Broadway Licensing Global (BLG) has merged with Concord, a leading theatrical licensing company, to create one of the largest collections of authors and rightsholders worldwide. The combined catalog includes 150 titles and 400 authors from BLG's existing collection, as well as new relationships created through the merger. Sean Patrick Flahaven, Chief Theatricals Executive of Concord, expressed his excitement about partnering with BLG to support authors and producers. Dan Markley, COO of BLG, praised the partnership, saying it will ensure best-in-class practices for decades to come, protecting the interests of playwrights like Arthur Miller and Tennessee Williams.
https://deadline.com/2025/05/concord-theatricals-broadway-licensing-global-1236390674/Piper Rovsek, a senior at the Orange County School of the Arts, was honored as Dance Artist of the Year at the Orange County Artist of the Year Awards Celebration held at Memorial Hall on Chapman University's campus in Orange. Susan Brooker, artistic director at the American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School, praised Rovsek's talent during the event.
https://www.ocregister.com/2025/05/08/artist-of-the-year-winners-take-center-stage-at-chapman-university/Roshmah, a University of New South Wales graduate from Sydney, Australia, founded KE Ceramics with her husband's financial support. She named the company after Circular Quay in Sydney, but simplified it to KE for easier pronunciation. Initially, she worked from home in Subang Jaya, Selangor, before moving to Ipoh, Perak, where she had more space and family support. The business started slowly, with her teenage brother-in-law as her first employee, and grew as she pivoted to tiles due to increased demand. KE Ceramics now operates a gallery and studio in Ipoh, producing handmade ceramic pieces in small batches, including custom orders for museums and airport shops.
https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/living/2025/05/09/malaysian-woman-forsakes-job-in-europe-to-carry-on-her-mother039s-30yo-ceramic-businessThe art market is shifting towards more diverse and fashion-forward tastes, with dealers at Tefaf Maastricht reporting changes in consumer preferences. The London Art Fair has seen success, reaching its 30th anniversary while maintaining attendance levels. In celebration of Frieze's 20th edition, the fair partnered with prominent artists such as Tracey Emin and Alvaro Barrington to create a unique anniversary event. Meanwhile, at Art Basel 2023, clients were willing to spend heavily on art pieces, including a $22.5m Bourgeois spider and a $2.5m Richter sculpture, despite concerns about market slowdowns.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/05/08/buzz-in-new-yorks-art-trade-during-frieze-week-masks-uncertaintiesBasel, Switzerland transforms into a vibrant city during its three-day carnival, featuring colorful masks and costumes, with the Kunstmuseum showcasing the world's oldest public art collection dating back to 1661. The city is also home to the Museum Tinguely, which draws thousands of visitors with its kinetic art sculptures, and hosts Art Basel, one of the world's top contemporary art fairs. Roger Federer, a tennis legend, hails from Basel, while FC Basel competes for their 21st Swiss football championship.
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/basel-a-city-at-the-heart-of-european-culture-208960A Belgian artist, Kaymakcı, discussed his vision for an exhibition showcasing European art through the eyes of artists. The exhibition features eight Belgian artists, including Melissa Pinon and Stefan Tulepo, who shared information about their works with guests at the Türkiye’s Permanent Delegation to the EU in Brussels.
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/thinking-europe-opens-at-brussels-208964Han Ji Min's new exhibition, Time Alone, marks a significant milestone in her career, showcasing 17 poignant oil compositions that explore the tension between the visible world and inner emotional landscapes. Through soft-edged portrayals of solitary figures in still environments, Han conveys restraint and fragile hope using near-achromatic hues. Her subjects are often viewed from behind, offering an intimate glimpse into everyday moments, inviting viewers to reconsider boundaries between observer and observed. The exhibition, held at JD Malat Gallery in London, offers a rare glimpse into Han's introspective visual language, evoking the ambivalence of solitude and quiet hope.
https://www.juxtapoz.com/news/painting/preview-time-alone-by-han-ji-min-jd-malat-gallery-london/The Sydney Morning Herald has announced the winners of the prestigious Archibald Prize for 2025. Julie Fragar took home the top prize with her portrait "Flagship Mother Multiverse" of Justene Williams, a decision made unanimously by the judges at 7:20 am. Fragar was inspired to paint Williams due to their close friendship and her exceptional artistic talent. This marks the 15th time a female artist has won the award.
https://www.smh.com.au/culture/art-and-design/as-it-happened-portrait-of-justene-williams-wins-prestigious-archibald-award-20250509-p5lxv7.htmlThe Artemizia Foundation's Gallery 818 in Bisbee, Arizona will host Michele Mikesell's new exhibition from May 17 to June 22, 2025. The show features a collection of paintings that explore human and animal archetypes through realism, patterns, and abstraction, inviting viewers into a rich psychological landscape where "watchers" observe, "tricksters" challenge the status quo, and "the bold" forge new paths. Mikesell's textured surfaces and sophisticated color palette create a dialogue between seen and unseen, hero and antihero, according to Sloane Bouchever, Director of the Artemizia Foundation.
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