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.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1321785-princess-eugenie-shifts-focus-to-meaningful-cause-after-being-sidelined-by-royalsSoprano Sumi Jo has been awarded France's cultural honor by the French Ministry of Culture. The award comes after her previous recognition as Commandeur of the Order of Arts and Letters in Paris on May 26. During a recent performance in Shijiazhuang, China, Jo was surprised with a performance by 10 participants from the Sumi Jo International Singing Competition.
https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-06-16/entertainment/musicPerformance/Soprano-Sumi-Jo-dreams-big-and-shines-spotlight-on-rising-talent/2328544Sterling Ruby's latest exhibitions explore themes of dynamism and abstraction. In "The Frenetic Beat," Ester Coen examines parallels between Ruby's works and historical movements like Futurism, Constructivism, and the avant-garde. Meanwhile, in his Los Angeles studio, Ruby is working on new abstract paintings ahead of his upcoming exhibition "TURBINES" at Gagosian in New York. The artist's career has also been analyzed by Alessandro Rabottini, who investigates the theoretical underpinnings of Ruby's series ACTS. A recent issue of Gagosian Quarterly features a cover image from Nathaniel Mary Quinn's work, while an exhibition at Gagosian Paris is raising funds for the reconstruction of Notre-Dame Cathedral following the 2019 fire.
https://www.gagosian.com/exhibitions/2025/sterling-ruby-the-mountain/Thierry Ehrmann, a visionary entrepreneur and artist, has revolutionized art market transparency through scientific methodology and technological innovation at Artprice. Founded in 1987, the company serves 9.3 million users worldwide with its comprehensive database coverage of 181 million images and historical data spanning from 1700 to the present day. Artprice's proprietary approach to data collection and analysis provides unparalleled processing capabilities, enabling real-time market intelligence and insights that escape traditional analysis methods. The company's AI-driven system, Intuitive Artmarket, has positioned it as the global leader in AI-driven art market intelligence, attracting increased attention from both traditional art market participants and technology-focused investors.
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