The art market is experiencing a shift towards younger collectors, with Powerhouse Arts reporting significant growth among Gen Z and Millennials. This trend is evident in the increasing number of new collectors joining the market, as well as the popularity of art fairs such as those organized by IFPDAA.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/03/28/ifpda-print-fair-brooklyn-fine-art-print-fair-new-yorkThe Robert Rauschenberg Foundation is showcasing his work around the world, with exhibitions in Milan, New York, Houston, Madrid, Hong Kong, and Austria. The shows include "Round the World with Rauschenberg," which explores his global influence, and "Five Friends: John Cage, Merce Cunningham, Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg, Cy Twombly," which highlights his relationships with fellow artists.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/03/28/robert-rauschenbergs-centenary-celebrations-are-starting-with-old-friendsThe National Heritage Board in Singapore is awarding individuals who are preserving traditional culture and heritage with the Stewards of Intangible Cultural Heritage Awards. These individuals, including those involved in drumming and rangoli art, are being recognized for keeping traditions alive in a fast-paced urban environment like Singapore.
https://www.asiaone.com/lifestyle/tea-drums-and-rangoli-these-stewards-culture-and-heritage-are-being-honoured-preservingThe Trump administration has issued an order targeting the National Museum of African American History and Culture, claiming it presents a "revisionist" view of US history that emphasizes systemic racism as a core aspect of the narrative. The order also criticizes the planned celebration of male athletes in women's sports at the American Women's History Museum. This move aligns with Trump's efforts to dismantle diversity and inclusion programs nationwide. Donald Trump, who recently became chairman of the Kennedy Center, has been critical of renaming or removing Confederate statues and monuments, and has defended white nationalists in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he sparked outrage by downplaying the role of hate groups during a 2017 protest.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2025/03/28/rewriting-history-trump-issues-eo-for-ideological-purge-at-smithsonian/171148US President Trump has issued an executive order targeting cultural institutions, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Park Service. The order claims that sculpture promotes scientific racism and suggests race is a biological reality, contradicting widely accepted views on social constructivism. It also prohibits recognizing men as women and directs Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum to reinstall monuments and memorials. This move comes after Trump's previous directive to terminate DEI programs, leading institutions like the National Gallery of Art and Smithsonian Institution to shut down their diversity offices.
https://hyperallergic.com/999509/trump-whitewashes-history-in-new-smithsonian-executive-order/Virginia Trioli is conducting an interview series called "Creative Types" on ABC, delving into the minds of influential Australians such as director George Miller and singer Kate Ceberano. Through her conversations, she aims to understand the creative processes behind their work, showcasing her skill in her art form.
https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/they-re-sick-of-doing-the-interview-how-virginia-trioli-gets-famous-faces-to-open-up-20250326-p5lmnl.htmlAli Fazal is backing more women-led stories in films after the success of "Girls Will Be Girls". Pankaj Tripathi's daughter Aashi Tripathi made her acting debut with a music video, while Ali Fazal joins Raj & DK's fantasy series 'Rakht Brahmand' and trains for 7 hours daily. Richa Chadha is launching the second edition of Undercurrent Lab 2025 to train 50 women in film production. Abhishek Banerjee, Shahana Goswami, and Neeraj Kabi star in Bharat Bala's Mahasangam, a film exploring family, legacy, and music set at Mahakumbh. Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal's "Girls Will Be Girls" won the John Cassavetes Award at the 2025 Film Independent Spirit Awards.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/photos/entertainment/world-theatre-day-7-bollywood-stars-and-their-stage-debuts-the-first-plays-that-shaped-their-theatre-careers-a475/Art Basel Hong Kong 2025 is expected to be a significant event in the art market. Due to ongoing travel restrictions, only 75 galleries opted for satellite booths instead of physical booths, but remote sales helped mitigate losses. The fair's focus on Asian art has been heightened, with local collectors coming out in force despite Mainland Chinese exhibitors being sparse due to visa restrictions and political tensions.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/03/27/from-bourgeois-to-borremans-energy-returns-to-a-changed-art-basel-hong-kongArt Basel Hong Kong 2025 has highlighted the area's growth into an art hub with the opening of non-profit institutions and independent art spaces like Current Plans. This is further evidence of the district's increasing popularity, as seen in the recent relocation of art galleries from pricey Central to more affordable locations such as Kowloon and South Island, where they are now considering setting up shop.
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