The 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.
https://www.scrippsnews.com/entertainment/music/grammys-add-new-categories-for-best-album-cover-and-best-traditional-countryArtist Huerta, born in Tijuana, Mexico in 1965, discusses his personal story and artistic journey with podcast host Evan Pricco. Their conversation touches on Huerta's meteoric rise to fame in the fine art world, including a notable show at Gagosian in 2001, as well as his soul-searching period after initial success. They also delve into the creation of his iconic "back of head" portraits and gun paintings, as well as his recent works featuring pools and homes. Huerta shares his thoughts on the current climate in LA, particularly the impact of ICE raids and mass protests on the Mexican-American community, which has left him feeling shaken.
https://www.juxtapoz.com/news/magazine/radio-juxtapoz-ep-166-salomon-huerta-on-the-chaotic-stillness-of-los-angeles-in-2025/Langret, the current head of Gallery Weekend Berlin, has been appointed as the new director of Art Basel, starting in July. She will oversee the 2024 fair and is tasked with resolving exhibitor disputes through a dialogue-driven approach, prioritizing client satisfaction. This change comes after Kamiar Maleki's departure from Volta Basel to become the director of Photo London, leading to a restructure at Art Basel where separate directors will be assigned to each show.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/06/13/location-location-location-behind-the-art-basel-floor-plan-beefEmmanuel Perrotin, a prominent gallery owner, has donated 23 works by artists including Maurizio Cattelan, Laurent Grasso, and Takashi Murakami to the Pompidou Centre in Paris. The donation, valued at over €6m, is worth three times the museum's annual acquisitions budget. This significant gift could set a precedent for future donations from commercial galleries to museums.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/06/13/gallerist-kamel-mennour-to-donate-180-works-leading-artists-paris-musee-dart-moderne