Much of priceless African art still lies in Western museums, especially in Europe. The arguments against returning them increasingly sound bogus. The West must start returning African art to Africa. Continue Reading
Ballet stars who fled Russia after the invasion reunite on a stage in California to celebrate art and oppose Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war. Continue Reading
The first boom of Israeli TV shows generated award-winning adaptations in Hollywood like In Treatment and Homeland. Now Israel wants to conquer international festivals and the world audience with its own original series. Continue Reading
Perfect Strangers, Netflix’s first Arab production, caused controversy because of a gay character, but ranked the movie among the topmost seen in Egypt and the Middle East. Continue Reading
Boycotts following the invasion of Ukraine threaten one of Russia’s most popular cultural exports. Continue Reading
The iconic Chanel Nº5 flagrance turned 100 this year, with one bottle still selling every 30 seconds in the world. Continue Reading
Despite the loss of revenue as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tokyo Olympics may yet boost Japan’s international influence. Continue Reading
In “Girl From Rio,” Anitta changes bossa nova’s soft power. The video shows provocative clips that are different from the conservative image Bolsonaro wants to promote. Continue Reading
“The White Tiger” is nominated for best adapted screenplay. But like “Slumdog Millionaire,” it wasn’t shot by the billion-dollar Bollywood industry. Continue Reading
