On huge river island in India’s Assam, annual floods threaten local arts | Arts and Culture
Assam, India – Makon Kumar’s wrinkled fingers are covered in dried-up clay. She squats on the damp dirt outside her one-room, bamboo-stilted home and spins…
Smithsonian fights to keep Discovery: L.A. arts and culture this weekend
The Smithsonian Institution has faced pressure from President Trump since March when he issued his “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History” executive order, which…
As hero and villain, Hulk Hogan made popular culture what it is today
When Terry Bollea, more commonly known as Hulk Hogan, showed up in an evening slot at the 2024 Republican National Convention, reactions were mixed. Then-candidate…
‘I’m a French expat in Britain and I was left amazed by one element of UK culture’
Stéphane Jouin, who moved to the UK nine years ago, shared the revelation in a video for his YouTube channel, 'A French guy in England',…
The Altons share the sound of East L.A. worldwide, despite ICE raids
It’s a summery, late-afternoon Saturday on the backyard lawn of LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, with the kind of warmth and variety of sounds,…
‘Women are the guardians of our culture’: why Kihnu is Estonia’s island of true equality | Estonia holidays
“Welcome to Kihnu. We are not a matriarchy,” says Mare Mätas as she meets me off the ferry. I’ve stepped on to the wild and…
Column: Stephen Colbert’s swan song is zeitgeist moment
There’s a lot of schadenfreude on the right, and even more lamentation on the left, about the cancellation of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.”Donald…
Hidden gem country 3 hours away praised for bargain prices, beauty and culture
From its bargain beaches to its variety of experiences and relaxed charm, the country is an affordable gem for those looking to holiday in Europe05:00,…
Man quits UK for Spain but is left fuming after discovering ‘biggest culture shock’
EXCLUSIVE: Six months ago, Mark Danby left the UK behind for the warmer climes of Spain, uprooting his life and switching for Manilva, but noticed…
Why artists loved Cole’s French Dip: L.A. arts and culture this weekend
Artists are formed by the spaces they spend time in — and in the case of countless Los Angeles artists, writers and musicians, that place…
Fire ‘severely damages’ Belgium’s Tomorrowland stage ahead of Friday start | Arts and Culture News
The annual Tomorrowland festival is set to draw about 100,000 attendees, with many expected to camp on site.A huge fire has engulfed the main stage…
The superhero film genre is on a decline, and so is American empire | Arts and Culture
Last week, Warner Bros Pictures released a new reboot of the Superman film series. The movie soared to the top of the box office and…
Sites of Khmer Rouge execution, torture in Cambodia added to UNESCO list | Arts and Culture News
Added to the World Heritage list are two prisons: Tuol Sleng and M-13, as well as the execution site Choeung Ek.Three notorious locations used by…
Ancient Aboriginal rock art, African sites make UNESCO World Heritage list | Arts and Culture News
UN cultural organisation this week announces its choice of sites to be granted World Heritage status.The United Nations cultural organisation has added a remote Aboriginal…
Made in Palestine | Arts and Culture
Made in Palestine is a documentary short set inside the Hirbawi textile factory, the last remaining producer of the traditional Palestinian keffiyeh in Hebron, in…
Germany breaks world record for largest string orchestra | Arts and Culture
NewsFeedGermany shattered the world record for largest string orchestra as 1,353 musicians performed Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy.” The intergenerational event brought together players of all…
Pamplona’s iconic bull run opens in Spain | Arts and Culture News
Thousands of daredevils ran, skidded and tumbled out of the way of six charging bulls at the opening run of the San Fermin festival in…
Trump and the arts, so far: L.A. arts and culture this weekend
It’s July 4, and the country is gearing up to celebrate 249 years of independence from British rule with fireworks, beer and hot dogs. The…
Extravagant coffee and matcha drinks in Los Angeles
In a coffee city like Los Angeles, it’s no surprise that many coffee shops, teahouses and cafes take creativity to the next level. The sweet…
Kim Jong Un meets Russian Culture Minister amid growing ties
Russian Culture Minister Olga Lyubimova (2nd row 2-L) and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (2nd row C) attend a performance in Pyongyang on Sunday.…