A new exhibition at Villepin gallery in Hong Kong features works by two major Southeast Asian artists, Fernando Zobel and Le Pho, alongside Zao Wou-Ki and Kang Myonghi. Born in Manila, Philippines, Fernando Zobel is a Harvard-educated artist who made significant contributions to both his native country and Spain, where he adopted home.
https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3314313/rare-hong-kong-exhibition-featuring-2-major-southeast-asian-artists?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionA painting of Mahatma Gandhi, created by Clare Leighton, has a striking resemblance to the real Gandhi but also bears scars from an attack in the early 1970s, which was later restored in the US. The artwork was damaged with a knife and its restoration added to its historical significance. It was initially displayed at the Albany Gallery and later shown at a Boston Public Library exhibition in 1978. The painting is now owned by Caspar Leighton, who believes it should be returned to India, where Gandhi is revered as the "father of the nation".
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/nation/hidden-treasure-rare-gandhi-portrait-up-for-uk-sale/article_b8782728-a4ff-5e13-9b26-aaed73c42968.htmlFilm scholar Barba discusses how her approach to reconfiguring cinematic space aims to broaden its conceptual boundaries, challenging traditional notions of the medium by incorporating non-traditional environments, such as those found in architecture and urban planning, into the formal structures of cinema.
https://observer.com/2025/06/observer-com-2025-05-rosa-barba-moma-cinematic-installation/Bild Expo, a photography-focused event, has successfully revived the future of such events in New York City after previous failures like Photo Plus and Create NYC. The free-to-attend event combines a show floor featuring major imaging brands like Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, Sony, and DJI with over 100 speakers, including Peter McKinnon and Cristina Mittermeier from the PetaPixel Podcast team. B&H Photo's Bild Expo honors the power of imagery in culture, communication, and human connection, attracting both manufacturers and attendees who resonate with its offerings.
https://petapixel.com/2025/06/13/join-the-petapixel-podcast-for-a-live-show-at-bild-2025/The performing arts program at Canyon is set to engage notable artists such as William Kentridge, Trooko, and Laurie Anderson. A $20m project is underway to connect three buildings for Dia Chelsea's reopening in April, with an inaugural exhibition featuring film and light sculptures by Lucy Raven and Nancy Kenney.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/06/13/new-durational-art-venue-canyon-lower-east-sideA dance production called Meniti Cakerawala, created by Ramli and Johan, will premiere in eight states including Sabah and Sarawak starting July 18. The show weaves together astrophysics with the creation of the cosmos, exploring the "marriage of opposites" through metaphors inspired by Vedic philosophy and Chinese yin-yang principles. The 90-minute production features four phases, 12 dancers, and includes a narration of William Butler Yeats' poem "He Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven." Ramli aims to inspire students to pursue STEM-related careers and bridge the gap between science and arts.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2025/06/14/were-all-star-stuff-dance-legend-ramli-ibrahim-and-malaysias-first-astrophysicist-unfold-the-cosmos-in-meniti-cakerawala/179664The inaugural Queer Art Exhibition at Tokyu Plaza Harajuku's Harakado space in Tokyo celebrates LGBTQ+ identity with a diverse range of 36 works by 30 artists, including paintings, photographs, and mixed media pieces. The exhibition features both predictable and intricate art objects that offer layered social commentary on living as an LGBTQ+ individual in Japan today, showcasing the technical and conceptual ingenuity of its creators.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2025/06/14/art/queer-art-harajuku-pride/Experts say revitalizing downtown areas in small towns requires local support and participation from residents, volunteers, and property owners. A report by Capital Strategic Solutions highlights low-cost strategies for beautifying downtowns, such as farmers markets, block parties, and community arts projects. The Tooele Downtown Fest, held at Veterans Memorial Park in Tooele, Utah, is a prime example of this, featuring music by Carver Louis, a country artist from Tooele, a car show, food trucks, vendor boutique, and kids' games.
https://www.deseret.com/utah/2025/06/13/advocates-aim-to-revitalize-downtown-tooele/The Ivan Franko National Academic Drama Theater, in collaboration with the Teatr.org.ua initiative, the Diana Podolianchuk Charitable Foundation, and the Main Intelligence Directorate, successfully completed a fundraising campaign that raised approximately $200,000 for Ukraine's war-affected children.
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