Every Monday, we prepare our selection of the previous week’s more important news. This week, you can read about:
First Epidemic-Themed VR Documentary, Spotify CEO’s about Music, Picture Books for Kids, and Outdoor Art Gallery, Reimagined
Future of Music: Interview with Spotify CEO. Spotify CEO denied criticisms that Spotify pays insufficient royalties to artists. Daniel Ek also said that artists should really engage with the public, and become storytellers around their albums. (Music Ally)
First Epidemic-Themed VR Documentary. “One More Minute” is the title of the Chinese VR Documentary, shot by 124 people from China’s 32 provinces and regions. The documentary was shortlisted for the “Virtual Reality” line-up at the Venice International Film Festival (CGTN)
Birmingham’s Royal Ballet’s Cinderella, Online. The digital premiere will be on 25 August, and the show can be watched for seven days. (Theater News)
Best picture books for kids. Every year, hundreds of poorly-drawn picture books are released. But, if you spend time reading to and with your kids, you want stimulating books for both. Here are some advices, a top 28 books. (Digital Arts)
Future of Fashion in the Second Wave? Retailers were severely hit by Covid19, having huge losses. Experts are saying that a second wave, and without government support for workers, it is questionable how many will survive. (Vogue Business)
Director Accused of Racism and Sexism, Fired. The Board of Directors from the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit decided to fire its executive director, Elysia Borowy-Reeder, after accusations from current and former employees. (ArtNews)
Art Gallery Goes Public! Art Island will open in Las Vegas in September as part of Area15, an immersive arts and music entertainment complex. The organisers plan to present and sell large-scale artworks present usually in dessert festivals. (The Art Newspaper)
Jewellery Facemasks. Facemask with detachable chains plated in silver and gold is the proposal of Saskia Diez. The German designer said that she hopes the designs will make the device feel “less medical” (DesignBoom)
Contemporary African Art Fair, Not Cancelled. The 1:54 fair will run as planned between 8-10 October in London, but with fewer exhibitors. Only between 25 to 30 galleries wil be invited. (The Art Newspaper)
All White Piano. A model like that was spotted at the Musical Instruments Fair in Japan. With no black keys fitted, the 52 white keys take up the full space of the keyboard. (Classic FM)