A week in The Arts. Saturday the 8th of February 2025

Today's news featured a range of cultural, artistic, and entertainment updates. The Welsh National Opera's The Marriage of Figaro has been praised for its lively direction by Max Hoehn and strong performances, with shows continuing at the Wales Millennium Centre before touring the UK (Wales Online). In Birmingham, Ozzy Osbourne announced Black Sabbath's final performance, "Back to the Beginning," featuring the original lineup and guest bands like Metallica, with proceeds supporting local charities (Birmingham Mail). Meanwhile, Christie's hosted its first all-AI art auction, showcasing works by artists such as Refik Anadol and Claire Silver, marking a milestone in digital art's growing recognition (The Art Newspaper). At Tate Modern, Mike Kelley: Ghost and Spirit invites audiences to experience the artist's provocative exploration of popular culture and suburban life through multimedia works (The Guardian). Architectural innovation was also highlighted as Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa of SANAA received the RIBA Royal Gold Medal for their minimalist designs that redefine public space (Architects’ Journal). OM System unveiled its vintage-inspired OM-3 camera, blending retro aesthetics with modern photography features like 10-bit 4K video, available for preorder now (Digital Camera World). Finally, country artist Shaboozey and singer-songwriter Noah Kahan announced a forthcoming collaboration, aiming to blend their distinct musical styles, while Shaboozey reflected on creative insights gained from working with Beyoncé (Rolling Stone).