Manila International Fashion Week 2025 showcased a diverse range of styles from top designers worldwide. The event featured 16 designers, including Emily Sy Couture, who highlighted her refined vision and mastery with her collection. Lynn Bautista's captivating performance on the catwalk was also a highlight. Produced by Bench Bello, MIFW 2025 emphasized fashion's power to unite global talents and celebrate cultural diversity, with live music and diverse runway segments adding to its success.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/07/06/tmt-newswire/golden-hour-glamour-at-the-5th-manila-international-fashion-week-2025/2144044The exhibition at Gibson explores identity and empowerment through color, text, and symbolic references, featuring a music lineup that brings these themes to life with urgent performances celebrating generational experience, held at The Broad in downtown Los Angeles.
https://www.ocregister.com/2025/07/03/the-broad-unveils-native-focused-summer-concert-series-tied-to-jeffrey-gibson-exhibit/Bill Viola has reimagined the Renaissance with a retrospective in Florence, drawing inspiration from his early days working at Art/Tapes/22 in Europe after graduating from Syracuse University's visual and performing arts department. His latest exhibition is part of the Carnegie International, which has expanded its format to overwhelm its curatorial framework, forming a poetic meditation on life and art. Meanwhile, Troy Hill Art Houses in Pittsburgh hosts an expansive contemporary art exhibition, featuring the work of artist Vuslat alongside artefacts from the ancient site of Troy, located in western Turkey.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/07/04/the-magic-of-troy-hill-art-house-installations-in-pittsburghOverground Music's Rooftop Season 2025 is set to begin on July 7 at the National Theatre's Sala Amfiteatru in Bucharest, Romania. The event will feature weekly performances by prominent Romanian artists such as Byron and Valeria Stoica, alongside international acts like Dimitri’s Bats and Luiza Zan & Jazzpar Trio. The concerts will take place in an intimate venue offering panoramic views of the city, with tickets available exclusively through Bilete.ro.
https://www.romania-insider.com/rooftop-season-bucharest-national-theatre-2025Lea Salonga has joined the Padukone family by receiving a star under the Live Theatre/Performance category. The 39-year-old singer and actress is known for her iconic roles in Mulan and Aladdin, and has also gained recognition in Bollywood with films like Om Shanti Om starring Shah Rukh Khan, and in Hollywood with xXx: Return Of Xander Cage alongside Vin Diesel.
https://channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/bollywood-star-deepika-padukone-first-indian-actress-receive-star-hollywood-walk-fame-5220246Maman Germaine Acogny, an 81-year-old Senegalese dancer and choreographer, continues to inspire her students with her unique technique that combines African and Western influences. At her dance school, Ecole des Sables in Toubab Dialaw, Senegal, she teaches her trademark style, which she describes as "an interpretation of nature." Acogny's approach aims to empower African dancers and promote the continent's influence in the art form, countering the historical dominance of white artists. Her students, including Cameroonian-Italian dancer Nadia Gabrieli Kalati, praise the school for creating a supportive environment that fosters growth and self-discovery. With her next solo show at a Paris theatre planned to pay tribute to Josephine Baker, Acogny remains committed to celebrating African culture through dance, with her school set to host the Dance Biennial in Africa in 2026.
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/nation/germaine-acogny-promoting-africa-as-a-beacon-of-dance/article_a5ed73cc-d258-528c-8f8c-129a887ef2e4.htmlPhotographer William Morée's latest exhibit, "Trichromatic Vision," is set to open at The Mad Hatter Gallery in Las Cruces, New Mexico, this Friday. The exhibit marks a departure from Morée's typical work on political campaigns, which has included shots of presidents and candidates such as Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and Joe Biden. Inspired by his home in the Black Range Mountains of southern New Mexico, Morée's new project explores the relationship between light, color, and meaning, inviting viewers to engage with the process of perception itself. The exhibit, on display until August 9, offers a fresh and thought-provoking voice to the summer arts calendar, showcasing Morée's unique blend of visual experimentation and regional inspiration.
https://petapixel.com/2025/07/04/new-exhibit-showcases-experimental-color-photography/The Prambanan Jazz Festival 2025 is expected to attract a large crowd of 60,000 people from outside the city. The festival lineup includes notable Indonesian artists such as Tulus, Juicy Lucy, and Primawarna, as well as international acts like Kenny G. The event will take place at the historic Prambanan Temple in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
https://en.tempo.co/read/2024562/prambanan-jazz-festival-2025-kenny-g-eaj-park-and-nasida-ria-among-featured-artistsSydney is home to various unique attractions catering to different interests. The Opera House offers guided tours focusing on architecture and eating, while Qtopia Sydney showcases queer history and culture in a museum dedicated to LGBTQIA+ stories. The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney features a bush tucker tour led by a First Nations guide, and the Art Gallery of New South Wales' Naala Badu building boasts an atmospheric underground space with exhibitions and performances. A Library bar on the roof of the State Library of New South Wales hosts literary trivia nights and serves cocktails. The Secret Garden in Lavender Bay is a serene oasis created by Wendy Whiteley, while Fortress Sydney is an indoor gaming paradise with various activities. The Sydney Bus Museum in Leichhardt offers a collection of vintage vehicles and a return ride on a vintage bus across the Anzac Bridge.
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