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Art and politics collide as protests reframe the Venice Biennale
From Pussy Riot’s chants to Latvia’s “Death in Venice” campaign, art has taken a backseat at this year’s vernissage as protesters flooded The Floating City to object to the Russian and Israeli pavilions.
The must-see foreign-language titles at Cannes Film Festival 2026
In a rare line-up without Hollywood blockbusters, we’re eyeing titles by Pedro Almodóvar, Paweł Pawlikowski and Asghar Farhadi.
Five pavilions to see at the Venice Biennale
With almost 100 national pavilions at this year’s art festival, these are the ones that you won’t want to miss.
Culture in bloom: Three museums to visit in Tokyo this spring
The Edo-Tokyo Museum, Mon Takanawa and Nonlecture books/arts all feature exhibitions worth exploring this spring.
Fondazione Vico Magistretti connects the prolific designer’s legacy with students and art lovers alike
Magistretti’s Milan studio is now a foundation, museum and archive with exhibits featuring his worldwide influences.
Australia wants tech giants to fund journalism – but is it too little, too late?
The country’s efforts to rein in the tech giants and safeguard journalism for the sake of democracy is a noble endeavour – but the dice are stacked in the social-media giants’ favour.
How exploring the death-care industry brought Anselm Chan the highest-grossing film in Hong Kong movie history
Chan explains how a personal loss inspired him to make the highest-grossing film in Hong Kong history and what it will take for the local industry to usher in a new golden age.
The Venice Biennale jury resigns just days before the annual art festival is set to begin
There is disquiet among the gardens and waters of La Serenissima as protest grows against the inclusion of the Russian and Israeli pavilions.
Muzeu Braga, Portugal’s newest art museum bridging art and critical thought
The museum’s inaugural exhibition brings together works by Alex Katz, Nan Goldin and Annie Leibovitz, alongside leading Portuguese artists such as Ângela Ferreira, Pedro Calapez and Ana Vidigal.
