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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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
Rethinking our dated philanthropy approach
Research by Melbourne University released this week found arts organisations could do better when approaching trusts and foundations.
