By Tomas Horak
Prague-based culture writer covering literature, film festivals, food and the everyday of European cities.
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
Sofia Hosts International Cat Show Expo with 150 Felines from Across Europe
Over 150 cats from across Europe competed in Sofia, Bulgaria, at the International Cat Show Expo. Judges from multiple countries evaluated t
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
Venice Biennale 2026: Naked Bell Ringers and Drone Carpets Dazzle
A naked performer acts as a giant bell ringer in a provocative installation. Drone-powered flying carpets hover inside a historic church. Th
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
Vienna Unveils Austria's Largest Mural on Office Tower for Eurovision
Vienna has unveiled Austria's largest mural on a vacant office tower as part of the Eurovision cultural programme. The artwork, spanning 1,2
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
Eurovision 2026 Semi-Finals: Boycotts, Betting Favorites, and How to Watch
Five nations, including Spain, are boycotting the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna over Israel's inclusion. The first semi-final on 12