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The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles has opened 'The Horror Show,' a major exhibition celebrating the history of horror cinema through costumes, props, and interactive displays. The exhibit, which runs through July 2027, features iconic items from films like 'Dracula,' 'Halloween,' and 'Saw,' alongside a dedicated 'Blood Room' and a companion show for younger audiences.
The British Museum has banned photography of the 11th‑century Bayeux Tapestry just days after its blockbuster exhibition opened, reversing an early allowance; the move is tied to visitor experience and ongoing conservation concerns during the tapestry’s transfer from France, with visitors limited to a 40‑minute viewing window as the show runs through July 2027.
The Städel Museum in Frankfurt hosts Mary Magdalene: Sin. Pray. Love., a multi-work exhibition tracing how Magdalene has been imagined as a sinner, a saint and a figure of love across centuries and media—from Dürer’s Elevation of Saint Mary Magdalene to contemporary takes like Marlene Dumas and Nieves González—using the so-called “muddle of Marys” to reveal how art has reflected evolving ideas about women, guilt, devotion and agency.
Max Verstappen blitzed 100 amateur drivers in a Silverstone go-kart exhibition, climbing from 37th after a chaotic opening lap to pass everyone within 14 laps and a 35-minute window, aided briefly by three non-pros’ short ‘fast laps’ before sealing the win with time to spare.
The 11th‑century Bayeux Tapestry, created in England and retracing the Norman Conquest and the Battle of Hastings, goes on public display in the UK for the first time in about 1,000 years as it is loaned to the British Museum from Normandy during its renovation; the 70‑meter long embroidery attracts long queues and strong reactions from visitors, who praise its scale and detail, while some note access and cost barriers for broader audiences.
Britain’s British Museum opened a blockbuster Bayeux Tapestry exhibition—the 11th‑century embroidery returned from France—sparking nationwide anticipation, long online ticket queues, and high-profile visits. Displayed flat in a dark hall with 58 scenes, the tapestry is at the center of a national moment, though conservators found two tiny thread breaks on arrival, prompting debate over the loan. The 10‑month show aims to attract around a million visitors and help fund a major refurbishment, with a busy gift shop to boot.
John Galliano withdrew from a Metropolitan Museum of Art fashion exhibition after donors and Jewish leaders criticized the Met for featuring him, citing antisemitic and anti-Asian remarks he made in the early 2010s.
AT&T Stadium hosts the first Spikes Under the Lights exhibition volleyball event featuring No. 1 Nebraska vs. No. 11 SMU (8 p.m. ET) and No. 10 Penn State vs. No. 17 Florida (9 p.m. ET) on TNT Sports, with a final at 10 p.m. ET. The event has a $1 million prize pool, distributing $200,000 to each participating team, $150,000 to the winner, and $50,000 to the runner-up. Nebraska, Penn State, SMU, and Florida headlines feature previews of returning stars and key players as they vie for the title.
New Michigan coach Mike Boynton Jr. shared three focal points from his first press conference: preparing with a Grand Rapids exhibition, filling open scholarship spots, and evaluating how the rotation will come together for the Wolverines.
Indiana's USA squad rolled to a 98-64 exhibition win over Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall as they prep for the FISU America Games in Lima. Multiple players contributed in double digits, notably Aiden Sherrell with 16 and Prince-Alexander Moody with 13, while Bryce Lindsay (11 points, 6 assists) and others added scoring and playmaking. Moody also paced the defense with five steals as IU builds depth and versatility for Peru.
The 11th‑century Bayeux Tapestry, a 70‑meter wool embroidery depicting the Hastings saga, arrived in London in a tightly planned overnight operation with police escort and a specialist art‑transport firm, for display at the British Museum from September 2026 to July 2027. The loan—likely created in Canterbury for Bayeux Cathedral—highlights Franco‑British cultural ties, drew praise from Macron and UK officials, and coincided with record first‑day ticket sales for the exhibition.
Philadelphia's Franklin Institute will host Star Wars: The Experience, an 18,000-square-foot, behind-the-scenes exhibition opening Feb 13, 2027, featuring more than 70 artifacts (including Vader’s costume, Maul’s lightsaber, Grogu, R2-D2, C-3PO, a speeder bike) in immersive galleries; it will be the only official Star Wars exhibition during the franchise's 50th anniversary year and will travel across North America for five years after its Philadelphia run. Tickets go on sale in November; first renderings will be shown at San Diego Comic-Con on July 24.
Philadelphia's Franklin Institute will host Star Wars: The Experience – A Journey Through the Galaxy in February 2027, an 18,000-square-foot behind-the-scenes exhibition with more than 70 artifacts from Lucasfilm (including Darth Maul’s lightsaber and Vader’s costume) as part of the franchise’s 50th anniversary, alongside other celebrations like Star Wars: Starfighter and Ahsoka, plus a San Diego Comic-Con panel.
The Photographers’ Gallery in London presents Japanese Women Photographers: From 1950s to Now, a landmark exhibition featuring 27 women photographers from the postwar era to today, exploring themes of gender, identity, pop culture, nature, fashion and motherhood through 200+ works, videos, installations and rare photobooks; curated by Lesley A. Martin, Takeuchi Mariko and Pauline Vermare, with ties to Aperture’s accompanying publication, running June 24–September 27, 2026.
Tommy Fury used a smart, movement-based game plan to outbox Eddie Hall and earn a majority decision in the Beauty vs. The Beast heavyweight exhibition in Manchester, despite Hall outweighing Fury by more than 100 pounds. Judges favored Fury, and Hall showed moments of power but Fury stayed ahead with body work and selective head shots during two-minute rounds. After the fight, Fury dismissed a potential DeMoor challenge, stating DeMoor must first beat Roman Fury, which led to a brief in-ring scuffle between DeMoor and Roman. The fight ended on good terms between Fury and Hall.