A Week in The Arts. Saturday the 23rd of August on 2025

Libre News of The World

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on A Week in The Arts we covered a series of compelling cultural stories. The UK’s Polari Prize was paused following backlash over the inclusion of gender-critical author John Boyne (The Times, The Guardian, The Week). Monterrey’s sister trio The Warning roared across global rock stages with their new album Keep Me Fed and a sold-out concert film (People). The Kennedy Center cut its entire dance programming team, sparking alarms over censorship and artistic autonomy (The Washington Post). Connecticut’s The World Is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die unveiled a prog-metalcore rebirth with Dreams of Being Dust (Pitchfork). Ireland’s serene Victor’s Way Sculpture Park announced it will close permanently in September 2025 (The Sun). Bollywood icon Ajay Devgn eyes a new horror-comedy crossover with Kannada director J.P. Tuminadu (The Times of India). Brazilian artist Sonia Gomes casts an ethereal spell at Storm King with her solo U.S. debut (Vogue). Jazz visionary Makaya McCraven revealed four EPs and a 2025 tour (Pitchfork). ABC Classic’s Megan Burslem sparked a “classical revolution” on the airwaves (The Daily Telegraph). Germany’s Hamburg State Opera embraced bold reinvention under Tobias Kratzer (Financial Times). The late Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell with Black Sabbath was remembered as a spiritually profound final bow (People). Gen Z declared leggings “millennial cringe,” fueling a baggy athleisure revolution (The Wall Street Journal, Vogue Business). Pulitzer-winning Fat Ham lit up the RSC with its joyful barbecue reimagining of Hamlet (Financial Times, The Guardian). Broadway’s Darren Criss reclaimed his role in Maybe Happy Ending amid a casting outcry (People, Vulture). Across the UK, exhibitions by Anna Boghiguian, Emma Critchley, Jess Blandford, and more reshaped art spaces with maritime echoes and abstract whispers (The Guardian). The global photography campaign Prints for Wildlife returned with its 2025 Edition Hope in support of Conservation International (Vogue). Finally, Florida’s MAD Arts Museum unveiled On Being, an immersive Dolby Atmos-powered installation blending sound, empathy, and interactivity (USITT). These news summaries were written using AI technology. While every effort has been made to ensure factual accuracy, occasional mistakes or omissions may occur. Your understanding is appreciated, and we warmly welcome any feedback to help us continue improving the quality of our reporting. Thank you for being part of our journey!