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Murals bring 'joy' to Baghdad concrete jungle

Iraqi artist Wijdan al-Majed is transforming Baghdad's concrete jungle into a colourful city with murals depicting well-known figures from the war-scarred country and abroad

Experiences

Why you need to plan a trip to Venice in 2022 for this art event alone

The 59th Venice Biennale, one of the most important events in the art world, is themed around darkness and strength in face of adversity.

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Rome celebrates 2775th birthday with historical parade

Rome celebrated this week its birthday, known as "Natale di Roma (Rome's Christmas)", with four days of events based on the legendary foundation of the Italian capital by Romulus in 753 BC.

Cult

The 59th Venice Biennale art exhibition opens marked by war in Ukraine

The 59th Venice Biennale has opened, showcasing some of the best new artworks from around the world.

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Destinations

Is Birmingham the UK's most underrated city?

Often reduced to its industrial past and setting of TV show Peaky Blinders, Birmingham deserves more praise than it gets. We find out why.

Culture news

Monte Carlo Opera hires Russian soprano after anti-war statement

The singer was previously dropped by the Metropolitan Opera in New York over her stance on Russia's invasion of Ukraine but she has since apologised for being unclear.

Culture news

How a ceramic rooster became a symbol of resistance in Ukraine

The distinctive pottery ornament was somehow left undamaged on a kitchen shelf of a bombed building.

Ukraine

Stand Up for Ukraine event raises more than ten billion euros

The official international fundraising effort came as stars from stars from film, TV, sports and music signed up to a social media campaign to support Ukraine.

Cult

Unique sound: Balkan Trafik Festival is back for 2022

In this episode, Cult travels to Serbia ahead of this month's Balkan Trafik Festival in Belgium to meet some of this year's groups and artists.

Qatar 365

From dhow boats to desert camping: Revitalising Qatari traditions

In partnership with Media City

Qatar 365 discovers Qatar's rich traditions from desert camping to the country's classic dhow boats.

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Ramadan: How is the month observed in the UAE, Egypt and Malaysia?

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

We explore Ramadan traditions in three very different countries: the UAE, Egypt and Malaysia.

People

How to be prepared for culture shock as a digital nomad

When you are past the honeymoon phase, all the changes in your life can feel overwhelming. But there are ways to get ahead of the stress before you even leave.

Destinations

Discover these iconic European shopfronts without spending any money

Shopfronts can easily go unnoticed as we go about our busy lives, but these colourful stores bring European cities to life.

Culture news

Italy ready to rebuild bombed Mariupol theatre

Ukraine say the theatre was hit by a Russian airstrike on Wednesday while people sheltered there from bombardments. Russia denied striking the theatre.

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Creative industries put pressure on Brussels over ticket resales

A group of 150 organisations representing Europe's creative industries are lobbying Brussels to clamp down on "exploitative" ticket resale market

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Dancers resign from Russian Bolshoi ballet over Ukraine

The pair, who are Italian and Brazilian nationals, cite the war in Ukraine as they exit the Russian cultural institution.

Art

'This is our story': Lviv museums move to protect Ukrainian heritage

Museums in the western city are taking steps to protect art and literature telling the story of Ukraine from potential Russian bombardment.

Culture news

Europe's museums, big and small, grapple with cultural restitution

Europe's museums, big and small, grapple with cultural restitution and returning artefacts to the places they came from.

Culture news

President Zelenskyy: The actor now playing the role of a lifetime

Four years ago Volodymyr Zelenskyy was one of Ukraine's best-loved comedians, an actor with a hit show and few, if any, political aspirations. Now he's leading his country as its president and standing up to Russia.

Culture news

Russian opera singer Anna Netrebko suspends performances

Netrebko was originally scheduled to perform on Wednesday evening at Hamburg's Elbe Philharmonic but her concert has been postponed until September 2022.