Culture
The Louvre robbery was embarrassing – but the gallery shouldn’t be turned into a secure military base
The front pages are calling it the heist of the century. Even as Paris welcomes the world’s collectors, gallerists, artists and design brands for a series of major dates on the art calendar, it’s…
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Why we need to nurture children’s media literacy
With traditional news organisations forced to compete with online disinformation, media literacy is now more important than ever. Here, a Slovenian journalist explains why she founded Casoris, an online platform offering children trustworthy news.
How can we defend journalism in an age of declining press freedoms? One Berlin-based firm has the answer
Publix, a media hub in Berlin, is dedicated to promoting and protecting journalism. We get the scoop.
Inside the former home of Enver Hoxha, transformed into a vibrant artists’ residence
The transformation of the Stalinist dictator’s residence is rewriting the country’s oppressive history and breathing new life into its cultural landscape.
Thailand’s Khao Yai Art Forest is uprooting contemporary art from galleries and planting it into nature
Artificial fog, floating roofs and a Louise Bourgeois spider await you in this beautifully immersive escape.
Christie’s expands into Saudi Arabia under the helm of Nour Kelani
With a booming arts scene and a young, discerning clientele, Saudi Arabia has become a key market for collectors. Enter Nour Kelani, the Riyadh-based expert shaping Christie’s future in the Kingdom.
Interview: ‘L’Express’ CEO Alain Weill on rebuilding France’s iconic news brand
‘L’Express’ is turning a corner. The man at the helm shares his vision for a bold European edition, as well as plans to reinvigorate the magazine from a global perspective.
Novel approach: Casa del Libro, the Spanish bookseller taking on Amazon overseas
Casa del Libro prides itself on democratising literature and elevating the book-buying experience. Now it’s expanding across the country and competing with major corporations worldwide.
Cultural bridges: Vatican-Saudi art exchange and Seoul’s immersive comics library
This month on the cultural stage, The Vatican loans masterpieces to Saudi Arabia’s Islamic Arts Biennale, while Seoul’s new Graphic library offers a stylish, immersive haven for comic- and art-book lovers.
Strength of character: How the Moomins grew to a €680m business with high-fashion collaborations
How Finland’s loveable trolls turned into a global brand.
