Culture
French musician Michel Portal, a towering presence in contemporary jazz and a pioneer of the European free jazz movement, has died at the age of 90, according to his representatives. Born in Bayonne in 1935, Portal first gained recognition through classical training. He won top honors in clarinet at......
A small red chalk sketch depicting a foot by Michelangelo sold for $27.2 million at Christie’s in New York on February 5, 2026, setting a new auction record for any work by the Renaissance master and fetching more than 13 times its presale estimate. The 13-centimeter drawing, titled Study for......
Major world religions emerged in specific regions of Asia and the Middle East long before spreading globally, deeply influencing local cultures and shaping societies far beyond their origins. Each religion’s birthplace became a foundation for its customs, beliefs, and traditions. Hinduism, one......
The distribution of Sunni Islamic jurisprudential schools, or madhabs, across Arab nations reflects centuries-old scholarly traditions shaped by key imams and regional histories. The Hanbali school, founded by Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal (d. 241 AH), predominates in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates,......
Morocco’s approach to women’s empowerment and the promotion of women’s rights was showcased on Sunday in Cairo during an international conference bringing together representatives from member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Speaking at a session focused on......
Actress Christina Ricci has been cast in the lead role of The Astrology House, a new drama series adapted from the suspense novel by Carinn Jade. The project marks another high-profile television role for Ricci following her recent successes in Yellowjackets and Wednesday. The story centers on a group......
More than one hundred cultural objects collected over several decades by a German ethnologist have returned to Ivory Coast, marking a significant moment in the ongoing movement for the restitution of African heritage. Until recently displayed in Switzerland, these works are now enriching the national......
A new cultural organization dedicated to African cinema has officially been established in Morocco, marking a significant step in strengthening the continent’s film landscape. The constituent general assembly of the International “Film Espoir” Festival Association – Morocco was......
In Libya, filmmaker Mouayed Zabtia is striving to breathe life back into a once-thriving cinema scene in Tripoli. Before the 1969 coup that brought Muammar Gaddafi to power, the Libyan capital boasted more than 20 movie theaters—today, not a single one remains. Zabtia shoots most of his latest......
The Louvre Museum in Paris will remain closed on Monday as its staff continue a strike that began in mid-December, the museum and unions confirmed. Between 300 and 350 employees voted to extend the industrial action after negotiations with the Ministry of Culture and the Louvre management failed to......
Classical Khmer dance in Cambodia, recognized as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO since 2003, is facing renewed challenges as funding and student enrollment decline. The art form, once nearly eradicated under the Pol Pot regime, is struggling to attract young dancers to its rigorous nine-year......
President Emmanuel Macron urged the inclusion of France's bistros and cafés on UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage during the traditional Epiphany galette ceremony at the Élysée Palace on Monday. He highlighted their role in preserving French culinary traditions,......
The European Film Weeks will return to Morocco for their 31st edition from January 28 to February 11, 2026, reaffirming their status as a major cultural event in the country. Organized by the European Union in Morocco, the festival will take place in Casablanca, Marrakech and Rabat, showcasing a selection......
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