Culture & Arts
Literature, film, design, food and the everyday culture of European cities.
EU Commission Presses Venice Biennale Over Russia's Participation, Cites Unresolved Issues
The European Commission has sent a third letter to the Venice Biennale Foundation, demanding further clarifications on Russia's participatio
EMYA 2026: Thirty-Four Museums Vie for Europe's Top Honor
The European Museum of the Year Award (EMYA) 2026 has announced 34 nominees from across the continent. Frontrunners include a restored Gothi
Pope Leo XIV blesses Sagrada Família tower, now world's tallest church
Pope Leo XIV blessed the Sagrada Família's new Tower of Jesus Christ in Barcelona, now the world's tallest church at 172.5 meters. The cerem
David Hockney, Iconic British Artist, Dies at 88 in London
David Hockney, one of the most influential British artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, has died at his London home at age 88. His public
Leonardo da Vinci's Mechanical Genius Showcased in Astana Exhibition
An exhibition in Astana features more than 40 life-size mechanical models reconstructed from Leonardo da Vinci's original drawings. The disp
Amaterasu Performance Marks 160 Years of Belgium-Japan Cultural Ties
A performance inspired by the sun goddess Amaterasu took place at Brussels' 15th-century Town Hall. The show, created by Eiko Kobayashi, use
Patrick Bruel Released Under Judicial Supervision After Sexual Violence Indictment
Patrick Bruel has been indicted in four cases of sexual violence and placed under judicial supervision. He is banned from leaving France, co
Patrick Bruel Released Under Judicial Supervision After Sexual Violence Indictment
Patrick Bruel has been placed under formal investigation in four cases of alleged sexual violence. He is released under judicial supervision
Sagrada Família's Tower of Jesus Christ Inaugurated Before 120,000 in Barcelona
Pope Leo XIV presided over the inauguration of the Tower of Jesus Christ at the Sagrada Família, attended by 120,000 people. The tower, at 1
Sagrada Família's Tower of Jesus Christ Inaugurated Before 120,000 in Barcelona
Pope Leo XIV blessed the Tower of Jesus Christ at Barcelona's Sagrada Família in a ceremony attended by around 120,000 people. The event con
London Design Museum Exhibition Explores NIGO's Influence on Fashion, Music, and Hype Culture
London's Design Museum hosts the first major retrospective on NIGO, the Japanese designer behind BAPE and Kenzo. The exhibition features ove
World Cup Kicks Off Amid Political Tensions and Fan Boycotts: MEPs Debate in The Ring
The 2026 World Cup in North America faces subdued vibes, with ticket prices and immigration issues dominating headlines. MEPs debate whether