JessC, a multifaceted transgender artist and doctor based in Australia, is set to perform at the Mega Star Arena in Sungei Wang Plaza on December 20. Her upcoming concert promises to be more exciting than her previous shows, following a successful sold-out performance at the Arena of Stars in Genting Highlands last May. JessC will showcase her skills on multiple musical instruments, including piano, organ, guitar, and keyboards. She will also be joined by Malaysian pop diva Fauziah Latiff on stage, performing songs they have collaborated on. Additionally, JessC hints at featuring well-known local singers as guest artists for her next show.
LeAnn Rimes recently performed at the Margaret Court Arena in Australia, transporting her audience to a more wholesome time. The singer's barefoot entrance and flowy dress added to the ethereal atmosphere, as she walked onto the stage. The crowd's enthusiastic reaction included clapping, howling, and whistling, setting the tone for a memorable performance.
Robert Redford, the legendary actor and environmentalist, has passed away. Tributes poured in from various sources, including Sundance Institute, which described his vision as a
The Tiny Hayes Theatre, a small venue in Potts Point, has achieved success with its productions of musicals such as Rent and Calamity Jane. These shows have opened at major venues like the Sydney Opera House, demonstrating the theatre's ability to punch above its weight. Currently, In The Heights is playing at HOTA on the Gold Coast.
PM Modi's 75th birthday celebration took a creative turn as renowned sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik created an elaborate sand art piece with 750 flowers on Puri Beach. The artwork, titled "India's Flight with Modi," has gone viral on social media, drawing widespread praise and attracting tourists and locals alike.
The Public Arts Trust of India, founded by Sana Rezwan, is revamping its festival model with curators Tapiwa Matsinde and Sakhshi Mahajan at the helm. The trust aims to create a more enduring cultural programming model that combines contemporary practice with local heritage, contextualizing it through convergence.
Wacom's new One 14 Pen display combines a larger screen with trusted pen technology, making it easy for creative beginners to start editing photos from day one. The device will be available this fall through Wacom's online store and select retailers worldwide, offering intuitive tools for writing and drawing that are trusted across various creative fields.
Yeon's new oil paintings, "The House That My Mother Built," are on view at DIA Contemporary in Jongno through Sept. 27. The 15 pieces, featuring recurring characters and narrative threads, invite viewers to imagine their own stories. Yeon's work challenges physical boundaries by layering contrasting styles and cutout-like images over original paintings. In an interview, Yeon revealed her foundations, stating she wanted to "reveal my foundations — where I come from."
The Louvre Abu Dhabi has funded a multifaceted research project on Islamic art, including Mamluk and Buddhist pieces. The museum has partnered with the Louvre in Paris to support this research, which aims to better understand the cultural exchange between Islamic and European civilizations. The project will focus on the use of Islamic art in museums, as well as its preservation and conservation. The research will also explore the role of women in Islamic art, with Emirati women playing a key part in shaping the museum's collection and exhibitions.