The exhibition features a diverse range of photographers from around the world, including Brent Stirton, Sebastião Salgado, Samo Vidic, Heidi Rondak, Muhammed Muheisen, and Rareș Beșliu. The event is held in Romania and offers audio content in English to cater to both local and international audiences. Visitors can explore the exhibition from Tuesday to Sunday between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., with entry fees ranging from RON 2 for children to RON 10 for adults. The initiative aims to promote inclusion and equitable access to culture, responding to the global need for more accessible cultural spaces, particularly for the visually impaired, who number over 84,000 in Romania.
San Diegans commemorated the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima by gathering at the San Diego Botanic Garden, paying tribute to the 140,000 lives lost during the devastating event in 1945.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government is transforming Seoul Plaza into a festive space to commemorate Korea's 80th anniversary of liberation from Japanese colonial rule. A "Taegeukgi Hill" installation, featuring 300 spinning pinwheels symbolizing the Korean national flag, will be set up at the plaza. The event series includes a special train installation and a replica of independence fighter Ahn Jung-geun's blood-written Taegeun pledge on a "Dream Wall".
The Singapore Prison Service (SPS) is working with the community to help ex-offenders reintegrate into society through various programs, including the Yellow Ribbon Community Arts Festival. The festival features art workshops for children and musical performances by inmates and ex-offenders, aiming to reduce stigma and promote emotional well-being.
Tokyo's war-related museums offer a unique learning experience, providing insights into Japan's involvement in conflict and its aftermath. The museums convey messages about the prosecution of the war effort and rebuilding after capitulation, offering a nuanced understanding of Japan's attitudes toward war and peace today.
The new print collection at V1 Gallery features a unique blend of artistry, with its creator combining hand-drawn characters, text, and photography to produce visually striking images. This approach allows for a playful and intuitive expression of creativity, resulting in a distinctive aesthetic that sets the prints apart from more traditional forms of image-making.
Wala, a publisher, expresses concern that the growing popularity of Scarborough artists may lead to a loss of authenticity in their work. He believes that once an audience is found, creators will focus on replicating the same formula rather than showcasing diverse perspectives from the area. Wala hopes his novel "Shook" will challenge the common, often bleak portrayals of Scarborough by presenting a more vibrant and lived-in representation of the community.
A statue of a four-metre-tall mermaid with large breasts is set to be removed from its location in Copenhagen due to complaints that it is "pornographic" and vulgar. The Big Mermaid, unveiled in 2006 near the famous Little Mermaid statue, was moved to Dragor Fort in 2018 after similar criticism. The Danish agency for palaces and culture plans to remove it, citing that it does not fit with the cultural heritage of the fort, which dates back to 1910. Peter Bech, the mermaid's designer, disputes the criticism, saying the proportions are normal.
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).