The Imperial War Museum in London has a significant collection of artworks looted from Nazi Germany, including around 450 paintings created by artists who worked for the Third Reich. The US Army discovered this hidden collection in 2007.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/04/17/how-the-imperial-war-museum-became-the-reluctant-owner-of-an-official-portrait-of-adolf-hitlerSenegalese musician Youssou N'Dour is hailed as the "king of Mbalax", a genre that combines Senegalese rhythms with Latin styles. His hit song "Seven Seconds" with Neneh Cherry reached international acclaim in the 1990s, and he has collaborated with Western artists to bridge cultural divides.
https://www.gulftoday.ae/culture/2025/04/17/world-music-icon-youssou-ndour-back-on-the-roadThe winners of the 2025 Sony World Photography Awards have been announced. British photographer Zed Nelson took home the prestigious Photographer of the Year award for his series, The Anthropocene Illusion, which explores the blurring of lines between nature and human-made environments. Nelson's work was praised by jury chair Monica Allende as "striking" and "ability to translate complex environmental issues into visual narratives." Other winners include French photographer Olivier Unia, who won the Open Competition with a photo taken during a traditional Moroccan tbourida equestrian performance; Daniel Dian from Taiwan, who took a beautiful image of skateboarders at Venice Beach Skatepark in Los Angeles; and Peruvian photographers Micaela Valdivia Medina and Nicolas Garrido Huguet, who won awards for their poignant portraits of female prison spaces and artisans using natural dyeing techniques.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-14618893/sony-world-photography-awards-winning-photos.htmlAmanda Bynes has announced she will be launching an OnlyFans page, where fans can access exclusive content for $50 per month. The 34-year-old actress and fashion enthusiast has been focusing on her career in art since being placed under a conservatorship by her parents in 2013. Since its termination in 2022, Bynes has remained sober and has been slowly building her new career plans, including hosting a pop-up art show in December 2024 attended by celebrities like Noah Cyrus.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14616567/Amanda-Bynes-joins-OnlyFans-reveals-exactly-posting.htmlThe Andhra Pradesh government will present the Kandukuri Awards on April 16 to recognize 110 individuals for their contributions to theatrical arts. The awards are being presented under the auspices of the Andhra Pradesh State Film, Television, and Theatre Development Corporation at Tummalapalli Venkata Ranga Rao Kalakshetram in Vijayawada. Three artistes, Aradhyula Venkateswara Rao from Tenali, Dr. Kandimalla Sambasiva Rao from Chilakaluripet, and Gurrala Ravi Krishna from Nandyal, will receive the State-level awards, which come with a cash prize of ₹1,00,000.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/110-theatre-artistes-to-receive-kandukuri-awards-today/article69453733.eceArt Dubai 2024 will feature works by prominent artists such as Anwar Saeed, Huma Mulji, M.F.Husain, and Anish Kapoor, among others. Pakistani artists Sadequain and Imran Qureshi will also be showcased. The fair's 2025 edition will highlight the work of Bangladeshi artist Rana Begum through The Third Line, while Art Dubai Modern will present works by regional modern masters. A Digital Summit will convene industry leaders to discuss digital art, with a curated section featuring pioneering artists and platforms.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40357951/art-dubai-2025-anwar-saeed-huma-mulji-among-pakistani-artists-to-exhibit-this-yearArt Dubai, the UAE's biggest art fair, has made two senior appointments as it prepares for its 2025 edition. Alexie Glass-Kantor and Dunja Gottweis have been selected as executive director, curatorial, and fair director respectively. The event is looking to expand its digital section and build on its growth strategy.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/04/16/art-dubai-is-cementing-its-position-as-the-regions-key-art-marketThe ArtScience Museum in Singapore has launched SingaPop!, an immersive exhibition showcasing 60 years of the country's pop culture, curated by Dick Lee. The event is a collaboration between the museum and mm2 Entertainment, highlighting Singapore's vibrant music scene through interactive exhibits and memorabilia from iconic artists such as Dick Lee himself.
https://www.asiaone.com/lifestyle/new-artscience-museum-exhibition-curated-dick-lee-celebrates-60-years-singapore-popThe Utah Museum of Contemporary Art (UMOCA) has awarded Portland-based artist Elizabeth Malaska the 2025 Catherine Doctorow Prize for Contemporary Painting, a $15,000 cash prize and a solo exhibition at UMOCA from September 26, 2025 to January 3, 2026.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/utah-museum-of-contemporary-art-announces-elizabeth-malaska-as-winner-of-15-000-2025-catherine-doctorow-prize-for-contemporary-painting-302427114.html