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Greek National Gallery explores the transition from dictatorship to democracy
10.07.2024
Greek National Gallery explores the transition from dictatorship to democracy
2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the Metapolitefsi, the period that saw the fall of Greece’s seven-year military dictatorship and…
‘Xoftex’: How zombies and humour can restart our empathy machines
10.07.2024
‘Xoftex’: How zombies and humour can restart our empathy machines
In a year of elections which have seen far right parties achieve remarkable gains largely stoked by fear of immigrants…
Iconic singer Shirley Bassey receives top honour from the King Charles III
09.07.2024
Iconic singer Shirley Bassey receives top honour from the King Charles III
Dame Shirley Bassey received honours during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle today, a ceremony presided by King Charles III. …
The Cultural District transforming Abu Dhabi’s art space
09.07.2024
The Cultural District transforming Abu Dhabi’s art space
A centre for innovation and creativity, it’s home to museums and educational and cultural institutions that celebrate the UAE and…
Fyre Fest scammer buddies up with Donald Trump for presidential race
09.07.2024
Fyre Fest scammer buddies up with Donald Trump for presidential race
Remember Billy McFarland, the “entrepreneur” and former Fyre Fest fraudster who scammed festivalgoers by putting on a supposed luxury music festival in…
Russian court jails playwright and theatre director for ‘justifying terrorism’
09.07.2024
Russian court jails playwright and theatre director for ‘justifying terrorism’
A Moscow court sentenced a theatre director and playwright to six years in prison on Monday, on charges of “justifying…
Israel’s Holocaust memorial opens new conservation facility to store artifacts
09.07.2024
Israel’s Holocaust memorial opens new conservation facility to store artifacts
Israel’s national Holocaust museum has opened a new conservation facility in Jerusalem this week that will preserve, restore and store its…
Meet Kenza Layli from Morocco — the winner of the world’s first Miss AI beauty pageant
09.07.2024
Meet Kenza Layli from Morocco — the winner of the world’s first Miss AI beauty pageant
Earlier this year, the World AI Creator Awards introduced the world’s first-ever artificial intelligence beauty pageant for AI-generated models, Miss…
Marion Ackermann appointed first woman to lead Berlin State Museums
09.07.2024
Marion Ackermann appointed first woman to lead Berlin State Museums
The current director general of the Dresden State Museums, Marion Ackermann, has been appointed the president of the Prussian Cultural…
Willem Dafoe named Artistic Director of Venice Biennale Theatre Department
09.07.2024
Willem Dafoe named Artistic Director of Venice Biennale Theatre Department
American actor Willem Dafoe has been appointed the Artistic Director of the Venice Biennale theatre department for 2025 and 2026. The…
