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Introduction: Healing, Solidarity, and the Calling of Art Last spring in Nairobi, a cadre of thirty African artists from diverse disciplines convened for a conversation…

Introduction: Healing Through Art Across Africa In Nairobi last spring, a group of 30 African artists from diverse disciplines gathered to confront a difficult but…

Overview: A fragile mystery on a Madrid-Granada delivery A small Pablo Picasso work has vanished while being transported from Madrid to Granada, where it was…

Overview: A small Picasso, a costly mystery A tiny Picasso gouache and pencil work, still life titled Still Life with Guitar (Naturaleza muerta con guitarra),…

Updated Health Status: Tarantadong Kalbo Shows Proof of Life The Filipino illustrator Tarantadong Kalbo, whose real name is Kevin Eric Raymundo, has released a reassuring…

Introduction: A career built on moving art, not just goods Laurie Burgess isn’t your typical courier. About two decades ago he made a bold choice:…

Introduction: A Author’s Harsh Lesson in Recovery Marian Keyes has long been celebrated for her sharp wit, relatable characters, and frank explorations of family, love,…

The Riyadh Comedy Festival and a Moral Reckoning The Riyadh comedy festival, organized by Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, has become more than a lineup…

Introduction: A Festival in the Eye of a Political Storm As Riyadh’s latest comedy festival closes, critics argue that what began as a bid to…

Nobel Prize in Literature 2025: Acknowledging a Visionary Voice The Swedish Academy has awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for 2025 to Hungarian author László…
