‘Symbol of energy’: Polka dots hit fashion’s sweet spot this summer From Centre Court to the bus stop to Biden, dots are everywhere and brands cannot restock quickly enough The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2024
London’s new ‘tram-bus’ & Yayoi Kusama’s public art pumpkin ...The Standard podcast Plus, a fully automated transcription of today’s episode.... Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2024
Polka-dot pumpkin sculpture sent to the Serpentine 'with love' The sculpture is on show until November in Kensington Gardens Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2024
‘Want to be a real artist? Keep going!’: Cyndi Lauper at 71 on self-doubt, success – and surviving sexual assault She’s the subject of a new documentary, has just announced her farewell tour, and is about to play Glastonbury. The singer and songwriter discusses Trump, resilience and why she hated being pitted against Madonna The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2024
As Art Basel opens, buyers confront a 'cooling' but still very active market Multi-million-dollar works by Jean-Michel Basquiat, Yayoi Kusama and Alberto Giacometti went on the market this week as fair Art Basel opened in Switzerland The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2024
Step inside a painting, travel in VR pods: Here’s how immersive technology is changing the global art world Art meets technology in these immersive experiences making art less intimidating and more accessible The Hindu · May 10, 2024
Afternoon Update: Lehrmann loses defamation case; Israel calls for sanctions on Iran; and the nostalgic Neopets revival Justice Michael Lee found former Liberal staffer was not defamed by Lisa Wilkinson and Network Ten when The Project broadcast an interview with Brittany Higgins The Guardian - AU · Apr 15, 2024
Yayoi Kusama polka dots take over NGV for blockbuster Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama will hold one of her biggest exhibitions at the National Gallery of Victoria. AAP · Apr 15, 2024
Yayoi Kusama exhibition to bring art star’s infinity rooms and polka dots to NGV The National Gallery of Victoria will show eight decades of work by the Japanese artist who’s become an Instagram favourite in her 90s The Guardian - AU · Apr 15, 2024
Monet, Kusama and very good dog art: regional Australia’s big summer exhibitions In the 2023-24 summer period, a slew of major works and exhibitions is on offer in Australia’s regions, from big names to a blockbuster showcase of Yolŋu art The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2023
Giant polka dot pumpkin sculpture lands in Australia A large polka dot pumpkin by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama is being unveiled on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula. AAP · Nov 23, 2023
Brand aid: have Britain’s arts venues sold out to The Man? Manchester’s Aviva Studios is the latest venue to give its naming rights to the highest bidder. Is corporate sponsorship a necessity for the survival of the arts? The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2023
Six must-see summer exhibitions – reviewed by our experts Looking for something to do this Summer? Our experts have gone to some of the best exhibitions around the UK and given us their take on it. From retrospectives of painter Peter Howson’s work in Edinburgh and filmmaker Brian Desmond Hurst’s work in Belfast to a groundbreaking photography exhibition in… The Conversation · Aug 3, 2023
Outdated pattern trends – the 4 overdone looks that designers say will date your home Banana leaves and polka dots are just some of the patterns feeling overdone in 2023. Here’s what designers predict are the emerging new patterns Homes & Gardens · Jul 25, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2023 Aviva Studios, Manchester review – where’s the joy? Designed by to morph from small-scale to vast and host the city’s international festival, Manchester’s new £211m complex feels like a missed opportunity
Manchester Evening News · Jul 1, 2023 My trip to the library has reminded me there’s always something new to discover in Manchester Welcome to M.E.N. Unwind - our selection of some of our favourite Manchester Evening News reads this Saturday morning to help you relax and reflect. Grab a brew, take some time for yourself and dive in - your weekend starts here
Manchester Evening News · Jun 30, 2023 First look at Manchester International Festival Square's new riverside location Take a look at the new location for MIF 2023s Festival Square
The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2023 Yayoi Kusama: You, Me and the Balloons review – a psychedelic pop-art garden of earthly delights The 94-year-old Japanese trailblazer goes big – really big – with warehouse-filling inflatables of dolls, pumpkins and writhing tentacles instilling satisfaction and a stupid happiness
Manchester Evening News · Jun 30, 2023 The Mancunian Way: Factory opening PLUS 'We are Lancastrians' AND Bridging the gap
The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2023 Psychedelic balloons, little Lagos and hidden treasure in Manchester – the week in art A veteran pop artist makes her mark, Peckham’s Nigerian ties are on display and Mancunians are sent on a hunt for treasure
Manchester Evening News · Jun 29, 2023 Huge inflatable dolls and balloon sculptures - the exhibition you have to see at Manchester International Festival Renowned Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has brought her largest-ever immersive environment to Manchester
Manchester Evening News · Jun 29, 2023 Take a look inside Manchester's brand new £210m Aviva Studios for the very first time Aviva Studios, the flagship new home of Factory International and Manchester International Festival will officially open in October
Manchester Evening News · Jun 21, 2023 Manchester International Festival 2023 - what's on, what's free, and everything else you need to know The world-leading arts festival will kick off on June 29 - here's everything you need to know about the programme, tickets, festival square
Manchester Evening News · Jun 19, 2023 Manchester International Festival - all the family friendly events at 2023 event A city-wide treasure hunt, major art exclusives and the return of Festival Square to entice families to this year's Manchester International Festival
Manchester Evening News · May 9, 2023 Tom Bloxham to stand down as chair of Manchester International Festival and Factory International Manchester's new flagship £210m arts venue is due to open in June for MIF