A delegation from the US Embassy in Islamabad led by Counselor Lisa Swenarski visited the National Academy of Performing Arts (Napa) in Karachi. The team met with Napa's Chairman Syed Jawaid Iqbal and COO Sameeta Ahmed, and were briefed on the academy's constitution and operations. They also watched a short documentary about Napa and received briefings from Heads of Music and Theater Arts departments Hamza Jafri and Afreen Seher.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1321060-us-officials-visit-napa-laud-its-programmesIvan's solo art exhibition "Heart and Soul" at Nami Gallery, owned by Gabby and Tintin Yap, showcases his individuality and creativity through various artistic approaches. The event follows his successful participation in group exhibits hosted by the Filipino Artists Realist Movement — Las Piñas Chapter and the Unified Artists Society. Ivan's work has garnered attention from content creators such as those featured on Filipino TV and Pinta Co., highlighting its emotional depth and vibrant expression.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/06/15/the-sunday-times/arts-awake/ivan-ramos-fuses-family-legacy-with-personal-creativity/2133529An interior designer, Lucy Marczyk, has renovated a 1930s art moderne apartment in inner-east Melbourne with her husband and their dog. The apartment features pops of colour to add impact to its monochrome palette, which is influenced by the surrounding deciduous trees that change the internal light throughout the seasons.
https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/step-inside-this-renovated-melbourne-apartment-with-good-bones-20250612-p5m6yt.htmlThe Fête de la Musique Philippines is joining the global celebration of music this June with a "One World" theme, emphasizing the unifying power of music across cultures. The festival aims to foster international camaraderie and understanding through music, reflecting its commitment to bridging the Philippines to the world.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/06/15/the-sunday-times/arts-awake/over-150-events-set-for-the-31st-fete-de-la-musique-ph/2133522Srijato's poems were performed at an evening event in Kashi, where musicians Raghav Chattopadhyay and Piu Mukherjee also took part. The atmosphere felt like a living room gathering, with music filling the gaps, evoking a sense of community. This was the first time all three artists shared a stage together in the city.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/dilkashi-an-evening-that-touched-the-heart-1885295The Virgin Labfest XX: Hinog festival will run until June 29 at the Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez (CCP Black Box Theater), with performances scheduled for 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. The event can be found on the official social media accounts of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Tanghalang Pilipino, and Writer's Bloc.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/06/15/the-sunday-times/arts-awake/the-virgin-labfest-xx-ripe-for-picking/2133526Kimiko Nishimoto, a 97-year-old Japanese woman with 400,000 Instagram followers, has died. She gained fame for her goofy self-portraits taken up at age 72, and shared her passion for photography in an interview in 2018, saying "you can take photos no matter how old you get."
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/06/13/japan/society/instagram-woman-dies-at-97/Emma Stoner, Arts Council England, believes the rise of AI will shift focus back to human-created art, with people seeking physical experiences like books and live performances. She anticipates a resurgence in analog art, driven by human connection, while expressing concern over fair remuneration for artists in the new AI age.
https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-06-13/culture/artsDesign/Britains-Arts-Council-chief-praises-Koreas-visual-works-stresses-support-for-creatives-in-AI-era/2325561Fenix has commissioned artworks by Beya Gille Gacha and Hugo Mccloud for its museum. The collection features a segment of the Berlin Wall, alongside Chiharu Shiota's "State of Being (Passport)", which incorporates travel documents from German lovers separated by the wall. The exhibits explore migratory disruption and its impact on different regions, using materials such as ironed plastic bags to convey themes of disposability.
https://observer.com/2025/06/fenix-museum-rotterdam-anne-kremers/