Amber Heard is making her acting comeback with a role in "Spirit of the People," a new play by Jeremy O Harris, set to premiere at the Williamstown Theatre Festival in July.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1324306-inside-amber-heards-new-exciting-role-that-marks-her-comebackAmber Heard is set to make her stage debut in the world premiere production of playwright Jeremy O. Harris' "Spirit of the People" at the 2025 Williamstown Theatre Festival in Massachusetts. The play, directed by Katina Medina Mora, will run from July 17 to August 3 and marks a departure from Harris' previous work. Heard joins a cast that includes Brandon Flynn, Lío Mehiel, Ato Blankson-Wood, James Cusati-Moyer, Amandla Jahava, Emma Ramos, Julian Sanchez, Zachary Booth, and Tonatiuh.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14840641/Amber-Heard-returns-acting-time-two-years-Johnny-Depp-legal-drama-welcoming-twins.htmlA photo exhibition in China showcased the historical contributions of Chinese and Russian people fighting together against fascism, highlighting their joint efforts to safeguard world peace and human progress. Fu held talks with Kondrashov, reaffirming a commitment to deepen practical cooperation.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/360865/russia-hosts-photo-exhibition-marking-victory-in-anti-fascist-warEnoch Cheng was curator of gallery programmes at Art Central in Hong Kong in March. He directed and translated the play Jerome Bel at the Hong Kong Arts Festival in 2024, collaborating with producers Dick Wong and Mui Cheuk-yin. Cheng received the artist of the year (visual arts) award from Takahashi Mizuki, executive director at the Centre for Heritage, Arts and Textile, at the 2025 Hong Kong Arts Development Council awards held at Hong Kong City Hall.
https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3315433/what-hong-kong-arts-development-awards-need-learn-art-basels?module=opinion&pgtype=sectionThe European Commission has supported the aim of embedding culture more deeply into EU policy, with a focus on recognizing art and antique dealers as heritage professionals. This move is seen as an opportunity for Cinoa members to raise awareness about the realities of the industry and its significant contribution to the UK economy, with the art and antiques market valued at over £7.8bn in 2024, according to Louise Phillips, chairman of The British Antique Dealers Association.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/06/24/as-art-market-regulations-tighten-international-dealer-association-calls-for-unity-across-tradeArtBlaze, a summer beach party series, is returning to Milwaukee this July with free entertainment, activities, and food trucks at McKinley Beach. The event will feature giant inflatable sculptures called HydroBloom, created by FuzzPop Workshop and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee architecture students.
https://www.jsonline.com/story/entertainment/events/2025/06/24/artblazes-giant-inflatable-return-milwaukee-2025/84322512007/A 2021 report by Nomisma in collaboration with Intesa Sanpaolo found that Italy's art market was experiencing a contraction before the pandemic, with a decline in galleries and antique dealers due to falling sales and high VAT rates. The study measured the economic impact of art sales, finding €1.46 billion in turnover in 2019, which increased to €4 billion when considering indirect suppliers and household consumption. A potential VAT reduction could boost the market by €1.5 billion over three years, increasing the broader economy's impact to up to €4.2 billion.
https://observer.com/2025/06/italy-art-vat-cut-2025-meloni-apollo-reforms/London's Cork Street is set to host the London Art Week, featuring art fairs and commercial galleries. The event brings together dealers from Mayfair and beyond, including Ermanno Rivetti, for the third edition of the city-wide celebration. In recent years, the area has seen a shift with Condo London, which occupied the former gallery hub in Cork Street Complex, introducing new energy to the space.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/06/24/the-innovative-london-drawing-fair-that-has-no-stands-stages-its-second-editionObject & Animal, with offices in London, Los Angeles, and New York, has partnered with Verve to support its growth. The production company, known for collaborations with Ruben Östlund, Bertie Ellwood, Oscar Boyson, and FKA twigs, has a slate of upcoming projects including the documentary "Shuffle" and scripted film "Peak Everything", which premiered at Cannes in May. Object & Animal has received numerous awards, including being named Top 10 Production Company by Ad Age and winning UKMVA's Production Company of the Year twice. The company has also earned three Grammy nominations and the UN & Cannes Health Grand Prix for Good award.
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