A Week in The Arts. Saturday the 13th of September 2025

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on A Week in The Arts we covered a wide range of cultural stories from around the world: George Saunders will receive the 2025 Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters from the National Book Foundation 【People.com†https://people.com】; Spinal Tap released The End Continues, their first studio album in years, featuring star collaborators 【AP News†https://apnews.com】; a dispute escalated between producers and Ibuki, leader of Ojo Gang, over the SWF3 tour 【AP News†https://apnews.com】; a punk tribute to Motörhead, Killed By Deaf, is set for Halloween release 【Rolling Stone†https://www.rollingstone.com】; Anish Kapoor unveiled his myth-inspired Monte Sant’Angelo Subway Station in Naples 【The Art Newspaper†https://www.theartnewspaper.com】; Guillermo del Toro is auctioning a third of his horror and fantasy collection amid wildfire concerns 【Reuters†https://www.reuters.com】; the UK’s National Gallery announced a new £375 million wing for modern and contemporary art 【The Guardian†https://www.theguardian.com】; SFJAZZ revealed its October lineup led by Idris Ackamoor & The Pyramids 【San Francisco Chronicle†https://www.sfchronicle.com】; the Flanders Festival cancelled the Munich Philharmonic over concerns tied to conductor Lahav Shani 【De Standaard†https://www.standaard.be】; protests greeted Anna Netrebko’s return in Tosca at the Royal Opera House 【The Guardian†https://www.theguardian.com】; Hulu announced Into the Void: Life, Death & Heavy Metal, debuting September 22 【Variety†https://www.variety.com】; Michael Kors showcased earthy elegance at New York Fashion Week 【Vogue†https://www.vogue.com】; Kenneth Branagh will return to the RSC in 2026 for The Tempest and The Cherry Orchard with Helen Hunt 【The Guardian†https://www.theguardian.com】; Heathers: The Musical revival is selling out Off-Broadway and heading on tour in 2027 【BroadwayWorld†https://www.broadwayworld.com】; Fra Galgario’s Portrait of a Lady was recovered in Argentina after 80 years 【The Art Newspaper†https://www.theartnewspaper.com】; Christie’s has closed its digital art department, folding NFTs and AI works into mainstream sales 【Artnet News†https://www.artnet.com】; Paolo Roversi’s major retrospective Along the Way opened at Pace Gallery in New York 【Vogue†https://www.vogue.com】; the 36th São Paulo Biennale opened with immersive sound, spirit, and ecology at its heart 【The Guardian†https://www.theguardian.com】; and Paul Cebar released his first new album in 11 years, celebrated with a Chicago launch show 【Milwaukee Journal Sentinel†https://www.jsonline.com】. 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!