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Deaf community welcomed to WOMAD festival
New Zealand’s WOMAD festival is increasing its accessibility by providing sign language interpreters for the deaf at its upcoming events.
Iran protests ‘Closed Curtain’ win at Berlinale
Iran has protested against the Berlin Film Festival’s decision to award Best Script to banned Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi’s ‘Closed…
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.
Africa TV series edited over climate change comment
The BBC has edited an episode of David Attenborough’s nature series ‘Africa’ to remove a comment about climate change.
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.
James Franco takes Gay Town to Berlin
Actor James Franco is debuting his art exhibit ‘Gay Town’ in Berlin.