The Frick is hosting an exhibition featuring three paintings by Johannes Vermeer, including "Mistress and Maid," which is part of its permanent collection, and two other works on loan from the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and the National Gallery of Ireland.
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/vermeer-show-reveals-art-of-the-love-letter-210673Several high-profile events are scheduled at the Galaxy Arena in Macau, including a concert tour by Cantopop legend Jacky Cheung, comedy performances by Jimmy O. Yang and IAN Chan of MIRROR, and a solo concert by Hong Kong pop-rock band Dear Jane. Additionally, an exclusive Rolex GMT-Master Exhibition will be held at Pearl Lobby from July 3 to 27, while the Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2025 – Special Exhibition featuring French designer Bruno Moinard will run from July 19, 2025, to December 31, 2025.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/money/mediaoutreach/2025/06/24/enjoy-a-summer-more-colorful-at-galaxy-macau-with-playful-parties-thrilling-live-shows-and-more/390946The art market experienced a slowdown in 2023 and a 12% decline globally in 2024 to US$57.5 billion, with high-value works being particularly affected. In contrast, lower-priced works saw an increase in sales, with lots sold for less than US$50,000 rising by 20%. A younger generation of collectors is entering the market, with insurance firm Arte Generali insuring more 30-somethings starting collections at young ages and making "radical" choices. UBS expects this trend to continue due to an unprecedented wealth transfer over the next 20-25 years, with around US$83 trillion in assets changing hands globally.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2025/06/23/why-the-ultra-rich-are-buying-less-art-and-what-it-means-for-the-market-in-2025/181398Hellfest's recent lineup featured nine bands with female lead vocalists, a notable step towards recognizing women in metal music. Camille Contreras, a self-taught metalcore vocalist, joined French band Novelists and faced backlash for her voice, but proved herself during live shows, helping the band gain international traction. US rock giant Linkin Park returned to Hellfest with new vocalist Emily Armstrong, who joined following Chester Bennington's death in 2017. The festival's initiative to feature more women-fronted acts is seen as a "very good start" by some, including Within Temptation's Sharon den Adel, who notes that it will inspire young girls to pursue their passion for music.
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/nation/girls-shouldnt-shout-women-break-the-mould-at-french-metal-festival/article_6f9e3e47-9428-51ad-b7c8-c76d7220ecea.htmlThe Frick Museum in New York has reopened with a new exhibit featuring "Vermeer's Love Letters," the first show since its $330-million renovation. The exhibit showcases 28 of Vermeer's known paintings, including two that helped his wife settle a debt with a baker after her husband's death. This intimate offering contrasts with the large-scale retrospective at the Rijksmuseum in 2023, which drew thousands of art lovers.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2025/06/23/three-vermeers-one-theme-the-art-of-the-love-letter-on-view-in-new-york/181283Art galleries are experiencing a significant surge in sales, with some reporting a threefold increase compared to last year. The growth is attributed to younger corporate buyers and initiatives such as art fairs and public education programs. For example, Muhammad Bahajjaj credits these efforts for the boom, suggesting that targeted support has helped strengthen the art landscape.
https://channelnewsasia.com/watch/local-art-galleries-see-up-three-times-growth-sales-compared-last-year-5196806Men's Fashion Week returns to Paris with anticipation as the city doubles down after industry instability. Dior Homme marks the debut of Northern Irish designer Jonathan Anderson, who replaces Maria Grazia Chiuri and becomes the first designer to oversee both men's and women's lines at the house. Saint Laurent also returns, with Anthony Vaccarello presenting his new collection, while Hermes, Kenzo, and Issey Miyake will feature alongside other notable labels like AMI, Comme des Garcons, and Rick Owens. The season reflects the industry's instability, with Milan scaling back its programme and London pulling out entirely, but Paris is packed with 70 labels showcasing their collections through 30 presentations and 40 runway shows between June 24 and 29.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2025/06/23/paris-fashion-week-doubles-down-on-menswear-as-anderson-vaccarello-pharrell-headline-and-saint-laurent-returns/181372This year's Art Basel fair in Basel, Switzerland, presents a poignant portrait of a troubled planet, with works exploring the pursuit of happiness and the fragility of democracies. Dutch artist Joep van Lieshout's monumental installation "The Voyage -- A March To Utopia" features 80 large sculptures forming a procession towards a happy place, while Spanish artist Jaume Plensa presents "Forgotten Dreams", an aluminium door work engraved with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights articles. Danish artist Danh Vo's US flag made from logs and steel stars references the fragility of US democracy, as seen in his previous work "In God We Trust". The fair also features works by Felix Gonzalez-Torres, including a performance piece that celebrates life despite its reactionary context, and Japanese artist Izumi Kato's stone structures with enigmatic faces.
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/nation/utopia-and-fragile-democracy-at-art-basel-fair/article_96f0a43a-8cbc-5505-8802-fe2bacfcdfb2.htmlArt Basel, the world's largest art fair, is taking place in Basel, Switzerland, with a more somber mood due to global crises. The event features over 4,000 artists, including a Picasso painting valued at $30 million by US gallery Pace. Sales have declined for two consecutive years, with a 12% drop last year and a 39% decline at the top end of the market. Galleries are showing less expensive works to adapt to the slump, with only one artwork selling for over $10 million in the first two days of the fair. The mood is subdued, with fewer American clients than usual, and a shift towards more European curators.
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