The 17th-century convent has been transformed into a design-led hotel, serving as LDW's cultural hub. The hotel features an exhibition called "Locke Rising," showcasing Lisbon-based studios Mariana Ralo, Terrakota, and AB+AC Architects. Their Alma Mater series, the first in their collectible line, includes raw iron and beeswax candles designed for ritual and reflection.
https://www.surfacemag.com/articles/lisbon-design-week-highlights-2025/The disruption at the Louvre Museum in Paris comes just months after President Emmanuel Macron's plan to address its long-standing issues, including water leaks, temperature fluctuations, and overcrowding, which are now causing problems.
https://www.khou.com/article/news/nation-world/louvre-strike-shut-down/507-5ad124b4-9907-4873-b5d9-83052d9f0dd0The U.S. has added Donald Judd's Marfa campus to the National Register of Historic Places, recognizing its significance as a landmark of postwar American art. The campus, overseen by the Chinati and Judd Foundations, features 15 buildings and a major concrete installation, reflecting Judd's vision that merged sculpture, architecture, and place.
https://www.surfacemag.com/articles/donald-judd-us-national-register-historic-places/The City of Melbourne is considering whether to extend the life of Tadao Ando's MPavilion, a highly acclaimed architectural structure that has been visited by 300,000 people since its opening in 2023. The pavilion, designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando, was intended as a temporary installation but has become an iconic part of Melbourne's cultural landscape. The council must weigh the benefits of preserving the structure against concerns about public safety and the potential environmental impact of relocating it.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/victoria/council-to-decide-if-tadao-ando-s-pavilion-is-global-artwork-or-expensive-risk-to-public-safety-20250616-p5m7qm.htmlThe art market is facing a need for adaptation as it navigates the changing tastes and preferences of the younger generation. Georgina Adam's upcoming book, NextGen Collectors and the Art Market, explores this shift. The art world is also grappling with economic uncertainty, including Brexit and a shrinking auction market, which has led to anxiety among experts. Meanwhile, young collectors are being reevaluated as either a potential boost or threat to the market, with some questioning their impact on prices.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/06/16/comment-|-the-next-generation-of-collectors-are-not-like-the-lastheres-what-research-has-taught-me-about-themUnder Ann Philbin's direction since 1999, the Orange County Museum of Art has become a leading contemporary art venue in the city. The museum recently completed a $93m expansion and renovation project led by Morphosis-designed building, featuring a monumental Sanford Biggers sculpture installed outdoors. The new space has hosted inaugural exhibitions, including one honoring the women who founded the institution and a call-back to a 1970s Light and Space exhibition.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/06/16/orange-county-museum-art-possible-merger-university-california-irvineA group of Orion and Haitai Foods staff members will perform traditional Korean music at the 2025 Osaka Expo, showcasing gugak to promote the Yeongdong World Traditional Music and Arts Expo in North Chungcheong from September 12 to October 11. The performances, led by Crown Haitai's in-house clubs, feature office workers honing their skills in pansori, folk songs, Ilmu, and samulnori.
https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-06-16/business/industry/Crown-Haitai-Confectionery-employees-to-perform-Korean-traditional-music-at-Osaka-Expo-site-/2331194Piguet auction house is hosting a sale featuring two previously unseen artworks from the collection of a Swiss artist couple, Muriel and Gerald Minkoff. The sale includes Yves Klein's "Monochrome bleu sans titre" (IKB 328), estimated at 100,000-150,000 francs, and Picasso's "Serenade" (1919) and "Famille balzacienne" (1962), valued at 20,000-30,000 francs and 80,000-120,000 francs respectively. The artworks were discovered in the Minkoffs' Geneva apartment by Piguet auction house staff.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2025/06/16/picasso-ceramics-once-hidden-now-up-for-grabs-in-geneva/180367Princess Eugenie shifted focus to ocean conservation after being ignored by the royal family at a key event. She attended The Coral Collective's charity art auction and shared photos of artwork promoting coral preservation, stating it was a "joy" to combine her passions for art and the ocean. This comes after she also participated in the UN Ocean Conference, where she stood alongside those working to protect oceans and restore marine ecosystems.
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