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Euronews
13-03-2025
- Business
- Euronews
Donatella Versace out as creative director of family fashion house
Donatella Versace, creative director of the fashion house founded by her late brother Gianni Versace, has been replaced and assumes the new role of chief brand ambassador. Versace's US owner Capri Holdings announced today that Donatella will be replaced by Dario Vitale, who most recently was design director at the Miu Miu brand owned by the Prada Group. His appointment is effective on 1 April. The creative shift comes amid speculation that the Prada Group is in talks to buy Versace from Capri Holdings, which paid €2 billion euros for the fashion house in 2018. The US group also owns Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo. Miuccia Prada acknowledged interest in the brand on the sidelines of Milan Fashion Week last month, while Versace made no comment at what was to be her last runway show. Versace, 69, took over as creative director in 1997, after her brother's murder in Miami. Capri Holding's statement made no mention of any plans to sell Versace, but the arrival of a designer from Miu Miu is only likely to fuel speculation of a possible deal. Versace CEO John D. Idol said in a statement that the creative shift was 'part of a thoughtful succession plan for Versace.' He called Vitale 'a strong leader,'' and expressed confidence that 'his talent and vision will be instrumental to Versace's future growth.' As chief brand ambassador, Versace 'will continue to champion the Versace brand and its values,'' Idol said. Versace said she was 'thrilled' as a champion of the next generation of designers that Vitale would join Versace and that she was 'excited'' to see the brand her brother founded in 1978 "through new eyes.' 'It has been the greatest honour of my life to carry on my brother Gianni's legacy. He was the true genius, but I hope to have some of his spirit and tenacity,'' she said in a statement. 'In my new role as chief brand ambassador, I will remain Versace's most passionate supporter. Versace is in my DNA and always in my heart.'' The Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma has selected Klara Kristalova, Benjamin Orlow and Tori Wrånes to represent the diversity of identity within the context of Nordic mythology. In an exhibition that will be curated by Kiasma's Chief Curator, Anna Mustonen, the three artists will 'invite visitors to journey through a dynamic interplay of imagination and reality that bridges Nordic cultural heritage with broader global contexts,' she says. Set to take place in the Nordic Pavilion, where Sweden, Norway and Finland have been represented at the Biennale since 1962. The pavilion's iconic architecture was designed in 1958 by Sverre Fehn, which Mustonen says 'serves as a timeless backdrop that fosters a dialogue between art, culture, and the built environment.' Klara Kristalova is a Czech artist who lives and works in Norrtälje, Sweden. She is known for her 'expressive sculptures that blend fairytale-like imagery with themes of isolation, transformation, and psychological depth'. Kirtalova's ceramic work has been shown internationally with exhibitions at Perrotin in Paris and Lehmann Maupin in London. Benjamin Orlow is a Finnish-Swedish-Russian artist from Turku in Finland. He lives and works in London, UK, and has been exhibited across Europe with his sculptural and installation works. 'His practice examines historical transitions, material culture and human interactions with built environments. His sculptures are often monumental, embodying solitude or the metamorphosis inherent in life's cyclical nature.' Last but not least, Norwegian artist Tori Wrånes works across multiple disciplines as an artist and a vocalist who combines her musical practices with sculptural installation works. 'Her immersive, often otherworldly environments challenge perception and redefine traditional performance spaces, creating new rituals and dreamlike constellations,' the Nordic Pavilion press release reads. Each of the three countries alternate a principal commissioners. This year it's the turn of Finland, with the commission coming from the Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma. 'In addition to geographical proximity, the Nordic countries have long shared a common cultural heritage. This lays a strong foundation for close collaboration in the arts. The Nordic countries also share many societal values, such as equality and community support. The shared artistic cooperation reinforces our values and the role of art in society', says Kiira Miesmaa, Director of Kiasma and commissioner of the Nordic Countries Pavilion 2026. This year's Architecture Venice Biennale will kick off on 10 May and carry on through to 23 November. It is one of the world's most prestigious art events. Alternating annually between architecture and art, alongside the central exhibition, individual nations represent themselves through pavilions. Many of the nations exhibiting at the Biennale do so at the Venice Giardini, an outside garden space with 30 permanent buildings dedicated to national displays. The Nordic Pavilion for the 2023 Architecture Biennale was 'Girjegumpi: The Sámi Architecture Library' by Joar Nango, which celebrated the indigenous Nordic Sámi people.
Euronews
13-03-2025
- Business
- Euronews
Nordic Pavilion announces its artists ahead of the Venice Biennale
Donatella Versace, creative director of the fashion house founded by her late brother Gianni Versace, has been replaced and assumes the new role of chief brand ambassador. Versace's US owner Capri Holdings announced today that Donatella will be replaced by Dario Vitale, who most recently was design director at the Miu Miu brand owned by the Prada Group. His appointment is effective on 1 April. The creative shift comes amid speculation that the Prada Group is in talks to buy Versace from Capri Holdings, which paid €2 billion euros for the fashion house in 2018. The US group also owns Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo. Miuccia Prada acknowledged interest in the brand on the sidelines of Milan Fashion Week last month, while Versace made no comment at what was to be her last runway show. Versace, 69, took over as creative director in 1997, after her brother's murder in Miami. Capri Holding's statement made no mention of any plans to sell Versace, but the arrival of a designer from Miu Miu is only likely to fuel speculation of a possible deal. Versace CEO John D. Idol said in a statement that the creative shift was 'part of a thoughtful succession plan for Versace.' He called Vitale 'a strong leader,'' and expressed confidence that 'his talent and vision will be instrumental to Versace's future growth.' As chief brand ambassador, Versace 'will continue to champion the Versace brand and its values,'' Idol said. Versace said she was 'thrilled' as a champion of the next generation of designers that Vitale would join Versace and that she was 'excited'' to see the brand her brother founded in 1978 "through new eyes.' 'It has been the greatest honour of my life to carry on my brother Gianni's legacy. He was the true genius, but I hope to have some of his spirit and tenacity,'' she said in a statement. 'In my new role as chief brand ambassador, I will remain Versace's most passionate supporter. Versace is in my DNA and always in my heart.'' The Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma has selected Klara Kristalova, Benjamin Orlow and Tori Wrånes to represent the diversity of identity within the context of Nordic mythology. In an exhibition that will be curated by Kiasma's Chief Curator, Anna Mustonen, the three artists will 'invite visitors to journey through a dynamic interplay of imagination and reality that bridges Nordic cultural heritage with broader global contexts,' she says. Set to take place in the Nordic Pavilion, where Sweden, Norway and Finland have been represented at the Biennale since 1962. The pavilion's iconic architecture was designed in 1958 by Sverre Fehn, which Mustonen says 'serves as a timeless backdrop that fosters a dialogue between art, culture, and the built environment.' Klara Kristalova is a Czech artist who lives and works in Norrtälje, Sweden. She is known for her 'expressive sculptures that blend fairytale-like imagery with themes of isolation, transformation, and psychological depth'. Kirtalova's ceramic work has been shown internationally with exhibitions at Perrotin in Paris and Lehmann Maupin in London. Benjamin Orlow is a Finnish-Swedish-Russian artist from Turku in Finland. He lives and works in London, UK, and has been exhibited across Europe with his sculptural and installation works. 'His practice examines historical transitions, material culture and human interactions with built environments. His sculptures are often monumental, embodying solitude or the metamorphosis inherent in life's cyclical nature.' Last but not least, Norwegian artist Tori Wrånes works across multiple disciplines as an artist and a vocalist who combines her musical practices with sculptural installation works. 'Her immersive, often otherworldly environments challenge perception and redefine traditional performance spaces, creating new rituals and dreamlike constellations,' the Nordic Pavilion press release reads. Each of the three countries alternate a principal commissioners. This year it's the turn of Finland, with the commission coming from the Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma. 'In addition to geographical proximity, the Nordic countries have long shared a common cultural heritage. This lays a strong foundation for close collaboration in the arts. The Nordic countries also share many societal values, such as equality and community support. The shared artistic cooperation reinforces our values and the role of art in society', says Kiira Miesmaa, Director of Kiasma and commissioner of the Nordic Countries Pavilion 2026. This year's Architecture Venice Biennale will kick off on 10 May and carry on through to 23 November. It is one of the world's most prestigious art events. Alternating annually between architecture and art, alongside the central exhibition, individual nations represent themselves through pavilions. Many of the nations exhibiting at the Biennale do so at the Venice Giardini, an outside garden space with 30 permanent buildings dedicated to national displays. The Nordic Pavilion for the 2023 Architecture Biennale was 'Girjegumpi: The Sámi Architecture Library' by Joar Nango, which celebrated the indigenous Nordic Sámi people. The Public Investment Fund (PIF), Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, is set to pay $3.5 billion (€3.2 billion) to buy the gaming division of Niantic. The San Francisco-based software development company is best known for its mobile games Pokémon Go and Monster Hunter Now. Pokémon Go is one of the world's most popular mobile games. Launched in 2016, the augmented reality game was developed in collaboration with The Pokémon Company and Nintendo. Its usership peaked at 232 million active monthly players in 2016 and is currently at around 30 million monthly players. 'I won't say that Pokémon Go will remain the same, because it has always been a work in progress,' said Ed Wu, who leads the Pokémon Go team. 'But how we create and evolve it will remain unchanged, and I hope that we can make the experience even better.' PIF is the one of the largest sovereign wealth funds in the world with assets estimated to be worth nearly $1 trillion. Established by King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in 1971, the PIF is used by Saudi Arabia to finance companies in the country, as well as invest in foreign ventures. Major recent investments by the PIF include Premier League football club Newcastle United as well as the creation of LIV Golf, intended to compete with the PGA Tour. With the purchase of Niantic, the PIF continues its expansion into the esports industry. PIF already owns Scopely through its Savvy Games Group company. After the $4.9 billion (€4.5 billion) acquisition in 2023, Scopely – which is known for Monopoly Go – will add Niantic to its portfolio. 'I firmly believe this partnership is great for our players and is the best way to ensure that our games have the long-term support and investment needed to be 'forever games' that will endure for future generations,' said Niantic CEO John Hanke. Financially, PIF also has interests in multiple games companies, including Nintendo, Electronic Arts, and Take-Two Interactive. Last summer, Riyadh played host to the 2024 Esports World Cup. It replaced Saudi Esports Federation's Gamers8 esports festival and included the largest prize pool in esports history at $60 million (€55.2 million). Around the same time, Saudi Arabia was announced as the host of the inaugural Olympic Esports Games in 2027, run by the International Olympic Committee. Alongside its successful bid to host the 2034 Men's FIFA World Cup and the 2035 Women's FIFA World Cup, Saudi Arabia has made its interest in international sports and esports clear. This tactic has been criticised as sportswashing. Sportswashing is when companies, countries or individuals use sports as a propaganda tool to distract from negative narratives. In Saudi Arabia's case, the PIF's investments into sports companies and hosting international events has been accused as a means of diverting attention from accusations of human rights abuses. A report by the Human Rights Watch accused Saudi Arabia of using these tournaments to avoid criticisms – which they deny. The criticisms range from human rights abuses to the treatment of the LGBTQ+ community and 'mass killings of migrants along the Saudi border with Yemen.'
Euronews
13-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Euronews
Three new artists announced for the Nordic Pavilion at the Venice Biennale
Klara Kristalova, Benjamin Orlow and Tori Wrånes will represent the Nordic Pavilion at the upcoming Venice Biennale. ADVERTISEMENT The Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma has selected Klara Kristalova, Benjamin Orlow and Tori Wrånes to represent the diversity of identity within the context of Nordic mythology. In an exhibition that will be curated by Kiasma's Chief Curator, Anna Mustonen, the three artists will 'invite visitors to journey through a dynamic interplay of imagination and reality that bridges Nordic cultural heritage with broader global contexts,' she says. Set to take place in the Nordic Pavilion, where Sweden, Norway and Finland have been represented at the Biennale since 1962. The pavilion's iconic architecture was designed in 1958 by Sverre Fehn, which Mustonen says 'serves as a timeless backdrop that fosters a dialogue between art, culture, and the built environment.' Klara Kristalova is a Czech artist who lives and works in Norrtälje, Sweden. She is known for her 'expressive sculptures that blend fairytale-like imagery with themes of isolation, transformation, and psychological depth'. Kirtalova's ceramic work has been shown internationally with exhibitions at Perrotin in Paris and Lehmann Maupin in London. Klara Kristalova, View of the exhibition Camouflage at Perrotin Paris Claire Dorn Benjamin Orlow is a Finnish-Swedish-Russian artist from Turku in Finland. He lives and works in London, UK, and has been exhibited across Europe with his sculptural and installation works. 'His practice examines historical transitions, material culture and human interactions with built environments. His sculptures are often monumental, embodying solitude or the metamorphosis inherent in life's cyclical nature.' Benjamin Orlow, Ritual City Jussi Tiainen Last but not least, Norwegian artist Tori Wrånes works across multiple disciplines as an artist and a vocalist who combines her musical practices with sculptural installation works. 'Her immersive, often otherworldly environments challenge perception and redefine traditional performance spaces, creating new rituals and dreamlike constellations,' the Nordic Pavilion press release reads. Tori Wrånes, STONE and SINGER Josh Raymond Each of the three countries alternate a principal commissioners. This year it's the turn of Finland, with the commission coming from the Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma. 'In addition to geographical proximity, the Nordic countries have long shared a common cultural heritage. This lays a strong foundation for close collaboration in the arts. The Nordic countries also share many societal values, such as equality and community support. The shared artistic cooperation reinforces our values and the role of art in society', says Kiira Miesmaa, Director of Kiasma and commissioner of the Nordic Countries Pavilion 2026. This year's Architecture Venice Biennale will kick off on 10 May and carry on through to 23 November. It is one of the world's most prestigious art events. Alternating annually between architecture and art, alongside the central exhibition, individual nations represent themselves through pavilions. Many of the nations exhibiting at the Biennale do so at the Venice Giardini, an outside garden space with 30 permanent buildings dedicated to national displays. The Nordic Pavilion for the 2023 Architecture Biennale was 'Girjegumpi: The Sámi Architecture Library' by Joar Nango, which celebrated the indigenous Nordic Sámi people.
