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French artist Jacques Gautrat opens contemporary abstract art exhibition in Rabat

The opening of a new exhibition by French painter Jacques Gautrat took place at Bab Rouah Gallery, bringing together art critics, cultural figures and media representatives for the launch of a showcase dedicated to contemporary abstract art. Running from July 17 to 31, the exhibition features 11 acrylic......

Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber sells for $3.75 million, setting new Star Wars memorabilia record

A lightsaber wielded by Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in The Empire Strikes Back has sold for $3.75 million, establishing a new record for a piece of Star Wars memorabilia. The auction, held in Dallas, Texas, by Heritage Auctions, underscores the growing value of iconic film props as collectors continue......

Maroc Telecom launches the 22nd edition of its Beach Festival with 60 free concerts

Maroc Telecom kicks off the 22nd edition of its Beach Festival, a summer event that will take place from July 20 to August 21, 2026. Organized in the cities of M'diq, Tangier, Al Hoceima, and Saïdia, the event will feature nearly 60 free concerts bringing together Moroccan and Arab artists on stages......

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey scores third-biggest opening day of 2026 at French box office

Christopher Nolan’s epic adaptation of The Odyssey has made a powerful debut in French cinemas, recording the third-best opening day performance of the year and confirming strong audience interest in the filmmaker’s latest ambitious production. Released on July 15, the mythological epic......

Salzburg celebrates Mozart with hundreds of golden mini sculptures across the historic city

Visitors exploring Salzburg this summer are encountering an unusual artistic spectacle: hundreds of tiny golden figures of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart have appeared throughout the Austrian city as part of a large-scale public art installation celebrating the legendary composer's enduring legacy. The......

Vieilles Charrues 2026 expects 280,000 music fans as Katy Perry, Aya Nakamura and Orelsan headline

France's largest music festival is preparing to welcome around 280,000 attendees as the 2026 edition of the Vieilles Charrues festival opens in Carhaix, Brittany, with an international and French lineup led by Katy Perry, Aya Nakamura, Gims and Orelsan. The four-day event, now in its 34th edition,......

Oscar-winning actress Ellen Burstyn to receive Venice Film Festival Golden Lion for lifetime achievement

Ellen Burstyn, one of the most respected figures in American cinema, will be honored with a Golden Lion for lifetime achievement at the 83rd Venice Film Festival, celebrating a career spanning more than five decades. The 93-year-old actress, known for her remarkable performances across more than 150......

Morocco rapper Mehdi Black Wind placed in custody in Casablanca

Moroccan rapper Mehdi Black Wind, known for his politically engaged lyrics and outspoken views, has been placed in police custody in Casablanca after being stopped while preparing to leave Morocco, according to information provided by his relatives and associates. The artist, whose real name is Mehdi......

European Commission threatens to withdraw Venice Biennale funding over Russia's return

The European Commission is considering ending its financial support for the Venice Biennale after the prestigious international art exhibition allowed Russia to return for its 2026 edition, reopening a sensitive debate over the relationship between cultural diplomacy and geopolitical conflict. The proposed......

Avignon Festival artists urge Macron to reverse performing arts budget cuts

Leading figures from France’s performing arts community have appealed directly to President Emmanuel Macron to reverse planned budget cuts affecting the live entertainment sector, warning that continued reductions could undermine decades of cultural investment. The public appeal was made during......

Jay-Z concert delayed in New York after ticketless fans disrupt Yankee Stadium event

A highly anticipated Jay-Z performance at Yankee Stadium in New York was delayed for several hours on Sunday night after hundreds of fans without tickets attempted to enter the venue, creating a major security challenge for organisers. The hip-hop star eventually appeared on stage at around 12:15 a.m.,......

Sam Neill, iconic Jurassic Park star, dies at 78

New Zealand actor Sam Neill, internationally celebrated for his portrayal of Dr. Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park franchise, has died at the age of 78, ending a distinguished screen career that spanned more than five decades and over 50 films. According to a statement shared by his family, Neill died......

Michelangelo’s restored lion heads revive the Renaissance grandeur of Rome’s Palazzo Farnese

A landmark restoration project has returned one of Rome’s most remarkable Renaissance façades to its former brilliance, revealing hundreds of intricately carved lion heads that have watched over Palazzo Farnese for centuries. Following five years of conservation work, specialists have completed......

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