Art Basel's upcoming Doha edition has sparked speculation about who it might draw, with collectors from across the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia being targeted. Industry insiders believe the fair will attract attention due to Qatar's sustained cultural investment and growing influence, despite a packed regional calendar that includes the India Art Fair and Ramadan.
https://www.surfacemag.com/articles/san-francisco-art-institute-studio-program/Artmarket is a global leader in the art market with its Artprice department, which provides historical and current information on over 30 million artists. The company's databases are enriched by 7,200 auction houses and continuously publishes art market trends for major agencies and press titles worldwide. Artmarket.com has 9.3 million members and offers a standardized marketplace for buying and selling artworks at fixed prices through its Intuitive AI-powered platform, Artmarket. The company has received the "Innovative Company" label from the French Public Investment Bank (BPI) twice and publishes annual reports on the global art market, including the 2024 Global Art Market Annual Report and the Contemporary Art Market Report.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/06/17/tmt-newswire/pr-newswire/ai-and-the-art-market-by-arte-with-artprice-by-artmarket-and-analysis-by-perplexityai-labs/2134419Elizabeth Karp-Evans and Adam Turnbull of Pacific are collaborating with Julie Mehretu and Mehret Mandefro on the African Film and Media Arts Collective, a BMW-funded initiative that spans six countries. The project pairs international artists with local filmmakers for workshops and will culminate in an exhibition at Zeitz MOCAA in 2026.
https://www.surfacemag.com/articles/pacific-design-publishing-studio-interview/A school in California has been presenting the Ramayana for nearly 50 years, with the story being performed by students since 1973. The school's production is a unique blend of drama and education, aiming to promote cultural heritage and values among its students.
https://www.livemint.com/news/india/a-school-in-california-has-been-presenting-ramayana-for-nearly-50-years-11750086384442.htmlThis new campaign for Chicago aims to appeal to a broader audience, targeting not just leisure travelers but also professionals, creatives, sports enthusiasts, and local residents, with the goal of showcasing the city's attractions and inspiring various groups to engage with it.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/choose-chicago-launches-new-community-driven-marketing-campaign-to-amplify-civic-pride-and-position-chicago-as-a-premier-global-destination-302482834.htmlDeer Park Spring Water has launched a new digital campaign, "Keeping It Real," which highlights the city of Atlanta and its people through art by local artist George F. Baker III. The limited-edition bottle celebrates Atlanta's creativity and spirit of community, with a portion of sales going to support three local organizations: Food Well Alliance, Boys & Girls Club of America, and Team Red, White & Blue. The campaign includes a community mural in the Summerhill neighborhood and a public vote to determine which organization will receive $95,000 in donations.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/deer-park-spring-water-celebrates-atlanta-with-limited-edition-bottle-brand-pledges-95k-for-community-organizations-during-2025-mlb-all-star-week-302482899.htmlMumbai's iconic Eros Theatre, a historic landmark, is set to undergo renovation rather than demolition. The Maharashtra government has announced plans to restore the theatre, which was built in 1931 and has hosted numerous notable performances over the years. The renovation work is expected to begin soon, with no timeline provided for its completion.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/mumbai/mumbai-rains-andheri-subway-shut-amid-waterlogging-heavy-showers-expected-in-city-and-thane-watch-video-a475/Fendi has partnered with artist Wangechi Mutu for her solo exhibition at Galleria Borghese in Rome, marking the first time a living female artist has taken over the museum. The show features suspended sculptures, soundworks, and hybrid figures that transform the baroque spaces and Secret Gardens. Fendi also collaborated on a sculptural reinterpretation of its Peekaboo bag. Meanwhile, former Expedia CEO Peter Kern's firm Luxury Holding LLC acquired La Perla for $28.6 million, securing the brand's future with plans to preserve production in Bologna and invest €30 million by 2027.
https://www.surfacemag.com/articles/wangechi-mutu-galleria-borghese-fendi/Hong Kong's three most important collections of Chinese paintings and calligraphy are featured in a new exhibition at the Hong Kong Museum of Art. The "three big" collections belong to Low Chuck-tiew, Ho Iu-kwong, and Lee Jung-sen, with masterpieces from the Tang dynasty (618-907) to the Qing (1644-1912) on display. The exhibition showcases 93 sets of artworks, including "The Realm of Ghosts" by Luo Pin, part of the Xubaizhai collection, which is one of the featured collections.
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