By Tomas Horak
Prague-based culture writer covering literature, film festivals, food and the everyday of European cities.
EU States Move to Suspend Funding for Venice Biennale
EU countries have voted to suspend funding for the Venice Biennale. The decision reflects growing tensions over cultural policy and financia
EU States Back Funding Freeze for Venice Biennale Over Russian Pavilion
A majority of EU culture ministers criticized the Russian pavilion's return at the Venice Biennale. The European Commission has moved to fre
Cannes Film Festival Opens with 600 Industry Figures Protesting Bolloré's Media Influence
On the opening day of the Cannes Film Festival, 600 film industry figures published a manifesto in Libération denouncing Vincent Bolloré's e
German Breeders Help Revive Rare Karabakh Horse from the Caucasus
The Karabakh horse, prized for its golden coat and stamina, is being preserved through joint Azerbaijani and German conservation efforts. Br
Silk Road Instruments: Craft, Oral Tradition, and Cultural Continuity Across Central Asia
In Andijan, master craftsman Abdumalik Madraimov has spent over 55 years reviving forgotten instruments like the dutar and ghijjak. In Surkh
Macron Jogs with Marathon Legend Kipchoge in Nairobi, Thanks Him for Patience
French President Emmanuel Macron ran nearly eight kilometres with marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge in Nairobi. Macron later thanked the two-ti
Eurovision 2026: The Most-Streamed Entries and the People's Favorites
Duncan Laurence's 'Arcade' is the most-streamed Eurovision entry of all time with over 1.5 billion streams. Rosa Linn's 'Snap' became a vira
Chopard's Caroline Scheufele on Crafting the Palme d'Or for Cannes
Caroline Scheufele of Chopard has overseen the Palme d'Or creation for 29 years. The trophy is now made from 18-carat ethical gold with a si
Ron Arad on Design: The Art of Choosing Which Ideas to Pursue
Ron Arad's exhibition at Opera Gallery in Monaco showcases 35 years of his work. He reflects on the difficulty of choosing which ideas to de
Beatles to Open Immersive Fan Experience at Savile Row Rooftop Venue
The Beatles' former headquarters at 3 Savile Row in London will become a seven-floor immersive fan experience. Visitors can stand on the roo
Qatar Debuts at Venice Biennale with a Pavilion Focused on Food, Music, and Live Art
Qatar makes its Venice Biennale debut with a pavilion that prioritizes gathering, food, and live performance over static display. Led by art
From Birds of Paradise to Obsession: Your Mid-May Cultural Guide Across Europe
London's V&A opens a major survey of contemporary art from Asia, Australia and the Pacific. Paris's Musée du quai Branly celebrates birds-of