The 2023 Tony Awards have announced their nominees for Best Play, with several notable productions vying for the top prize. Jez Butterworth's "The Hills of California" and Kimberly Belflower's "John Proctor Is the Villain" are among the contenders, as well as Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' "Purpose", which explores an accomplished Black family's downfall. Cole Escola's "Oh, Mary!" also made the cut, offering a raunchy and irreverent take on Mary Todd Lincoln.
https://www.scrippsnews.com/entertainment/buena-vista-social-club-death-becomes-her-and-maybe-happy-ending-lead-tony-award-nominationsSarah Armstrong-Jones, a member of the British royal family, shares a passion for painting with her cousin, King Charles. The two often spend leisure time together at Balmoral, where they paint Scottish landscapes and scenes from France and Tanzania. In 2022, 79 of King Charles' watercolour pieces were displayed at Chelsea's Garrison Chapel, showcasing his talent in the medium. Sarah has strong royal connections, having served as a chief bridesmaid at Princess Anne's wedding to Mark Phillips and Charles' wedding to Princess Diana, and is now president of The Royal Ballet School. She also attends significant royal events, such as last year's Royal Ascot, alongside her family, including King Charles and Queen Elizabeth.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/royals/article-13890257/King-Charles-cousin-Lady-Sarah-Chatto-bridesmaid-wedding-Diana-passion-painting.htmlSarah, who was once part of a royal family, now makes a name for herself as a talented landscape painter. She spent holidays at Sandringham with cousins Prince Andrew and Prince Edward during her turbulent childhood. Her passion for painting is shared by cousin King Charles, and she has gained popularity in the art world since 1995, with over three-quarters of her paintings sold in a recent exhibition.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1307180-king-charles-shares-royal-bond-through-art-with-cousin-lady-sarah-chattoChristie's has announced significant trophy lots for its upcoming auctions, including a Jean-Michel Basquiat triptych expected to fetch between $20m and $30m, a work from Andy Warhol's electric chair canvases that could bring upwards of $30m, and a Claude Monet riverscape valued at $30m to $50m. These works will be sold at Rockefeller Center in New York on May 12, marking the start of Christie's spring auction season.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/05/01/christies-alex-rotter-new-global-presidentBTS's J-Hope is set to hold an exhibition in Seoul's Hongdae neighborhood, coinciding with his 'Hope on the Stage' tour. The concert has already made history in North America and reached the Billboard Hot 100 chart with "Mona Lisa". In collaboration with the Louvre, J-Hope will unveil a live viewing experience of the famous painting at multiple cinemas in Korea and around 70 countries worldwide.
https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-05-01/entertainment/kpop/JHopes-final-Hope-on-the-Stage-concert-to-be-livestreamed-worldwide/2298196The Steinway grand piano, gifted to FDR in 1938, features gold leaf decorations representing various American musical forms, including a New England barn dance and an Indian ceremonial dance. The piano has three mahogany legs carved as American eagles and has been located in the White House entrance hall since 1989, often played by the Marine Band during social events.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-14661345/ivanka-son-theo-white-house-piano-donald-trump-video.htmlButcher Pezzino expressed disappointment with Bridgers' article for not highlighting the museum's adult-oriented tours and events, such as its annual Halloween party for people 21 and older. The museum allows adults to attend certain events on their own, including theatrical performances, staff-led tours by appointment, and a $125 ticketed fundraiser called the Imagination Ball. In contrast, Bridgers' article only briefly mentioned the Halloween party without providing further details or emphasizing its existence.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14661135/rule-children-museum-outrages-local-writer-portland-maine.htmlA cultural hub has been established in Kazakhstan with the Tselinny Center of Contemporary Culture, designed by British architect Asif Khan. The museum features a Soviet-era cinema that has been transformed into a space for artistic and cultural engagements. Located in Almaty, it will house over 700 works by Kazakh and Central Asian artists, alongside an international art collection.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/04/30/as-kazakhstan-cautiously-strengthens-ties-with-western-europe-new-art-venues-herald-a-change-of-directionThe 61st Venice Biennale will feature four Korean artists, including Choi, who has experience curating major biennales such as the Gwangju Biennale and Singapore Biennale. The event is curated by Koyo Kouoh, chief curator of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in Cape Town, and is scheduled to run from May 9 to November 21, 2024.
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