The "Hapalki: Iron" exhibition, part of Turkey's nationwide initiative to showcase its cultural heritage, features 83 iron artifacts unearthed in excavations across Çorum, particularly at the UNESCO-listed Hattusa site. Led by director Resul İbiş, the Boğazköy Museum team has curated objects spanning 3,500 years, including tools, weapons, ornaments, and cuneiform tablets referencing iron. The exhibition aims to illustrate the historical evolution of iron's impact on human civilization, with informational panels and visuals providing insight into its origins, terminology, and significance in ancient Anatolia.
K-pop rockers DAY6 is celebrating its 10-year debut with a new album and stadium concerts, marking the end of their 'Forever Young' tour at KSPO Dome. The band has also announced a cinematic road movie titled '6DAYS', which will be their first big-screen debut. Additionally, they have teased a digital single 'Maybe Tomorrow' and are planning more events, with their fourth full-length album "The Decade" set to release on September 5, their first new full-length album in six years since 2019's "The Book of Us: Entropy".
Dubai is rethinking its property strategy, considering a shift towards more sustainable and long-term investments. The city's art and culture are integral to its identity, with many popular attractions drawing visitors from around the world. In contrast, the UK has faced criticism after a family of a Saudi student was stabbed to death, raising concerns about safety for tourists. Meanwhile, Filipino boy band SB19 is set to return to Dubai in October. A new four-lane tunnel has opened in Dubai to alleviate traffic congestion. Actress Lindsay Lohan credits Dubai with giving her space to find herself. IWC Schaffhausen took pole position in the F1: The Movie. Saudi Aramco reported its 10th consecutive quarter of declining profits.
The Enescu – JTI Immersive Experience series will take place at MINA from August 24 to September 21, featuring four original performances that blend classical music, visual art, contemporary performance, and technology. Choreographer Gigi Căciuleanu's ONIRIUS production, set to Paul Ilea's music, premieres on August 28 and 29 with immersive visuals by Les Ateliers Nomad. Another highlight is BACH IN THE JUNGLE, a sonic and visual experiment combining Bach, Villa-Lobos, and Piazzolla.
Netflix's 'KPop Demon Hunters' is set to release a character merch line featuring traditional Korean tassel ornaments called norigae, designed by Euni Cho, who also choreographed the film's girl-group trio HUNTR/X, which includes members with names that reflect their Korean heritage. The show brings Seoul's vibrant culture and flavors to life through its animation, drawing inspiration from real-life experiences of its cast and crew.
K-pop star G-Dragon has been appointed as an honorary ambassador for the 2025 APEC summit. He will headline a music festival in Incheon and is set to perform at the ATC Gallery in Osaka from August 30 to September 15. The exhibition, "Übermensch," which blends cutting-edge visuals with introspective themes inspired by G-Dragon's album of the same name, has already drawn large crowds in Seoul and Tokyo, with 55,000 visitors in Seoul and 10,000 on its first day in Tokyo.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized the need for a fair and representative global order in his address at the BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival 'Saptasur'. He stated that this quest is often referred to as "political or economic rebalancing". The festival, which follows a commitment made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to promote cultural prowess and traditions among member states of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC). Jaishankar highlighted the significance of music as an expression of creativity, emotions, and heritage, serving as both a bridge between nations and a powerful representation of their identity.
Two fashion designers, Janae Pettit and Natalie Workman, discovered Afa Ah Loo's sketches of a collection he was working on while cleaning his shared studio after his death in Salt Lake City. Inspired by the designs, they collaborated with Benjamin Powell, co-founder of Creative Pacific, to complete the collection as a tribute to Ah Loo.
Lady Gaga praised Doechii's music, calling it "raw and deeply personal" with a "wild mix of audacity and emotional precision." The two artists met briefly, but Gaga found her presence impactful without needing to discuss anything. Doechii described Gaga as having an "essence about her" that draws people in naturally.