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By TheArtGorgeous, 14.02.2025

Hello, Gorgeous!

A weekly wrap up of art, fashion and pop culture

Welcome to the Friday Weekly Wrap-Up newsletter, where we explore the intersection of Art, Fashion, and Pop Culture.Hugs and stay sane,The Girls

1. Met Gala Theme, NYFW Highlights & Bill Gates in Bottega

This week in fashion news, the Met Museum has revealed this years Met Gala dress code: Tailored For You. Marc Jacobs’ Courage show kicked off NYFW with surreal silhouettes, sky-high shoes, and dreamy bubble skirts. Meanwhile, Tory Burch reimagined American classics at MoMA, and Sandy Liang leaned into ‘90s nostalgia with Polly Pockets and Tamagotchis. Big news at Calvin Klein—Veronica Leoni became the brand’s first female creative director with their first runway since Raf Simons’ 2018 exit. But, Diet Prada basically called NYFW a flop—agree? And in unexpected fashion moments, Bill Gates rocked Bottega & Celine in Interview Mag, while Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Celine jeans sparked debate.

2. Rave Nostalgia, Tillmans at Christie’s & Ruff at Zwirner

This week in photo news, Mischa Haller’s latest book ‘Not Going Home‘ captures UK clubbers in their post-party glow—from Brighton beach sunrises to dawn on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. Meanwhile, Wolfgang Tillmans: The Way We Look opens at Christie’s London, ending February 21, showcasing 15 works hitting the market for the first time, including Kate Moss portraits and abstract compositions. The auction follows in March, with estimates ranging from £3,000 to £120,000. Plus, Thomas Ruff’s latest exhibition is now on view at David Zwirner London until March 22.

3. Your Summer Escape: Abstract Mag’s Residency

Fancy a summer in France? Abstract Mag has launched its first-ever artist residency, with 50 lucky creatives selected to take part and an additional 200 artists featured on their platform. If this sounds like your dream getaway, applications are open now—find out more here.

4. Khaoyai Art Forest: Thailand’s New Must-Visit Art Sanctuary

The new White Lotus isn’t the only reason art lovers are flocking to Thailand this year. Just three hours from Bangkok, the newly opened Khaoyai Art Forest—a 210-acre sanctuary in Pong Ta Long—is transforming the scene with large-scale commissions, site-specific installations, and exhibitions. Works by Fujiko Nakaya, Francesco Arena, Louise Bourgeois, and Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook, among others, are scattered throughout the lush landscape. Time to book your flight!That’s it for this week! Stay tuned for more art, fashion and culture highlights next time.