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Boulevard goes dotty for Japan's art superstar

For artist Yayoi Kusama, polka dots represent infinity. For Australia's biggest exhibition of her art, more than 60 trees will be wrapped in her signature dots.

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‘Symbol of energy’: Polka dots hit fashion’s sweet spot this summer

From Centre Court to the bus stop to Biden, dots are everywhere and brands cannot restock quickly enough

The Guardian - UK

London’s new ‘tram-bus’ & Yayoi Kusama’s public art pumpkin ...The Standard podcast

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Polka-dot pumpkin sculpture sent to the Serpentine 'with love'

The sculpture is on show until November in Kensington Gardens

Evening Standard

‘Want to be a real artist? Keep going!’: Cyndi Lauper at 71 on self-doubt, success – and surviving sexual assault

She’s the subject of a new documentary, has just announced her farewell tour, and is about to play Glastonbury. The singer and songwriter discusses Trump, resilience and why she hated being pitted against Madonna

The Guardian - UK

As Art Basel opens, buyers confront a 'cooling' but still very active market

Multi-million-dollar works by Jean-Michel Basquiat, Yayoi Kusama and Alberto Giacometti went on the market this week as fair Art Basel opened in Switzerland

The Independent UK

Step inside a painting, travel in VR pods: Here’s how immersive technology is changing the global art world

Art meets technology in these immersive experiences making art less intimidating and more accessible

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Afternoon Update: Lehrmann loses defamation case; Israel calls for sanctions on Iran; and the nostalgic Neopets revival

Justice Michael Lee found former Liberal staffer was not defamed by Lisa Wilkinson and Network Ten when The Project broadcast an interview with Brittany Higgins

The Guardian - AU

Yayoi Kusama polka dots take over NGV for blockbuster

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama will hold one of her biggest exhibitions at the National Gallery of Victoria.

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Yayoi Kusama exhibition to bring art star’s infinity rooms and polka dots to NGV

The National Gallery of Victoria will show eight decades of work by the Japanese artist who’s become an Instagram favourite in her 90s

The Guardian - AU

Monet, Kusama and very good dog art: regional Australia’s big summer exhibitions

In the 2023-24 summer period, a slew of major works and exhibitions is on offer in Australia’s regions, from big names to a blockbuster showcase of Yolŋu art

The Guardian - AU

Giant polka dot pumpkin sculpture lands in Australia

A large polka dot pumpkin by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama is being unveiled on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula.

AAP

Brand aid: have Britain’s arts venues sold out to The Man?

Manchester’s Aviva Studios is the latest venue to give its naming rights to the highest bidder. Is corporate sponsorship a necessity for the survival of the arts?

The Guardian - UK

Six must-see summer exhibitions – reviewed by our experts

Looking for something to do this Summer? Our experts have gone to some of the best exhibitions around the UK and given us their take on it. From retrospectives of painter Peter Howson’s work in Edinburgh and filmmaker Brian Desmond Hurst’s work in Belfast to a groundbreaking photography exhibition in…

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Outdated pattern trends – the 4 overdone looks that designers say will date your home

Banana leaves and polka dots are just some of the patterns feeling overdone in 2023. Here’s what designers predict are the emerging new patterns

The Guardian - UK

Aviva Studios, Manchester review – where’s the joy?

Designed by to morph from small-scale to vast and host the city’s international festival, Manchester’s new £211m complex feels like a missed opportunity

Manchester Evening News

My trip to the library has reminded me there’s always something new to discover in Manchester

Welcome to M.E.N. Unwind - our selection of some of our favourite Manchester Evening News reads this Saturday morning to help you relax and reflect. Grab a brew, take some time for yourself and dive in - your weekend starts here

Manchester Evening News

First look at Manchester International Festival Square's new riverside location

Take a look at the new location for MIF 2023s Festival Square

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The Guardian - UK

Yayoi Kusama: You, Me and the Balloons review – a psychedelic pop-art garden of earthly delights

The 94-year-old Japanese trailblazer goes big – really big – with warehouse-filling inflatables of dolls, pumpkins and writhing tentacles instilling satisfaction and a stupid happiness

Manchester Evening News

The Mancunian Way: Factory opening

PLUS 'We are Lancastrians' AND Bridging the gap

The Guardian - UK

Psychedelic balloons, little Lagos and hidden treasure in Manchester – the week in art

A veteran pop artist makes her mark, Peckham’s Nigerian ties are on display and Mancunians are sent on a hunt for treasure

Manchester Evening News

Huge inflatable dolls and balloon sculptures - the exhibition you have to see at Manchester International Festival

Renowned Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has brought her largest-ever immersive environment to Manchester

Manchester Evening News

Take a look inside Manchester's brand new £210m Aviva Studios for the very first time

Aviva Studios, the flagship new home of Factory International and Manchester International Festival will officially open in October

Manchester Evening News

Manchester International Festival 2023 - what's on, what's free, and everything else you need to know

The world-leading arts festival will kick off on June 29 - here's everything you need to know about the programme, tickets, festival square

Manchester Evening News

Manchester International Festival - all the family friendly events at 2023 event

A city-wide treasure hunt, major art exclusives and the return of Festival Square to entice families to this year's Manchester International Festival

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