A US court cited Federal Rule of Evidence 401 to determine relevance, stating information is relevant if it makes a fact more probable and is of consequence in determining the action. The court also referenced Rules 26 and 37, emphasizing topics parties must discuss during planning for discovery, including accessibility and duplicative discovery, as well as meeting and conferencing requirements.
https://natlawreview.com/article/compliance-meet-and-confer-obligations-under-federal-rulesThe Metropolitan Museum of Art has received a significant gift from the late patron William Tsiaras, including 500 works of photography. The collection was amassed through his personal friendships with artists such as Lucas Samaras and Aaron Siskind. The gift will also help create a photography endowment fund. The Met's new Modern and contemporary art complex, set to open in 2030, will feature pieces from the Walther Collection, including works by African photographers, and include the Rockefeller Wing showcase.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/05/14/metropolitan-museum-artur-walther-photography-promised-giftPhillips is hosting a day sale today (14 May) followed by Christie's evening sale of contemporary art and Sotheby's three-part auction of post-war and contemporary art. Phillips' evening sale in New York recently reached $72.3m, with two fresh Basquiat paintings driving the results. In contrast, Phillips' London sale came up short, bringing in £10.9m after several works failed to sell.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/05/14/phillips-auction-new-york-records-four-women-artistsThe 24th Prague Fringe Festival will take place from May 26-31, 2025, featuring a diverse range of performances including stand-up comedy, spoken word, theater, improv, and musical acts at various venues across Prague such as A Studio Rubín, Café Club Míšenská, Divadlo Inspirace, Malostranská beseda - Klub, Metro Comedy Club, and Museum of Alchemists - Divadlo.
https://www.expats.cz/czech-news/article/what-to-binge-at-fringe-2025-prague-s-top-english-language-theater-fest-returnsThe Progressive Art Gallery in Dubai is hosting an exhibition titled "Intertwined: Revisitation of the Indian Art Narrative" which explores how Indian Modern Art became a form of quiet protest through personal, spiritual, and aesthetic expressions. The exhibition highlights the defiant, intimate, and revolutionary works of India's iconic modern artists, such as those who used art to express their personal narratives and spiritual beliefs.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/booksart/art-as-protest-revisiting-indias-modern-masters-at-progressive-art-gallery-dubai-1878803Cynthia Erivo will star in the upcoming stage production of Dracula, playing various roles including Count Dracula and Jonathan Harker. The show's director, Jon M. Chu, is working with Erivo to ensure she can balance her performance schedule with other commitments, such as potential award shows. Erivo has expressed enthusiasm for the project, citing the challenge of performing in a demanding role like Dracula. The production will feature an original song composed by Clemence Williams, who was nominated for a Tony Award for sound design in another recent show, "The Picture of Dorian Gray".
https://deadline.com/2025/05/cynthia-erivo-dracula-one-woman-show-london-1236394034/The festival will feature a variety of entertainment options, including live music performances by local artists. Attendees can also enjoy local cuisine and participate in family-friendly activities. The event will showcase the "Art in the Garden" juried art show, where local artists will display their work.
https://www.cbs8.com/video/news/local/mornings/escondido-street-festival-returns-may-18-to-celebrate-revitalized-downtown/509-90aefa92-e889-4eb5-9a15-9c1cbf782eb5The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is embarking on a $70m renovation of its African, ancient American and Oceanic art galleries. The project aims to modernize the space to better contextualize the collection and illustrate the "complex story of cultural development over the last 5,000 years". This renovation follows previous projects, including a $550m wing for Modern and contemporary art designed by Frida Escobedo, which was revealed in December 2024. The museum is also collaborating with the World Monuments Fund and African art scholars on a digital project examining historical sites in sub-Saharan Africa.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/05/13/metropolitan-museum-rockefeller-wing-renovation-kulapat-antrasastThe Sydney Morning Herald's Deputy Editor Robert Moran discusses the significance of winning the Archibald Prize, a prestigious art award in Australia, as a measure of local cultural status, comparing it to being featured on the popular TV show "Rage".
https://www.smh.com.au/culture/art-and-design/a-guide-to-the-archibald-prize-for-the-people-who-don-t-speak-art-20250512-p5lygl.html