Fendi has partnered with artist Wangechi Mutu for her solo exhibition at Galleria Borghese in Rome, marking the first time a living female artist has taken over the museum. The show features suspended sculptures, soundworks, and hybrid figures that transform the baroque spaces and Secret Gardens. Fendi also collaborated on a sculptural reinterpretation of its Peekaboo bag. Meanwhile, former Expedia CEO Peter Kern's firm Luxury Holding LLC acquired La Perla for $28.6 million, securing the brand's future with plans to preserve production in Bologna and invest €30 million by 2027.
https://www.surfacemag.com/articles/wangechi-mutu-galleria-borghese-fendi/Hong Kong's three most important collections of Chinese paintings and calligraphy are featured in a new exhibition at the Hong Kong Museum of Art. The "three big" collections belong to Low Chuck-tiew, Ho Iu-kwong, and Lee Jung-sen, with masterpieces from the Tang dynasty (618-907) to the Qing (1644-1912) on display. The exhibition showcases 93 sets of artworks, including "The Realm of Ghosts" by Luo Pin, part of the Xubaizhai collection, which is one of the featured collections.
https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3314549/hong-kongs-big-3-chinese-art-collections-all-featuring-1-new-exhibition?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionThe 17th-century convent has been transformed into a design-led hotel, serving as LDW's cultural hub. The hotel features an exhibition called "Locke Rising," showcasing Lisbon-based studios Mariana Ralo, Terrakota, and AB+AC Architects. Their Alma Mater series, the first in their collectible line, includes raw iron and beeswax candles designed for ritual and reflection.
https://www.surfacemag.com/articles/lisbon-design-week-highlights-2025/The disruption at the Louvre Museum in Paris comes just months after President Emmanuel Macron's plan to address its long-standing issues, including water leaks, temperature fluctuations, and overcrowding, which are now causing problems.
https://www.khou.com/article/news/nation-world/louvre-strike-shut-down/507-5ad124b4-9907-4873-b5d9-83052d9f0dd0The U.S. has added Donald Judd's Marfa campus to the National Register of Historic Places, recognizing its significance as a landmark of postwar American art. The campus, overseen by the Chinati and Judd Foundations, features 15 buildings and a major concrete installation, reflecting Judd's vision that merged sculpture, architecture, and place.
https://www.surfacemag.com/articles/donald-judd-us-national-register-historic-places/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.
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