More than 280 galleries are slated to show at Frieze London and Frieze Masters 2025.
Frieze will bring together more than 280 galleries from 45 countries for its London and Masters fairs this October, with programming that spans emerging contemporary voices and historical heavyweights. Frieze London will host around 160 exhibitors, including major international players and a strong local delegation, while Frieze Masters introduces new leadership and expanded curatorial sections. Across both fairs, organizers continue to foreground global perspectives and cross-generational dialogue.
ABBA musician Björn Ulvaeus is using A.I.-powered songwriting to make a musical.
Björn Ulvaeus is developing a new musical with help from A.I. songwriting tools, using the technology to spark ideas and overcome creative blocks. While he admits the results often fall short—especially when it comes to lyrics—he views A.I. as a useful collaborator rather than a threat. For Ulvaeus, it’s the latest step in a long-running embrace of studio innovation and experimentation.
Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks show will return to the East River.
Macy’s will stage this year’s Fourth of July fireworks over the East River, with pyrotechnics launched from the Brooklyn Bridge and nearby barges to offer prime views from both Manhattan and Brooklyn. The shift marks a return to the river that has historically hosted the event and aligns with New York City’s 400th anniversary celebrations. Public viewing plans and ticketing details are expected to follow.
Reddit is suing A.I. startup Anthropic for scraping user comments to train its chat technology.
Reddit has filed a lawsuit against Anthropic, accusing the A.I. company of using bots to collect user comments without permission to train its chatbot, Claude. The platform argues that Anthropic bypassed content protections and failed to secure user consent, unlike firms with whom Reddit has formal licensing agreements.
A tourist visiting the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor allegedly damaged two sculptures.
A tourist reportedly broke through protective barriers at the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor and damaged two terracotta warriors, part of the ancient funerary army buried with China’s first emperor. Officials say the man descended into the excavation pit and was later identified as having a history of mental illness; the incident is under investigation.
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