A Week in the Arts. Saturday the 1st of March 2025

Today’s news captured a vibrant cross-section of cultural, artistic, and musical developments from around the world. From the rediscovery and revival of Edmond Dédé’s long-lost opera Morgiane, bringing long-overdue attention to the Black composer’s legacy, to Simon Stone’s call for opera to modernize or risk irrelevance, the performing arts stood at the forefront of today’s stories. In music, Pantera announced their Heaviest Tour of the Summer with Amon Amarth, while Darkside unveiled their third album Nothing, blending genres and expanding their lineup. Country artist Conner Smith reflected on artistic authenticity with his new EP The Storyteller. Visual art took center stage as Tyler Mitchell’s haunting Ghost Images exhibition opened at Gagosian New York, and teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi prepared for its April opening, offering immersive, ever-evolving digital art experiences. The world of fashion saw Milan Fashion Week 2025 highlight bold collections from Versace, Prada, and Fendi, while architecture enthusiasts looked ahead to the World Architecture Festival coming to Miami. Meanwhile, theatre news included Durrell "Tank" Babbs making his Broadway debut in Alicia Keys' Hell’s Kitchen, and The Hunger Games stage adaptation gearing up for its October premiere in London. Across all these fields, the stories reflect a dynamic cultural landscape embracing both innovation and tradition.