The artistic team of Khaled Sabsabi and Michael Dagostino is being reinstated to represent Australia at the Venice Biennale, six months after they were abruptly terminated due to controversy over two of Sabsabi's historic works. The decision comes as a result of a review by consultants Blackhall & Pearl, which identified missteps in the governance of Australia's participation at the 2026 Venice Biennale. Sabsabi and Dagostino had been stripped of their appointment following questions raised in parliament about their work, leading to an artists' boycott and international embarrassment. The reinstatement is seen as a step towards healing the fractures between the arts agency and the community, with Sabsabi and Dagostino expressing gratitude for the support of their families, friends, and fans.
https://www.smh.com.au/culture/art-and-design/sacked-artist-to-be-reinstated-as-australia-s-venice-representative-20250617-p5m896.htmlThe city's Mindspace SOCIAL venue hosted a one-day queer festival called Satrangi Mela as part of Pride Month celebrations. The event featured drag shows, indie art exhibitions, flea pop-ups, and a makeup masterclass by a renowned artist from MAC. The festival aimed to create an inclusive space for self-expression and community, transforming into a joyful celebration of identity and pride.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/culture-and-society/a-queer-centric-celebration-of-identity-joy-community-1888872A collection of rare Mughal objects will be displayed in its entirety at a Hong Kong art venue, showcasing extraordinary craftsmanship and centuries-long cultural interaction between India and the Middle East.
https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/art-design/2025/07/02/islamic-carpets-in-hong-kong-offer-tangible-evidence-of-cross-cultural-exchange-with-china/The New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) is a prominent event celebrating Asian cinema, now in its 24th edition, with the goal of showcasing films that reflect the diverse experiences and cultures of Asia to a wider audience, including Singaporeans.
https://channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/singaporean-film-starring-noah-yap-world-premiere-new-york-asian-film-festival-july-5215506The 2025 Alabama Triennial, "Currents," at the Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts in Birmingham challenges traditional notions of Southern identity by showcasing artworks that explore movement, journey, mapping, exchange, and transference. The exhibition reflects the complexity and fluidity of Alabama's identity, presenting a dynamic and constantly evolving representation of the state.
https://observer.com/2025/07/art-alabama-triennial-2025-currents/A large mural is being completed in the alleyway outside a building where many people attend NA and AA meetings, with the goal of providing an uplifting experience for recovering individuals. Local artist Judd Thompson led the project, which was inspired by his interactions with attendees who credited art as a means to escape their struggles. The finished mural is expected to be a transformative addition to the area, bringing joy to those walking through the alleyway on their way to meetings.
https://www.kpax.com/news/montana-news/pre-release-residents-transform-billings-alley-with-muralThe Baltimore Museum of Art has launched a new exhibition, "Black Earth Rising", which explores the connections between race, colonialism, and the climate crisis. The show highlights how the ecological breakdown is often felt most keenly by populations with least responsibility for it. Artist Teresita Fernández's work, including her piece "Fire (America) 1" (2016), is featured in the exhibition.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/07/02/at-baltimore-museum-of-art-a-new-exhibition-asks-us-to-consider-the-connections-between-race-colonialism-and-the-climate-crisisThe Dissonance exhibition at Kapitolyo Art Space features 17 artists, including Buen Abrigo, Julius Bagoyo, and Wire Tuazon, who challenge the status quo through their work. The exhibit encourages viewers to embrace discomfort and unexpectedness, showcasing art that defies conformity. It is open until July 5, 2025.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/07/03/tmt-newswire/dissonance-exhibition-opens/2142457The Art Newspaper has selected several notable items for auction, including a tender portrait of Paul Gauguin's son, which is part of the collection of Joel and Carole Bernstein. Another highlight is a first-century Roman cameo and a gilt bronze statue from Tibet. Additionally, the publication highlights three notable auctions in New York, featuring works by Francis Bacon and Claude Monet, as well as a marble fragment with an unusual twist.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/07/02/a-clara-peeters-self-portrait-and-the-only-work-for-which-gandhi-posed-are-among-this-summers-auction-highlights