A Week in The Arts Saturday The 5th of July 2025

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on A Week in The Arts: we explored the emotional complexities behind Jane Austen’s Complex Relationship with Bath Explored in New Exhibition at No. 1 Royal Crescent, commemorating the author’s 250th anniversary (Bath Preservation Trust – bath-preservation-trust.org.uk); celebrated Oasis’ long-awaited return with Oasis Reunion Tour Kicks Off in Cardiff, a global tour set to generate £940 million for the UK economy (NME – nme.com); and witnessed Gaza’s artistic resistance in Gaza Musicians Showcase Cultural Resilience at Sydney Opera House through the powerful performance "Dabke and Tatreez" (Sydney Morning Herald – smh.com.au). We also covered Bob Vylan's Glastonbury Performance Sparks Controversy and BBC Policy Change, where the punk-rap duo’s political chants prompted a BBC live broadcast policy shift (The Guardian – theguardian.com). In Derry's 'Spools' Sculpture Sparks Debate Over Representation, former factory workers voiced concern over the absence of female figures in a public monument (BBC News – bbc.com/news). Cronenberg blurred life and technology in The Shrouds Unveils a Techno-Horror Meditation on Grief starring Vincent Cassel (The Guardian – theguardian.com), while NGV dazzled with French Impressionism at NGV International, Melbourne, featuring works from Monet to Renoir (The Age – theage.com.au). The Iowa City Jazz Festival Returns with Free Music, Food, and Fireworks in a 3-day celebration (The Gazette – thegazette.com), and Ben Folds Resigns from Kennedy Center Amid Political Shift, Releases Live Album raised questions about arts and politics (Rolling Stone – rollingstone.com). In London, Handel's "Semele" Reimagined at Royal Opera House blended Baroque opera with modern decadence (The Telegraph – telegraph.co.uk). Slayer returned in force with Slayer Returns to UK Stage with Explosive Performance in Cardiff (Kerrang! – kerrang.com), and fashion found its rhythm in Rita Ora's Primark Collection Garners Praise for Affordable Luxury (Vogue UK – vogue.co.uk). In Washington, Romeo and Juliet Reimagined as Acrobatic Spectacle in Washington, D.C. thrilled audiences through circus artistry (The Washington Post – washingtonpost.com), and London lit up with The Great Gatsby Musical Dazzles London's West End starring Jamie Muscato and Corbin Bleu (The Stage – thestage.co.uk). Meanwhile, SuperRare Opens 'Offline' Gallery in New York, Embracing Digital Art Beyond NFTs redefined how we engage with digital art (Artnet News – artnet.com), and Football City, Art United Exhibition Opens in Manchester, co-curated by Juan Mata, explored the fusion of football and fine art (The Guardian – theguardian.com). Yasser Alaa Mubarak’s Faces from Nepal Exhibition Opens in Cairo spotlighted Nepalese spirituality and culture through photography (Ahram Online – english.ahram.org.eg), and Berlin hosted Le Son 7 Amplifies Sound Art in Berlin, a sonic exploration of field recordings and AI compositions (Exberliner – exberliner.com). Lastly, The Homeless Wanderer by Aïda Muluneh in Milan examined post-colonial identity through vivid imagery inspired by Ethiopian composer Emahoy Guèbrou (ArtReview – artreview.com), and Amy Allen: The Hitmaker Behind 2025’s Chart-Toppers spotlighted the Grammy-winning songwriter shaping the year’s biggest pop anthems (Billboard – billboard.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!