Poetry has become a dominant force in the 21st century, with notable collections such as those featured in "The Best American Poetry of the 21st Century" showcasing the work of prominent poets like Tracy K. Smith and Ada Limón, among others.
https://www.theatlantic.com/books/archive/2025/03/best-american-poetry-21st-century/681928/A disputed Renoir drawing has been sent to the Wildenstein Plattner Institute for authentication verification after an expert recommendation from Sotheby's, with a prominent art appraiser endorsing its potential as a genuine work by French artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/03/27/Pierre-Auguste-Renoir-drawing-Pennsylvania/3991743095798/Sabsabi's exhibition at Monash University has been indefinitely postponed following Creative Australia's decision to drop him as an artist. Gallerist Josh Milani claims this is a result of Creative Australia's abandonment, allowing mischaracterization of Sabsabi's work, which includes pieces referencing Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and 9/11 attacks. Senator Claire Chandler accused Sabsabi of promoting terrorism, but Milani denies this, stating Sabsabi opposes all forms of violence. Gallerist has written to Australian Minister Tony Burke urging action, calling it a matter of good governance rather than political interference.
https://hyperallergic.com/998968/australian-university-scraps-show-featuring-work-of-lebanese-born-artist/Contemporary artists are blending Sufi traditions with modern artistic movements, expanding the spiritual and creative scope of qawwali music. Artists such as Sobia Ahmad, Zain Alam, and Khalil Chishtee incorporate Sufi philosophies into their work, exploring themes of interconnectedness, detachment, and transcendence. The influence of Sufism is also reflected in institutional exhibitions, with the Aga Khan Museum showcasing Rumi's life and legacy and the Royal College of Music London highlighting the role of women in Sufi music across South Asia. As Sufi traditions evolve, artists are finding new ways to honor their roots while allowing them to grow, ensuring the yearning for the divine remains at its core.
https://hyperallergic.com/998293/artists-look-to-sufism-for-echoes-of-the-divine/A group of international artists and civil liberties organizations have condemned the seizure of photos by Texas authorities, calling it a "brazen act of censorship." The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth has praised the Tarrant County Grand Jury's thorough review of the matter.
https://petapixel.com/2025/03/27/texas-drops-charges-against-photographer-sally-mann-modern-art-museum-fort-worth/The Hall of Architecture is an immersive space that recreates a hypnotic environment from various time periods and locations through reproduced building parts. Art historian's criticism aside, the space evokes a sense of disorientation, with "strange constellations" and "bewildering juxtapositions" that blur the lines between time and space. The exhibition offers an otherworldly experience, akin to time travel, allowing visitors to glimpse eternity through generations of art history.
https://hyperallergic.com/997623/a-glimpse-of-eternity-at-the-carnegie-museum-hall-of-architecture/The Trilight luxury high-rise residential tower in Hyderabad hosted an "Art for Heart" charity event, featuring a vintage car showcase and art exhibition to support child heart care. The event was held at The Trilight's premises in Kokapet. Proceeds from the art show were donated to the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Centre for Child Heart Care and Research in Siddipet, specifically to benefit its operation theatre.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/telangana/hyderabad-trilight-hosts-art-show-vintage-car-showcse-to-support-child-heart-care-1869282State Theaters in Türkiye have set a new record for audience attendance during the 2024-2025 season, reaching approximately 1.34 million viewers. Over the past decade, they have attracted nearly 14 million spectators with their diverse repertoire of classical and contemporary works. The General Directorate of State Theaters has been successful in promoting art through various initiatives, including the "75th Anniversary: From Novel to Stage Project" and collaborations with Turkish State Railways (TCDD) to increase cultural activities along railway routes.
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/state-theaters-welcomed-14-mln-viewers-207373The British Museum and the Hong Kong Palace Museum co-organised an exhibition on Ancient Egypt, "Eternal Life", which attracted 850,000 visitors in 2017. In mainland China, the Shanghai Museum's "On Top of the Pyramid" exhibition drew 1.3 million visitors before its end in August 2024. The tomb of King Tutankhamun, discovered by British archaeologist Howard Carter in 1922 in Luxor, Valley of the Kings, is featured in both exhibitions. A travelling show of 150 artefacts from Tutankhamun's tomb has visited Los Angeles and will soon be displayed at the Saatchi Gallery in London. The Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo is nearing completion, with officials stating it will open in November, featuring a "theatrical" gallery for King Tutankhamun.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/03/27/tutankhamun-treasures-head-to-hong-kong-for-regions-largest-ancient-egypt-show-in-decades