Fearing imprisonment in Iran, acclaimed director Mohammad Rasoulof fled to Germany on foot.
"It means that I am against war, occupation, oppression, and the killing of innocent civilians and children," Bambie Thug says in interview while wearing keffiyeh around her neck.
The project, "Mind to Image", used an open-source programme, MindEye, which can retrieve and reconstruct viewed images from brain activity, combining it with their own AI program to create artwork.
After Greta Thunberg joins thousands in host city of Malmo to protest Israel's participation, Netherlands contestant Joost Klein asks Israel's Eden Golan to justify her involvement in the song contest.
Since the beginning of the year, several petitions have demanded Israel's exclusion from the 68th edition of the annual music competition. Protesters say if Russia could be excluded for its incursion into Ukraine, so could Israel.
Swedish pop singer dons keffiyeh around his wrist — a symbolic gesture in solidarity with Gaza that ignited organiser's rage but garnered huge praise, with numerous social media users hailing his empathetic stance toward the plight of Palestinians.
American rapper's powerful track "Hind's Hall" backs Columbia University protesters and characterises Israel as "a state that's gotta rely on an apartheid system to uphold an occupying violent history, been repeating for the last 75".
Israel is a Eurovision participant, and demonstrations are planned on Thursday and Saturday against its brutal war on Gaza, which has left almost 35,000 Palestinians dead.
Members of a collective called Sous les Ecrans la Deche ("Poverty Behind the Screens") say they don't intend to cause significant disruption but want their demands heard.
Hill gained widespread acclaim for portraying Captain Edward Smith in the 1997 " Titanic " blockbuster and Theoden, King of Rohan, in Peter Jackson's "The Lord Of The Rings" films.
The 65-year-old singer walked down an elevated bridge from the Copacabana Palace hotel to a massive stage for the final stop on her "Celebration Tour".
"Last year, Russia was excluded from the organisation due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, but this year, the inclusion of genocidal Israel is hypocritical," a statement by the demonstrators notes.
Tapestry production in Thies was a flagship cultural policy of Senegal's first president, poet Leopold Sedar Senghor.
The two sides announced that their new agreement would give significant benefits to UMG’s global stable of artists, songwriters and labels and would return their music to TikTok.
Writer Basim Khandaqji formerly imprisoned in Israel, wins international Arabic fiction prize for novel exploring themes of family, displacement and genocide.
Despite Gaza's siege, puppet maker gets creative, using debris, fishing line, and old sardine tins, stamped with UN logos, to craft toys painted with hope.
In a rare outing, Pope Francis travels to the lagoon city hosting the Biennale, meeting with the Holy See pavilion's creators –– artists and inmates who collaborated on the uplifting project being displayed at the art fair.
At the Aswan International Women Film Festival, five short films highlighted the devastating situation in Sudan due to fighting between its army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
The artworks, which reflect the daily struggles of the country’s Black majority during the apartheid-era policies, are on display alongside works by contemporary artists.
The decision to overturn Weinstein's conviction sparks debate over judicial discretion and its impact on sexual assault cases.
Pieces going under the hammer on April 24 include rare Ottoman artifacts from as far back as the 16th century, including an agate cup from Sultan Selim III to Catherine the Great.
In his newest film, for which work is ongoing, Palestinian director Rashid Masharawi says he wanted to expose what he called "the lie of self-defence".
Series of engaging activities, from enlightening conferences to captivating musical performances and exhibitions, are expected to take place throughout the week, celebrating the shared Turkic heritage.
Earth Day is observed annually on April 22. First celebrated in 1970, it now includes a wide range of events across more than 193 countries, demonstrating support for environmental protection.
A multidisciplinary team of computer scientists, historians, and linguists streamlines the translation of Ottoman manuscripts into modern Turkish by using artificial intelligence.
Spotify will include all the songs in a special "Feat. Nature" playlist, while the individual tracks will be available on other platforms.
Saint Levant's performance follows last year's show from Elyanna, a Palestinian-Chilean who became the first Palestinian to perform at Coachella.
The opening comes after the Nguon of the Bamoun people, a set of rituals celebrated in a popular annual festival, joined UNESCO's List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Recreational beekeeping has grown steadily over the past decade, with people tending anywhere from a dozen to as many as 60 hive boxes in their yards or rooftop gardens.
From 1970s stars such as Sophia Loren and Brigitte Bardot to Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lopez, Cavalli's eye-popping styles were favoured by generations of celebrities.
Simpson earned fame, fortune and adulation through football and show business, but his legacy was forever changed by the June 1994 knife slayings of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend.
Artist Kirsha Kaechele set up the "Ladies Lounge" at Tasmania's Museum of Old and New Art (MONA). Its name is a nod to the time before 1970s when women were denied entry to public bars and had to sit in ladies lounges.
For a long time, Egyptian rap had "an underground status", but it is emerging as a challenger to more traditional music forms, and talented women rappers are taking notice.
The tradition of the oxcart race goes back centuries and marks the arrival of lunar new year.
Nigel Kennedy performs both his own compositions and pieces from classical composers, blending different styles and aiming to popularise classical music.
Used as a stylish and eye-catching accessory to any big event, skilfully crafted bangles are a staple on women's forearms in Eid.
"Godzilla x Kong" took in $31.7 million over the weekend in the United States and Canada, according to Exhibitor Relations.
The book on display at the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair is signed by the author and decorated with almost 30 carats of diamonds and a sapphire.
Eurovision victory turned ABBA into a pop juggernaut, the most successful band to win the pan-continental music contest, but this year's edition in May, faces boycott calls over the inclusion of Israel amid its war in Gaza.
Revived after the 1994 genocide, Rwanda's ancient art form, imigongo painting, is rooted in Tutsi heritage and crafted from cow dung.
"Istanbul Mushaf" focuses on entire Islamic history and geography from era of Rashidun Caliphate to present day, encompasses the handwritten transcription of the Holy Quran in 10 volumes.