Welcome to the Friday Weekly Wrap-Up newsletter, where we explore the intersection of Art, Fashion, and Pop Culture.
Seurat Season: Bimba Y Lola x National Gallery
Bathing beauties, but make it fashion. Bimba Y Lola has teamed up with the National Gallery to launch a capsule collection inspired by Bathers at Asnières, just in time for the Gallery’s bicentenary. Think: breezy, sun-dappled staples with a pointillist twist.
Sky’s the Limit: Rimowa’s Kite-Fuelled Fantasy
Hold onto your (luxury aluminium) luggage. Rimowa’s latest campaign soars sky-high with the artistry of Weifang kites. Shot by Sirui Ma, the “New Horizons” series doesn’t just show off the technicolour flight show, it takes us behind the strings and into the hands of the artisans keeping ancient traditions alive.
Tailored to Perfection At The Met Gala
The Met’s Costume Institute is serving Superfine this May. Opening tomorrow on the 10th, the landmark show explores 300 years of Black fashion through the lens of dandyism, where elegance meets resistance. Curated by Monica L. Miller and Andrew Bolton, expect everything from 18th-century swag to contemporary slay. Meanwhile, the Met Gala itself set the tone, with artists like Rashid Johnson and Jordan Casteel attending the event.
Björk + Lamy = CIRCA 2025 Begins
When Björk and Michéle Lamy kick something off, you pay attention. The 2025 CIRCA Prize is officially underway, inviting early-career artists to respond to this year’s eco-theme. Come September, 30 finalists will light up the Piccadilly Lights in London, with one winner taking home £40k (plus an Ai Weiwei-designed trophy, no big deal).
Sonic Boom: Claudia Comte’s Lightning Symphony
If you’re in Basel this week, Lightning Symphony by Swiss artist Claudia Comte is an absolute must-see. Towering at 52 metres, this inflatable soundwave installation sits right beside the ESC Village and transforms the Messeplatz into an immersive spectacle. Picture this: LED pulses, fluid waveforms, and a glowing corridor you can stroll through, like stepping inside a song. More than just public art, it’s music reimagined as sculpture, as space, as shared experience.
