At San Quentin, district attorneys and inmates agree on prison reform
On a recent morning inside San Quentin prison, Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman and more than a dozen other prosecutors crowded into a…
Iranian film, It was Just an Accident, wins Palme D’Or at Cannes festival | Arts and Culture News
The film is inspired by dissident director Jafar Panahi’s own experience in jail.An Iranian thriller film that explores corruption and state violence in the country…
Balancing National Pride and Regional Identity: ASEAN’s Cultural Dilemma
Among the geopolitical dynamics of the Southeast Asian region, cultural heritage has become a battleground of identity that presents both challenges and opportunities for ASEAN…
Thailand readies homecoming for stolen ancient statues located in US museum | Arts and Culture News
Bangkok, Thailand – Over several years in the mid-1960s, the crumbling ruins of an ancient temple in northeast Thailand were picked clean by local looters.…
Resistance and extractivism: Inside Carrara, Italy’s home of white marble | Arts and Culture
Carrara’s connection to anarchism began nearly 150 years ago, when anarchist ideals found fertile ground among the downtrodden workers in the marble quarries. Led by…
‘Life of Pi’ opens at the Ahmanson: L.A. arts and culture this weekend
It’s all about the magic of puppets in the play “Life of Pi,” which opened Wednesday at the Ahmanson Theatre — part of the inaugural…
How will Trump plan for tariffs on movies affect the global film industry? | Arts and Culture
President Donald Trump orders 100 percent tariffs on imported films and those made outside the US.In recent years, California – home to America’s film industry…
What are the Piprahwa gems, and why is India trying to stop their auction? | Arts and Culture News
The Indian government has condemned an auction of ancient Indian gems and issued a legal notice to stop the “unethical” sale of the relics, which…
The Ethiopian bookbinder connecting a city’s people with its forgotten past | Arts and Culture
Harar, Ethiopia – When Abdallah Ali Sherif was growing up in eastern Ethiopia, his parents never spoke about the history of his city. “When I…
The vintage Japanese car club that’s redefining car culture in L.A.
As Savant Young carefully wipes down his charcoal gray 1973 Mazda RX-3 inside the Vintage Japanese Motor Union clubhouse, he pauses to apologize for being…
Kelsey Plum ready to be part of the Sparks culture change
When the Sparks acquired Kelsey Plum, they signaled they were ready to leave last season behind, and at the start of training camp, their newest…
How to tap into Black cowboy culture in L.A. beyond Beyoncé’s concert
Charlie Sampson competes in the National Finals Rodeo in Oklahoma City in December 1982. (Denver Post / Getty Images) Bull rides, rope tricks and a…
The threat to PBS and the arts: L.A. arts and culture this week
A week ago, President Trump’s Office of Communications issued a news release titled “The NPR, PBS Grift Has Ripped Us Off for Too Long.” The…
YouTube turns 20: Incredible earnings from most iconic videos cemented in British culture
It’s hard to believe there was once life before YouTube. As the global video sharing platform celebrates its 20th birthday, the Mirror takes a look…
Art Spiegelman, Janinah Burnett: L.A. arts and culture this weekend
“Art Spiegelman is one of the most important cartoonists in the world working today. He tackled a subject that was enormous, and he established the…
Jennie from Blackpink shines as a solo act with an eclectic set at Coachella
Without a hugely popular HBO vacation-murder show to lean on, Jennie of Blackpink arguably had the harder job of her band’s two solo shows this…
The Zimbabwean singer who found fame in China – and obscurity at home | Arts and Culture
Harare, Zimbabwe – It was 2017 and Jo Stak – wearing a red tuxedo jacket, a bow tie and a homburg hat – was belting…
UK city branded ‘most picturesque’ thanks to medieval charm and vibrant culture
The city has been hailed as the "most picturesque" in the country thanks to its quaint village vibe, stunning architecture, and charming setting - and…
Contributor: What Selena’s murder says about our fascination with death
Selena may be long gone from this earth, but in 2025, she is far from absent. Her face and signature appear on countless products, ranging…
Ramadan in colour: How Muslims in Africa celebrate the holy month and Eid | Arts and Culture
Nigeria: Spirituality and horseback parades Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, is also home to the continent’s largest number of Muslims. The mainly Muslim northern regions…