Indonesia's Minister of Creative Economy has emphasized the potential for young people to work in creative industry sectors such as fashion, music, and games. According to estimates, over 50% of workers under 40 wish to be part of these industries. In the last five years, around 1-2.5 million people have been engaged in digital technology-rich creative industries. The Minister encouraged young people to utilize technology as creators, innovators, and digital entrepreneurs, while also learning from experience and failure when starting micro, small, and medium enterprises. Indonesia's creative economy added value of Rp1,502.7 trillion (approximately US$92.3 billion) in 2024, up from Rp1,417.6 trillion in 2023, with worker absorption increasing to 26.47 million.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/359425/minister-invites-youth-to-seize-opportunities-in-creative-industry?utm_source=antaranews&utm_medium=desktop&utm_campaign=popular_rightA delegation from the US Embassy in Islamabad led by Counselor Lisa Swenarski visited the National Academy of Performing Arts (Napa) in Karachi. The team met with Napa's Chairman Syed Jawaid Iqbal and COO Sameeta Ahmed, and were briefed on the academy's constitution and operations. They also watched a short documentary about Napa and received briefings from Heads of Music and Theater Arts departments Hamza Jafri and Afreen Seher.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1321060-us-officials-visit-napa-laud-its-programmesKimiko Nishimoto, a 97-year-old Japanese woman with 400,000 Instagram followers, has died. She gained fame for her goofy self-portraits taken up at age 72, and shared her passion for photography in an interview in 2018, saying "you can take photos no matter how old you get."
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/06/13/japan/society/instagram-woman-dies-at-97/Emma Stoner, Arts Council England, believes the rise of AI will shift focus back to human-created art, with people seeking physical experiences like books and live performances. She anticipates a resurgence in analog art, driven by human connection, while expressing concern over fair remuneration for artists in the new AI age.
https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-06-13/culture/artsDesign/Britains-Arts-Council-chief-praises-Koreas-visual-works-stresses-support-for-creatives-in-AI-era/2325561Fenix has commissioned artworks by Beya Gille Gacha and Hugo Mccloud for its museum. The collection features a segment of the Berlin Wall, alongside Chiharu Shiota's "State of Being (Passport)", which incorporates travel documents from German lovers separated by the wall. The exhibits explore migratory disruption and its impact on different regions, using materials such as ironed plastic bags to convey themes of disposability.
https://observer.com/2025/06/fenix-museum-rotterdam-anne-kremers/The Hopebox Theatre in Kaysville will feature "Something Rotten" from June 13-July 12, while Parker Theatre in Salt Lake City is hosting "Noises Off" through June 28. The Peery's Egyptian Theater in Ogden will present "Annie" from July 25-August 9.
https://www.deseret.com/utah/2025/06/12/utah-live-theater-performances-broadway-eccles/The District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) in Hyderabad's Neredmet is accepting applications for temporary teaching and arts positions, including Urdu medium and fine/performing arts disciplines. The vacancies include Social Studies, Urdu language, and Fine or Performing Arts posts. Applicants must hold a postgraduate degree and an MEd in the relevant subject to apply for teaching positions, while those applying for fine or performing arts must have completed postgraduation in the respective field.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/telangana/diet-neredmet-invites-applications-for-temporary-teaching-arts-posts-1884947A new exhibition at the State Library of NSW, curated by Tim Ross and Anna Dearnley, debunks the myth of the Australian dream, which is often associated with a three-bedroom home on a quarter-acre block in the suburbs. The exhibition features stories of people and buildings that have shaped Australia's homes, including Mervyn Victor Richardson, who commissioned a mid-century modern home by architect Peter Muller at Palm Beach, a far cry from the typical suburban project homes.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/beyond-the-claptrap-and-cliche-tim-ross-top-architectural-treasures-20250604-p5m4wo.htmlTracy Anderson, a fitness expert, has claimed that her dance-based workout method, which takes place in a heated room with high humidity, is not just a physical routine but also an artistic expression and scientific approach. She compares herself to Leonardo da Vinci, suggesting that her work is both creative and intellectually driven.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-14806531/tracy-anderson-compares-leonardo-da-vinci-science-art.html