New York-based artist Jennie C. Jones has created a site-specific installation titled "Ensemble" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's rooftop, which opens on April 15 and runs through October 19. The installation features three sculptural forms inspired by string instruments, including a zither, Aeolian harp, and a one-stringed instrument, made from deep aubergine and hot red powder-coated aluminum and concrete. Curator David Breslin describes Jones's work as inviting viewers to focus on the quieter aspects of meaning, highlighting her unique contribution to modern art through abstraction.
https://hyperallergic.com/1003617/jennie-c-jones-transforms-the-met-into-an-instrument/Airline cabin crew are becoming increasingly fashionable, with designers like Emilia Wickstead creating stylish uniforms for airlines such as Air NZ. The new Air NZ uniform features prints from artist Te Rangitu Netana and is seen as a step up in style compared to the more relaxed attire of passengers, who are now often dressed in pyjamas disguised as travel wear.
https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/fashion/best-dressed-in-the-sky-the-top-7-airline-uniforms-of-all-time-20250408-p5lq8q.htmlThe festival will showcase a diverse lineup of films, including "Dreams" by Dag Johan Haugerud, which won the Golden Bear and FIPRESCI Award at Berlin Film Festival, and "The Last Showgirl" by Gia Coppola, which received the Special Jury Prize in San Sebastian. Other notable titles include "Simon of the Mountains," the Cannes Critics' Week Grand Prize winner, and "Blue Trail," the Grand Jury Prize winner at Berlin. The festival will also feature new films from acclaimed directors such as François Ozon, Tom Tykwer, Michel Franco, Burhan Qurbani, Mahdi Fleifel, and Gary Hustwit, alongside restored masterpieces by David Lynch, Wim Wenders, Jacques Demy, Robert Bresson, and Quentin Tarantino.
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/44th-istanbul-film-festival-kicks-off-208024The rise of architectural fashion is being showcased through Bindu Gopal Rao's work, where designers draw inspiration from structural design to create aesthetically pleasing garments that fit the human silhouette.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloid/hyderabad-chronicle/sculpting-style-the-rise-of-architectural-fashion-1872758Gonzalo Garcia's exhibition at Interlace explores the complexities of the human condition through his paintings, which blend historical, cultural, and philosophical elements. Inspired by medieval depictions, Mexican cinema, and contemporary social issues, Garcia examines vulnerabilities and power dynamics in a visual language that reflects how bodies are manipulated, controlled, and commodified. His work draws on personal experiences, including his childhood fascination with the 1970s Mexican film Los Cachorros (The Puppies), which explores themes of vulnerability, violence, and domination. Through his paintings, Garcia challenges viewers to confront the ways in which bodies are sites of control, resistance, and meaning, inviting empathy and understanding while celebrating cultural resilience.
https://www.juxtapoz.com/news/painting/interlace-gonzalo-garcia-kates-ferri-projects-new-york/Lady Gaga delivered a memorable performance at Coachella 2025, leaving the audience in awe. The event took place on the main stage at Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Gaga's set featured a medley of her hit songs, including "Poker Face" and "Bad Romance," which was accompanied by elaborate visuals and choreography. Her performance marked a highlight of the festival, with many attendees praising her energy and stage presence.
https://www.ocregister.com/2025/04/12/coachella-2025-lady-gaga-delivers-a-dazzling-coachella-performance-for-the-ages/A unique opera sleepover event took place at the Grand Theatre in Geneva, where attendees spent the night sleeping on balconies, auditorium chairs, or on the floor to enjoy a musical performance by Italian pianist Marino Formenti. The event featured a diverse playlist of music from Baroque to rock and Pink Floyd, with guests including Adrien Mangili, his family, and friends, as well as lawyer Carolina Marques Lopes and her friends, who brought inflatable beds to ensure they could sleep comfortably while still enjoying the music.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2025/04/14/a-night-at-geneva-opera-from-pink-floyd-to-pyjamas-a-snoozefest-like-no-other/172972Amsterdam is celebrating its 750th birthday with a special exhibition featuring 75 works from a private collection of Dutch Old Masters, including 18 paintings by Rembrandt and several by Vermeer. The "From Rembrandt to Vermeer, Masterpieces from The Leiden Collection" exhibition at the H'ART Museum in Amsterdam's city centre offers an intimate glimpse into daily life in 17th-century Netherlands through the eyes of these famous artists, showcasing women from various walks of life.
https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3306171/amsterdams-marks-750th-birthday-rembrandt-vermeer-dutch-old-masters-exhibition?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionThe concert featured Saqib Ali and Qasim Ali performing a traditional Dhrupad singing style, specifically Lahar Bani, accompanied by Izzat Fateh Ali Khan's soulful rendition of Khayal in Puriya Kalyan.
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