Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for the "decolonisation of Ukrainian art" during his visit to New York's Ukrainian Museum, where he inaugurated a major exhibition by Alexandra Exter. The museum is also set to host an upcoming photography show featuring Wolfgang Tillmans and Boris Mikhailov, including their work "Pairs Skating", which will open later in Kharkiv. Meanwhile, 31-year-old Ukrainian artist Marharyta Polovinko was killed on the frontline, described by her battalion as a "smart, hardworking, motivated" and "true warrior".
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/06/24/ukrainian-railways-us-billionaire-howard-buffett-team-up-art-train-exploring-war-time-resilienceUkraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the UK, meeting with King Charles III during night-time Russian drone and missile strikes in Kyiv, as seen in a photograph taken by the Ukrainian State Emergency Service.
https://nypost.com/2025/06/24/world-news/russian-attacks-on-ukraine-kill-14-civilians-as-zelensky-travels-to-uk/Korean singer Riize is set to make her solo debut and perform a concert in Seoul, with tickets selling out quickly. Her first full-length album "Odyssey" has been released, featuring a collaboration with Mega MGC Coffee. The concert will be broadcast across 24 Megabox theaters in Korea, part of the "Riizing Loud" concerts at the KSPO Dome in Songpa District, southern Seoul from July 4 to 6.
https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-06-24/entertainment/kpop/Riize-to-livestream-upcoming-Seoul-concert-in-cinemas-around-the-world/2337496A new generation of collectors is entering the art market, with $83 trillion in assets changing hands globally, according to Eric Landolt, global co-head of UBS's family advisory, art and collecting department. The four-day Art Basel fair showcased over 280 galleries featuring works by around 4,000 artists, including pieces by Pablo Picasso and recent works available for purchase. Thaddaeus Ropac galleries presented a portrait of Pope Leo XIV by Chinese-French artist Yan Pei-Ming, while young artist Joyce Joumaa, 27, won the 2025 Baloise Art Prize with her work on Lebanon's energy crisis.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40369210/art-market-banking-on-new-generation-of-collectorsThe 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.
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