The music of Sly Stone, made iconic by hits like "Dance to the Music" and "Hot Fun in the Summertime," had a profound impact on the 1960s counterculture movement. His performance at Woodstock was a milestone moment, showcasing his ability to express complex truths through simple yet powerful melodies. Questlove, a musician and documentarian, praises Stone's legacy for its ability to transform both the individual and society, using childlike joy and wordless cries to convey adult realities.
https://apnews.com/article/brian-wilson-sly-stone-deaths-impact-496efc054cf0973bd385ede87bd9437fA singing demonstration was held in Tokyo to showcase the "Music Box", the world's first karaoke machine, invented by Japanese engineers in 1967. The event marked a milestone in entertainment technology, highlighting the innovative spirit of its creators.
https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250612/p2g/00m/0et/033000cA Japanese photographer, Nishimoto, has expressed gratitude for the support she received after her exhibitions were held across the country and on Instagram. Her son is now teaching photography classes that he learned from her during her retirement.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/06/12/world/japans-400000-follower-insta-gran-dies-aged-97/2132261Art Basel in Basel presents its most ambitious works, delivering high-quality events. The fair aims to attract international collectors, including those who have been influenced by the Turner Prize. In response to travel uncertainty, Art Basel has launched a $1.6m solidarity fund for galleries that struggle to make sales, and is offering one-off concessions to dealers.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/06/12/art-basel-exhibitors-will-show-the-most-ambitious-works-despite-economic-headwindsThe Armory Show is undergoing significant changes, with Frieze acquiring the event last summer. Kyla McMillan has been appointed as the new director of the New York City art fair, which will celebrate its 30th anniversary in September. The fair's lineup features over 225 galleries, including a more global selection, at the sprawling Javits Center.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/06/12/more-than-200-galleries-are-signed-on-for-the-armory-show-2025US President Donald Trump attended the opening night of "Les Miserables" at the Kennedy Center in Washington, where he was met with a boycott by some cast members due to his conservative takeover of the venue. Trump defended his attendance, saying he loves the show's songs and that it represents something smart, but faced criticism for his image-making efforts. The move comes amid a broader assault on "woke" programming at cultural institutions, including the Smithsonian museums and universities, which Trump deems as promoting social injustice.
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/nation/trump-watches-les-miserables-tale-of-revolt-and-oppression/article_84b71b4a-65b7-5f7d-a1bf-6992453d68f9.htmlDeadline's Sound & Screen event in London honored Oscar-winning composer Anne Dudley at SXSW London, where she performed a medley of her work from projects like Shrinking and Arcane, as well as Poldark and Jeeves and Wooster. She received the inaugural Impact Award from Deadline columnist Baz Bamigboye after her performance at the historic Shoreditch Church on a rainy summer's day in London.
https://deadline.com/2025/06/sound-and-screen-uk-debut-sxsw-1236427937/Members of the Kimberly Juniors class of 2022 recently presented their senior projects on the grounds of Kimberly Crest. The group included Matisse Schutten-Burgess, Jacqueline Brown, and Lexi Monnarez, among others, who showcased their talents in front of an audience.
https://www.ocregister.com/2025/06/10/explore-the-hidden-charms-of-redlands-kimberly-crest-house-and-gardens/The artist Mutu's work combines elements of anthropology, paleontology, and African art to create hybrid sculptures that merge organic and artificial materials. Her pieces often evoke a sense of primal power, ancient wisdom, and future evolution, suspended in a communal vessel that resonates with ancestral poems and oral narratives.
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