AI & Film: London studio Particle 6 is pushing ahead with Misaligned, starring its AI “actress” Tilly Norwood, a coming-of-age comedy-drama set in the Tillyverse—while backlash continues over whether AI performers belong on feature-film sets. Fashion as Heritage: Indian designer Rahul Mishra’s Devi: The Eternal Muse turned Paris couture into a temple-sculpture tribute, translating ancient carving details into runway “living” statues. International Arts Exchange: Dubrovnik’s Bunić-Kaboga Summer Residence became Croatia’s first historic property to join Le Dimore del Quartetto, opening doors for residencies and music-led heritage programming. Theatre Loss: Brian Paisley, founder of Edmonton’s Fringe festival and a champion of storytelling, has died, with the community set to honor him during the August festival. Public Art & Community: Quest Art School + Gallery launches the Quest Art Cart, a pedal-assisted mobile studio bringing free drop-in art activities to parks and neighborhoods across North Simcoe. Local Culture Calendar: Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Garden Tour returns with eight private gardens plus a special bonsai show, and EagleARTS marks Colorado’s 150th with a Western photography gallery night. Arts Policy & Safety: New York’s independent prison review flags low morale, weak training, and unsafe conditions—an arts-and-culture beat reminder that culture also lives in how institutions treat people.