BILLINGS is hosting a quarterly auction featuring over 300 lots of modern design, furniture, art, and decorative objects, including pieces by renowned artist KAWS. The sale will take place from June 21-26 with preview days on the 27th. The platform, founded in 2015, aims to address Los Angeles' lack of curated channels for quality design.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/from-light-and-space-to-pop-and-craft-billings-unveils-its-summer-art--design-lineup-302478983.htmlThe exhibition features works by 13 Romanian artists, including Alexandra Baranyi and Mircea Modreanu, showcasing a range of mediums such as sculpture, painting, and textile art. The pieces explore themes like identity, memory, urban nostalgia, and the passage of time, highlighting the experiences of contemporary Romania.
https://www.romania-insider.com/radisson-blu-bucharest-exhibition-art-safari-2025The Smithsonian Institution's museums in Washington DC have been impacted by Trump's executive orders. The National Gallery of Art received a donation of exceptional photographs from Stephen G. Stein, including works by Gustave Le Gray and Sally Mann. In another move, the museum acquired Leonardo da Vinci's drawing "Grotesque Head of an Old Woman" (1489-90), which was last displayed in 2017. The National Gallery of Art is also participating in a US bicentennial initiative with loans to ten museums across the country, while UBS Art Collection has gifted 166 photographs to the museum, including works by Dorothea Lange and Alfred Stieglitz.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/06/11/national-gallery-art-gift-drawings-lenore-bernard-greenbergThe Manila Times is collaborating with Bagets: The Musical, a show that aims to create a cultural moment for a generation and inspire the next. This partnership signifies a commitment to the growth of the Philippine entertainment industry, backed by Tan's powerful vision.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/06/12/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/bagets-the-musical-soon-to-hit-the-stage/2131564The Museum of Modern Art's restaurant, The Modern, has received a Michelin rating, praising its nuanced dishes and staff performance. Director Gary Tinterow, who also achieved a Michelin star with his restaurant Le Jardinier at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, notes that the goal was not to impress food critics but to attract new visitors to the museum.
https://observer.com/2025/06/art-museum-dining-michelin-restaurants-engagement-strategy/The Victoria Bach Festival celebrated its 50th season with a poignant performance of Bach's Mass in B Minor, dedicated to the memory of Robby Burdge, a beloved leader who supported the arts and community. The concert was attended by Robby's family, friends, employees, and festival patrons, leaving no one dry-eyed. Artistic Director Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez called it "Bach's ultimate testament" and praised its perfect fusion of intellect and emotion. The week concluded with a landmark finale concert featuring Brahms' Symphony No. 1, Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, and the world premiere of composer Juan Pablo Contreras' Symphony No. 1, commissioned exclusively for the festival. A permanent monument was dedicated to honor the festival's legacy, and organizers thanked the musicians, volunteers, donors, and audiences who made the anniversary possible.
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/victoria-festivals-50th-anniversary-season-strikes-chord/article_cc620829-18c5-4b76-8f1b-4bd4b1d6ba5c.htmlThe Princess of Wales visited the V&A Museum in London, where she praised its diverse and eclectic collection, calling it "so eclectic". She was accompanied by Tim Reeve, deputy director and chief operating officer, who noted her genuine enthusiasm for the museum's mission. The visit highlighted the public's access to the museum's behind-the-scenes world, including a drum kit once played by Keith Moon of The Who and iconic dresses worn by Queen Elizabeth II designed by Norman Hartnell.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1319851-princess-kate-keeps-calm-and-carries-on-when-ignoring-rulebookDonald Trump will attend a performance of "Les Misérables" at the John F. Kennedy Center Opera House, where supporters who paid up to $2 million to watch with him are expected to be in attendance. The event comes as the arts complex faces financial struggles since Trump's administration took control, and CNN's Brian Stelter believes it will be a test of whether the Kennedy Center can adapt to Trump's vision while still generating revenue.
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-kennedy-center-2672352510/Tate Liverpool, a museum in the UK, experienced a significant decline in visitors from 660,000 in 2019 to 405,000 in 2022. The institution is now planning to cut 7% of its workforce as part of cost-cutting measures. This move comes after Tate announced its 2023 programme, which includes exhibitions featuring Hilma af Klint and Piet Mondrian, as well as solo shows for Isaac Julien and Sarah Lucas.
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