Arts & Culture
The Art, Artist and The Pandemic
Irrespective of how many times one visits, a spontaneous trip to Paris is always a good idea. That is because perennially alluring city of...
Working for the future
Art or (and) science
We are used to perceiving science and arts as two separate areas of our society that exist more or less independently....
Remembering legendary Nigerian drummer Tony Allen
Exactly in August 2009, legendary Nigerian drummer Tony Allen, who created the Afrobeat along with his old bandmate Fela Kuti, and I had our...
5th Anniversary Celebrations of Establishment of China Cultural Center in Pakistan
April 20th 2020 marks its fifth anniversary celebration of China Cultural Center in Pakistan. On this special day 5 years ago, Chinese President Xi...
Even during COVID-19, art ‘brings us closer together than ever’
With billions of people either in lockdown or on the front lines battling the COVID-19 pandemic, this first celebration of World Art Day is...
Asian Pop Culture for the UN Sustainable Futures
As a 16-year-old high school student in Taiwan, I’ve struggled to find
opportunities to make an impact on international issues. Like many passionate
students who are...
New Narratives Lab Promotes Next Generation of Cultural Leaders to Advance Change
The World Economic
Forum today launches the New Narratives Lab, a year-long fellowship dedicated
to fostering a new and diverse generation of Cultural Leaders. Through
one-to-one mentorship...
2020 European Capitals of Culture: Rijeka and Galway
As of 1 January 2020, Rijeka (Croatia) and Galway (Ireland) will hold
the title of European Capital of Culture for one year.
“Thanks to their title...
2020 Crystal Award Winners
Artist Theaster Gates, choreographer and media personality Jin Xing,
actor Deepika Padukone and artist Lynette Wallworth are the recipients of the
26th Annual Crystal Award, the...
A Season of Classic Films: European classics screened at cultural heritage venues across Europe
This summer, European film classics will be screened
in some of Europe's most iconic cultural heritage venues. From tomorrow until
the end of September, classic films from...