The Mayor of London's Culture and Community Spaces at Risk programme has partnered with artists to create public art installations in the city. One such installation, created by Rudy Loewe, will be unveiled at Brixton underground station in November. Another artist, Agnes Denes, will feature a work on the Spring 2025 Pocket Tube Map. Existing works include Monster Chetwynd's sixty-metre-long sculptural installation at Gloucester Road station and Hannah Quinlan and Rosie Hastings' permanent mosaic, Angels of History, at St James's Park station.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/01/08/art-on-the-underground-2025-programme-revealedMissoula has been ranked as the seventh most art-vibrant medium-sized community in the country by the National Arts Research Center's SMU DataArts. The city stands out for its strong support of arts and culture, ranking in the top 1% for state grants and the top 2% for federal grants that fund art projects. Heather Adams, Executive Director of Arts Missoula, attributes this success to a robust support system, including the Montana Arts Council and local family foundations that invest heavily in the city's artistic endeavors. The consistent recognition has led to an increase in murals and artwork created by local artists throughout the city, with Adams emphasizing the importance of art in making the community more attractive to visitors and boosting the local economy.
https://www.montanarightnow.com/missoula/missoula-ranked-among-top-arts-vibrant-communities-in-the-u-s/article_e739f372-c4a4-11ef-a187-cfdc55f8a18b.htmlThe South Korean government has allocated a significant portion of its budget to enhance the country's cultural sector. The culture minister is prioritizing the development of a "global cultural powerhouse" while also improving everyday cultural experiences for the public. A total of 2.38 trillion won, or approximately $1.98 billion USD, will be dedicated to the arts and culture sector. This includes funding for initiatives such as the Integrated Cultural Voucher Program, support for young trainees in national arts organizations, and the creation of world-class performing arts festivals. Additionally, new programs have been introduced, including the establishment of Korean cultural cities, youth arts groups, and theater companies for children and the youth.
https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-12-11/national/politics/Culture-Ministry-finalizes-2025-budget-to-turn-Korea-into-cultural-powerhouse-/2198088Thousands of artists, writers, and creative workers in Berlin have taken to the streets to protest a recent decision by the city's Senate to cut the annual cultural budget. The movement, known as #BerlinIstKultur, argues that the cuts will destroy the city's cultural infrastructure, lead to program cuts, layoffs, and closures, and threaten diversity, excellence, resilience, and social cohesion. The group has launched a petition with over 110,000 signatories calling on the Senate to revise its decision and protect Berlin's creative identity and cultural economy.
https://hyperallergic.com/971253/berlin-senate-to-slash-arts-and-culture-budget/The Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial is making art more accessible to the public by transforming public spaces in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain into outdoor galleries featuring over 70 UAE and international artists. The event showcases installations that reflect on the past and present, commemorating notable figures such as Fairouz's 90th birthday and highlighting rising artist Zeyne's new music video.
https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/culture-bites/2024/11/28/uae-public-art-fairouz-zeyne/