A Week in The Arts. Saturday The 2nd of August 2025

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on A Week in The Arts: Russia’s literary world faces a grim new era as censorship dismantles vital creative spaces, with major works banned and publishers silenced (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty). Foo Fighters and Nine Inch Nails made headlines with a dramatic drummer swap ahead of major tours (Rolling Stone). French choreographer Yoann Bourgeois’s viral, gravity-defying staircase dance redefines movement and wows the world (The Guardian). British punks Idles unleashed a gritty new track, “Rabbit Run,” for Darren Aronofsky’s upcoming film Caught Stealing (NME). The Fondation Maeght in Provence unveiled a sweeping Barbara Hepworth retrospective, spotlighting her modernist mastery (Le Monde). Zach Cregger’s Weapons emerges as this summer’s must-see cinematic origin story (Variety). London’s Japan House hosts an exhibition mapping the evolution of iconic Japanese pictograms (The Japan Times). Jazz legend Dame Cleo Laine was mourned worldwide for her vocal brilliance and legacy (BBC News). For more information, please visit the respective sources. 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!