Several agencies have won awards in Kantar's Global Creative Effectiveness Awards 2025, including TBWA / Chiat / Day for Ballentine's Time Well Spent with Hyun Bin and BBDO Korea for Ballentine's. Ogilvy India was recognized for Janhvi Kapoor's #RealMagic campaign, while Dentsu LINK won for Nikka Whisky Savour the Joy of Life in Japan. Kantar also acknowledged S-Pure's The Best of S-Pure Farm to Your Table Spa Hakuhoda and Maybelline New York สวยทุกแสง All Lights I Shine - INK WARUNTORN in Thailand, as well as Tourism Australia for Colours of Australia, Taylor's Version.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/04/30/tmt-newswire/pr-newswire/benchmark-ads-in-the-kantar-digital-creative-effectiveness-awards-for-apac-are-built-on-meaningful-moments/2102292Fifth Wall TV has released an in-depth look at the exhibition featuring artist Velasco, with insightful interviews from Sebas and Elma Hasimbegovic, Director of the History Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The exhibition provides a unique perspective on Velasco's practice and the history of the region, shedding light on the cultural context that has shaped his work.
https://www.juxtapoz.com/news/film/fifth-wall-tv-presents-sebas-velasco-the-morning-will-change-everything-film/The exhibition "Night Shift" by artist Williams explores universal human experiences through horror genre tropes, examining catharsis and transformation. The show features boundary-pushing printmaking techniques, incorporating graphic elements and reusing discarded materials to create supernatural space. Works like "Firestarter" and "Unified Field" utilize the immediacy of printmaking to convey an emotional realm beyond the body. The artist also created a series of non-figurative pieces with Pace Prints, capturing the moiré effect of film and photography in "Tarot Blossoms." A printed movie poster for the show will be available to visitors, further blurring the lines between art and fan fiction.
https://www.juxtapoz.com/news/studio-time/preview-robin-f-williams-night-shift-pace-prints-nyc/Caitríona McLaughlin, Artistic Director of the Abbey Theatre in Dublin, directs Nicola and Siobhán in a production about youth and self-discovery. Nicola Dunn, who recently appeared at the Bafta TV and Craft awards with her boyfriend Jake, stars alongside Éanna Hardwicke as they take on roles in John's story. Siobhán McSweeney, known for playing Sister Michael in Derry Girls, will also be part of the production, sharing the news on social media with a message expressing her excitement.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14661997/Nicola-Coughlan-shares-excitement-reveals-shes-set-reunite-Derry-Girls-star-new-project.htmlBen Shahn discussed nonconformity in art, suggesting it may be suppressed for personal wellbeing but can be rekindled through its unorthodox nature. This idea is reflected in exhibitions at the Jewish Museum in New York, such as "On Nonconformity" by Ben Shahn and a 2021 show on Nazi-looted art that included works by Matisse, Cézanne, and Chagall.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/04/30/the-nonconformist-ben-shahn-is-honoured-in-a-homecoming-show-at-new-yorks-jewish-museumThe event successfully introduced traditional Minangkabau dance, tarian Pencak, which blended silat with music, promoting cultural heritage among younger generations. The guest of honour, Puan Hajah Fadhilah binti Hawary, thanked parents for their support, while Lim Huey Tyng praised the students' dedication and talent. Ipoh Parade expressed gratitude to Perak JPN and participating schools, and looks forward to continuing this tradition with more platforms for young talents in the future.
https://www.ipohecho.com.my/2025/04/30/young-talents-shine-bright-at-ipoh-parades-sekolahku-berbakat-3-0-edisi-citrawarna-tarian-melayu/Luc Tuymans has an exhibition at the Royal Academy in London, showcasing his work alongside Jacopo Tintoretto's paintings. The show is open until November 23rd and includes works that reflect on violence and ignorance, echoing contemporary populist movements.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/04/30/left-at-the-altar-luc-tuymans-paintings-to-replace-tintoretto-works-at-venetian-churchThe Pallant House Gallery in Chichester is hosting an exhibition featuring portraits of artist Lucian Freud, with works by Smith and others. In contrast to Cuningham's portraits, which are harder to find, Freud's self-portraits are widely available, including a notable piece from his altercation with a cab driver. This exhibition marks the centenary of Freud's birth and explores his enduring appeal as a figure in art, following recent exhibitions at the Royal Academy of Arts and the National Gallery.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/04/30/face-to-face-at-pallant-house-gallery-meet-the-artists-who-paint-draw-and-sculpt-other-artistsTakashi Murakami, in collaboration with the RTFKT team, discussed the importance of cognitive revolution and its impact on art. The artist shared his commitment to Japanese ceramic artists associated with the seikatsu kōgei movement. In a conversation with Hans Ulrich Obrist at LACMA, Murakami explained the process behind large-scale paintings inspired by Chinese Yuan Dynasty porcelain vases. He also spoke about his collaboration with Virgil Abloh on "AMERICA TOO", an installation that aims to educate and impassion new audiences.
https://www.gagosian.com/exhibitions/2025/takashi-murakami-japonisme-cognitive-revolution-learning-from-hiroshige/