The NSW government plans to use tax reform to boost Australia's struggling culture sector by exempting prize money from Goods and Services Tax (GST), offering incentives for wealthy benefactors to donate, taxing vacant commercial spaces, and allowing arts workers to claim new expenses. Arts Minister John Graham will host a cultural arts tax summit at the Sydney Opera House on September 26, where changes may apply to various industries including galleries, libraries, museums, performing arts, music, screen and digital games, visual arts and crafts, literature and writing, and design, architecture and fashion.
https://www.smh.com.au/culture/art-and-design/the-bold-plan-to-use-tax-reform-to-boost-australia-s-struggling-culture-sector-20250703-p5mceq.htmlStefano Rabolli Passera and Marisa Chearavanont discuss the intersection of art and nature in Thailand with artists such as Apichatpong Weerasethakul and Piriya Vachajitpan. The conversation is set against the backdrop of the Khao Yai Art Forest, where artists like Korakrit Arunanondchai and Tang Chang explore the relationship between humans and the environment. Emma McCormick-Goodhart interviews Nicolas Amato about his work, which often incorporates elements of nature and technology. In a separate interview, Petch Osathanugrah talks to Kornkamol Vachajitpan about their collaborative project with Fujiko Nakaya, using light and shadow to create immersive experiences. The conversation also touches on the influence of Asian artists like Yoko Ono and Louise Bourgeois, as well as European artists such as Richard Long and Michel Auder.
https://observer.com/2025/07/arts-bangkok-kunsthalle-khao-yai-art-forest-thailand-interview-stefano-rabolli-passera/Internationally renowned Tasmanian artist Amanda Parer has brought her illuminated inflatable structures to Melbourne's Firelight Festival. Her "Man" installation features a 12-cubic-metre cross-legged man towering above Victoria Harbour, accompanied by an array of massive humanoids that will watch over passing Melburnians.
https://www.smh.com.au/culture/art-and-design/the-giants-set-to-watch-over-melbourne-for-this-year-s-firelight-festival-20250626-p5malf.htmlThe exhibition "Wonder Wheel" showcases paintings by artist Dickson, focusing on fairgrounds and their allure despite artificiality. The works, created between 2004 and 2025, capture the dynamic movement of visitors at carnivals like New York's Feast of San Gennaro and Coney Island's amusement park. Dickson's studio, located on Mulberry Street in New York, is tied to her early years and influences, as seen in works such as "San Gennaro Up in the Air 3" and "Baroque Chair-o-plane". The artist draws inspiration from Joseph Stella's Brooklyn Bridge paintings, while "From the Ferris Wheel" highlights the stark shadows cast by lights on a gondola.
https://www.juxtapoz.com/news/painting/jane-dickson-wonder-wheel-karma-22-east-2nd-street/The Museum of Cycladic Art has created a unique version of its exhibition "Kykladitisses: Untold stories of women in the Cyclades" for Santorini, with a focus on the specific architecture and history of the location. The exhibition features the same objects as the original, but is presented in a different way due to the museum's space and lighting. A bilingual audio guide and QR-code system provide visitors with detailed information about the objects, while the Archaeological Museum of Thera has been opened to the public for the first time.
https://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/07/02/iconic-thera-statue-returns-home-as-santorinis-renovated-archaeological-museum-reopensThe SDGs Through Arts – India Edition concluded with a successful showcase in Bengaluru, bringing together art and advocacy over three transformative days. The event aimed to promote sustainable development goals through creative expression, featuring various forms of art and performances.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/business/sdgs-through-arts-india-edition-concludes-with-bengaluru-showcase-1/Jean-Marc Bustamante, a renowned artist and former director of France's prestigious Ecole des Beaux-Arts, has expressed his desire to perpetuate his legacy through the Fondation Bustamante. With a background as a professor at the Rijksakademie in Amsterdam and Kunstakademie in Munich, Bustamante aims to address art historical gaps and bring new models to the forefront while honoring his own artistic career.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/07/03/artist-and-curator-jean-marc-bustamante-to-launch-foundation-in-arles-culture-hubHuntington Beach officials are considering relocating the city's museum to a vacant area of the library to create a cohesive cultural district along Main Street, capitalizing on the area's international surf destination reputation. The Huntington Beach Art Center has expressed preliminary support for the move, which could help drive tourism to the upper end of Main Street. The museum was founded by Canadian Natalie Kotsch, who envisioned a space where visitors could see memorabilia and art related to surfing culture. Although previous relocation plans were met with resistance from local surfers, officials are now exploring new options, including collaboration with the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center in San Clemente.
https://www.ocregister.com/2025/07/03/huntington-beach-city-officials-exploring-surf-museum-move-to-library/The Princess of Wales collaborates closely with a trusted group of designers and creatives to shape her timeless and elegant style. Many are more than just collaborators, but also close friends whose brands she supports and wears regularly. With a background in art history, Kate brings a thoughtful eye to her fashion choices, extending her influence into the interiors of her home, where she applies the same loyalty, creativity, and quiet confidence that defines her royal persona.
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