural reputation and contributing to the local economy through increased international tourism.
The Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council has expanded its global reach to 13 countries, with a focus on supporting traditional crafts. Director-General Reem BinKaram emphasizes the importance of preserving Emirati heritage as part of the UAE's cultural project. The council has strengthened partnerships with luxury brands like Bulgari and Cartier, showcasing Emirati crafts at high-profile events in cities such as Paris, London, Dubai, and Moscow.
K-pop's global popularity in South Korea indicates its boundaries are becoming increasingly fluid as diaspora Korean artists contribute to the genre. The music industry has already broken down cultural barriers with non-Korean and Korean diaspora artists collaborating on K-pop projects, reflecting the genre's history of incorporating foreign influences like Japanese pop and American hip-hop.
Museum curator Renae Plant secured the "Diana's Wedding Dress" for £378,000 at a Julien's Auctions sale in Los Angeles, causing her to jump, dance and fall onto the floor in excitement. The dress is part of a planned permanent museum in London, which will feature the world's largest private collection of Royal memorabilia worth £50 million.
The animated series "Sketch" explores the lives of a group of artists who experience magical moments when their drawings come to life. The show delves into real-life issues faced by its characters, including grief. Taylor, one of the main characters, struggles to cope with the loss of his wife and the children's mother, highlighting the emotional toll of such a tragedy on the family.
The Trump administration's rules may restrict access to historical artifacts related to voting rights and racism at federal sites. The National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., has exhibits including the Clark Doll used by psychologists Kenneth and Mamie Clark during the 1940s, while the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site in Topeka, Kansas, displays the doll. The 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, is also featured with shards of stained glass from its windows, which were bombed by white supremacists in 1963.
The article discusses the debate over whether poetry is pointless. Two writers, Suren Jayemanne and Eloise Grills, engage in a head-to-head discussion on the topic. They present opposing views, with some arguing that poetry can be a chore or a snore, while others see it as an art form worth appreciating.
The McKnight Foundation has selected Carolyn Holbrook as its 2025 Distinguished Artist, a prestigious award given to a Minnesota artist or culture bearer who has made significant contributions to the state's cultural life. Holbrook is a celebrated writer and leader in Minnesota's literary arts community, known for her work on memoirs such as "Tell Me Your Names and I Will Testify," which won the 2021 Minnesota Book Award. She has also founded three major arts organizations, including Whittier Writers' Workshop and More Than a Single Story, to foster cross-cultural understanding and create opportunities for other artists.