Culture Watch: What to See and Where to Go in June

Birthed during the pandemic, the BAAND Together Dance Festival celebrates the artistry of New York City. The program brings together five of its most iconic dance groups under the roof of Lincoln Center: Ballet Hispánico, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, and Dance Theatre of Harlem. “When audiences come to the performances, they might know one company, then leave a fan of all of them,” says Shanta Thake, chief artistic officer of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. The program will run from July 29–August 2. Get your tickets here.

Demna is staging an exhibition to commemorate his decade at Balenciaga. Hosted at the Kering headquarters in Paris, “Balenciaga by Demna” touches on the designer’s distinct codes, including previous show invitations, viral accessories, and iconic designs. Fifty of the pieces are accompanied by an audio narration, voiced by Demna, explaining the inspiration and design process. The exhibition is on view from June 26–July 9. Tickets are available to the public with advanced booking online here.

Throughout his entire life, florals were an immense inspiration to Christian Dior. From the New Look to the launch of his original perfume, Miss Dior, they remained an integral part of house codes. It makes sense, then, that a new book Dior: Enchanting Gardens explores the motif’s impact across both his career and his successor’s designs. Inside, explore up-close details of the gardens at the designer’s private residences alongside some of the brand’s most iconic floral dresses. Pick up your copy here.

Prada Mode is back for its 12th iteration. This year, the house descended on Osaka for its second collaboration with the world renowned architect Kazuyo Sejima and its first with the Inujima Project. A highlight? The Inujima Life Garden. If you happen to be heading to Japan, you’re in luck: The exhibition is open to the public through June 15. Click here to register.

Since 2006, the Cartier Women’s Initiative (CWI) has nurtured women-run and -owned businesses across social, economic, and environmental fields. Successful applicants of the program receive an $100,000 grant, mentorship, and media publicity. This year, the brand hosted its 2025 Impact Awards—also in Osaka—and honored nine former CWI fellows. During the event, honorees shared inspiring stories, including 2019 fellow Caitlin Dolkart, whose app Flare revolutionized ambulatory care in Nairobi, and 2013 fellow Nabita Banka, who has dramatically improved access to public toilets across India.

Happy birthday, Acne Paper! In Issue 20 of its magazine, the brand celebrates two decades of editorial creativity. Take, for example, the title, “Golden,” and the cover’s color palette—both paying homage to the symbolic power of gold. Whether on the runway or in print, Acne has woven a “golden thread” through every visual presentation, including its cover star, actress and model Raya Martigny, whose pose captures the fluidity and malleability of this precious material. Pick up your copy here.

Step into the captivating world of French post-Impressionist painter Paul Cézanne at the Musée Granet in Aix-en-Provence. This comprehensive exhibition features over 130 works, capturing the artist’s life in southern France from 1859 to 1899—including landscapes, still lifes, and self-portraits. The show also marks the gradual reopening of Jas de Bouffan, the historic Cézanne family estate. Advanced tickets for “Cezanne at Jas de Bouffan” are available online here.