US President Donald Trump attended a performance of Les Misérables at the Kennedy Center, but his enthusiasm for the musical was overshadowed by his misinterpretation of its themes and message. The show's creator, Claude-Michel Schönberg, and writer Alain Boublil have stated that the musical is not about socialism or communism, as Trump seemed to believe.
https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2025/06/trump-kennedy-center-les-miserables-revisionist-history/683145/Utah has been ranked as the happiest state for seniors by Caring.com, with a local ceramics class at the Murray City Senior Recreation Center being cited as an example of why this is true. The class, where participants like Carla McIntire share laughter and creativity, highlights the importance of social connections and creative pursuits in bringing joy to older adults.
https://www.deseret.com/lifestyle/2025/06/12/why-utah-is-the-happiest-state-for-seniors/Anna Maria Maiolino, a Brazilian artist born in 1942 in Scalea, Italy, is known for her strong and pulsating art created through the act of freedom. She has had notable exhibitions at the Whitechapel Gallery, MOCA Los Angeles, Gwangju Biennale, Documenta 13, São Paulo Biennial, and MOMA Rio de Janeiro. Maiolino's work is represented by Hauser & Wirth and Galeria Luisa Strina. In 2023, she was awarded the Golden Lion for lifetime achievement at the Venice Biennale alongside Turkish artist Nil Yalter, whose exhibition theme chimes with Maiolino's itinerant life.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/06/13/anna-maria-maiolino-musee-picasso-exhibition-interviewThe exhibition, open from 10.30 a.m. to 7 p.m. until June 15, was inaugurated by Dharmendra Patle, Deputy Commissioner of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan in Bengaluru. Eminent artist Jahar Dasgupta discussed the importance of striking a balance between innovation and sensitivity in artistic practice during the event.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/contemporary-art-exhibition-at-ckp/article69691720.eceVladimir Shalamov, curator of Berlin-based gallery All Rights Reversed, believes that the controversy surrounding a contemporary art exhibition is less about artistic merit and more about transparency, as information on participating artists' past work in Russia is now public.
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/06/13/by-employing-putins-alleged-daughter-paris-gallery-sparks-debate-over-collective-responsibility-a89446A Polish-born collector, Zdzislaw Bieganski, is planning to found a museum in Malta. The proposed museum will feature works by famous artists such as Picasso and Van Gogh, although many of the pieces are yet to be authenticated. This development raises questions about broader prehistoric Maltese society and its structures, which may shed new light on the island's past.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/06/11/the-function-of-maltas-prehistoric-temples-has-long-remained-a-mysterynow-new-research-suggests-they-were-used-by-ancient-seafarersClark Development Corp. has partnered with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts to conduct a cultural mapping project as part of its Arts, Culture, and Heritage Tourism Program. The initiative aims to create a local culture profile of a designated zone, which will be submitted to the NCCA, National Archives of the Philippines, and a local archive. A five-day training program will also be held for 25-30 community-based mappers, led by NCCA executive director Eric Zerrudo, who described cultural mapping as one of the commission's foundational programs.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/06/14/regions/cdc-ncca-to-conduct-cultural-mapping-at-clark/2133189The Recording Academy has made changes to its rules for the 2026 Grammy Awards, including a new category for best album cover. The academy will combine the best recording package and best boxed or special limited edition package categories into one, while introducing a separate category for best album cover. Sabrina Carpenter's upcoming album "Man's Best Friend" has sparked controversy over its cover image, with some fans finding it demeaning and others interpreting it as satirical. The Grammy eligibility period closes on August 29, and the ceremony will be held at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 1.
https://www.koat.com/article/grammy-category-is-created-for-album-covers/65049586The Recording Academy has updated its rules for the Grammy Awards to include physical albums sold directly through an artist's website in categories such as "Best Recording Package". The changes also expand eligibility to composers and lyricists/librettists, allowing them to be recognized alongside artists, producers, and engineers. The 2026 Grammys will take place on February 1 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with nominations announced on November 7, 2025.
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