An Indonesian and Australian couple, Wiyoga Muhardanto and Hannah O’Flynn, have transformed a plot of land in Central Java into an eco-resort and creative hub called Yabbiekayu. The project includes a gallery, artist residencies, and workshops, aiming to foster a sustainable creative economy by connecting local artisans with international artists and designers.
Central Oregon’s art scene is hosting a diverse array of exhibitions this week across Bend, Sisters, Sunriver, and Redmond. Notable highlights include Jana Charl’s mixed-media showcase "This is not a Love Story" at Art Adventure Gallery, Hilary Baker’s moth-themed "Prophets" at the High Desert Museum, and a collection of literary-inspired quilts at the Deschutes Historical Museum. The offerings span various mediums, from nomadic woven macramé and custom jewelry to volcanic science explorations and historic cartography.
The Indiana University Eskenazi Museum of Art has opened “Mulyana: Vital Ecosystems,” an immersive exhibition by Indonesian artist Mulyana. The installation features a vibrant underwater world constructed from hand-knitted crochet, felt, and repurposed plastic waste, including takeout bags collected during the pandemic. Central to the display is the artist’s signature character, "Mogus," an octopus-like creature that serves as a symbol of empathy and environmental stewardship.
Sarzana non è riuscita a diventare Capitale della Cultura 2028 ma rilancia: “Il dossier sarà realizzato ugualmente”
Sarzana, a city in Liguria, Italy, failed to win the title of Italian Capital of Culture for 2028, which was awarded to Ancona. However, instead of shelving its candidacy dossier, the city has decided to implement its strategic cultural plan, titled "L'Impavida," as its official cultural governance program for 2026-2028. The plan treats culture as a permanent infrastructure, integrating urban planning, tourism, welfare, and economic development, and was developed through a decade-long process involving co-design with associations and citizens.
Antigua’s top artisans and small business owners will be featured at the Artisans and Small Project Exhibition, a three-day event organized by B2B for Exhibitions and Events. Held at the Multi-Purpose Centre from October 16th to 18th, the free-admission showcase will run daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., offering handmade items including jewelry, art, fashion, natural skincare, home décor, accessories, and culinary creations. Visitors can meet makers, discover new projects, and purchase unique products ahead of the holiday season.
Il primo maggio parte una nuova uscita di Pax. Le anticipazioni della newsletter sul turismo culturale (abbonatevi)
The article previews the upcoming May 1st issue of Pax, a newsletter by Artribune focused on cultural tourism. It highlights a feature on Italy's colorful villages, explaining how bright colors historically aided sailors and fishermen, and how white facades served hygienic purposes. The issue also covers off-the-beaten-path destinations like Bolsena, which recently opened a contemporary art space in Palazzo Cozza Caposavi, and explores slow tourism practices such as barefooting, discussed with its founder Andrea Bianchi. Additional content includes a roundup of cultural initiatives from Berlin to Naples, Budapest's Citadella reopening, and the Sussex forest's Winnie-the-Pooh centenary.
Norwich Castle has reopened after a five-year, £27.5m renovation that reinstates long-lost royal rooms within its medieval keep. The Royal Palace Reborn project added a bedroom, chapel, kitchen, banqueting hall, and medieval toilets, recreating the spaces as they would have appeared when King Henry I stayed in 1121. Visitors can explore the rooms with period-appropriate furniture, textiles, and painted decorations, plus new animations projected onto the keep's walls. A new Gallery of Medieval Life, developed with the British Museum, displays over 900 medieval objects, including 50 on long-term loan from the British Museum.