The Seoul Mediacity Biennale, hosted by Anton Vidokle, Hallie Ayres, and Lukas Brasiskis, will take place from August 26 to November 23, 2025, with the theme of Séance: Technology of Spirit. This year's event marks a shift in its organization structure, as it transitions away from SeMA's previous hosting role. The biennale has gained recognition for Korean photographers, including Mr K, who have achieved global success. In recent years, the event has expanded to include international participants and collaborations, such as the launch of an international photography centre in Shanghai's West Bund Cultural Corridor by Lisa Movius.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/06/13/the-newly-opened-photography-museum-of-seoul-plans-to-become-a-cultural-anchor-for-the-regionSotheby's has announced that while some staff will be based at the Breuer building, a majority of its New York-based employees will remain at its current location on York Avenue. The auction house plans to respect the architectural significance of Marcel Breuer's iconic Brutalist gem as it undergoes renovations ahead of its expected move-in in 2025.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/06/13/sothebys-breuer-building-renderingsA digitalization-focused art event aimed to increase visibility for technology-based works, strengthening their presence in art platforms and society. The evening's lineup featured performances by the State Folk Dance Ensemble, Monster Game Music Orchestra, and SB50 Studio, with "The Dance of the Moment" and "Tonochrome" being highlighted as notable events.
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/istanbul-digital-art-festival-opens-at-akm-210229A new English translation of Emile Bernard's writings on Van Gogh has been published by David Zwirner Books in both the UK and US. Martin Bailey, a renowned expert on Van Gogh, is set to release his latest book exploring their adventures together. In 2020, several major exhibitions featuring Van Gogh's work were held in various cities including Detroit, Amsterdam, Padua, Santa Barbara, and Columbus. This year, London's National Gallery will lead the way with a Van Gogh exhibition, followed by shows in Italy, France, the Netherlands, Taiwan, Boston, and Tokyo in 2025. A painting of two lovers from Van Gogh's collection is scheduled to be auctioned off at Sotheby's on March 2, estimated to fetch £7m-£10m.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/06/13/with-the-help-of-conservators-one-of-van-goghs-finest-arles-landscapes-is-preparing-to-head-to-japanWRJ Design's latest project, dubbed "Poetic Nature," is a stunning family legacy home in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, that seamlessly blends modern architecture with an incredible blue-chip art collection and breathtaking natural surroundings. The 8,000 square foot residence was designed by WRJ Design co-owner Rush Jenkins, in collaboration with CLB Architects, OSM Construction, and landscape architect Bonny Hershberger of HDLA. The home's design is characterized by soothing neutrals and select pops of color, with a focus on craftsmanship and serenity. The interior features a range of artistic touches, including sculptures by Jedd Novatt, Frederik Molenschot, and Roberto Edwards, as well as a custom walnut-and-metal dining table inlaid with brass droplets. The home's design is rooted in the "Frank Lloyd Wright meets the West" style, with a focus on harmony with nature and a sense of understated luxury.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wrj-design-wins-national-attention-for-jackson-hole-home-as-ode-to-art-and-beauty-302481328.htmlThe Yayasan Sime Darby Arts Festival 2025 Urban Tour is coming to the Klang Valley with three stops in KL East Mall, PARC Subang Jaya, and Elmina Lakeside Mall over the next three months. The festival features over 130 free arts events, including live performances, interactive workshops, and family-friendly activities. Performances will include Orang Orang Drum Theatre's "The Hare And The Tortoise" and The Young KL Singers' showcase Spice, Magic And Mystique. Buskers curated by Stage ReSET will add rhythm to the day with an eclectic mix of music genres. Families can enjoy ballet, clowns, a wushu dance troupe, and interactive installations like Teng-Teng: Kembali Ke Akar. The festival is presented by Yayasan Sime Darby and The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac), with support from several companies.
https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/culture/2025/06/13/ysdaf-2025-gears-up-for-its-arts-festival-party-season-across-the-klang-valleyBeyoncé's North American tour is set to resume at the end of the month with a performance at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California on November 8, following stops at various venues including Madison Square Garden and Climate Pledge Arena.
https://www.mlive.com/live-entertainment/2025/06/find-tickets-to-tate-mcrae-miss-possessive-tour-in-both-detroit-grand-rapids.htmlBrian Wilson, the troubled pop music legend, had a significant connection to Milwaukee, performing with the Beach Boys and solo numerous times in the city. He made his first local concerts at the Miller High Life Theatre in 1964, which were described as "received with screams of girlish exuberance" by packed crowds. Wilson also performed at Summerfest in 1983 and again in 1987, and later became a semi-regular visitor to Milwaukee stages, including shows at the Pabst Theater in 1999 and the Riverside Theater in 2019.
https://www.jsonline.com/story/entertainment/music/2025/06/11/ex-beach-boy-brian-wilson-who-died-at-age-82-played-milwaukee-often/84150984007/American Classic follows Richard Kline as he returns to his hometown and the family-run theater, where his father Linus has lost his footing. The once-respected theater, now under the management of his brother Jon Tenney and wife Jessica Linney, has become a low-rent dinner theater serving roast beef and murder mysteries.
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