AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCreative Work: A new International Labour Organization report says entertainment workers often go unpaid for preparation, travel and other behind-the-scenes work, highlighting insecurity as AI reshapes the industry. Museums & Culture: Sydney’s new Powerhouse Parramatta has opened after nearly 15 years, with a three-week launch festival and a programme of mostly free events. Africa’s Creative Economy: Afreximbank has raised its financing commitment for the continent’s creative industries to $2 billion and is developing a $1 billion pan-African film fund. Art and AI: World Press Photo’s new exhibition draws a firm line against AI-generated images, while animator Sylvain Chomet says his Dior film was hand-drawn, despite online claims it used generative AI. Living Heritage: Baguio’s Ibagiw Creative Festival showcases Indigenous heritage and upcycled art, linking local creativity with the city’s push toward a circular economy. Fashion: British designer Martine Rose has been named Balenciaga’s first woman creative director.
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