Apisukh, a Fujifilm ambassador, is part of Diversify Photo, an organization that aims to promote diversity in photography by supporting non-Western, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), and underrepresented visual creatives.
https://petapixel.com/2025/07/11/how-an-award-winning-pro-photographer-fell-back-in-love-with-photography/A fossil bone was discovered in the parking lot of the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, which is being studied for its geothermal heating potential. The bone's shape suggests it may be from a duck-billed dinosaur or thescelosaurus, but its exact species cannot be determined. The find has been confirmed as legitimate by experts, including Thomas Williamson, curator of paleontology at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science, and Erin LaCount, director of education programs at Dinosaur Ridge track site near Denver.
https://www.koat.com/article/denver-dinosaur-bone-museum-parking-lot/65373684The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is celebrating its mission with Comic-Con, featuring a panel discussion led by George Lucas, Guillermo del Toro, and Doug Chiang, moderated by Queen Latifah. The panel will explore the power of illustrated stories across various forms, from ancient cave drawings to digital media, highlighting the universal language of narrative art.
https://gizmodo.com/sdcc-2025-george-lucas-panel-hall-h-2000628190Malaysian photographer Tapa Otai's photographs are being published in a book titled "Stage 0.1", which is not just a collection of concert photos but an important visual archive showcasing the often-overlooked musicians and crew behind every show. The book, available at the National Art Gallery bookshop and on Shopee for RM180, was supported by the gallery's collaborative publishing platform.
https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/culture/2025/07/12/tapa-otais-photo-book-039stage-01039-takes-rock-fans-on-a-front-and-backstage-rideThe director of a play, John Tiffany, believes that the characters convey their desire for connection through dance, particularly in the character Oskar, who struggles to express his emotions and finds solace in movement.
https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-07-12/entertainment/musicPerformance/A-touching-love-story-with-a-shocking-finale-Let-Me-In-returns-to-Korea/2350200Fashion designer Perez-Rubio and Rechter built luxury brand Mestiza without traditional credentials, drawing on their outsider status to create a polished yet inclusive approach to high-end fashion. Perez-Rubio, of Filipino and Spanish descent, sees her brand's name as reflecting her dual identity, blending two cultures and aesthetics that belong in multiple places at once.
https://observer.com/2025/07/mixed-measured-maximal-inside-mestizas-fashion-philosophy/The Prairie Center for the Arts in Schaumburg has announced its performances scheduled for 2026, including The Doo Wop Project, Gunhild Carling, Abbey Road presents The Number Ones, and "School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play". Other performers include storm chaser Reed Timmer and the Three Redneck Tenors. Tickets will be available in the fall for winter and spring events held at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts located at 201 Schaumburg Court.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250711/news/musicians-mutts-scheduled-to-perform-at-schaumburgs-prairie-center-for-the-arts/Shamim Momin, the newly appointed director of the Bronx Museum of the Arts, expresses confidence in her ability to uphold its legacy. She believes the museum aligns with her values and will provide an opportunity for her to build community outreach and presence among diverse constituencies.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/07/11/bronx-museum-appoints-shamim-momin-directorSkylar Ouellet has secured a spot in the Hollywood Summer Tour, a prestigious invitation-only program that pairs emerging dancers with prominent industry figures, marking a significant opportunity for her to gain exposure and mentorship from top professionals in the field.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11285829/saskatoon-teen-earns-spot-on-prestigious-hollywood-dance-tour/