Ithra spotlights Arab women artists with landmark exhibition
While many of the artists worked in times of political upheaval, their pieces also highlight resilience, innovation and a willingness to experiment with both material…
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Japanese girl group release AI-assisted single after fan vote
One of Japan’s biggest girl groups, AKB48, have released a single that was partially generated by artificial intelligence, after a televised songwriting contest. The competition…
Banksy mural of a judge beating a protester to be removed
A new mural by elusive street artist Banksy showing a judge beating an unarmed protester with a gavel will be removed from a wall outside…
French Govt Prepares New Law to Return Colonial-era Art
France’s government on Wednesday discussed a bill designed to speed up the return of artworks looted during the colonial era to their countries of origin,…
Zayed National Museum to open in Abu Dhabi after 15-year wait
1. Leading the week: Zayed National Museum opens December 2025 A view of the Zayed National Museum under construction. (Courtesy of Zayed National Museum) The…
Diriyah Company Awards Major Contract for Landmark Arena Project
Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah Company has awarded a contract worth SAR5.75 billion to the branch of China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. for the construction works of…
Palestinian American musician Lana Lubany’s lyrical love letters to her home, heritage and identity
“I write a lot from my own experiences. I think everything I write comes from my own emotions,” begins Palestinian American artist Lana Lubany. “I’m a…
Dutch Art Sleuth Recovers Stolen Trove of UNESCO-listed Documents
A Dutch art sleuth has recovered a priceless trove of stolen documents from the 15th to the 19th century, including several UNESCO-listed archives from the…