The Sydney Morning Herald is featuring a new show that brings together two iconic artists, Max Dupain and Man Ray, to explore themes of beauty, the body, and provocation. The exhibition marks a rare collaboration between the two artists, who were united for the first time in an exploration of these topics. Annie Leibovitz's 1991 photo shoot with Demi Moore, which caused controversy due to its explicit nature, is referenced as an example of the provocative art that will be showcased in the new show.
The Art Newspaper reports on two recent building projects. In Halifax, Canada, a new art gallery is being built inspired by indigenous Mi’kmaq culture, aiming to be both a centrepiece of the waterfront arts district and a symbol of reconciliation. Meanwhile, in Dallas, Texas, three institutions are collaborating to transform a corner of the University of Texas at Dallas into a cultural hub.
Peter Mendelsund has designed over 1,000 book covers for notable authors such as Stieg Larsson, James Joyce, Franz Kafka, and Fyodor Dostoevsky. He is also the creative director of The Atlantic magazine and a published author in both fiction and nonfiction, while being a classically trained pianist.
The Art Newspaper has published a monograph on Shahzia Sikander, a Pakistan-born American artist known as the pioneer of the Neo-Miniature movement. The book aims to capture the breadth and ambition of her practice, focusing on painting.
The ArtScience Museum's "SingaPop!" exhibition is a multimedia showcase celebrating Singapore's pop culture, featuring elements such as Singlish language, hawker culture, and iconic films like "Under One Roof" (1995). The National Museum of Singapore is also hosting SG60 celebrations, including the "Stories of Singapore: Building Our Heritage Brick by Brick" Lego diorama exhibit, where visitors can contribute to a record-breaking Lego mural. Meanwhile, Jewel Changi Airport's Jewel Food Trail offers a self-guided food hunt through 60 years of Singapore's food heritage, with puzzles and surprise redemptions at various F&B outlets.
Singaporean brands are celebrating their heritage while embracing innovation and progress, reaffirming their commitment to building a brighter future for the country.
Thomas Neurath, born in Brackley, Northamptonshire, was a key figure in elevating illustrated books' status. As managing director and chairman of Thames & Hudson from 1967 to 2021, he played a significant role in shaping the publisher's identity. His move to London and the company's famous logo contributed to its success. Neurath's legacy is also reflected in his work with artists' books, which have seen steady sales despite declining trade art book print runs since the 1990s.
Canadian artist and activist Benjamin Von Wong has created a 6-meter-tall sculptural remix of Rodin's iconic Thinker, titled 'The Thinker’s Burden', specifically for the Plastics Treaty negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland. The artwork is located on Place des Nations in front of the European headquarters of the United Nations.
Radiohead's Thom Yorke and former bandmate Stanley Donwood are set to have their first joint museum show at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford next summer. The exhibition will feature Donwood's work on the band's album covers over the past 30 years, including the iconic cover of "OK Computer".