Jim Jarmusch has assembled a team of notable creatives for his upcoming film, including directors of photography Frederick Elmes and Yorick Le Saux, production designer Mark Friedberg, and costume designer Catherine George. The project is being led by editor Affonso Gonçalves, with sound design by Robert Hein and casting by Ellen Lewis. Music will be composed by Jarmusch and Anika, while the Match Factory represents Jarmusch's library of films, including Coffee and Cigarettes and Stranger Than Paradise.
JJ Valaya's grand finale at India Couture Week 2025 was a majestic celebration of his 33-year legacy, blending heritage, mystique, and modern craftsmanship to pay tribute to Eastern aesthetics. The 60-piece collection, titled "East," drew inspiration from the layered styles of Eastern India, as well as Western perceptions of Indian culture, including mysticism and the Far East.
The Deseret News is highlighting various events and activities happening in Utah in August, including the Kimball Arts Festival on Main Street in Park City, which features over 220 artists, live music, and food. Additionally, Sarah Gambles, an audience and express editor at Deseret News, will cover breaking news, pop culture, and Taylor Swift-related topics during this time.
Stability AI is embroiled in a lawsuit with Getty Images over allegations of photo theft, but the company claims to be developing a platform that would enable copyright holders to license their work to AI model developers. CEO Prem Akkaraju revealed plans for a Spotify-type system, where artists can voluntarily upload their content and receive payment when it's used for AI training, in an interview with the Financial Times.
Story is transforming the global intellectual property economy by creating a framework for representing intellectual property as smart contract-enabled non-fungible tokens. This allows creators, companies, and AI agents to register, remix, and monetize intellectual property compliantly. The protocol has gained significant traction, with over 1.7 million intellectual property transactions and more than 200,000 monthly users. Story's initiatives, such as Poseidon, are partnering with major artists, global brands, and next-generation AI platforms, demonstrating its broad potential. Grayscale has invested in the protocol, citing its role in shaping the foundational intellectual property layer for the information and AI era.
Hong Kong artists Tsang Kin-wah and Mark Chung are the first to exhibit at the Yalu River Art Museum in Dandong, a city on the China-North Korea border. The museum, founded by Ji Dahai in 2006, has become an unlikely magnet for contemporary artists and art lovers from around the world due to its unique location just 500 meters from North Korean soil.
The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is showcasing a mini display featuring objects from its collection, including a Qing dynasty porcelain vase, a costume from The Sleeping Beauty, and a handmade quilt from Wales. The exhibit celebrates past creators and their influence on fashion, design, film, art, and creativity today, reflecting the museum's founder Catherine's love of nature and educational development in young children.
The rise of AI song generators like Suno and Udio is sparking debate about transparency in the music industry. The emergence of a fictitious band called Velvet Sundown, which uses AI-generated music, lyrics, and album art, raises questions about how creators should disclose their use of technology to their audience. As AI becomes increasingly used in music production, some people may be curious to know whether they're listening to 100% human-created content or not.
AI technology may threaten the livelihoods of many artists, according to George Howard, a professor at Berklee College of Music. This warning suggests that AI could potentially replace human artists, putting their ability to sustain themselves in the creative industry at risk.