Ukraine uses Olympics to capture world attention, fight war fatigue
PARIS — Ukraine’s Olympic house stands out for its somber atmosphere, with fewer celebrations and parties than the other fan clubhouses that countries set up to…
‘Opening horizons’: Why Indonesian star Dian Sastrowardoyo champions women | Arts and Culture
Jakarta, Indonesia – Indonesian actor and filmmaker Dian Sastrowardoyo started her career as a model when she was just a teenager, hoping to save up…
Sir Keir Starmer accused of launching assault on free speech after announcing plans to ditch woke cancel culture law
LABOUR has been accused of an assault on free speech over plans to ditch a law blocking university cancel culture.Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson yesterday said…
The Battle for the Soul of Angkor Wat | Arts and Culture
People & Power investigates the mass evictions of thousands of residents at the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site.Cambodia’s Angkor Wat, or “City of Temples”, is…
Inside San Quentin’s experiment: Can California change prison culture?
SAN QUENTIN — To someone living outside these dank walls, the changes might seem small.A sergeant greets a prisoner with “good morning” rather than barking an…
Mozart, ‘Twisters,’ ‘Queer Rhapsody’ and the best L.A. culture this week
Porfirio Gutierrez rubs cochineal on his hand. (Liz Fish) Welcome to another edition of Essential Arts, bringing you L.A.‘s finest culture, must-watch film openings, stunning…
Trump picks J.D. Vance, ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ author, as running mate
J.D. Vance, the Ohio senator and author of the acclaimed memoir “Hillbilly Elegy,” will be the Republican vice presidential nominee, former President Trump announced Monday.…
New Government FAR more Gareth Southgate than Michael Gove, culture sec declares as she praises England coach
THE new Government will be "far more" like Gareth Southgate and "far less" like Michael Gove, the Culture Secretary has declared.Lisa Nandy praised the England…
Cultural treasure or painful reminder? Libya’s colonial architecture | Arts and Culture
Benghazi, Libya – It happened in the middle of the night, as most destructive operations carried out without the consent of the local population are.…
‘Fly Me to the Moon’, Jason Isbell and the best L.A. culture this week
Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum in “Fly Me to the Moon,” in theaters July 12. (Dan McFadden / Apple TV+) Hello and welcome to another…
Max Hollein: Exploring the Met beyond the glamour of the Met Gala | Arts and Culture
Max Hollein on the Met’s evolution and the reimagining of its galleries.The Met is not just the venue for the glittering Met Gala, but also…
The long and ‘joyous’ road to revive Nepal’s ancient taboo scripts | Arts and Culture
Kathmandu, Nepal – Dressed in an orange kurta (loose collarless tunic) and a matching Nepali dhaka waistcoat, Lalima Shrestha pulls a brown plastic chair closer…
Empowering Change: Celebrating the World’s Leading Women Philanthropists
Philanthropy is often associated with transformative impact and social change, and many women worldwide have taken the lead in driving such initiatives. Here, we celebrate…
Stolen Cambodian artefacts returned from New York museum | Arts and Culture
NewsFeedOver a dozen stolen artefacts were returned to Cambodia from New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Buddhist and other religious antiquities date back as…
Fireworks, holiday museum openings, Rolling Stones and the best of L.A.’s art and culture this week.
Geoff McFetridge’s “I’d Love to See You,” 2024, acrylic on paper, 30.75 by 39.75 inches. (Geoff McFetridge / Rusha & Co.) Welcome to an explosively…
Vicky Pattison slams Love Island fans citing 'internet culture of hate' and vile comments
Vicky Pattison took the time to write a lengthy candid Instagram post urging people to be kind and reminding them that "life is about progress,…
BET Awards: Here’s Usher’s full speech after muting backlash
Usher’s confessions about the gratitude he feels for family, friends and fans fell victim to the mute button at the BET Awards on Sunday. When…
Sean Sherman: Reviving Native American cuisine | Arts and Culture
Native American celebrity chef Sean Sherman discusses the importance of promoting traditional Indigenous food. Explore chef Sean Sherman’s journey, an Oglala Lakota tribe member who…
Axum: A Book Summary – Modern Diplomacy
“Axum” by Yuri M. Kobishchanov, edited by Joseph W. Michels and translated by Lorraine Kapitanoff, is a seminal work that meticulously reconstructs the history of…
Erica Tremblay on ‘Fancy Dance’ and sharing Cayuga language
For filmmaker Erica Tremblay, “Fancy Dance” has already achieved the highest of honors. After screening the film for an audience of Cayuga-language speakers in Toronto…