By Tomas Horak
Prague-based culture writer covering literature, film festivals, food and the everyday of European cities.
Iran Withdraws from Venice Biennale as Middle East Tensions Persist
Iran has withdrawn from the 2026 Venice Biennale just days before the exhibition opens. The move comes as tensions remain high in the Middle
Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Trailer Reveals Cyclops, Beards, and a Puppy
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' trailer showcases Matt Damon as Odysseus, a cyclops, and a puppy. The film is the first shot entirely on I
Met Gala 2026: The Best Looks as Fashion Celebrates 'Costume Art'
The Met Gala 2026 saw many celebrities embrace the 'Costume Art' theme, though some notable stars stayed away in protest over Jeff Bezos's s
Prix Versailles 2026: Lithuanian Museum Among World's Seven Most Beautiful
The Lost Shtetl Museum in Šeduva, Lithuania, is the sole European entry on the Prix Versailles 2026 list of the world's most beautiful museu
London Police Return Ancient Artefacts to Uzbekistan After Trafficking Probe
Nine ancient artefacts recovered by London's Metropolitan Police are being returned to Uzbekistan. The items, dating from the 2nd to 7th cen
Shakira Draws 2 Million to Copacabana in Record-Breaking Free Concert
Shakira drew two million people to Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday night, matching the crowds of Madonna and Lady Gaga. The f
Venice Biennale, Marina Abramović, and Broken Social Scene: This Week's European Cultural Highlights
Marina Abramović marks her 80th birthday with a new exhibition at the Gallerie dell'Accademia in Venice during the Biennale. Broken Social S
Basel Museum Offers Free Entry in Swimwear to Explore Cézanne's 'The Bathers'
On 1 May, Fondation Beyeler near Basel offered free entry to visitors arriving in swimwear. The event, conceived by artist Maurizio Cattelan
Judo Grand Slam Dushanbe: European Heavyweights Claim Gold on Final Day
The Dushanbe Grand Slam 2026 concluded with European heavyweights taking center stage. Italy's Asya Tavano defended her +78 kg title, while
Qatar Launches 2026 Year of Culture with Canada and Mexico via Winter Sports Initiative
Qatar launched its 2026 Year of Culture with Canada and Mexico through a Winter Sports Development Programme in Doha. The initiative include
Alex Zanardi, F1 Driver Turned Paralympic Champion, Dies at 59
Alessandro Zanardi, the Italian racing driver who lost both legs in a 2001 crash and later won multiple Paralympic gold medals in handcyclin
Kneecap's 'Fenian': Belfast Trio Delivers a Scathing, Layered Masterpiece
Kneecap's third album 'Fenian' is a scathing, layered, and foul-mouthed triumph. It merges political outrage with catchy hooks and explores