Culture & Arts
Literature, film, design, food and the everyday culture of European cities.
French Professor Expelled for Fabricating Fake Nobel Prize in Philology
Florent Montaclair, a 56-year-old lecturer at the University of Franche-Comté, is under investigation for creating a fake 'Nobel of philolog
What Fuels National Pride Across Europe: From Italian Art to Swedish Democracy
Italians rank arts and culture as their top source of pride, while Swedes lead in pride for their political system. Greeks celebrate ancient
JR Transforms Venice Hotel Facade with Socially Engaged Art Installation
JR's 'Il Gesto' reimagines Veronese's 1563 painting as a social commentary on inclusion and food waste. The installation at Ca' da Mosto fea
Kneecap's 'Fenian' Poster Dispute with TfL: Censorship or Miscommunication?
Kneecap's manager says TfL rejected their original 'Fenian' poster, forcing a redacted version. TfL insists it only received the censored de
Kazakh Duo Temirlan & Yernat Brings Dombra to Global Stages
Temirlan & Yernat are taking the Kazakh dombra global, winning competitions and surprising audiences. Their 'deco-modern' style merges class
Femen and Pussy Riot Protest Russia's Return to Venice Biennale
The 2026 Venice Biennale opened with protests as Femen and Pussy Riot activists targeted the Russian pavilion. The demonstration marked Mosc
Studio Ghibli Receives Spain's Princess of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities
Studio Ghibli has been awarded the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities. The jury praised its handcrafted animat
Israeli Community in Portugal Condemns Public Support for Kanye West Concert
The Israeli Community of Lisbon has formally requested that Faro and Loulé city councils and the national government withhold public support
Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Trailer Draws Fire Over American Accents and Modern Dialogue
The trailer for Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' has ignited criticism over American accents and modern language, including the term 'daddy
Super Furry Animals: Wales' Most Underrated Musical Export Gets a Beginner's Guide
Super Furry Animals, formed in Cardiff in 1993, blended psychedelic rock, pop, and experimental sounds across nine studio albums. Their new
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Iran has withdrawn from the 2026 Venice Biennale just days before the exhibition opens.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