Visual Arts
Why the arts are a central force in the economy
Economists should understand the arts as the very centre of a production system that derives benefit from the things the…
Rethinking our dated philanthropy approach
Research by Melbourne University released this week found arts organisations could do better when approaching trusts and foundations.
Stolen Matisse returns to Venezuela
A $3 million stolen painting by Henri Matisse will be returning to Venezuela.
Comedian’s sister among those detained in Jerusalem
Comedian Sarah Silverman’s sister is among a group of women being detained in Jerusalem for trying to pray at a…
New Middle Eastern Art Centre for London
London further cements itself as a growing haven for Middle Eastern art with the latest Edge of Arabia initiative.
Kalahari metal fans defy heat for artistic expression
Kalahari heavy metal bands are staying true to the traditional metal getup despite the searing temperatures of Southern Africa.
Hip hop figurines on show in Seoul
Hong Kong artist Michael Lau is exhibiting his classic Gardenergala figures at the Sejong Center for Performing Arts.
Hong Kong’s Maritime Museum to re-open
Hong Kong’s Maritime Museum is set to re-open in Victoria Harbour later this month.
Egyptian artists' struggle is reflected in work
The tense situation in Egypt is becoming a more and more common theme in the recent art of the country.
How much should governments spend on the arts?
If we want more money for the arts, we need to create a public culture in which the arts have…