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Jaipur literary festival told to snub Rushdie supporters
A group of Muslim clerics have asked the Jaipur literary festival to cancel talks by speakers who were previously involved…
Japanese Literature awards split between generations
This year Japan's two highest literary honours were given to the oldest and youngest recipients.
International sanctions hurt Iranian artists
International sanctions and a dire economic situation have hit Iranian artists hard. With extreme inflation and rising cost of living,…
Chilean artist Jorge Selaron found dead at his iconic Rio masterpiece
Chilean artist Jorge Selaron was found dead on the steps of his 20-year-old project, the Selaron Stairs.
Art Basel Hong Kong unveils exhibitors list
The upcoming Art Basel Hong Kong will feature 245 galleries from all over the world.
Pussy Riot plea over child rejected in court
Jailed Pussy Riot member Maria Alyokhina has had her plea to be released in order to look after her child…
UK college to offer X Factor auditions course
Bishop Auckland College in the UK has unveiled a new course which will teach students how to prepare for auditions…
First Bookless library announced in the US
The first bookless library in the world is set to be built in San Antonio in the United States.
Norwegian government contemplates tearing down Picasso murals after attack
The Norwegian government is considering removing damaged Picasso murals from Oslo’s government buildings.
Turner Prize to be held in Glasgow in 2015
The city of Glasgow will be hosting Britain’s leading contemporary arts contest, The Turner Prize, for the very first time…