Australians are making waves in New York City, with pop superstar Kylie Minogue lighting up the Empire State Building in green and gold for her recent shows at Madison Square Garden. Meanwhile, actress Sarah Snook is starring in a one-woman production of The Picture of Dorian Gray on Broadway, while acclaimed director Barrie Kosky brought his theatre company to the Brooklyn Academy of Music with a limited run of The Threepenny Opera.
https://www.smh.com.au/world/north-america/on-a-night-like-this-the-week-australia-took-new-york-city-by-storm-20250411-p5lqxk.htmlThe Met Gala has evolved from a Manhattan society event to a global phenomenon, with its starriest night of the year. This year's event will be co-chaired by Pharrell Williams, Lewis Hamilton, Colman Domingo, and ASAP Rocky, alongside Anna Wintour, who oversees the proceedings as editor-in-chief of Vogue. The guest list includes NBA superstar LeBron James, athletes Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens, filmmakers Spike Lee and Regina King, actors Ayo Edebiri and Jeremy Pope, musicians Doechii and Janelle Monae, and fashion figures Grace Wales Bonner and Olivier Rousteing. The dress code for this year's gala is a suit-inspired theme, with loose interpretation encouraged.
https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/style/2025/04/11/met-gala-101-what-to-know-about-039fashion039s-biggest-night-out039-this-yearA new painting, inspired by a New York Times photograph taken by Doug Mills in Butler, Pa., is displayed prominently in the Grand Foyer of the East Wing of the White House, according to social media posts and statements from White House officials.
https://nypost.com/2025/04/11/us-news/white-house-relocates-obama-portrait-to-make-way-for-painting-depicting-trump-assassination-attempt/CBS 8's Elizabeth Sanchez reports that "The Art of Autism: A Different Lens," a new exhibit, is now open at the Oceanside Museum of Art in California. The exhibit aims to showcase the artistic talents and perspectives of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It features works by over 20 artists on the autism spectrum, including those from the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) and the Autism Society.
https://www.cbs8.com/video/news/local/new-exhibition-celebrates-neurodivergent-artists-at-oceanside-museum-of-art/509-2b08eedf-6ac3-47f4-99b2-3d681bade427The Philadelphia Museum of Art's "BOOM: Art and Design of the 1940s" exhibit features an immersive experience with a 1940 "Patriot Radio" by Norman Bel Geddes, playing period music by notable artists such as Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra. The radio is surrounded by vibrant paintings, including Reginald Gammon's "Jitterbugs", Abraham Hankins' "Nightclub", and Clause Clark's "Jam Session", which showcase the energetic dance styles of the era, like the Lindy Hop.
https://whyy.org/articles/philadelphia-art-museum-boom-1940s-art/Chattogram is preparing for Pahela Baishakh with cultural hubs abuzz in anticipation. Organisers are finalising arrangements at DC Hill and CRB's Shirishtala, while students from the University of Chittagong's Institute of Fine Arts will stage a traditional Mongol Shobhajatra procession featuring handcrafted masks, vibrant floats, and symbolic motifs such as tigers, birds, and fish.
https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/dc-hill-crb-set-host-cultural-extravaganza-pahela-baishakh-1114361The AME (Annual Music Event) in Praia, Cape Verde, celebrates 50 years of independence with a focus on emerging artists like Diego Gomes (Dieg), who represents the cultural evolution of Cape Verdean music, highlighting its significance as the country's greatest treasure.
https://africanews.com/2025/04/12/discover-cape-verdes-vibrant-music-scene-at-the-atlantic-music-expo/Free Our Art, a group focused on protecting artists' rights, is working to pass bipartisan legislation that limits the use of creative expression against artists in courtrooms. In Georgia and Missouri, lobbyists are pushing for such laws, while Free Our Art provides resources and funding for defendants in relevant cases, including legal assistance and research initiatives.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-14596647/rapper-jailed-murder-barron-victor-jr-lyrics-issues-warning-artists.htmlLady Gaga's performance at the Super Bowl halftime show featured multiple costume changes, including a dramatic transition from a scene with skeletons to a segment where she was lifted by dancers while wearing white feathers, all set against a stage that transformed throughout the show.
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