Cochran's practice explores the intersection of photography and public life, examining how images can influence societal structures through her work in public education, electoral politics, and city governance, shedding light on both the visible and hidden frameworks that shape society.
https://www.juxtapoz.com/news/photography/preview-joseph-cochran-ii-public-work-swivel-gallery-nyc/The upcoming Fête celebration in the Philippines will feature a diverse lineup of emerging artists including Shanne Dandan, Frank Ely, and Janine, alongside other notable acts at various stages across the metro. The event will expand to 30 Destination Stages on June 28, with performances by over 2,500 artists from Cebu, Davao, and smaller communities nationwide.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/06/26/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/duo-leanne-naara-light-up-fete-de-la-musiques-main-stage/2138627Theaters in the Philippines have seen a surge of interest in classic films and music from iconic figures such as John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo, Mike Hanopol, and Parokya ni Edgar. Beloved coming-of-age film "Bagets" and OPM rock legend Mike Hanopol's signature song "Jeproks" are being adapted into stage productions by respected theater companies, with the goal of inspiring new generations through their stories and music.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/06/26/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/bagets-and-jeproks-take-the-stage/2138628The British monarch was praised for his commitment to the arts after celebrating 25 years of the Royal Drawing School. The King, who is also Prince of Wales, was seen chatting with co-founders Oliver Vince and Glen Gowers of biotech company Basecamp Research at St James's Palace. He was commended by artists Dame Tracey Emin and Grayson Perry, who attended a special anniversary exhibition featuring works by 50 eminent artists, including Emin and David Hockney. The King's own preliminary sketch of Highgrove from 2000 is also part of the exhibit, which will be on display at the Royal Drawing School in Shoreditch from July 1-26.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-14846569/king-charles-george-amal-clooney-gorilla.htmlMiri Ben-Ari, a violinist, has collaborated with various artists on her album "The Hip Hop Violinist" released under Universal Records. She is the first and only violinist to be named an Apollo Legend, and has received honors from the White House and the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. Her performance at the NBA Finals halftime show was also notable, available on YouTube.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/miri-ben-ari-becomes-first-artist-to-headline-nba-finals-halftime-performance-302490932.htmlStephen Sondheim's extensive awards include six Tony Awards for best score, a Pulitzer Prize for "Sunday in the Park", an Academy Award for "Sooner or Later" from the film "Dick Tracy", five Olivier Awards, and the Presidential Medal of Honor. In 2008, he received a special Tony Award for lifetime achievement. Notably, his extensive library collection miraculously survived a devastating fire in 1995 that ravaged his office, with some papers bearing scorch marks.
https://www.ocregister.com/2025/06/25/stephen-sondheim-library-of-congress/The Metropolitan Museum of Art in Manhattan's Upper East Side hosts an exhibition featuring five works by Johannes Vermeer, including "The Love Letter" from the Rijksmuseum, which showcases a tender moment between a mistress and her maid as they share a letter. The Ronald S. Lauder Exhibition Gallery has been designed to be minimalist, allowing the paintings to take center stage.
https://observer.com/2025/06/art-exhibition-review-vermeers-love-letters-frick-collection/The Library of Congress has received a donation of approximately 5,000 items from Stephen Sondheim's personal collection, including manuscripts, music drafts, recordings, notebooks, and scrapbooks. The collection includes early works, such as lyrics for "I'm Still Here" from "Follies," written for Barbra Streisand in 1993, and sketches for "A Little Priest" from "Sweeney Todd." Sondheim's papers were saved by a fire in 1995 that damaged his office but miraculously preserved the collection. The Library of Congress expects a surge in requests to view the collection when it becomes available this summer, with access granted to anyone over 16 with a valid ID.
https://apnews.com/article/stephen-sondheim-library-congress-papers-94925d15d7589f3514de40bc908ade8dStephen Sondheim's extensive collection of manuscripts, song drafts, recordings, notebooks, and album cuttings has been donated to the Library of Congress, offering the public a glimpse into the creative process of one of musical theater's giants. The collection comprises around 5,000 items, including rejected song drafts from shows like "Follies" and "Sunday in the Park with George," as well as a spiral-bound notebook titled "Notes and Ideas" from Sondheim's time at Williams College. Mark Horowitz, Senior Music Expert, described the donation as "amazing," noting that Sondheim continually refined and revised his work until perfection. The collection includes drafts for songs written specifically for Barbra Streisand, including those for "I'm Still Here" and "Putting It Together."
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