Nick Cave's latest works, "Amalgam" and "Grapht", challenge easy categorization with their complex relationship to power and vulnerability. The artist visualizes himself as open to interpretation, using vintage metal serving trays and needlepoint on wood panel to convey a sense of intimacy and service. Unlike his earlier "Soundsuits", these pieces are less direct in stance and scale, instead giving rise to new conceptual outcrops. Cave's own body is scanned and manipulated into forms that allude to vulnerability, as he engages with the limitations of images in rendering memory and its historical connotations. The works are on display at Jack Shainman Gallery in New York through March 29.
https://hyperallergic.com/996486/nick-cave-eternal-garden-jack-shainman-gallery/A group exhibition called 'RE:URGENT' at Young Soy Gallery in Hong Kong is challenging the city's power structures by subverting traditional office spaces. The show features four artists working in standard office cubicles, including Dominic Johnson-Hill, whose desk is inspired by his 28 years of business experience in Beijing. His artwork pokes fun at aimless work culture with a digital wall clock that tells time in an eerie voice. Artist Louie Jaubere's 'Work-life Balance' features a painting of the Hindu goddess Kali trapped in a game of snakes and ladders, while Riya Chandiramani's piece imagines herself as a feminist icon forced into a treacherous workplace scenario. The show is part of Hong Kong's "Art Month" and pushes against mainstream themes, with some artworks even critiquing government control, including a palm-sized paper cutout of Chinese President Xi Jinping trapped within multiple frames by pseudonymous artist Louie Jaubere.
https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/culture/2025/03/16/039rigid039-hong-kong-office-turned-into-artists039-satireThe Asia Society Museum in Manhattan is showcasing a unique exhibition featuring works by three artists: Rina Banerjee, Byron Kim, and Howardena Pindell. The exhibition, "(Re)Generations," brings together pieces from the museum's collection alongside the artists' own work to explore how they navigate their place within an artistic lineage without distorting or romanticizing it.
https://hyperallergic.com/996357/unlearning-the-myths-of-asian-art-history/A documentary titled "The Journey" was screened at the University of Cambridge, providing insight into the compilation process and historical evolution of Chinese classical paintings. The event enriched research resources and facilitated Sino-British cultural exchanges, promoting the global dissemination of China's rich artistic heritage.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/a-collection-of-song-dynasty-paintings-showcased-at-the-university-of-cambridge-strengthening-sino-british-cultural-ties-302402425.htmlCarlotta will star alongside Trevor Ashley in Moulin Scrooge, a bawdy adult pantomime set to premiere in Sydney later this month. The production is a departure from Carlotta's upcoming retirement from the stage. She was also the inspiration behind the iconic Australian film Priscilla Queen of the Desert, which was initially planned as a six-week mini-series but was condensed into a movie due to funding cuts by then-Prime Minister Tony Abbott.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14445769/Transgender-icon-Carlotta-reveals-whats-prepares-swan-song.htmlThe ArtScience Museum is staging a retrospective on Iris van Herpen's haute couture designs as part of its 2025 programme "Mind and Body: The Art and Science of Being Human". Vice President Honor Hagar sees Van Herpen's work as a perfect fit, citing her ability to bridge the gap between art and science.
https://channelnewsasia.com/obsessions/haute-couture-designer-iris-van-herpen-exhibition-art-science-museum-singapore-5002241K-Ballet Tokyo is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a special performance lineup, including a revival of the classic pirate-themed ballet "Le Corsaire". The company's extended program features a diverse range of productions that showcase its artistic growth and commitment to innovative storytelling.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2025/03/15/stage/k-ballet-tokyo/Award-winning writer and actor Manu Rishi Chadha recently held an interactive session at Actor Prepares, a leading acting school founded by veteran actor Anupam Kher, in Mumbai (Maharashtra). The session provided valuable insights into the art of performance for aspiring actors.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/entertainment/manu-rishi-chadha-conducts-interactive-session-at-anupams-institute-actor-prepares/Indian scholar R K Swamy is a renowned expert in the field of Indian classical music and dance. He has written several books on the subject, including "The Art of Carnatic Music" and "The Dance of India". Swamy was born in 1937 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and began his musical journey at a young age. He has performed with various orchestras and ensembles, and has also taught music at several institutions.
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