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nypost.comForbes Names 30 Under 30 Asia Honorees in Arts Category
Forbes published its 2026 30 Under 30 Asia list for the Arts category. The list recognizes individuals under age 30 working in fashion, classical music, and culinary fields.
Michigan Arts Camp to Demolish Lodge Formerly Named for Jeffrey Epstein
The Interlochen Center for the Arts will tear down the Green Lake Lodge, which once carried Epstein's name. The school received more than $400,000 in donations from him between 1990 and 2003.
nypost.comJim Henson’s Creature Shop in Queens begins offering public tours
The New York workshop opened its doors to visitors this year for the first time. Fans can meet builders, watch demonstrations, and view props for $150 per person on Saturday sessions.
Manitoba Students Display Projects at Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Manitoba students presented art, exhibits, and music at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights as part of the museum's annual Be an Upstander program. The event highlights student work focused on human rights topics.
The Hollywood ReporterLos Angeles Arts High School Marks 40 Years With Fundraising Concert
The Los Angeles County High School for the Arts will hold a concert on May 30 to mark its 40th anniversary and raise $2.5 million. The event features alumni performers and addresses ongoing funding needs for the public school.
themarketherald.com.auDrone Footage Shows Laser Display Over San Francisco Buildings
An arts nonprofit projected lasers onto downtown San Francisco structures. Drone video recorded the light beams moving across the skyline.
thelineofbestfit.comDomino Artist Discusses Setup Process for Large-Scale Displays
Lily Hevesh creates intricate domino structures involving thousands of pieces. She described the patience required to arrange and then topple them in an interview with CBS News correspondent David Pogue.
bbc.co.ukIan McKellen Opens New Theatre Space in Horden
Ian McKellen formally opened a new venue for Ensemble 84 in Horden, County Durham. The company formed 18 months ago and employs local performers. McKellen described the repertory model as a return to traditional theatre practice.
abcnews.go.comSouth Korean Pianist Wins First Prize at Prague Spring International Music Competition
Son Se-hyeok took top honors in the piano category after competing against 41 other finalists in Prague on May 14, 2026. Chinese pianists Zhiquan Wang and Xuehong Chen placed second and third. Yonhap reported the results announced on May 15.
The IndependentDawn French Draws on Father's 1977 Suicide in New Novel About End-of-Life and Suicide Themes
The 68-year-old actor and author lost her father Denys, an RAF engineer, to suicide in September 1977. French discussed the long-term impact in an interview while promoting her fifth novel Enough, set in Cornwall and centered on a character planning to take her own life.
gematsu.comSix Finalists Advance to Tel Aviv for Arthur Rubinstein Piano Competition Finals in September
The 18th edition of the Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition, postponed from mid-May, will hold its final stages in Tel Aviv from September 3 to 9. Six pianists advanced from opening rounds held in Germany in April and May. The event requires performance of Je…
asiaone.comItalian Government Efforts to Influence Arts Institutions Face Challenges
The current Italian government has attempted to exert control over cultural institutions, affecting opera houses and museums. These actions have led to disruptions in the arts sector. The initiatives are linked to ongoing cultural policy debates in Italy.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSan Francisco Symphony's Longtime Music Director Dies at Age 81
The longtime music director of the San Francisco Symphony died on Wednesday at age 81. The director served in the role for an extended period and supported American musical works over a 50-year career. The symphony has not yet announced plans following the death.
hollywoodreporter.comChristine Baranski to Make West End Debut in Noel Coward's Hay Fever
US actress Christine Baranski will star opposite Richard E Grant in a new production of Noel Coward's comedy Hay Fever in London's West End. The show is scheduled to run for 12 weeks at the Wyndham's Theatre starting September 22. Baranski stated that the opportunity feels extrao…
vulture.comTimothée Chalamet's Dismissal of Ballet and Opera Leads to Surge in Royal Ballet Ticket Sales
Alex Beard, head of the Royal Ballet and Opera, stated that Timothée Chalamet's earlier comments on ballet and opera led to increased ticket sales and high social media engagement. Beard described the public reaction as fantastic and defended the organization's pricing strategy.…
qrcodepress.comDancer with ALS Performs Again Using Brainwave-Controlled Digital Avatar
Breanna Olson, a dancer diagnosed with ALS, has used brainwave technology to control a digital avatar and perform on stage. The technology captures her neural signals to translate intended movements into avatar actions. Olson reported that the system restored a sense of expressio…