Motomachi High School in Hiroshima has been collaborating with hibakusha (atom bomb survivors) for nearly two decades to create artworks based on their testimonies. Recently, the school showcased 15 new paintings, including pieces depicting soldiers writhing in pain and a girl surrounded by flames. Hironaka, an atom bomb survivor, praised one of the paintings, saying it accurately captured her feelings at the time, describing it as "an unforgettable page of my life".
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/hiroshima-teens-relay-atom-bomb-horror-with-art-211204Layer is a platform that enables families to explore the world of digital arts through various mediums, including code-based and ultra-resolution pieces. Founded by artists who specialize in moving macro photography of chemical reactions and paint and ink art, Layer offers a unique opportunity for collectors to engage with groundbreaking artists in a new format. By partnering with exhibiting artists, Layer aims to make digital art more accessible to a broader audience, potentially helping to legitimize it among those who may be skeptical about its value.
https://observer.com/2025/07/arts-interview-angelo-sotiracopoulos-layer-digital-art-display/The Tate Modern in London is set to host a major exhibition featuring Australian Indigenous artist Emily Kam Kngwarray's work for six months, starting this week. The exhibition, organized with the National Gallery of Australia, will showcase over 70 works, including early batiks and her final paintings. A recently uncovered letter reveals that the Tate initially turned down an offer to show Australian Indigenous art in 1996, citing a lack of interest in adding Indigenous artists to its collection, despite acquiring works by other non-Indigenous artists from similar regions.
https://www.smh.com.au/world/europe/britain-celebrates-emily-after-hidden-letter-reveals-it-turned-down-indigenous-art-20250705-p5mcru.htmlThe artworks by Anna Weyant have been feted for their unique style and captivating compositions. Rick Salomon's "Feted 2020" and Roman Family Collection's "Emma 2022" are notable pieces, while "She Drives my Crazy 2022" in the private collection of Marc Jacobs showcases her ability to convey emotions through art. Weyant's use of oil on canvas is also evident in "Wit of the staircase 2020" and "Slumber 2020", which feature intricate details and textures, further solidifying her artistic prowess.
https://www.juxtapoz.com/news/painting/anna-weyant-s-debut-solo-museum-exhibition-to-open-thyssen-bornemisza-national-museum-madrid/A half-mile stretch of the E84 highway in Fujairah, UAE, has been transformed into a musical experience with rumble strips playing a rendition of Ludwig van Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. The "Street of Music" project, led by Ali Obaid Al Hefaiti, director of the Fujairah Fine Arts Academy, aims to promote the arts through this unique installation.
https://nypost.com/2025/07/06/world-news/this-countrys-highway-plays-beethovens-ninth-symphony-when-you-drive-over-it/The National Museum of Korea is celebrating anniversaries with special exhibits, including a collaboration with China's national museum on a sumuk art exhibition. The museum attributes its recent surge in visitors to the popularity of global Hallyu content expanding into traditional culture. BTS member RM recently posted an artwork from the museum's "Art of Early Joseon: Masterpieces from the 15th and 16th Century" exhibition, featuring a painting by Yi Am, which drew significant attention.
https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-07-07/culture/koreanHeritage/Rising-interest-in-Kculture-brings-visitor-surge-to-National-Museum-of-Korea/2345629A new exhibition at M+ museum in Hong Kong features over 200 works by Cantonese artists, showcasing the region's unique artistic lineage and history. The exhibition highlights how Cantonese artists adapted to China's tumultuous early- to mid-20th century, including the Xinhai Revolution, Second Sino-Japanese War, Chinese Communist Revolution, and Cultural Revolution. This period of significant political and social change led to the development of a distinct modern artistic identity in Hong Kong and Guangdong.
https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3316998/how-20th-century-hong-kong-and-guangdong-art-stood-out-rest-china?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionThe exhibition "Jenny Saville: The Anatomy of Painting" showcases 45 works by British artist Jenny Saville, including her iconic monumental nudes that earned her acclaim in 1992. The chronological display explores her artistic development and connection to art history, featuring a range of mediums such as charcoal drawings and large-scale oil paintings. Created in collaboration with the artist, the exhibition brings together works from public and private collections worldwide, offering a unique insight into Saville's process and artistic vision.
https://www.juxtapoz.com/news/painting/jenny-saville-the-anatomy-of-painting-national-portrait-gallery-london/The 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival opened with emotional tributes, honoring Jiří Bartoška's legacy in the opening ceremony directed by the Caban brothers, and premiered a documentary featuring a 2021 conversation between Bartoška and producer Milan Kuchynka.
https://www.expats.cz/czech-news/article/photo-gallery-scenes-from-the-59th-edition-of-karlovy-vary-international-film-festival