Amazonia's Indigenous peoples dismantle Western cliches
Indigenous peoples and the Amazon rainforest have often been exoticized. A new exhibition challenges these long-held tropes.
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At 97, Japan's art icon Yayoi Kusama is Instagram-ready
Despite her age, Yayoi Kusama's art and its subject matter remain highly relevant. A retrospective of the Japanese artist's work …
Salman Rushdie on why tyrants fear artists
As the renowned writer tours Germany to discuss his latest book, "The Eleventh Hour," he explains why he chooses to …
Everything you need to know about the K-pop comeback of the year
After a four-year hiatus and the end of their military service, BTS are returning as a full group. With a …
The internet was supposed to be free. What went wrong?
Thirty years ago, countercultural thinkers declared the internet an independent space. Today, it's controlled by a handful of corporations. Were …
Celebrated philosopher Jürgen Habermas dies aged 96
One of Germany's greatest postwar intellectuals, he continuously argued for a robust and inclusive democracy. His passing marks the end …
Israeli strikes damage Iran's cultural heritage sites
UNESCO World Heritage Sites are at risk, with several monuments, including palaces and a historic mosque, already damaged by US …
Who will win the Oscars?
Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" and Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" are favorites in top categories, while Timothee Chalamet's viral …
Fritz Lang's 'Metropolis': The future is now
Lang's classic 1927 silent film, which was set in 2026, predicted a world that now looks eerily familiar, with a …
Elon Musk's Tesla experiment: Unchecked ambition costs lives
A documentary explores how Tesla drivers serve as unpaid beta testers of the company's self-driving cars while Elon Musk focuses …
Trump's arch plan and the history of gateways
The proposed 250‑foot arch has sparked debate in Washington. But monumental gateways have shaped politics, memory, and ritual across cultures …
Long before AI, fake photos were already popular
From anti-Nazi photo montages to staged photos, an exhibition in Amsterdam focuses on the long history of manipulated visuals.
International Women's Day: Workplace equality needs action
Women in Germany who wish to have careers and families face systemic challenges. The German sociologist Jutta Allmendinger sees reason …
Why all the hype for 'The Devil Wears Prada 2'?
Fans are eagerly awaiting the sequel ― and the return of those iconic characters and their vicious power plays. But …
Michelangelo: The man, the brand, the mystery
The Renaissance artist's name recently made headlines as claims of a secret deathbed trove of artworks and a rediscovered bust …
With new code of conduct
Facing political backlash following Pro-Palestinian speeches during the festival's closing gala, Tuttle received widespread support from the international film industry.
Iran strikes highlight Dubai influencers' free speech limits
Dubai influencers are accused of generating "tone-deaf" social media posts as they react — or avoid reacting — to the …
UN's red line on force tested again
The recent US-Israel attack on Iran spotlights the UN Charter, drafted after World War II. Article 2(4) stands out in …
Berlinale future hangs in the balance amidst polarized Gaza debate
After an emergency meeting, the fate of the film festival head Tricia Tuttle remains uncertain. A Palestinian award-winner's accusation that …
Is sustainable travel possible in times of mass tourism?
Travel can drive overtourism, contribute to climate change and support problematic political systems. Yet the industry also creates livelihoods and …