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Exhibitions on the Radar
Here are some must-see exhibitions for art and culture lovers this summer.
London
The Genesis Exhibition: Do Ho Suh: Walk the House
The globally-acclaimed Korean artist Do Ho Suh unveils The Genesis Exhibition: Do Ho Suh: Walk the House at Tate Modern. Crossing the thresholds of his fabric architectures, themes of home, migration and memory emerge with poignant clarity. Within spaces where the materiality of cloth and steel framework intersects with an immateriality evoking vestiges of life, we become acutely aware of ourselves not as “beings who are dwelling” but as “beings in passage.” This exhibition features new works alongside pieces spanning his 30-year oeuvre.
- Tate Modern
- 5.1 – 10.19
Paris
Wolfgang Tillmans: Nothing could have prepared us – Everything could have prepared us
German artist Wolfgang Tillmans metamorphoses the Centre Pompidou’s Public Information Library (Bpi) into a laboratory of perception. The exhibition examines the relationship between his work and the library, as the space where knowledge is disseminated, dismantling boundaries between photographic genres.
- Centre Pompidou
- 6.13 – 9.22
Tokyo
The Architecture of Sou Fujimoto: Primordial Future Forest
A large-scale retrospective of Sou Fujimoto’s work unfolds
at the Mori Art Museum. Exploring his architectural universe under the theme Primordial Future Forest, this exhibition reimagines the architect’s signature projects including the
Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2013 (London) through architectural plans, large-scale models and expansive installations.
- Mori Art Museum
- 7.2 – 11.9
Seoul
The 13th Seoul Mediacity Biennale Séance: Technology of the Spirit
The 13th Seoul Mediacity Biennale delves into the convergence of art and spiritual experience. Investigating art’s role as an alternative “technology” that challenges capitalist modernity, this major exhibition presents experimental works by both Korean and international artists inspired by esoteric, mystical and visionary traditions.
- Seoul Museum of Art, NAKWON SANGGA
- 8.26 – 11.23
Seoul
The Radiance: Beginnings of Korean Art Photography
Through the works of five pioneering artists including Jung Haechang, Lim Sukje and Park Youngsook, this exhibition offers a critical perspective on the major developments in Korean photographic history. As one of the two inaugural exhibitions of the newly opened Photography Seoul Museum of Art, it marks a defining moment in the institu-tionalization of photographic art.
- Photography Seoul Museum of Art
- 5.29 – 10.12
Sports
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Budapest
Hungarian Grand Prix
One of the highlights of the F1 season unfolds at Hungaroring, just outside Budapest. The circuit’s narrow and complex layout means precision cornering and technical skill, rather than sheer speed, often determine the victor. Overtaking is notoriously difficult, ensuring that strategic elements like starting position and tire change timing maintain palpable tension throughout the race.
- 8.1– 8.3
New York
U.S. Open
The 2025 U.S. Open, hosted at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, Queens, New York, is the fourth and final tournament in the annual Grand Slam of tennis championships. With an extended 15-day schedule starting this year, even more matches will be available for a larger audience to enjoy. Late-night battles and the roar of a crowd mirroring the city’s vibrant energy create an electrifying atmosphere unique to New York.
- 8.24 – 9.7
Festivals
Summer Festivals
Here's a roundup of summer's ultimate celebrations of sound, film and culture.
Boom
Tomorrowland
One of the world’s largest EDM
festivals electrifies Belgium this summer, taking place in the town of Boom. The performances
are a fusion of fantastical stage
productions by globally renowned
DJs and intricate storytelling.
Welcoming people from over 200
countries into a magical universe, this festival blurs the lines between reality and dreams, uniting everyone through music.
- 7.18 – 7.20, 7.25 – 7.27
Chicago
Lollapalooza
Held in Chicago’s Grant Park, Lollapalooza stands as one of America’s flagship music festivals. Drawing fans from across the globe, the event features an expansive lineup of major pop stars like Olivia Rodrigo and Sabrina Carpenter, alongside a diverse array of indie acts. The multifaceted cultural celebration encompasses music, art and food markets, as well as social engagement campaigns. Experience a moment where freedom and diversity animate the city’s core.
- 7.31 – 8.3
Events
Vancouver
Richmond Night Market
Richmond Night Market, touted
as North America’s largest night
market, unfolds in the city of
Richmond, considered a suburb
of Vancouver. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, the market is a magnet for families, featuring over 500 food options including dozens of Asian street food stalls, live performances and games. The popular Summer Happy Hour makes a return, offering opportunities to savor food and beverages for under $10.
- 4.25 – 10.13
London
BBC Proms
Centered around London’s iconic
Royal Albert Hall, this worldrenowned classical music festival is cherished by both the general public and devoted classical enthusiasts for its lineup that bridges tradition and innovation. After eight weeks and over 80 concerts, the “Last Night of the Proms” will take place on
September 13, marking the spectacular culmination of the British summer and the beloved festival.
- 7.18 – 9.13
Venice
Venice International Film Festival
Established in 1932, the world’s
oldest film festival is held annually on Lido Island at the end of August or early September. Alongside Cannes and Berlin, it is counted among the “Big Three” global film festivals, distinguished by its keen focus on auteur cinema and experimental film. Beyond the prestigious Golden Lion competition, the Horizons section, which introduces new cinematic perspectives, is also highly noteworthy.
- 8.27 – 9.6
Korea
Boryeong
Boryeong Mud Festival
Held at Daecheon Beach in Boryeong, Chungcheongnam-do Province, the Boryeong Mud Festival is a hands-on summer celebration enjoyed by people from all over the world. It features a general zone for full-body mud immersion, a family zone and a water park zone. A variety of mud-based activities like self-massages and color mud painting are offered, complemented by diverse evening entertainment including mud busking and fireworks displays.
- 7.25 – 8.10
Incheon
Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival
South Korea’s premier rock
festival unfolds in Songdo, Incheon, this August. The festival’s allure lies in a lineup that, while centered on rock, boldly traverses genres including electronic and hip-hop. This year’s headliners include Britpop legends Pulp, Japanese rockers Asian Kung-Fu Generation and Korea’s own iconic band, Jaurim. In the heart of summer, upon a stage where urban sophistication and nature converge, it’s time to surrender to the music.
- 8.1 – 8.3
Jinju
2025 National Heritage Media Art Jinju Fortress
The Korean Heritage Media Art project, hosted by the Cultural Heritage Administration and Jinju City, will illuminate the nights of Jinju Fortress with spectacular light displays. Marking its second year, this festival employs media art to realize a future-oriented vision of the city, deeply rooted in the history of the Jinju Fortress. It presents a new way to engage with and appreciate national heritage through a synesthetic experience that connects past legacy with the present day.
- 8.15 – 9.7
